NEWARK, Delaware, Oct. 16 -- The International Literacy Association issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: The International Literacy Association (ILA) announced today that it is working in collaboration with two of the organization's chapters, the Massachusetts Reading Association (MRA) and the State of Maryland Literacy Association (SoMLA), providing program, promotional and sponsorship support for each group's annual meeting. The two conferences take place back-to-back next spr  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: September marked the end of the third quarter for our grassroots benchmarks, and we're ecstatic to announce an unprecedented surge in advocacy actions. An incredible 51 federations reached Platinum status, prompting us to introduce three tiers within Platinum this quarter! Congratulations to the Oregon Federation for claiming the top spot with 4,126 points, followed by Massa  more

QUINCY, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release: The National Fire Protection Association(R) (NFPA) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) are accelerating joint efforts to end the destruction of homes and communities by wildfire. As both organizations work collaboratively to reduce wildfire risks through research, consumer education and policy initiatives, NFPA President and CEO Jim Pauley and IBHS President an  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * Ship-mounted camera systems provide real-time detection and increased response time, can reduce the number of whales killed by vessel strikes * * * Vessel strikes and entanglement are some of the leading causes of injury and death to marine animals such as whales. Increasingly urbanized waterways, warming oceans, changes in prey distribution, and in some cases, increasing speci  more