America is an intensely religious nation and this is reflected in the annual national day of prayer, which is held on the first Thursday in May. On this day, people of all faiths are asked to acknowledge God's presence in their lives and spend time in prayer. Its future is uncertain, however, as its...
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- Southern California’s Mobility 21 Fights for Transportation, Jobs in Washington, D.C.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern California transportation advocacy group fights for passage of federal transportation bill in Washington, D.C. this week. […]
- The 35 Day Countdown to the U.S. 35 Percent Corporate Tax Rate Being World’s HighestWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As this weekend started the 35 day countdown to April 1, 2012, when Japan will lower its corporate tax rate, leaving the U.S. and our 35 percent corporate the highest in the world. […]
- Individual Well-Being a Strong Predictor of Healthcare Utilization and CostsPHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An individual’s well-being is a clear indicator of future healthcare utilization and expenditures, according to a new study published today in Population Health Management, a peer-reviewed international publication that covers the clinical and business aspects of population health management. The data, conducted on 2,245 indivi […]
- ACCCE Supports Bipartisan Majority of U.S. House of Representatives in Calling on EPA to Stop More Bad RegulationsWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A bipartisan letter signed by 221 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and led by U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) and U.S. Rep. John Barrow (D-GA), called on the Obama Administration to stop the EPA’s latest effort to impose new greenhouse gas rules on electric utilities. “When a bipartisan majority of the House of Represe […]
- Behavior Change Programs Focused on Exercise and Stress Management Also Dramatically Improve Overall Well-BeingPHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Computer-tailored intervention (CTI) programs applying the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of behavior change to exercise and stress management programs simultaneously reduced participants’ health risks while improving multiple areas of well-being. Areas of well-being that were particularly impacted included: physical health, emot […]
- SEBI Chairman Meets with U.S.-India Business CouncilMUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USIBC today met with the SEBI Chairman to discuss cross-border cooperation. The interaction is part of a weeklong Financial Services Executive Mission to India. […]
- Census Bureau Announces Record Level of Education Attainment in AmericaNEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sallie Mae today issued a statement about the U.S. Census Bureau recent report on educational attainment in the United States. […]
- AlertEnterprise Continues Winning Streak, Wins Multiple Security Industry Awards Validating its Unique Vision of IT - OT Convergence for Critical Infrastructure ProtectionSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AlertEnterprise wins two GSN Homeland Security Awards and a GRC Technology Innovation Award for enterprise identity and access management and physical-logical security convergence software. […]
- Rodale Books Signs Marc Adelman as Contributing EditorNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rodale Inc. announced today that political consultant Marc Adelman will join the world’s leading healthy lifestyle publisher as Contributing Editor of Rodale Books. In this new role, Adelman will be responsible for generating book concepts and developing partnerships with newsmakers and tastemakers to tell their stories in book for […]
- Congressman Baker, New York Comptroller Dinapoli, PBGC Director Gotbaum, & Author/Journalist Ellen Schultz to Speak at Retirement Policy ConferenceWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Institute on Retirement Security hosts national conference, “Retirement Economics: The Impact of Retirement Plans for Americans and the Economy, on Tues, March 6, 2012, in Wash, DC […]
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The 235 Year History Of The National Day Of Prayer
Can These 3 Alternative Fuels Save You Money?
With the cost of a gallon of gasoline scraping the four dollar mark, research is underway to come up with different options to fuel our engines. Three of these include: Biodiesel, Electricity, and Ethanol.
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Secrets Regarding The Funding Of The Education System
The education system in America is working right, says Bob Bowdon, however just for some -- and those few surely aren't the students. In his docudrama "The Cartel," New Jersey TV news reporter Bowdon shines a light on the corruption and avarice that has resulted in the disappearing of so much taxpayer money in...
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Tips For Gay Travel To Laos
Look into the beauty of gay travel to Laos for you and your sweetie. Relaxation, excitement, loveliness and joy are what you will find when visiting this country. There are a few things to keep in mind when traveling to this exotic country such as being informed to the laws, time of year you...
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Targets Used In The Sport Of Archery
Archery is about hitting a target with an arrow shot from a bow. The bow can either be an straight bow or a crossbow, although most people think of upright bows when they hear the word 'archery'. Within the sport or hobby of target archery, there are two kinds: target archery and field archery....
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The Green Energy Workshop Of The World
Green energy. You hear about it all the time nowadays. The U.S. needs it. China is getting ever more involved with it. Green energy. But what does it all mean? Our newspapers tell us that it is the wave of the future, the only way forward. Yet nothing is happening in this nation, where...
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Practical Survival Skills Everybody Ought To Know
Survival abilities are what individuals need to develop if they need to cope with disasters for an indefinite period. In general, you need survival skills to keep enduring when your life is threatened. You know that you have become better at survival if you comprehend the ways to get water and food, and build...
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GMAT Prep Courses: Is One Better Than The Others?
When you like to take the GMAT, you will likely want to take a GMAT prep course. There are quite a few to pick out from, including classes, CDs and books. But you have limited time in which to study as well as limited funds to pay for your preparation.
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The Truth Regarding The Failing Public School System
The education system in America is working superbly, although only for some -- and those few definitely aren't the students. In his documentary, New Jersey television news reporter Bowdon shines a light on the depravation and rapacity that has resulted in the disappearance of so much taxpayer money in that state. It's not toilsome...
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Gay Vacation Packages To Cambodia
Gay travel to Cambodia is now affordable and safer. The tropical paradise is now a gay friendly vacation destination. The recent stable government of Cambodia has cleaned up their country and are welcoming both straight and gay tourist with open arms.
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