Latest Social Issues Stories
Richard Zahn, an active philanthropist, is speaking out on a new article explaining how charities can use Twitter to increase awareness. Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Richard Zahn, who has donated time and money to a number of charitable groups, is speaking out on a new article that explains how charities can use Twitter to leverage awareness about their cause. Many employees at philanthropic groups struggle to come up with content on Twitter, and instead opt to skip the social media...
Brand-new resource from Atlantic Information Services is a comprehensive analysis of 5 years’ worth of comparable health plan enrollment data. Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS), objective publisher of news, data and information for health care managers, is pleased to announce the publication of AIS’s 2008-2012 Health Plan Enrollment Statistics: Comparative 5-Year Market Share, Trends and Data, a brand-new resource offering comprehensive...
Submit the Documentary hosts their first anti-bullying design contest for students. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Submit the Documentary is holding its first International contest for a T-Shirt Design. Not only will kids want these shirts, but the film will be distributing them to all ages across the world in promotion with our film “Submit the Documentary” which gives solutions to the growing trend of cyberbullying. This contest is ideal for aspiring graphic design students in...
The latest FinancesOnline.com article points out that obesity is a serious problem with dire health, financial, and social consequences. The article trains a discerning eye on the problem and insists that the weight of Black Americans, although not entirely their own fault, is largely preventable. New York City, New York (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 According to the latest “Obesity and the Black American: Causes, Culture, Consequences, and Cost” article published recently at...
The Women's Strike Force has begun interviewing candidates who support women's reproductive rights and oppose the extreme policies of the Republican Party to decide who it will support in the November elections. Richmond, VA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 The Women’s Strike Force kicked off its candidate interviewing process this week to identify and assist candidates who support women’s reproductive rights and oppose the policies of the Republican ticket announced at the GOP...
Printable Discount Cards from MedicationDiscountCard.com for Lyrica Margate City, NJ (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 The health care crisis in the United States is far from solved. In some states, up to twenty-seven percent of all adults are without health insurance. Further, roughly half of all bankruptcies of private citizens in the U.S. are related to medical bills. The high price of medical care also affects prescription drugs, meaning that many patients cannot afford to take their...
After several years without a Research & Development Tax Credit, the Texas House approved HB 800 which would bring back the state R&D tax credit. Ft. Worth, Texas (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 After several years without a Research & Development Tax Credit, on May 2, 2013, the House approved HB 800 introduced by Texas State Representative Jim Murphy. The bill authorizes $250 million in sales and franchise tax credits for companies pursuing “qualified” research & development in...
Emergency medical practitioners train to respond to both adult and pediatric emergencies, and the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program specifically provides instruction, education and resources for quality care for the youngest patients. May 22 is recognized as Emergency Medical Services for Children Day. Versailles, Ky. (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Recent tragedies including the Oklahoma tornado, the Boston Marathon bombings and the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut all...
Late stage cancer patient and advocate uses navigational and educational skills acquired during her own health journey as the basis for a health literacy program which includes an introduction to health and the Affordable Care Act on the Internet. The program will launch the same day the Affordable Care Act goes into effect, October 1, 2013. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 After being diagnosed with metastatic carcinoid cancer, patient advocate Suzi Garber learned there was no cure...
Online Insurance Marketplace (http://www.onlineinsurancemarketplace.com), announces new blog, “Benefits of physical exercises for senior people” (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Online Insurance Marketplace has released a blog explaining the benefits of physical exercises for senior people! The best way to protect against such illnesses is to keep health up by exercising regularly. The benefits of physical exercises for seniors are of various nature. It improves the heart! Having a strong and...
Latest Social Issues Reference Libraries
A salt marsh, also otherwise known as a coastal salt marsh or a tidal marsh, is a coastal ecosystem in the upper coastal intertidal zone that lies between the land and the open salt water or brackish water that is routinely flooded by the tides. It’s dominated by dense stands of salt-tolerant plants, for example, herbs, grasses, or low shrubs. These plants originate from all around the globe and are important to the stability of the salt marsh in trapping and binding sediments. Salt marshes...
A social networking service is an online service provided to the public for social interaction between families, friends, and also for gaining new friends over the internet. These networks often include such services as e-mail and instant messaging. Social networks are found worldwide and used by half of the world’s population in some form or another. In 2011 a survey revealed 47 percent of adults and 73 percent of teens use a social networking service. You can use these services to...
Symbol: SITH2 Group: Dicot Family: Sapotaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Shrub Native Status: L48 N Synonyms: BUTH Bumelia thornei Cronquist Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:FL, GA Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division ...
Symbol: SITE2 Group: Dicot Family: Sapotaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Tree Shrub Native Status: L48 N Synonyms: BULA4 Bumelia lacuum Small BUME Bumelia megacocca Small BUTE Bumelia tenax (L.) Willd. Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:FL, GA, SC Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants...
Symbol: SISA6 Group: Dicot Family: Sapotaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Tree Shrub Native Status: L48 N PR N VI N Synonyms: BUSA2 Bumelia salicifolia (L.) Sw. DISA2 Dipholis salicifolia (L.) A. DC. Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:FL Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta –...
