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Rodeo Project Awarded Grant From Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to Reduce Tobacco Use in Four Western States by Focusing on Restricting Tobacco Sponsorship and Marketing.
February 6, 2007... Byline: Public Health Institute
OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 6 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Regional Tobacco-Free Rodeo Project (RTFRP) of the Public Health Institute announced today that it received a $100,000 grant to provide rodeo governing...
HBO Premieres 'Addiction' Documentary Series at Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Leadership Forum; Attendees Preview, Discuss Groundbreaking HBO Documentary With Expert Panel on Feb. 14.
February 6, 2007... Byline: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 6 (AScribe Newswire) -- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) will host a special screening of the 90 minute centerpiece film of the new HBO documentary...
Does a Component of Niacin Point the Way to Anti-Aging Drugs?
February 8, 2007... Byline: The Wistar Institute
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 8 (AScribe Newswire) -- In recent years, scientists have discovered that a family of enzymes called sirtuins can dramatically extend life in organisms as diverse as yeast, worms, and flies....
Congressional Champions to Participate in Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's Capitol Hill Day Feb. 13; Nearly 1,500 Community Advocates to Rally for More Drug Prevention Dollars.
February 8, 2007... Byline: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (AScribe Newswire) -- Some of the nation's leading champions for substance abuse prevention will participate in Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)'s 17th...
SeniorNet Receives Susan G. Hadden Pioneer Award.
February 12, 2007... Byline: SeniorNet
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (AScribe Newswire) -- SeniorNet, the nation's leading technology educator of older adults, was honored Friday, February 9, 2007 by the Alliance for Public Technology (APT) as a recipient of its Susan...
California State University, Northridge Conference to Explore Ways of Empowering Persons With Disabilities.
February 12, 2007... Byline: Calif. State University, Northridge
NORTHRIDGE, Calif., Feb. 12 (AScribe Newswire) -- Tools are magical instruments. They can come in any form -- as the latest technological innovation or simply as information -- and in the right...
Elizabeth Edwards to Deliver Meredith College Commencement Address.
February 15, 2007... Byline: Meredith College
RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 15 (AScribe Newswire) -- Elizabeth Edwards, author, attorney, community activist and wife of presidential candidate John Edwards, will serve as speaker for Meredith College's spring...
Grassroots Activists Call for End to Tobacco Sponsorship of Rodeos.
February 15, 2007... Byline: Public Health Institute
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Feb. 15 (AScribe Newswire) -- As thousands gather at Oklahoma City's Ford Center this week for the first ever US Smokeless Challenger Tour Championship, a group of 400 young activists...
Congressman Danny K. Davis Commends A Safe Haven and HBO for Work in the Addictions Field.
February 20, 2007... Byline: A Safe Haven
CHICAGO, Feb. 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- Congressman Danny K. Davis in conjunction with A Safe Haven, HBO, and the Illinois Association for Extended Care will unveil an HBO Documentary film, titled "Addiction." The...
Community Leaders in Chicago Come Together at Palmer House-Hilton to Support Individuals and Families Seeking Help to Recover from Addiction; Attendees Will Preview and Discuss HBO's New Documentary 'Addiction'.
February 20, 2007... Byline: A Safe Haven
CHICAGO, Feb. 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- HBO, A Safe Haven and the Illinois Association of Extended Care is hosting a "Living in Recovery" forum and special preview of the new HBO documentary "Addiction." Following the...
California Girl Scouts Reject Alcopops, Support Effort to Reduce Youth Access; Teen Leaders Call for Proper Taxes on Soft Drinks Spiked With Booze.
February 21, 2007... Byline: Marin Institute
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 21 (AScribe Newswire) -- Two teenagers will wear their Girl Scout uniforms as they support other youth leaders this Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at the Board of Equalization (BOE), but they won't...
Junior League of Palo Alto.Mid Peninsula Announces Second Annual Childhood Obesity and Nutrition Education Initiative; More Than 200 Leagues Unite to Educate Children on Importance of Eating Well and Staying Healthy as Part of Junior Leagues' Kids in the Kitchen Activities.
February 27, 2007... Byline: Junior League of Palo Alto-Mid Peninsula
EAST PALO ALTO, Feb. 27 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Junior League of Palo Alto.MidPeninsula (JLPA.MP) announced today they will participate with more than 200 Leagues from the Association of...