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Families are the Fastest Growing Group in the US Homeless Population

Content Clout: 3.0 out of 5 Rate Content 5 (best) 4 3 2 1 (worst) Published Dec 5, 2005 by Terri Rimmer happynews.com, Adoption.about.com Related Content View all (7 total) A Writing Contest is Benefiting Homelessness Community Action Committee Donate Your Old Cell Phone More by Terri Rimmer View all (163 total) Classic House Destroyed by Katrina Step Up Women's Network Offers Professional and Ph... Poor Scores for the US on Family-Friendly Workplac... Did you know? Homeless women have to deal with being victimized in shelters by some male residents. Takeaways · 81 percent of single homeless people enter and exit shelters quickly. · The Salvation Army allows for a three-night stay. · Between 700,000 and 800,000 people are homeless on any given night. Comment | Add your own article to our site Between 700,000 and 800,000 people are homeless on any given night. People like Roger and David who when they moved to Dallas thought it would be a haven. Most families beco
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EZH2: Enzyme That Promotes Cancer May Also Prevent It

READ LATER COMMENT E-MAIL PRINT May Help Researchers Stop the Process of Tumor Development Click to rate: Bad < > Good Published Jan 12, 2006 by Terri Rimmer ryze.com, Adoption.about.com Related Content View all (6 total) The Children's Health Environmental Coalition... Row, Row, Row Your Boat: One Man's Battle Aga... How to Talk to and Support a Friend Facing Ca... More by Terri Rimmer View all (230 total) Bars, Live Music and Nightlife in Fort Worth How to Not Get Conned An Obscure Read Did you know? Cancer will affect 1 in 3 individuals. Takeaways · EZH2 is a biomarker enzyme. · Leandra Smith was diagnosed with cancer in 1996. · Terry Healey was diagnosed with a disfiguring cancer. Comment | Add your own article to our site An enzyme that promotes cancer may prevent it according to new research at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. A protein that identifies aggressiveness appears in two forms, according to CancerWise, a publication of the C

Entrepreneur sweeps the extra mile

Courtesy of Kacie Colle :: Kacie's Kleaning Kapers - "We'll do your dirty work" By Terri Rimmer Updated: 07/24/05 Among the numerous house cleaning businesses in Colorado, one stands out for its unique personal touch. [Full Story Below ↓] This story was written by Citizen Journalist Terri Rimmer. We encourage you to click the Tip Jar to support this writer's work. By Terri Rimmer Happy News Citizen Journalist What makes Kacie's Kleaning Kapers unique among others is that they adopt several low-income or indigent families throughout the year and supply clothes, furniture, help with food, laundry, and anything else they can assist them with. "We started just with Christmas but it expanded quickly," said Kacie Colle, owner and founder of Kacie's Kleaning Kapers, a cleaning service in Colorado. "We love doing any extras for our customers. We are unique because we love to pamper our customers. Some day I'd like to incorporate but I wa

EFF Legal Guide For Bloggers

Index of all Questions Please note: EFF is a US organization and this guide is based on US law. If you are not a US resident, see our international resources. Also... Additional Resources EFF's Online Speech Cases Link to this Guide Print this Guide EFF: Legal Guide for Bloggers Version current as of June 8, 2005 Updated November 18, 2005 Whether you're a newly minted blogger or a relative old-timer, you've been seeing more and more stories pop up every day about bloggers getting in trouble for what they post. Like all journalists and publishers, bloggers sometimes publish information that other people don't want published. You might, for example, publish something that someone considers defamatory, republish an AP news story that's under copyright, or write a lengthy piece detailing the alleged crimes of a candidate for public office. The difference between you and the reporter at your local newspaper is that in many cases, you may not have the benefit of training

Donors Help Texas Fire Victims

READ LATER COMMENT E-MAIL PRINT Former Resident Organizes Drive Click to rate: Bad < > Good Published Jan 16, 2006 by Terri Rimmer ryze.com, Adoption.about.com Related Content View all (6 total) Home Fire Safety Tips Dentists in Montgomery County, Texas Beware of Homeowner Insurance Claims Before Y... More by Terri Rimmer View all (237 total) Wishes Collecting Magazine Articles and Other Weird ... Letter to My Daughter Did you know? There is a t.v. show called Takeaways · King accepted donations continuing after the weekend of Jan. 6th. · Will Hart grew up in a firefighting family. · The fund's goal was to collect 125 Christmas stockings. Comment | Add your own article to our site Determined to rebuild after wildfires whipped through Cross Plains, TX relocating about 85 residents and destroying 116 houses, local residents got a big boost from Keri King, her family, and generous donors. King, who lives in Denton, TX, organized a drive for toy

