06/25/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Charitable Organizations.

• Enzi supports minting coins for NPS 100th _{2013-06-25, 07:58 am}
  U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi has introduced legislation to allow the minting of coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service.
• Family back bid for blue plaque in Reg's memory _{2013-06-25, 07:58 am}
  THE family of Troggs singer and songwriter Reg Presley have given their blessing to the idea of a blue plaque in his memory.
• Morning Bell: The Kind of Immigration Reform We Could Support _{2013-06-25, 07:58 am}
  A new version of the bill came out on Friday, giving Senators and the American people just one weekend to look it over.
• Greatest TV families of all-time _{2013-06-25, 07:56 am}
  Family ties bind us. We invite TV dynasties into the middle of our full houses for happy days and good times.
• MOOCs: Unemployment prompts online training, challenges colleges _{2013-06-25, 07:56 am}
  In this photo taken Nov. 15, 2012, Peter Struck, Associate Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania prepares to record a lecture on Greek Mythology in Philadelphia.
• Enzi supports minting coins for NPS 100th _{2013-06-25, 07:54 am}
  U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi has introduced legislation to allow the minting of coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service.
• Obama's new climate plan relies on unilateral executive power _{2013-06-25, 07:34 am}
  Under pressure from environmentalists, President Barack Obama's new plan to tackle global warming relies on executive power to corral power plants.
• Drop the hypocrisy: gays are as African as wife-beating _{2013-06-25, 07:23 am}
  Un-identified participants attend a workshop during the World Social Forum in Nairobi, January 23, 2007.
• Where's Africa making progress in decriminalising homosexuality? _{2013-06-25, 07:23 am}
  A woman holds her hands up during the Durban Pride parade where several hundred people marched through the Durban city centre in support of gay rights, July 30, 2011.
• Dayton YMCA diabetes prevention program sees early success _{2013-06-25, 07:16 am}
  Prompted by initial success in its diabetes prevention program, the YMCA of Greater Dayton says its strategy could save millions of dollars in health costs.
• Medical University of South Carolina Partners with iLab Solutions to... _{2013-06-25, 07:15 am}
  In an era of decreased funding for research, MUSC streamlines the business operations of its diverse group of shared resources by partnering with core facility management software company, iLab Solutions.
• Man sentenced for DUI crash that left URI student dead _{2013-06-25, 07:08 am}
  In fact with good behavior he could be out in less than three years. His crime he killed 23-year-old Erica Knowles in a drunk driving accident early last year.
• Pew report says children in Ohio struggle to get access to dental care _{2013-06-25, 07:03 am}
  Children in Ohio and across the country struggle to get access to dental care, according to a report released this morning by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
• Free Rides This Tuesday on All RIPTA Buses, Trolleys _{2013-06-25, 06:36 am}
  All regular RIPTA buses and trolleys, excluding special services, will be free on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.
• Boost Mobile Donates $11,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago to Support Teen Leadership Programs _{2013-06-25, 06:31 am}
  Boost Mobile recently partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to bring back its most successful handset promotion, $1 Phone Days.
• Resilience in the Wake of Superstorm Sandy _{2013-06-25, 06:03 am}
  Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey reveals new information about the importance of social and community bonds in recovery from a disaster like Superstorm Sandy.
• What To Do In Chappaqua This Week _{2013-06-25, 05:59 am}
  The New Castle Police Department is sponsoring a community seminar "Living With Coyotes in New Castle" to be held on June 26 at the Chappaqua Library Theater.
• UD students, Newark join forces in helping others _{2013-06-25, 03:00 am}
  Since its inception, the UDNI project has: * Helped more than 500 needy families and individuals through our network of local charitable organizations, by redirecting student-donated furniture, household goods, clothing and nonperishable foods to those in need; * Diverted, on average, 100 tons of materials from local landfills each year, thanks ... (more)
• Park your bike at the mic _{2013-06-25, 03:00 am}
  Rolling into downtown soon are new bike racks in cool shapes -- such as 1950s microphones, stylized bicycles, a paddle wheel and a family.
• Crews start work on rain garden _{2013-06-25, 03:00 am}
  A section of asphalt once part of a parking lot behind the Millville Public Library is now overgrown with grass and has become a runway for stormwater to easily run off into the nearby Maurice River.

1st Annual Mom's Day 5K

The 1st Annual Mom's Day 5K will provide a chance for the families of the Capital Region to enjoy a fun day participating or watching an exciting run next to the Hudson River while supporting Mothers Against Drunk Driving. At noon everyone can head up the street to the Tulip Fest.

http://www.wgy.com/event_portal/view/calendar/event.html?event_id=300287

Wintrust Financial's CEO Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Welcome to Wintrust Financial Corporation's 2013 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1352531-wintrust-financial-s-ceo-discusses-q1-2013-results-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed

Military appeals court rejects requests to open Wikileaks court-martial documents

In a statement [text] following the rejection of their claim, CCR spokesperson Shayana Kadidal said the decision, "flies in the face of decades of First Amendment rulings in the federal courts that hold that openness affects outcome-that the accuracy of court proceedings depends on their being open." Since his arrest in 2010, Manning's case has ... (more)

http://jurist.org/paperchase/2013/04/military-appeals-court-rejects-requests-to-open-wikileaks-court-martial-documents.php

China regains clean energy investment lead

China regained the global top spot in clean energy investment in 2012, with a robust 20 percent rise while investment in the United States and Europe dropped, according to a report released on Thursday.

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2013-04/19/content_16421401.htm

Most Teen-Drinking Deaths Are Not Traffic Related

That's the message from MADD, whose new analysis of alcohol-related deaths among people 15-20 estimates that 68% of fatalities connected to underage drinking are not traffic related.

http://www.kkla.com/News/Story.aspx?ID=1939976

Travel association executive to lead U.S. gambling lobby

A 38-year-old travel association executive will lead the U.S. casino lobby. The American Gaming Association has named Geoff Freeman as its new president and CEO.

http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/203662951.html