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American Red Cross Honors Trace Adkins with Crystal Cross Award

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for May 19

Life is good Co-founders and CEO of Sovereign Bank Spread Optimism, Hope and Inspiration at Bentley University’s Commencement Ceremonies

Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Cuts Ribbon on $31 Million Facility

American Red Cross Honors Trace Adkins with Crystal Cross Award

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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Red Cross honored award-winning country music star and Red Cross spokesman Trace Adkins last night with the Crystal Cross for his support of the humanitarian organization. The Crystal Cross award honors celebrities who have shown exemplary support of and service to the Red Cross mission.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090108/RedCrossLOGO)”Trace brings humor, honesty, hard work, and grit to everything he does,” said Red Cross President and CEO Gail J. McGovern. …

politico - elections @ May 19, 2013

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for May 19

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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Following is the daily “Profile America” feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)SUNDAY, MAY 19: PRINTS AMONG MENProfile America — Sunday, May 19th.  The first criminal case in the U.S. in which fingerprint evidence was admitted into court occurred on this date in New York City in 1911.  Burglary suspect Caesar Cella was convicted by prints identified by detective Sergeant Joseph Faurot. …

politico - elections @ May 18, 2013

Life is good Co-founders and CEO of Sovereign Bank Spread Optimism, Hope and Inspiration at Bentley University’s Commencement Ceremonies

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WALTHAM, Mass., May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Bentley graduates are armed with superpowers, thanks to Bert and John Jacobs, brothers and co-founders of the Boston-based Life is good (LIG) company. The dynamic duo addressed approximately 1,000 Bentley University undergraduate students at the 94th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Speaking to an estimated audience of 8,000, they shared some of their company’s core values, delivered in the optimistic “LIG style” that has become the trademark of their apparel and accessories, and iconic smiling stick figure, “Jake. …

politico - elections @ May 18, 2013

Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Cuts Ribbon on $31 Million Facility

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LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – It’s the training ground for L.A.’s most promising young talent and the alma mater of the likes of recording artist Josh Groban, actor Corbin Bleu and playwright Josefina Lopez. But since its founding in 1985, the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts has never really had a home of its own, having always shared facilities on the Cal State L.A. campus.So it marked a milestone for “LACHSA” and arts education when the school’s new $31 million facility was unveiled today at a grand opening ceremony. …

politico - elections @ May 18, 2013

Iran’s parliament-in-exile holds Washington briefing on the Iranian regime’s upcoming presidential elections

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WASHINGTON, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — “The announcement of candidacy of Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani for the June 14th presidential elections in Iran elevates the internal power struggle within the regime to unprecedented height, causes a major crisis for the regime and poses a tremendous challenge to the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei,” according to a study by the U.S. Representative office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, released at a briefing held at NCRI-US office in Washington, DC. …

politico - elections @ May 18, 2013

Ken Venturi: A Champion to Those Who Stutter

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Jane Fraser, president, the Stuttering Foundation (www.StutteringHelp.org) issued the following remarks concerning the passing of Ken Venturi, the first spokesman for the Foundation”The stuttering community lost a real champion in Ken Venturi.”Nearly 30 years ago, Ken became our first “Famous Person Who Stutters” – an ever-growing list of more than 100 well-known people which provide hope and courage to the 68 million people who stutter worldwide. …

politico - elections @ May 18, 2013

New Social Media Campaign Features Stories Of Individuals Who Rejected Psychiatric Diagnoses

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Open Paradigm Project, in collaboration with MadinAmerica.com,Occupy Psychiatry, and leading organizations in the movement to reform mental health care, announces a social media campaign showcasing video testimonials by individuals negatively impacted by the traditional psychiatric model, which focuses on pathology and illness rather than wellness and recovery. …

politico - elections @ May 18, 2013

26th Annual Minnesota AIDS Walk

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MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On Sunday, May 19, 2013, join the Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP) at Minnehaha Park for the 26th year of the Minnesota AIDS Walk. Donations to the AIDS Walk help the Minnesota AIDS Project prevent new HIV infections and keep people living with HIV in Minnesota healthy.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130518/DC16602)The day’s events will begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration, activities in the park such as “Why I walk” photo sharing, massages, children’s games, health screenings and free HIV testing. …

politico - elections @ May 18, 2013

Doctor of Chiropractic Honored for 25 Years of Service and Commitment to Public Health

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) recently honored one among them for their endless dedication to public health and wellness.Dr. Debra Proechel of Rice Minnesota was recognized by her peers for outstanding and continuous dedication to public health over the last 25 years.  The award was presented during the MCA Awards Banquet at recently held at the Marriott Mall of America in Bloomington. …

politico - elections @ May 18, 2013

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for May 18

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WASHINGTON, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Following is the daily “Profile America” feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)SATURDAY, MAY 18: PEDAL POWERProfile America — Saturday, May 18th.  For Americans who couldn’t observe yesterday’s National Bike to Work Day by pedaling to their jobs, there is still time to catch up.  All of May is National Bike Month, noting that across the U.S., more than 38 million people enjoy riding their bikes. …

politico - elections @ May 17, 2013