African Wildlife Foundation partners with Emmy-Award Winning Series to shed light on climate change crisis

The African Wildlife Foundation is leading a global effort to put a stop to the slaughter of
African elephants and other species. photo: billy dodson/AWF  

Years of living dangerously episode highlights the consequences of climate change to Africa’s wildlife 

(BUSINESS WIRE) WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, November 30, “Priceless” will be broadcast on the National Geographic Channel at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT . In the newest episode of the Emmy-Award winning program, actor and Years of Living Dangerously correspondent Aasif Mandvi sets off on a quest to understand just how much of a threat climate change poses to wildlife.

Virginia Space welcomes new board member appointments and leadership

Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne. Norfolk VA.
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(BMLTV) NORFOLK, VA, November 29, 2016 -The Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority announced Aubrey Layne, Transportation Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia, was elected as the new Chair of the organization’s board of directors.

Junior Olympian Track Star Sheppard sisters are the Sports Illustrated Kids 2016 SportsKids of the Year

The Sheppard sisters 2016 SportsKids of the Year.
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(BUSINESS WIRE) November 24, 2016 - NEW YORK Time Inc. Sports Illustrated Kids has named Tai, Rainn and Brooke Sheppard, of Brooklyn, New York, the 2016 SportsKids of the Year.

The Sheppard sisters—aged 11, 10 and 9, respectively—were selected from among thousands of entries for overcoming substantial obstacles to qualify for this year’s AAU Junior Olympic Games and for each individually medaling in track and field events.

The Elizabeth Riverfest boast a significant turn out as participants take it to the bridge and back to paradise

Participants in the “live art event walk to the top of the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge during RIVERFEST 2016. photo: abhi ahmadadeen/BMLTV©.

(BMLTV) PORTSMOUTH VA., November 23, 2016 - Elizabeth RIVERFest, the area’s premiere environmental festival,reached new heights this year – literally. For the first time, participants walked to the top of the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge. Even more special, the walk turned into a live art event as participants carried 1,000 silhouettes of blue herons in honor of an internationally accomplished sculptor, debuting his “One Flock” installation of heron and human sculptures at the festival.

After completing outdoor environmental sculptures around the world, from Russia to France, Germany and Korea, Rob Mulholland of Scotland unveiled his first major installation in the US during Elizabeth River Project’s annual RIVERFEST.

Virginia Governor speaks at 3rd Annual Community Collaborations Reentry Summit

Gov. Terry McAuliffe speaking at 3rd Annual Community Collaborations Reentry Summit October 17, 2016,  at Old Dominion University’s Constant Convocation Center.
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(BMLTV) NORFOLK, VA November 21, 2016 - More than 300 professionals, reentry advocates and former offenders from Norfolk and/or their family members came together for the 3rd Annual Community Collaborations Reentry Summit mid October at Old Dominion University’s Constant Convocation Center.

Empire State Building goes purple for “World Prematurity Day”

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(PRN-USN) NEW YORK, November 16, 2016 - The Empire State Building towers lit up with  purple light yesterday in honor of the 6th annual World Prematurity Day (WPD) tomorrow. Parent groups and organizations worldwide join together on WPD to raise awareness of the serious problem of premature birth.

DHL Couriers gear up for icy weather with a penguin’s help

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Company’s “Safety First – Safety Feet” program enlists the expertise of a sure-footed creature

(BUSINESS WIRE) PLANTATION , FLORIDA, November 12, 2016 - A bird that doesn’t fly is helping a Big Yellow Machine that does.

DHL - sometimes nicknamed the Big Yellow Machine for its boldly colored aircraft and delivery vehicles—found a novel way to remind couriers of the care they must take when delivering packages in icy conditions. The company, the world’s leading international express services provider, enlisted the help of a penguin.

Takeda donates 1 billion yen as an exclusive partner to the United Nations Foundation for "Global Measles Vaccination for Children" program

photo: World Health Organization South-East Asia Region

Aiming at vaccinating 5.4 million children in approximately 40 developing countries

(BUSINESS WIRE) November 5, 2016 - OSAKA, Japan -Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited today announced that Takeda will exclusively support “Global Measles Vaccination for Children” by the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign. The initiative aims to provide measles vaccination to at least 5.4 million children in approximately 40 developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America over 10 years. We have donated one billion yen (9698860.0000 US dollar) to the United Nations Foundation to implement the program.