Charity News from Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002Prevalence, Incidence, and Cumulative Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Reported Higher in African-American CommunityAlzheimer's Association | The prevalence, incidence, and cumulative risk of Alzheimer's disease appears to be much higher in African-Americans. - Among African-Americans, the cumulative risk of dementia among first-degree relatives of persons with Alzheimer's disease is ... AT&T Helps Red Cross Prepare for Emergencies during Olympics American Red Cross | "AT&T Wireless has once again distinguished itself as a compassionate corporate citizen by making the largest investment of any donor contributing to the Greater Salt Lake Area Red Cross Chapter's First Aid services during these Olympics," said ... Norton Moves to Reverse Manatee Protection Rules Defenders of Wildlife | The Department of Interior announcement reversing this position appears in a January 7, 2002 Federal Register Notice which, ironically, designates two new manatee refuges in Brevard County, historically one of the highest mortality counties in ... Farm Bill Water Conservation Program Survives Floor Attack Environmental Defense | The Senate today approved by a 55-45 vote a new water conservation program to help resolve conflicts between farmers and endangered fish. "Senator Reid's water conservation provisions will give states valuable new resources to resolve conflicts ... Focus on the Family to Bring Conference on Homosexuality to Charlotte Focus on the Family | Hundreds are expected to attend Focus on the Family's "Love Won Out" conference, a one-day symposium designed to educate concerned citizens about the myths and facts surrounding homosexuality. Focus on the Family's "Love Won Out" Conference... Conservation Groups Sue to Stop $5.2 Million Proposal to Slaughter Cougars The Humane Society of the United States | The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) project will cost 5.2 million dollars of public monies -75% from the USFWS, 25% from ODFW. Although the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has cloaked the project as a scientific ...
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