Dolphin therapy

OLGA KOLPAKOV :: By Happynews Staff Updated: 09/22/05 Swimming with dolphins isn't just a vacation trend anymore. [Full Story Below ↓] Compiled by Terri Rimmer and the Joyful Heart Foundation. A combination of dolphins and swimming has brought peace to sexual assault survivors. Sponsored by American Airlines, the Joyful Heart Foundation works with rape crisis centers and programs to incorporate the spiritual experience of swimming with dolphins into therapy for rape survivors. The not-for-profit organization was founded by Mariska Hargitay, actress on the TV show, "Law and Order: Special Victim's Unit," along with her husband. According to a recent magazine interview, Hargitay admitted that the idea come from her experiences on the show learning about survivors of sexual assault. She fell in love with the wild dolphins while on vacation in 1998. The actress splits her time between New York and L.A. and has used her compassion to try to help others through the dolphin

Dog Owner Invents Dating Service for Pets and Pet Lovers

With a Four-Legged Friend's Help Content Clout: 3.0 out of 5 Rate Content5 (best)4321 (worst) September 14, 2005 - By Terri Rimmer happynews.com, Adoption.about.com Associated Content View all Secrets to Breaking Up Without Being Assertive The Love Parade: A Look at Online Dating Services Make Money as a Pet Groomer More by Terri Rimmer View all Business Foundation Helps Animals in Need Twice Institutionalized: The Experience of a Teena... Marriage Problems are Not Always the Husband's Fau... Did you know? Some people share custody of their pets. Takeaways · Dog parks are popular places to meet people. · Pets are a great conversation piece. · No dating service has combined pets and dating. Post your reactions to this content » Robert Yau was out walking his dog one day when he realized how many people came up to him to meet he and his four-legged pal. "When I was out walking my dog I would meet people and noticed there were a lot of single people

Diary of a Birth Mom Part 2

Anniversaries 01-Dec-2000 My little girl went to the G.I. specialist yesterday but I haven't heard anything. She's only eight pounds and won't eat much. I worry about her constantly. 02-Dec-2000 I'm kind of down. I went to a birthday party. My little girl's okay - 9 pounds, 5 1/2 ounces, thank God! I felt happy for the first time in a long time earlier tonight but now it's gone. 03-Dec-2000 My little girl's adoptive brother put Mr. Potato Head glasses on her! I feel so grateful today. I know she's happy. 09-Dec-2000 I'm working on a book proposal for my journal, written in novel format and with a lot more detail. I got depressed after buying my little girl's Christmas present - a "Little House on the Prairie" book. I joined the gym at work. Yesterday I had five years sober. 13-Dec-2000 Snowed in. I'm finally not obsessing about my daughter. Although she's on my mind, it's not the throbbing, all consuming obsession it has bee

Diary of a Birth Mom

Why can't God and I just have lunch? Terri Rimmer Page 1 of 11 next >> email article to friend printer friendly version most popular articles read comments review article add to favorites 17-Jan-2000 I found out Jan. 2 I'm pregnant and was shocked. I moved into Gladney where I've decided to live. I pray for self-forgiveness for what I'm about to do. I moved in today having made the agonizing decision to give you up for adoption. I picked up my four-year medallion the other day at my AA meeting. My sister decided not to raise you after I asked her initially. My friend Jan and my boss think I should raise you. My friend Sheryl says all this will bring me closer to God. Why can't God and I just have lunch? 18-Jan-2000 I had dorm orientation tonight. Andrea in Admissions gave me a sweet card. I got to talk to the doctor. Tomorrow I meet the Transitional Care staff person and move my furniture to storage. I f

DFW Wildlife Coalition Educates Public About Rescuing Animals

Organization to Host Varmint Lovers' Tea Party and Bazaar Nov. 6th in Dallas Content Clout: 3.0 out of 5 Rate Content5 (best)4321 (worst) Published Oct 5, 2005 by Terri Rimmer happynews.com, Adoption.about.com More activities/events Hub is Opened to Rescue Disaster Cats Website Appeals to Subscribers for Assistance to K... Little-Known Facts About Animals More by Terri Rimmer View all (51 total) Cat Store Brimming with Furry Possibilities Living in Foster Homes as a Teenager Father's Day: An Open Letter to an Abuser Best thing about Varmint Lovers' Tea Party It's for a good cause. Worst thing about Varmint Lovers' Tea Party It might get lost in other holiday happenings. Dallas, TX Dallas, TX Submit your own local activity or event Varmint Lovers' Tea Party Location: Richardson - Dallas, TX The DFW Wildlife Coalition will hold a Varmint Lovers’ Tea Party and Bazaar Nov. 6th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dallas, TX. The organization’s mission is to re

Dentistry program gives hope to violence survivors

SHARON DOMINICK :: By Terri Rimmer Updated: 09/20/05 Women who once might have found it hard to smile can now grin from ear to ear thanks to a charitable cause. [Full Story Below ↓] This story was written by Citizen Journalist Terri Rimmer. We encourage you to click the Tip Jar to support this writer's work. By Terri Rimmer HappyNews Citizen Journalist The Give Back A Smile program, a charity foundation of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, helps restore dental damage to victims of domestic abuse. The group partnered with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) to conduct the program. The organization, whose vision statement reads "Restore a smile, restore a life," launched in 1999 and allows dentists to give back to the community. "Through the Give Back A Smile program, AACD members assist survivors of domestic violence for free by treating them so that they may reclaim their smiles, self-esteem, and ultimately, their lives," s

