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April 9, 2012

• 360GREEN CONTINUES FAST-CHARGING EV EXPANSION.
  April 9, 2012

  PALO ALTO, Calif. -- The following information was released by the National Association of Convenience Stores: 350Green LLC announced last week the first public retail fast charging station...
• 9TH DISTRICT DELEGATION-SUPPORTED "VETEACH" PILOT PROGRAM INITIATIVE SIGNED INTO LAW.
  April 9, 2012

  TRENTON, NJ -- The following information was released by the New Jersey General Assembly, Republicans: Legislation strongly supported by the 9th District Legislative Delegation to establish a...
• A CHOICE BETWEEN A RESPONSIBLE BUDGET AND AN UNSUSTAINABLE DEBT --A COLUMN BY CONGRESSMAN GEOFF DAVIS.(Column)
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the office of Kentucky Rep. Geoff Davis: House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan put it best: "This coming debt crisis is the most...
• A PASSION FOR PUBLIC SERVICE.
  April 9, 2012

  New Orleans, LA -- The following information was released by Tulane University: In recognition of his leadership and dedication to Tulane University, Vincent Ilustre, executive director of the...
• A SALUTE TO WARRIORS: STUDENTS EARN HIGH FINISH AT BATAAN MEMORIAL DEATH MARCH.
  April 9, 2012

  MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The following information was released by Kansas State University: Two Kansas State University Army ROTC cadets have placed highly in a race to honor servicemen who defended...
• A WAKE-UP CALL FOR MANUFACTURING.
  April 9, 2012

  ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The following information was released by Ross School of Business: A recent uptick in U.S. manufacturing has optimists hoping a lost decade that saw steep employment drops...
• A WIN FOR TRANSPARENCY IN CORPORATE SPENDING ON ELECTIONS.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The following information was released by the Open Society Institute: by Paul Ryan The Supreme Court, in its landmark 2010 Citizens United decision, unleashed unlimited...
• AAUP RELEASES FACULTY SALARY REPORT.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the American Association of University Professors: Officially, the Great Recession ended almost three years ago. Unfortunately for many,...
• ABC NEWS ANCHOR TERRY MORAN TO MODERATE ELECTION PANEL AT NAB SHOW.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the National Association of Broadcasters: Terry Moran, co-anchor for ABC News' "Nightline" - the #1 show in late night - will moderate...
• ACCLAIMED THOUGHT LEADER PETER SHEAHAN NAMED NACS SHOW SPEAKER.
  April 9, 2012

  ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The following information was released by the National Association of Convenience Stores: Acclaimed global thought leader Peter Sheahan is kicking off this year's NACS Show,...
• ACTING HEAD OF OSCE MISSION IN KOSOVO CONDEMNS RECENT VIOLENCE IN MITROVICA.
  April 9, 2012

  PRISHTINAe/PRIA TINA -- The following information was released by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE): Acting Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Edward P. Joseph...
• ADVENTURES IN MISSIONS.
  April 9, 2012

  TORONTO, ON -- The following information was released by The Salvation Army in Canada: If you've ever been on a mission trip, you may remember the surprise on a man's face when you called him...
• AFGHAN EDUCATION NOT MAKING THE GRADE.
  April 9, 2012

  PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- The following information was released by Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty: Afghan education officials have found themselves embroiled in controversy after a record...
• ALABAMA STATE TREASURER YOUNG BOOZER APPOINTED TO COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS NETWORK EXECUTIVE BOARD.
  April 9, 2012

  Montgomery, Alabama -- The following information was released by Alabama State Treasury: State Treasurer Young Boozer is one of 14 state officials from across the nation serving on the College...
• ALLOWAY BILL WOULD SUPPORT AGRICULTURE EDUCATION EVENTS.
  April 9, 2012

  HARRISBURG, PA -- The following information was released by the Pennsylvania State Senator Richard Alloway: Senator Rich Alloway II (R-33) plans to introduce legislation in the near future...
• ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES 'THREE QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES' SITE.
  April 9, 2012

