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A Blood Test Hits the Market That Could Replace the Biopsy and Potentially Save Lives

February 18, 2014

Source: recode.net ​By James Temple A Redwood City, Calif. startup believes it has developed a novel cancer test that could spare patients the pain of…

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Join NORD and Show Support for the 30 Million Individuals Living With Rare Diseases on February 28

February 18, 2014

Source: Research ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ February 28 is Rare Disease Day – a time to show support for the 30 million ¾«¶«Ó°Òµns, and millions more around the…

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Boys Town Opens New Location to Better Serve South Omaha Clients

February 18, 2014

Source: www.omaha.com By Betsie Freeman For the first time in its 97-year history, Boys Town has more than one location in its hometown. The organization…

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Cincinnati Wish Kid’s Soup Recipe Inspired Others to Feed the Homeless

February 18, 2014

Source: www.wdrb.com By Lindsay Allen LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A 10-year-old cancer patient is inspiring do-gooders in Louisville and helping feed dozens in the process.…

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Amnesty International calls on Mexico’s President to confront critical human rights situation

February 18, 2014

Source: Amnesty International USA At a meeting with President EnriqueÌýPeñaÌýNieto, Amnesty International’s Secretary General,ÌýSalilÌýShetty, delivered aÌýmemorandum demanding an urgent list of actionsÌýto combat entrenched impunity…

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How Changes to “Heat and Eat” Policy Impacts Low-income ¾«¶«Ó°Òµn’s Ability to Get Additional SNAP Benefits

February 18, 2014

Source: Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ By BrettÌýWeisel, Director of Advocacy for Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Earlier this month, Congress passed a new Farm Bill that enacted sweeping changes to…

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Are You an Awesome Neighbor? Join Team Good Neighbors and Prove It!

February 18, 2014

Show the world what an awesome neighbor you are by joining TEAM GOOD NEIGHBORS at the ASICA LA Marathon. By joiningÌýTEAM GOOD NEIGHBORS, you’ll be…

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Goodwill Affiliates Reduce Energy Use and Return Money to Mission

February 18, 2014

Source: Goodwill Industries International By Anca Novacovici In 2012, the Goodwill® enterprise launched the Energy Conservation Challenge, aimed at encouraging member Goodwill agencies around the…

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The Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening

February 18, 2014

Source: LIVESTRONG By Dr. Brandon Hayes-Lattin, MD The role ofÌýscreening mammogramsÌýis in the news once again, with the publication of a new Canadian studyÌýthat reported…

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Rhode Island Lawmakers Urged to Ban Abusive Elephant Training Devices

February 18, 2014

Source: The Humane Society of the United States Rhode Island legislators are seeking to prohibit the inhumane treatment of elephants used in circuses and traveling…

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CSR Results: Why the Difference Between Outcomes and Outputs Matters

February 18, 2014

Originally Posted On:ÌýCSRwire.com Inspired Giving Series They filled Capital Hilton ballroom in Washington, DC; leaders of large and small charities from throughout the country trying…

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Do You Have a Golden Retriever? Morris Animal Foundation Needs Your Help

February 13, 2014

60% of Golden Retrievers will die of cancer, but guess what? ÌýYour dog can help change that by participating in Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever…

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