Specter-Harkin-Kennedy Amendment

Please call your United States Senators TODAY and tell them to “SUPPORT the SPECTER-HARKIN-KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO THE 2007 BUDGET RESOLUTION.” CALL YOUR U.S. SENATORS TODAY TO SUPPORT FUNDING INCREASES TO CANCER RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS! This week (the week of March 13th), the Senate is scheduled to vote on the Senate Budget Resolution, which sets the overall funding allocations for all federal spending for Fiscal Year 2007 (FY 07). As currently drafted, the Senate Budget Resolution CUTS funding for medical research and public health programs. While this is very serious situation, there is a glimmer of hope. Sometime THIS WEEK – and possibly as soon as MARCH 14th – the Senate will vote on the SPECTER-HARKIN-KENNEDY amendment to increase funding for all health and education programs by $7 billion. The only way to GUARANTEE that cancer research and programs are not only saved from cuts – but also receive necessary increases in FY 2007 – is for the Senate to pass the SPECTER-HARKIN-KENNEDY Ame

Dance

Arts & Entertainment Non-profit dance school helps students Terri Rimmer Students from the JP Elder Saturday Fine Arts program perform with puppets as part of the El Dia de los Muertos celebration Updated: 07/30/05 By Terri Rimmer Happynews Citizen Journalist The non-profit Contemporary Dance school in Fort Worth marks their 15th year doing educational outreach programs. "When we started this organization there was no professional modern dance company in Fort Worth and there never had been," said Kerry Kreiman, executive/artistic director and co-founder of Contemporary Dance. "We felt like part of our mission was to educate people and provide opportunities. We wanted for artists in the area to have more regular and reliable venues to perform in for the modern art dance artists that work here so education has been a really important part of what we have done all along." According to Kreiman, most people in the country are not familiar with modern dance, either

Dallas Dinner Table: Sharing Meals and Improving Race Relations

READ LATER COMMENT E-MAIL PRINT Dinning With a Purpose Click to rate: Bad < > Good Published Jan 20, 2006 by Terri Rimmer ryze.com, Adoption.about.com Related Content View all (7 total) Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers in Da... Bars, Live Music and Nightlife in Fort Worth Donating Your Vehicle to Help a Dallas Charit... More by Terri Rimmer View all (244 total) L'Oreal Paris Helps Ovarian Cancer Research F... Caring for Your Pet Birds My 40th Birthday Party is Approaching Did you know? You can buy an After Dinner Trivia tin from Amazon. Takeaways · You can start your own Dinner Table. · The dinner has responsibilities. · 97 percent rated their experience last year as excellent. Comment | Add your own article to our site When my sister used to attend a Unitarian church in the 80s they used to have what was called "Dinner For 8" where church members would get together at a different person's house every week for potluck. N

Dallas' Airport Valet Offers Car Park, Car Wash and Dry Cleaning

READ LATER COMMENT E-MAIL PRINT Flying Through Errands Click to rate: Bad < > Good Published Feb 10, 2006 by Terri Rimmer ryze.com, Adoption.about.com Related Content Airport Gyms Guide Business Travelers Alert: Exercise Your Right... Submit your own content on services or fort worth tx. More by Terri Rimmer View all (270 total) The Best Retirement Communities in Fort Worth... American Lung Association Releases Tobacco Re... Puffing Away: The Dangers of Second-Hand Smok... Takeaways · The Airport Valet is a new company. · Go Getters Errand Services is in Fort Worth, TX. · Go Getters is owned by Mary David. Comment | Add your own article to our site There are discounts for seniors and new customers receive a discount. Their motto is "We sweat the small stuff so you don't have to." The company is working on seasonal specials. For more information call 817-723-7352 or email shell@ctelcom.net. Their website is members.tripod.com. Additiona

My sister wrote this in 2003

“How My Cat Taught Me About A Higher Power” By Cindy Persico Like most of us I struggle with the concept of “Higher Power” or H.P. and my understanding has grown thankfully over the years that on most days I can feel centered and well-cared for by this Higher Power thanks to Alanon. That isn’t always the case. In 2003 my brother-in-law was killed in a car accident. Watching my sister, Joy, struggle with her grief has been particularly painful and has called into question again how to make sense out of things that seem so senseless. What good can come from this? Hello, God, Are you still there? Will you take care of Joy? She’s so scared and sure this isn’t what should be happening at all. One day I had to take Eunice, my cat, to the vet. She shivered, and shook, and cried, certain this couldn’t possibly be what should be happening at all. I reassured her as best I could; yet again had a flash that this is exactly how life feels sometimes. I’m sure that whatever is happening is all wrong