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Month: July 2016

A dog in a shelter. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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National Events Working to “Clear the Shelters”

July 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

The nationwide push to “Clear the Shelters” — aimed at getting shelter animals into homes — is July 23, 2016. Many shelters are waiving adoption fees on this special date. Animal shelters across the United States are […]

Green Chef logo. Source: PRNewsFoto/Green Chef.
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Boulder-based Green Chef Teams Up with Ford Warriors in Pink

July 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

Strive to Bring More Good Days to Those Fighting Breast Cancer 1,000 Complimentary Organic Meal Kits Offered to Breast Cancer Patients Released by Peter McCormack, SHIFT Communications On July 21, 2016, Green Chef, the first and leading […]

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Puzzles Page: July 22, 2016

July 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 July 22 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.

Dr. Nicholas Pediaditakis, founder of Alkyonis Mental Health Center, Raleigh NC.
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Dr. Nicholas’ Corner: What is an IQ Test?

July 22, 2016 Dr Nicholas Pediaditakis

Contributed by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA My friends and patients ask me what IQ tests mean. Here are the facts. Years ago, psychology workers invented various tests that they measure the level of the performance of […]

Loose on the Neuse is July 23, 2016. Source: Upper Neuse Riverkeeper, Raleigh NC.
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Hundreds Expected to Converge for Neuse River Clean-Up

July 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Matthew Starr, Upper Neuse Riverkeeper There will be hundreds of people kayaking and canoeing down the Neuse River this Saturday to rid the waterway of trash, according to clean water advocates. “Loose on the Neusse is […]

One of the product labels released with the recall. Source: USDA.
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Nationwide Listeria-related Recall for Hot Dogs and Corn Dogs

July 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Bar-S Foods Company Recalls Chicken and Pork Hot Dog and Corn Dog Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Released by Maria Machuca, fsis.usda.gov Bar-S Foods Company, an Altus, Oklahoma establishment, is recalling approximately 372,684 pounds of […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — July 22-24

July 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. What’s missing? Let the […]

Our Family No-Salt-Added Black Beans are one of the recalled products. Source: US FDA, fda.gov.
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Black Beans Recalled for Possible Plastic, Metal Contamination

July 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Faribault Foods, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall Due to the Potential Presence of Foreign Material Limited Quantity of No-Salt-Added Black Beans (Frijoles Negros Bajo En Sodio, Frijoles Negros, Frijol Negro Sin Sal) Released by Ken Sevcik, faribaultfoods.com Faribault Foods, […]

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Cannabis Extraction Improvements Sought by Company in NC, Across US

July 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Extraction Technology Becoming Paramount in Cannabis Industry Top marijuana companies are aiming to improve cannabis extraction methods as the market value shifts towards concentrates and higher quality of substances for both medical and recreational uses. […]

Two Bears Ranch will offer equine therapy, which has shown evidence of reducing the lingering and sometimes debilitating symptoms of PTSD, to US veterans. Source: PRNewsFoto/Two Bears Ranch, Durango CO.
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Two Bears Ranch Helping Veterans with PTSD and BLM Mustangs

July 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Now in the final stages of preparation, Two Bears Ranch in Durango, Colorado, will soon be helping America’s veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to find hope and healing. The non-profit ranch will offer equine and […]

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Harm Reduction Conference in Jamestown NC

July 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Conference on Integrating Harm Reduction into Existing Service Provisions On August 11, 2016, a harm reduction conference is offered for workers and residents of North Carolina interested in helping reduce drug overdoses in the state. Held at Castle […]

Kepler before launch. At the Hazardous Processing Facility at Astrotech in Titusville, Florida, workers guide the suspended Kepler spacecraft onto a Delta II third stage. Photo: NASA/Troy Cryder February 16, 2009.
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NASA’s Kepler Confirms 100+ Exoplanets

July 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Elizabeth Landau (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and Michele Johnson (Ames Research Center) An international team of astronomers has discovered and confirmed a treasure trove of new worlds using NASA’s Kepler spacecraft on its K2 mission. Out […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Issues Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage

July 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount On Sunday, July 17, 2016, a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) occurred as a result of saturated ground conditions and locally intense rains associated with a weather system which […]

Unwind after work at Summer on the Plaza, a free outdoor concert series at 1801 California in Downtown Denver every Wednesday in July. Source: artsbrookfield.com.
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Denver Summer on the Plaza Free Summer Concert Series

July 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Katie Converse, perimarketing.com Arts Brookfield presents Summer on the Plaza, a free summer concert series on Wednesdays in July. Free music and more comes to the plaza in front of 1801 California street, in […]

