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Severely Wounded Veteran MSG John Masson Receives "Smart Home" In Southern Pines, North Carolina

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Triple amputee MSG John Masson and his family outside their new specially adapted Smart Home in Southern Pines, North Carolina, courtesy of Building for America's Bravest - a partner program between the Gary Sinise Foundation's R.I.S.E. program and Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers FoundationSOUTHERN PINES, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, severely wounded MSG John Masson, along with his wife Dustina and their three children, were handed the keys and iPad to their new specially adapted Smart Home at a dedication ceremony held in Southern Pines, NC. ...



Legion launches new career platform

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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Legion and its allies in veteran employment and entrepreneurship have launched a new web platform to help those who served in uniform translate military skills to job skills, find employment, start businesses and make...


AARP Commends FCC For Proposed Rule to Protect Older New York Consumers

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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A push by the nation's largest telecom providers to get rid of traditional landlines replacing them with an unreliable wireless system, drew the disdain of AARP, and now the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has delivered a set of...


Claims Deadline Approaches in Historic Class Action Settlements

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TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2014 /CNW/ - On November 30th, the claims deadline will expire in the precedent setting class action settlements concerning the Huronia, Rideau and Southwestern Regional Centres. These three class actions settled for $67.7 million in 2013, the largest settlement in...


SmoothMed Relaxes Botox Pricing

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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today in the wake of the surprise closing of American Laser Skincare, SmoothMed is offering American Laser Skincare clients a match to the pricing that they had established with American Laser Skincare.  Simply bring in your last receipt from...


North Carolina's 'Enchanted Airlie' Grows International

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WILMINGTON and WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- When night falls over 67-acre Airlie Gardens in December, the forest comes alive as "Enchanted Airlie," an estimated 750,000 twinkling lights illuminating a half-mile, self-guided, walking trail of holiday...


First Nations Development Institute Applauds Navajo Junk-Food Tax as a National Precedent

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First Nations Development Institute Logo.LONGMONT, Colo., Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- First Nations Development Institute (First Nations), a national Native American nonprofit organization that works to improve Native economies and communities, today sent its congratulations and appreciation to the Navajo Nation for...


EYE GAMES FOR BABY Book Series Awarded Product of the Year

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CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Baby of Mind, publisher of the highly acclaimed "Eye Games for Baby" book series, has recently been awarded Book of the Year and Product of the Year by the esteemed Creative Child Awards Program - one of the leading and most respected programs...



KIRK CAMERON'S SAVING CHRISTMAS: Strong Opening Weekend Bodes Well for Two-Week Limited Release via Samuel Goldwyn Films

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Courtesy of CAMFAM StudiosLOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of his record-breaking one-night movie release (UNSTOPPABLE), the latest movie from actor and filmmaker KIRK CAMERON, SAVING CHRISTMAS (www.savingchristmas.com), had an impressive opening weekend November 14-16. Released in only 400...


Former Army Chief of Staff Headlines Event Launching Mental Health Initiative to Help Meet Veteran PTSD/Suicide Crisis

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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Rebirth, Inc., (www.projectrebirth.org) the resilience resource for those who serve Community and Country, announced that former Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. (ret.) will be the keynote speaker at the Tuesday, November 25...


Thrive Foundation Receives Award For Outstanding Grantmaker

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Nicole Taylor, President and CEO of the Thrive Foundation for Youth, accepting the award for Outstanding Foundation Grant Maker at the Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day Luncheon.PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Thrive Foundation for Youth today received the award for Outstanding Foundation Grant Maker at the 27th Annual Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day. Presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Chapter...


Adoption Network Law Center Selects Family to Receive Pro Bono Services in Honor of National Adoption Month

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Michael & Preslie - Adoption Network Law Center's 2014 National Adoption Month Pro Bono Services RecipientsLAKE FOREST, Calif., Nov. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Adoption Network Law Center, a California law corporation assisting hopeful Adopting Parents and Birth Mothers nationwide with their adoption plans, will be providing free services to one family in honor of...


Media Advisory From The National League Of Cities

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National League of Cities logo.AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement is attributed to the National League of Cities: "As the nation awaits the Grand Jury decision in the Michael Brown case, the National League of Cities urges all communities to remain calm and practice...


Sprout Pharmaceuticals Presents Phase 1 Clinical Trial Data Showing Treatment With Flibanserin Results In No Next-Day Driving Impairment

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RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprout Pharmaceuticals today announced positive preliminary results from a Phase 1 driving study, which demonstrate that women treated with flibanserin up to 200 mg at bedtime had no next-day impairment of driving ability. The data were...


Study on Efficacy and Sedation-Related Safety of Flibanserin in Premenopausal Women Released Today at Sexual Medicine Society of North America Meeting

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MIAMI, Nov. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- New data demonstrates that flibanserin, a novel, non-hormonal medicine being investigated for the most common form of female sexual dysfunction, Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), does not impair next-day cognitive function or driving...



Eckrich, Operation Homefront and Randy Houser Invite Military Family to Be "Like a Cowboy"

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Air Force Staff Sergeant Christopher Solso and his wife, Clare, are presented free groceries for a year and a VIP trip to Tucson, Arizona on behalf of Eckrich.LISLE, Ill., Nov. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Eckrich and platinum-selling country music star Randy Houser honored a military family with a night of surprises during Houser's November 22  tour stop at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Md. The special event began with Air Force...


Groundbreaking Microfinance Model Aimed At Helping Women Who Live In Poverty Launches In Los Angeles

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Grameen America CEO Andrea Jung with Bertha, a baker in Los Angeles who is growing her business thanks to a microloan from Grameen America.LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bertha always had an entrepreneurial spirit. But with no credit history or collateral, she was unable to access a traditional bank loan that would allow her to fulfill her dream of expanding her family bakery in Los Angeles. After joining Grameen...


Karmanos Cancer Institute's Hayley Thompson, Ph.D., awarded $1.8 million grant to improve access to cancer survivor resources

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Hayley S. Thompson, Ph. D., associate professor, Population Studies and Disparities Research Program at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, and Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine.DETROIT, Nov. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hayley S. Thompson, Ph. D., associate professor, Population Studies and Disparities Research Program at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, and Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, was recently awarded...


Connecticut Knights of Columbus to Distribute Coats for Kids on 'Black Friday'

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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As many head out to shop on the day after Thanksgiving, hundreds of area children will receive a free and much needed gift as the Knights of Columbus distribute new winter coats to children in need at seven sites throughout...

Scouts Canada and Let's Talk Science Partner to Encourage STEM Career Growth amongst Canadian Youth

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Partnership aims reduce gap between interest in science and pursuit of STEM careers -Scouting youth will have access to scientific facilities, materials, mentorship and instruction- OTTAWA, Nov. 24, 2014 /CNW/ - Scouts Canada and Let's Talk Science are joining forces to spark a...


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