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa -- The following information was released by Pennsylvania State University - University Park: As part of two initiatives aimed at helping alumni voters make informed voting...
• AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS CELEBRATES ARTS ADVOCACY DAY ON CAPITOL HILL.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by Americans for the Arts: Alec Baldwin, Pierre Dulaine, Ben Folds, Hill Harper, Melina Kanakaredes, Nigel Lythgoe, Omar Benson Miller,...
• ANSI ACCREDITATION RECOGNIZED BY WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE IN CRANE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACT.
  April 9, 2012

  New York -- The following information was released by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI): The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), coordinator of the U.S. voluntary...
• APRIL HIGHLIGHTS SUSTAINABILITY ON THE UA CAMPUS.
  April 9, 2012

  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark -- The following information was released by the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas is hosting several events for the month of April in celebration of Earth...
• ARKANSAS HEADWATERS RECREATION AREA SPRING HIKE TO CRATER LAKE AREA.
  April 9, 2012

  SALIDA, Colo. -- The following information was released by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources: The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is holding its first hike of the spring...
• ASSEMBLYMAN ROBERT CLIFTON SPONSORS SPRING "DOUBLER DAYS" FOOD DRIVE.
  April 9, 2012

  TRENTON, NJ -- The following information was released by the New Jersey General Assembly, Republicans: In an effort to raise public awareness for struggling food pantries across the 12th...
• ASTOUNDING ACROBATICS: PILOBOLUS DANCE THEATRE COMING TO MCCAIN APRIL 24.
  April 9, 2012

  MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The following information was released by Kansas State University: Pilobolus Dance Theatre, a dance company that combines athleticism with artistic grace, is ready to...
• AT SCHUMER'S URGING, ERIE CANAL WILL OPEN EARLY IN ORLEANS COUNTY TO HELP FARMERS IRRIGATE BERRY CROPS AND PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE - CANAL WILL OPEN EARLY NEXT WEEK MANY FARMS THROUGHOUT AREA RELY ON ERIE CANAL TO WATER THEIR CROPS WITH OVERHEAD SPRINKLERS - METHOD HELPS PREVENT DAMAGE FROM EXTREME TEMPERATURE SWINGS FARMERS CAN'T PUMP WATER FROM CANAL UNLESS IT'S OPEN AND FULL - AFTER FREEZE.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by New York Senator Charles Schumer: Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the NY Thruway Authority has heeded his call and...
• ATTORNEY GENERAL J.B. VAN HOLLEN TO JOIN GOVERNOR SCOTT WALKER FOR SIGNING OF LEGISLATION THAT KEEPS WISCONSIN SAFE.
  April 9, 2012

  MADISON, WI -- The following information was released by the office of the Wisconsin Attorney General: Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen will join Governor Scott Walker on Monday, April 9,...
• AU JAZZ ENSEMBLES TO PLAY MUSIC FROM THEN AND NOW.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by American University: By Steven Dawson Jazz music has been one of the most influenced and influential genres of music. Two ensembles...
• BASCOM PALMER RESEARCHERS MAKE BREAKTHROUGH IN FIGHT AGAINST GLAUCOMA.
  April 9, 2012

  CORAL GABLES, FL -- The following information was released by the University of Miami: A six-year collaboration between two faculty members at the Miller School of Medicine's Bascom Palmer Eye...
• BASS RECEIVES 'DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY HEALTH DEFENDER AWARD'.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the office of New Hampshire Rep. Charlie Bass: Members of the Bi-State Primary Care Association recently honored Congressman Charles F....
• BEREAVEMENT NOTICE: JOSEPH SUH.
  April 9, 2012

  CHICAGO, IL -- The following information was released by Loyola University: Dear Loyola Community, We are extremely saddened to let you know that one of our students, Joseph Suh, passed...
• BIOSCIENCE AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE EXPANDS REACH.(Conference news)
  April 9, 2012

  BLACKSBURG, VA -- The following information was released by Virginia Tech: With expectations of more than 1,000 attendees from industry, government, academia, and the investment community, the...
• BLUMENTHAL LAUDS RENTAL TRUCK SAFETY REVIEW PROVISION IN HIGHWAY BILL, URGES PASSAGE.
  April 9, 2012

  HARTFORD, Conn. -- The following information was released by Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today urged House leadership to pass the Senate's...
• BRAIN AWARENESS DAY TO SHOWCASE NEUROSCIENCE, WORK OF U. OF I. SCIENTISTS.
  April 9, 2012

