Topic: News

Spurred by the economic downturn, Omega Institute is reinforcing the nonprofit safety net by awarding unique grants to 24 nonprofits representing a broad spectrum of social issues on local, statewide, national, and global levels.

As governors and legislators across the country cut their budgets to deal with shrinking revenues, nonprofit organizations are being left with fewer resources to serve their communities. Many nonprofits will be forced to cut staff and planning activities aimed at improving efficiency, effectiveness, and overall organizational health.

New book unlocks answers to mysteries of cosmology, evolution, consciousness and the nature of light and matter.

(Press Release) "There is an explanation for everything ... ...if only you knew where to look." But can you find all your answers in science?

Want to know what folks interested in a career in natural health want to study? Then this tip five list is for you.

Natural Healers, a top destination for natural health degrees and career information, has announced the site's most popular and most requested programs in 2007 and 2008. Not surprisingly, these fields of interest are consistent with the growing number of people turning to alternative treatments to stay healthy, especially as complementary and alternative medicine is being used more frequently alongside conventional medicine.

The magnitude 7.9 earthquake in China has caused the death of more than 20,000 people; nearly 30,000 people including thousands of government officials remained buried in collapsed buildings; millions of people become homeless; thousands of students lost their schools. Urgent donations from all capable individuals and business entities are urgently needed for relief and reconstruction.

IRS-approved World Hongming Foundation calls for donations to help millions of victims in the earthquake-stricken areas in China.

The pros and cons of horse racing are being hotly debated because of Eight Belles' tragic death after this year's Kentucky Derby. Allen and Linda Anderson, authors of a popular anthology series that includes Angel Horses: Divine Messengers of Hope, are looking for true stories about equines that inspire rather than outrage animal lovers.

Allen and Linda Anderson's Angel Animals Network is sponsoring the 2008 Angel Horses Contest to find the most thought-provoking horse stories and consider them for publication in Angel Horses with a Mission, scheduled to be released by New World Library in late 2009. Contest grand prize is $250 with five second-place prizewinners of $25.00 each. Stories should be no more than 2,000 words in length. There is no entry fee. Submissions must be postmarked by October 15, 2008. Complete contest rules and a downloadable entry form are at www.angelanimals.net/awards.html or write with SASE to 2008 Angel Horses Contest, POB 26354, Minneapolis, MN 55426.

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Allen and Linda Anderson.

On 1st June 2008 The Hilton London Metropole Hotel plays host to the European premiere of the UFO film "The Silent Revolution of Truth," an investigative documentary by U.S. filmmaker Michael Horn.

UK UFO experts, ufologists, sceptics, curiosity seekers and debunkers will have the opportunity to decide for themselves if UFO's are real as the Hilton London Metropole Hotel plays host to the European premiere of the film The Silent Revolution of Truth an investigative documentary by U.S. filmmaker Michael Horn.

What it really means when you see the No. 7 on the bottom of plastic items.

Talk about a number that can't get a break.

Poor No. 7 has been vilified in recent news stories concerning the safety of certain plastic products such as baby and water bottles. Unfortunately in some reports, the true intent of the No. 7 recycling code (or any recycling codes, for that matter) did not make it into the sound bites or final edit.

Almine will be hosting an unprecedented opportunity for participants to experience the wisdom of this teacher, healer, and consciousness leader in Phoenix.

(Press Release) Almine, top rated host on the 7th Wave channel for VoiceAmerica and World Talk, wishes to announce her first ever opportunity for listeners to experience their own Spiritual Journey in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will be held at the Arizona Corporate Broadcast Center May 30, May 31, and June 1.

The 24th annual Trek Fest is a small-town festival with a Star Trek theme. Riverside, Iowa is known worldwide as the Future Birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk - the character played by William Shatner on the original 1960's "Star Trek" TV series.

The Riverside Area Community Club (RACC) is pleased to announce Walter Koenig (Chekov character on the original Star Trek TV series) will beam into Riverside, Iowa on June 27th & 28th for the 24th annual Trek Fest. Koenig will act as the Grand Marshall in the town parade (10 AM Saturday morning) and judge a costume contest and sign autographs.

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Walter Koenig (who played Chekov in the original 1960's Star Trek TV series) will appear at Trek Fest in Riverside, Iowa (June 27-28). Photo courtesy of Walter Koenig.

Sarah Gillings was a 15-year-old freshman at Columbine High School when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold went on their killing rampage. Now, nine years later, she's set to gradute from college and begin a career as a graphic designer.

On the verge of graduating from Central Michigan University (CMU) May 3, Sarah Gillings has many reasons for excitement and optimism — from her impending motherhood to the awards she has won for her photography to her anticipated career in graphic design.

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"Alternative Demise" by Sarah Gillings.