A Hyderabad, Pakistan drug rehabilitation doctor is trying to free his poor neighborhood from a damaging, addictive local drug, which he helped get declared illegal. Local drug manufacturers and pushers are threatening the doctor if he doesn't stop this work. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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Signing Time Host, Rachel Coleman, Invited to Consult With World Organizations About Improving Deaf Education in Ghana, Africa (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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Highland Products Group, parent company of The Park Catalog, announced today that the New Orleans City Park is receiving a $15,000 site makeover. As recipient of The Park Catalog's $15,000 site makeover, New Orleans City Park Improvement may choose from an extensive product offering of commercial site furnishings including picnic tables, park benches, bike racks, trash receptacles, bleachers and more. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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Send a free prayer/message to the Wailing (Western) Wall through the charity I've Done My Part, Inc. and view a video of the message being placed into the Wailing (Western) Wall. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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Giftmaker Pro clients, concerned about switching to a high cost fundraising solution when their support ends, can switch to DonorPerfect and DonorPerfect Online fundraising solutions and take advantage of a special conversion offer. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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The first project of the ongoing partnership is Tenet's commitment of up to 1,000 beds for distribution to maternity and pediatric hospitals, and clinics. MediSend partner hospitals in Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Kazakhstan, Columbia, India, and Bangladesh have already received beds with additional shipments scheduled throughout 2008. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)

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Looking for a fun way to greet mom on her day? Check out http://www.gala-global.org/mothersday (PRWeb May 10, 2008)

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Demonstrating its commitment to its global conservation mission, The Nature Conservancy today announced that it has named Mark R. Tercek as its new president and CEO beginning in July. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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Just Cause (www.jcause.org), a Local Non-profit Working with Refugee, Immigrant and Marginalized Communities, Has Joined with Partner Agency, Engeye, to Assist in Facilitating Susan Nabukenya's Trip to the United States (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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Retired NFL Players in Dire Need of Medical Care to Receive Donated Medical Services (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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Many volunteers working for non-profit groups are still not screened for criminal histories due to the lack of funding these organizations have to add the cost of background checks. National Council of Non-Profit Associations aims to bring cost-efficient risk management programs to non-profits nationwide. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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CAS Enterprises, Inc. announced that it has launched a new product line of Full Color Custom T-Shirts on its flagship website, TheAwristocrat.com. In the beginning, they will carry exclusively white Gildan Activewear T-shirts, allowing website visitors to select from either 100% cotton or a 50/50 blend. They will carry a large selection of both Adult and Youth sizes. Additional colors, brands, and apparel will be added throughout the summer months. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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Jon Voight, James Caan and other celebrities scheduled to serve lunch and camaraderie to 1200 U.S. veterans and family members at the Hollywood Canteen Veterans BBQ, hosted by the Beverly Hills Creative Arts Temple. Held on Sunday afternoon, May 18, at the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration. Scheduled entertainment includes the L. A. Allstars band featuring Rockstar: INXS finalist Deanna Johnston, DJ Timbo, Birdie Ball golf game and storytelling by the Screen Actors Guild Foundation's Book Pals. http://www.creativeartstemple.org/hollywoodcanteen (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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A young Hawaiian monk seal was found abandoned on the island of Kauai. Rehabilitation efforts are underway to care for this animal which belongs to a species of pinniped near the brink of extinction. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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ArtSpan and the California College of the Arts have partnered to showcase 30 under-30 emerging artists from the Bay Area in a juried exhibition. The opening reception is on Thursday, June 5 at Varnish Fine Art Gallery in the SOMA district. The show is comprised of ArtSpan SF Open Studios artists and CCA alumni, faculty and students. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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Mortgage Consumer Advocates (MCA), a non-profit corporation dedicated to giving consumers unbiased home mortgage education and tips on consumer protection, now helps consumers against being a victim of mortgage fraud. MCA's new Consumer Protection Plan will help give consumers added safeguards against unscrupulous lenders and brokers. This plan will help consumers get a mortgage professional to review his lending disclosures and later his closing documents prior to closing to make sure that consumers get the home loans they requested at the price they were quoted. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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The map and associated fish data – a collaborative project between World Wildlife Fund and The Nature Conservancy -- are featured in the May issue of the journal BioScience. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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Donor Information Pack Contains Current Detailed Information About International Aid and United Nations Agencies That Have Launched Appeals For The Myanmar (Burma) Nargis Cyclone Humanitarian Crisis. The International Aid Effort is Still Being Hampered by the Myanmar Government's Refusal to Grant Visas. Death Toll Estimated as High as 100,000 With Over 1 Million People Made Homeless. The Information Pack is Updated Daily And Will be Emailed on Request. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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Tom DiNardo is the founding charity auctioneer and current master wine appraiser for DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers. Mr. DiNardo is regarded as one of the best qualified charity auctioneers and wine appraisers in the US today. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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