International Environmental Prize to be Awarded in Future in Hamburg City Mayor Ole von Beust, City Senator for the Environment Anja Hajduk and Foundation President Anthony S. Papadimitriou announced the future awarding of “Aristotle Onassis Prize for the Protection of the Environment”, speaking at Hamburg City Hall. The prize is endowed by the Alexander S. [...]
Having to pay and display whilst visiting loved ones in hospital is life’s biggest injustice payment according to new research released by The Co-operative ISA’s. Hospital parking charges head the top 20 of raw deals, with 1 in 6 (17 per cent) people citing fees for visiting sick friends and relatives as the thing they [...]
Decision Engine goes beyond search to help customers deal with information overload. Microsoft Corp. unveiled Bing, a new Decision Engine and consumer brand, providing customers with a first step in moving beyond search to help make faster, more informed decisions. Bing is specifically designed to build on the benefits of today’s search engines but begins [...]
Alameda Unified School District Adopts Lesbian, Gay, Transgender Education for Students as Young as Five Years Old Providing yet another example of the threat that gay marriage and the gay agenda provides to school children and parental authority, the Alameda Unified School District last evening adopted a new curriculum, over the objections of hundreds of [...]
Five honorees represent a new and diverse generation of democratic activists The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) will honor the courage and determination of five Cuban democracy activists with the presentation of its annual Democracy Award at a Capitol Hill ceremony and reception on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. “The five brave Cubans we honor this [...]
MUSC researchers urge people, especially the middle-aged, to adopt healthier lifestyles Despite the well-known benefits of physical activity, eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, maintaining a healthy weight, moderate alcohol use and not smoking, only a small proportion of adults follow this healthy lifestyle pattern, and in fact, the numbers are declining, according [...]
With the Alberta Government’s May 20th announcement of its contribution towards 2 new genomics projects, Genome Alberta has completed the funding puzzle and is pleased to announce these new and very special projects that will play a leading role in genomic research. Helping Energy Extraction Become a Little Bit Greener: Deep inside the world’s hydrocarbon [...]
With families struggling through the economic downturn, one retailer has decided to do something to help families enjoy activities together as a family at a very affordable price – absolutely free! Beginning Saturday, May 30th and continuing through Sunday, July 5th, Family Summer Camp events will be held at Bass Pro Shops destination retail stores [...]
Jiffy Lube Survey Reveals Majority of Americans Will Rely on their Vehicle to Reach Summer Vacation Destination Think the economy has travelers staying at home this summer? That’s not the case according to a new survey from Jiffy Lube International. In fact, 88 percent of people surveyed say they plan on taking a vacation this [...]
ReserveAmerica’s “Outdoor Recreation Awards” Also Announced Covering Everything from Best Beaches to Scenic Views! With the summer camping season quickly approaching, ReserveAmerica, the United States’ leading recreation reservation service, announced the nation’s seventh annual “Top 100 Family Campgrounds,” a guide to help campers and their families plan camping trips at locations across America’s great outdoors. [...]