  Champaign, Illinois -- The following information was released by the University of Illinois - Urbana - Champaign: Sharita Forrest, News Editor | 217-24-1072; slforres@illinois.edu [ Email |...
• BRALEY ANNOUNCES EFFORT TO RENEW AND EXPAND ADOPTION TAX CREDIT.
  April 9, 2012

  WATERLOO, Iowa -- The following information was released by the office of Iowa Rep. Bruce Braley: At events in Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) announced...
• BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES FOCUSES ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
  April 9, 2012

  KNOXVILLE, TN -- The following information was released by the University of Tennessee: As part of Earth Month at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the Office of Sustainability is...
• CAMPUS IS BLOOMING.
  April 9, 2012

  BOSTON, Mass. -- The following information was released by Northeastern University: By Greg St. Martin Flowers, including tulips and pansies, are planted by Michael Kimball (right) and...
• CARIBBEAN FLAVOR BANQUET ON SATURDAY, APRIL 14.
  April 9, 2012

  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark -- The following information was released by the University of Arkansas: The Caribbean Students Association hosts its first ever Caribbean Flavor Banquet on Saturday, April...
• CASH 5 TICKET WORTH NEARLY $539,000 SOLD IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY.
  April 9, 2012

  MIDDLETOWN, PA -- The following information was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery: One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $539,000 from the April 7 drawing was sold at Uni Mart,...
• CDT ANALYSIS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION'S PROPOSED DATA PROTECTION REGULATION.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Center for Democracy & Technology: CDT offers its analysis of, and suggestions for improving, the European Commission's proposed...
• CELEBRATE UT PROSIM MONTH WITH FOCUS ON PEACE BUILDING AND PARTNERSHIP.
  April 9, 2012

  BLACKSBURG, VA -- The following information was released by Virginia Tech: At Virginia Tech, the month of April is dedicated to honoring the university motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve)....
• CFPB REGS MAY CURTAIL CU REMITTANCE TRANSFERS.
  April 9, 2012

  Arlington, VA -- The following information was released by the National Association of Federal Credit Unions: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's proposed Regulation E provisions on...
• CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER: "IDF RESPECTS EVERY SOLDIER" IN HIS PASSOVER GREETING, BRIG. GEN. SCHERMEISTER EXPLAINS THE EXODUS STORY HIGHLIGHTS VALUES OF FREEDOM AND MORALITY, FOSTERED AT THE EDUCATION CORPS AND THE IDF AT LARGE.
  April 9, 2012

  JERUSALEM, Israel -- The following information was released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF): Summary of Head Education Officer's Passover greeting The Passover holiday, that lasts seven...
• Children's Advocacy Group Commends Obama's Medicaid Focus
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by First Focus: On Monday, President Barack Obama highlighted the disastrous consequences of the U.S. House of Representatives federal...
• CHINA CUTS IRAN OIL IMPORTS.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by Radio Free Asia: An analysis by Michael Lelyveld 2012-04-09 Beijing faces a decision on U.S. sanctions on Iran. AFP A...
• CHRONOPOLIS EARNS HIGH MARKS AS "TRUSTWORTHY DIGITAL REPOSITORY" IN CRL TRAC AUDIT.
  April 9, 2012

  LA JOLLA, Calif. -- The following information was released by the University of California - San Diego: The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) has certified Chronopolis, a large-scale data...
• CLARIFICATION ON NEWS COVERAGE CONCERNING ZENOBIA HIKES.(Correction notice)
  April 9, 2012

  BLACKSBURG, VA -- The following information was released by Virginia Tech: The following is a letter to the Virginia Tech community clarifying recent news coverage concerning Zenobia Hikes. ...
• COGAT ARRANGES TRANSPORT OF CONVERTERS TO GAZA POWER PLANT.
  April 9, 2012

  JERUSALEM, Israel -- The following information was released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF): Author: IDF Website Coordinator of Government Activity in the Territories (COGAT) coordinated...
• COMPUTER GAMES WITHOUT BORDERS.
  April 9, 2012

  BOSTON, Mass. -- The following information was released by Northeastern University: By Angela Herring PhD candidate Jeffrey Breugelmans (right) is congratulated by President Joseph E. Aoun...
• CONFERENCE - 'CURRENT ISSUES OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IN THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY'.(Conference news)
  April 9, 2012

