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American Cancer Society Blogger Advisory Council
A Mama's Blog —
Authority: 112
I am excited to announce that the American Cancer Society formed a new blogger advisory council in September. Their purpose from the press release : The Council members will work with the Society to determine how best to use social media to galvanize the movement for more birthdays in the virtual world by ...12 hours ago -
Another great one on the “government” schools:
InvestmentWatch —
Authority: 449
“District nixes cash-for-grades fundraiser BY LYNN BONNER - STAFF WRITER …..Selling candy didn’t raise much money last year, so a Goldsboro middle school tried selling grades. …..However, the fundraiser came to an abrupt halt today after a story in the News & Observer raised concerns about the the practice ...1 day ago -
National Adoption Month: Finding a Friendly Agency
OutGayLife.com —
Authority: 453
“Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Family” is a series of conversations and blog posts celebrating National Adoption Month . This post in the series comes from Robyn Harrod, LCSW, Adoption Director of Southern California Foster Family and Adoption Agency: National Adoption Month is an exciting time for ...1 day ago -
GOP reappoints climate change skeptic to climate change board
Iowa Independent —
Authority: 657
State Rep. Ralph Watts (R-Adel), an outspoken critic of climate change science, has been reappointed to the Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council. The council was authorized in 2007, and the four non-voting members from the legislature serve two-year terms, appointed by the head of each party’s caucus in each ...2 days ago -
Moroccan King Mohammed VI Reveals Integrated Plan for West Sahara
Net News Publisher —
Authority: 155
Moroccan King Mohammed VI has announced that Western Sahara, which passed to Moroccan sovereignty in 1975, would be the priority of the country’s renationalisation process via an integrated plan which is expected to usher in a new chapter. The plan seeks to build the capacity of the territory (about 250,000 sq km) ...4 days ago -
Why fundamental scientific research has not caught on in India (Comment)
Thaindian News —
Authority: 708
By Narayanan SureshThis can happen only in India! Even as the nation continues to celebrate the success of Chandrayaan, the country’s first space mission to moon, this is not something one of the seniormost scientists in India, Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, is particularly thrilled about.Chandrayaan made many ...4 days ago -
Who will we choose to be?
The Gender Agenda —
Authority: 103
Greetings from an autumn-infused New York City! I managed to take a detour on my walk from a conference in Times Square to our PwC office on Madison Avenue the other day and can report that the trees in Central Park are awash in breathtaking hues of orange, yellow, and red, the air crisp and surprisingly fresh for ...6 days ago -
India’s annual food price inflation up over 13 percent
Thaindian News —
Authority: 708
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Based on the new guidelines on disclosing the official wholesale price index, India’s annual rate of inflation based for primary articles and fuels stood unaltered at minus 6.2 percent for the week ended Oct 24, official data showed Thursday.The annual inflation rate for food articles was ...1 week ago -
Recently sacked UK drugs advisor: “We ignore scientific evidence at our peril.”
NORML Daily Audio Stash —
Authority: 488
( New Scientist ) IF THERE is one thing that politicians can and should do to limit the damage caused by illegal drugs, it is to take careful note of the evidence and develop a rational drug policy. Some politicians find it easier to ignore the evidence, and pander to public prejudice instead. I can trace the ...1 week ago -
Alonzo Mourning Receives Prestigious AOE Honor
Urban Sports Talk & Entertainment —
Authority: 128
McDonald’s All American Games Advisory Council Captain and former NBA star, Alonzo Mourning, will be named a Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Awards of Excellence recipient for his outstanding contributions to improve the lives of children.Alonzo Mourning will be one of four individuals from across the globe ...1 week ago -
Mather backs call for reform of Common Fisheries Policy
For Argyll —
Authority: 144
Argyll’s MSP, Jim Mather, has condemned the discredited EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) not only for making serious difficulties for Scottish fishermen but, ironically, for working against best practice in conserving fish stocks under threat.In saying this, Mr Mather has backed his colleague, Richard Lochhead’s, ...1 week ago -
The clash of science and politics
Open Parachute —
Authority: 524
I am awaiting the Employment Court’s decision of Jim Salinger’s case (see Clamping down on science communication ). However, related to this is the scandal blowing up in the UK over the sacking of the Professor David Nutt as the governments chief science advisor on drugs. Prof. Nutt was chairman of the Advisory ...1 week ago -
In the Green Room: Helen Evans on How Government-Run Health Care Works
The Foundry —
Authority: 760
Click here to view the embedded video. In 1948 the United Kingdom sent a leaflet to every home in the country stating that the newly created National Health Service would provide everyone with “all medical, dental and nursing care. Everyone - rich or poor, man, woman or child - can use it or any part of it.” ...1 week ago -
Bolden Revamps NASA Advisory Council
International Space Fellowship —
Authority: 603
Written by Nancy AtkinsonNASA Administrator Charles Bolden has restructured the NASA Advisory Council (NAC), adding several new committees in key areas of importance to the agency’s future, including Education and Public Outreach, led by former CNN anchor Miles O’Brien and a Commercial Space, Information ...1 week ago -
John Hope Byant on the move wit HOPE this week
John Hope Bryant —
Authority: 140
The week starts with the first official meeting of the U.S. Presidents Advisory Council on Financial Literacy under the Obama Administration tomorrow morning at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where I serve as vice chairman of the Council and chairman of the Committee on the Under-Served. Tomorrow morning ...1 week ago -
Expert advice
The Samovar —
Authority: 91
The recent sacking of David Nutt – formerly head of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) – for giving scientific advice that showed the stupidity of the government’s drugs policy, suggests taking a look at the role of expert advice in policy. The problem is that the government can have an ...1 week ago -
Rupert Murdoch’s Times vs. David Nutt
EcoLogics —
Authority: 123
You can always tell when Rupert Murdoch, or one of his proxies, needs to undermine a view that runs against their own.1 week ago -
Scientists stand up against New Labour bullies
A World to Win —
Authority: 124
The resignation of two more eminent scientists from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) over the weekend, in support of chair Prof David Nutt who was sacked by New Labour, is a blow against an enforced consensus that views dissent as something akin to subversion. Dr David Nutt, professor of ...1 week ago -
And the Truth Shall Set You Free... From Your Job.
The Melting Pot Project —
Authority: 433
Not many Americans know that over the past few years, the folks in jolly old England have actually been enacting stricter anti-marijuana laws. Their approach may appear to fly in the face of popular sentiment, the trends in the rest...1 week ago -
NASA Announces Advisory Council Chairs and Committee Structure
Science nature & education - science-nature.marc8.com —
Authority: 154
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden held his first meeting with the restructured NASA Advisory Council this week at the agencys Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Calif.1 week ago