Phil Reed, SELC founding trustee, talented attorney and committed environmental advocate; 1946-1993. Source: SELC, Charlottesville VA.
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SELC Calls for Submissions for Environmental Writing Awards

July 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Bill Sublette, selcva.org The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is now accepting submissions for the 2017 Phillip D. Reed Environmental Writing Awards. Nominations are welcome from anyone, including readers, authors, and publishers. Presented each year during […]

Ten newest agricultural officers sworn into the Foreign Service, from left to right: Sean Cox, Mark Wallace, Abraham Inouye, Gene Kim, Kirsten Luxbacher, Neil Mikulski, Mary Rose Parrish, Amanda Hinkle, and Ben Rau. Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Washington DC.
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New Agricultural Officers Sworn Into Foreign Service

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Ten employees of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) were sworn in as Foreign Service Officers during a July 13, 2016, ceremony at USDA headquarters in Washington. The new officers include […]

2016 1st Fridays on the Lawn run July through October in Wilson NC. Source: wilsonnc.org.
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Next Wilson NC First Fridays on the Lawn is August 5

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

From July to October, join the fun in Historic Downtown Wilson NC for First Fridays on the Lawn, a free community concert offering music diversity alongside family entertainment and educational opportunities. Residents of the Wilson community come […]

Rockin' Classic Auto Expo returns to Rocky Mount NC. Source: www.downtownrockymount.com.
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Rockin’ Classic Rolls into Downtown Rocky Mount on July 30

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, rockymountnc.gov For the fifth consecutive year, the Rockin’ Classic Auto & Motorcycle Expo is set to cruise into the city of Rocky Mount NC. On July 30, 2016, beginning at 10am on Main […]

Arvada on Tap returns for a second year. Source: Arvada Festivals Commission, Arvada CO.
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Second Annual Arvada on Tap: A Craft Beer & BBQ Fest is July 23

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Spend the Day Celebrating Craft Beer and BBQ in a Big Way Released by Maria Vanderkolk, arvada.org For craft beer and BBQ enthusiasts, this is the place to be. Arvada on Tap: A Craft Beer and […]

Source: Town of Knightdale, NC.
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Knightdale NC Searching for PIO Job Candidates

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Knightdale, North Carolina’s Public Information Officer is stepping down after nearly three years to join the faculty at Campbell University. Brian Bowman will teach media and communications courses beginning next month. The candidate search is now […]

The MOXIE investigation on NASA's Mars 2020 rover will extract oxygen from the Martian atmosphere. Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech.
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NASA’s Next Mars Rover Progresses Toward 2020 Launch

July 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Guy Webster (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Dwayne Brown and Laurie Cantillo (NASA) After an extensive review process and passing a major development milestone, NASA is ready to proceed with final design and construction of its next […]

P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Mongolian Style Beef label, part of the list released with the FSIS USDA recall. Source: USDA.gov.
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P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Recalls for Possible Metal Fragments

July 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

ConAgra Foods Recalls P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Frozen Chicken and Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Released by Veronika Medina and Sarah R. Lichtman, fsis.usda.gov A recall issued July 6, 2016, has been expanded to additional […]

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Puzzles Page: July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 July 15 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.  

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Milliennial-oriented Church Planted in Raleigh

July 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Riley Ethier An exciting, new church began in the Raleigh-Durham area when a group of Christians planted Oak Hill Church on June 12, 2016. Lead pastor and founder Keith Wagner planted the church after […]

The August business workshop is on Taxes for Nonprofits. Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC.
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Braswell Library “1st Tuesdays for Small Businesses and Nonprofits” are Free

July 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Joetta L. Pittman, Braswell-Library.org July 1st Tuesday The July 5, 2016, workshop on Cybersecurity for Small Businesses covered many important points. It’s amazing what we don’t do to protect our business online! Here is a small sample […]

Call for Volunteers to help keep a state park looking good. Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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Volunteer and Camp Free in a Colorado Park

July 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Mike Porras, CPW NW Region PIO Volunteers can help maintain trails, earn a free night of camping at State Forest State Park. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking for volunteers to help maintain […]

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NC Police Body Cam Footage Won’t Be Public

July 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

On July 11, 2016, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 972, which allows law enforcement agencies to keep officer worn body camera footage from the public unless ordered to release the footage […]

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NC Groups Move to Protect Sunset Beach and Bird Island

July 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Kathleen Sullivan, selcnc.org On behalf of the Sunset Beach Taxpayers Association and North Carolina Coastal Federation, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a request for a hearing with the NC Division of Coastal […]

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