  Tucson, AZ -- The following information was released by the University of Arizona: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In analyzing the recent collapse of financial markets around the world, one...
• CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON TOWN MEETINGS SET FOR PIATT, MACON.
  April 9, 2012

  Champaign -- The following information was released by the office of Illinois Rep. Timothy V. Johnson: U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson will hold town hall meetings this week in Monticello and...
• CONGRESSMAN LARRY BUCSHON ON RISING GAS PRICES.
  April 9, 2012

  EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- The following information was released by the office of Indiana Rep. Larry Bucshon: Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment regarding rising gas...
• CONGRESSMAN ROSCOE BARTLETT ENCOURAGES ATTENDANCE AT A FREE CYBER SECURITY REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN STEPS TO KEEP YOUR DATA SECURE.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the office of Maryland Rep. Roscoe Bartlett: Congressman Roscoe Bartlett encourages attendance at a FREE public Cyber Security Regional...
• CONSUMER BORROWING ROSE IN FEBRUARY, DECLINED AT CUS.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA): Consumers' borrowing increased $8.7 billion or 4.25% during February to a total of $2.522...
• COOKING THE BOOKS: EDIBLE BOOKS FESTIVAL SHOWCASES TASTY CREATIONS.
  April 9, 2012

  CORAL GABLES, FL -- The following information was released by the University of Miami: April 09, 2012 u Coral Gables u Book and food lovers converged to admire and enjoy tasty creations at the...
• CRAWFORD COUNTY CONSERVATION AGENT TIM TALLENT IS MDC AGENT OF THE YEAR.
  April 9, 2012

  CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo -- The following information was released by the Missouri Department of Conservation: A conservation agent has a complex job that goes far beyond enforcing Missouri's...
• CUEG MEETS WITH FED OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON.
  April 9, 2012

  Arlington, VA -- The following information was released by the National Association of Federal Credit Unions: Members of the Credit Union Economics Group met last week with Federal Reserve...
• CUMC REMEMBERS MIKE WALLACE'S COMMITMENT TO MENTAL HEALTH.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK -- The following information was released by Columbia University Medical Center: Investigative television journalist Mike Wallace will be remembered for his tough interview style, but...
• CUNA NOMINATES 28 FOR CFPB CONSUMER ADVISERS.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA): The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is developing a Consumer Advisory Board to...
• CUNA/LEAGUE RADIO ADS TOUT MBL AID FOR SMALL BIZ.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA): The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and state credit union leagues are today...
• CURRY DESIGNATED FELLOW IN COUNCIL OF EDUCATORS IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE HONOR ACKNOWLEDGES LIFETIME ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN TEACHING, SERVICE.
  April 9, 2012

  Syracuse, NY -- The following information was released by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry: George W. Curry, Endowed Kennedy Chair and Distinguished Teaching Professor...
• CUS URGED TO PRESS FORWARD ON MBL.
  April 9, 2012

  Arlington, VA -- The following information was released by the National Association of Federal Credit Unions: The Senate is in recess for one more week, and NAFCU is urging credit unions and...
• DANCE AROUND THE WORLD AT HOLCOMB HALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SHARE THEIR CULTURES THROUGH DANCE.
  April 9, 2012

  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark -- The following information was released by the University of Arkansas: Holcombe International Living Learning Community, an award-winning residence hall is holding its...
• DAVID HALE LOOKS AT EMERGING MARKETS.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK, NY -- The following information was released by the CFA Institute: David Hale is founding chairman of David Hale Global Economics and global economic adviser to the Commonwealth Bank...
• DECADES OF STATE CUTS TO HIGHER ED THREATEN MILLENTIALS.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK, NY -- The following information was released by Demos: America's future middle class is in peril, with state investment in public higher education plummeting over the past two...
• DEPARTMENT CHAIR CREATES MATHEMATICAL SCULPTURES WITH LOCAL ARTIST SCULPTURES INSTALLED AT BIENNIAL MATH, PUZZLE AND MAGIC CONFERENCE.(Conference news)
  April 9, 2012

  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark -- The following information was released by the University of Arkansas: Chaim Goodman-Strauss, chair of the department of mathematical sciences at the University of...
• DEPARTMENT OF AGING REMINDS ALL ADULTS THAT HEALTHY HABITS AND REGULAR EXAMS HELP PRESERVE THE PRECIOUS GIFT OF SIGHT DURING PROTECT OHIO'S AGING EYES MONTH OHIOANS CAN MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF AGE-RELATED EYE DISEASES ON THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
  April 9, 2012

  COLUMBUS, OH -- The following information was released by the Ohio Department of Aging: The Ohio Department of Aging has proclaimed April as Protect Ohio's Aging Eyes Month to raise awareness...
• DETAILS FOR: NEW HEALTH CARE LAW PROVISIONS CUT RED TAPE, SAVE UP TO $4.6 BILLION.
  April 9, 2012

  BALTIMORE, MD -- The following information was released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: NEW HEALTH CARE LAW PROVISIONS CUT RED TAPE, SAVE UP TO $4.6 BILLION Department...
• DLA ENERGY DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES SPECIALIST RECOGNIZED FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE.
  April 9, 2012

  The following information was released by the Defense Logistics Agency: By Lt. Cmdr. Eric Lockett, DLA Energy Europe and Africa A distribution facilities specialist with the Defense...
• DODD PROMOTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SECTION CHIEF WITH ADCNR.
  April 9, 2012

  MONTGOMERY, AL -- The following information was released by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Kevin Dodd has been promoted to Law Enforcement Section Chief with the...
• DON'T BUG OUT OVER WARMER WEATHER.
  April 9, 2012

  Lanham, MD -- The following information was released by the Entomological Society of America: This year's mild winter and early spring have prompted many media reports that insect populations...
• ECONOMICS ROUNDUP: UPDATES ON GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND DEBT.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK, NY -- The following information was released by the CFA Institute: Ron Rimkus, CFA I'm always curious to explore problems from many angles. So, this month I've decided to explore...
• EDUCATION IMPROVING PART 1: SURVEY RESULTS SHOW ACT 10 WORKING.
  April 9, 2012

  MADISON, WI -- The following information was released by the office of the governor of Wisconsin: Today Governor Walker's office released the results of all the school district surveys done in...
• EMERGING MARKETS, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES.
  April 9, 2012

  BOSTON, Mass. -- The following information was released by Northeastern University: By Greg St. Martin Harsha Vardhana Singh, deputy director-general at the World Trade Organization,...
• EVANS, MYERS TO SEEK REPEAL OF NEW PA. VOTER ID LAW.
  April 9, 2012

  PHILADELPHIA -- The following information was released by the Pennsylvania Rep. Dwight Evans: State Reps. Dwight Evans and John Myers, both D-Phila., will hold a news conference 10 a.m....
• EXPERTS IDENTIFY CRITICAL GENES MUTATED IN STOMACH CANCER.
  April 9, 2012

  DURHAM, NC -- The following information was released by Duke University Health System: An international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School...
• FARMERS PLANTING MORE CORN IN 2012; STOCKS DOWN.
  April 9, 2012

  EASTWOOD, KY -- The following information was released by the Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KyCGA): According to the Kentucky Agricultural Statistics Service, farmers in Kentucky intend...
• FDA ANNOUNCES PLANS TO PILOT END-STAGE KIDNEY DISEASE TECHNOLOGY IN NEW PROGRAM INNOVATION PATHWAY AIMS TO REDUCE TIME AND COST OF BRINGING SAFE AND EFFECTIVE, BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES TO PATIENTS.
  April 9, 2012

  Silver Spring, MD -- The following information was released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Three products for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) have been chosen to...
• FDA ANNOUNCES PLANS TO PILOT END-STAGE KIDNEY DISEASE TECHNOLOGY IN NEW PROGRAM.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Three products for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) have been chosen to...
• FEINSTEIN STATEMENT ON SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION VISIT.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by California Senator Dianne Feinstein: Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water, today issued...
• FIFTH ANNUAL FATHER TED'S 10K HELPS YOUTH GET A RUNNING START ON EDUCATION.
  April 9, 2012

  NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- The following information was released by the University of Notre Dame: Father Ted's 10K, the fifth annual race for TRiO Upward Bound at the University of Notre Dame, will...
• FINAL GROUP SHOW FOR CLASS OF 2012 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING GOES ON VIEW.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK -- The following information was released by New York University: Exhibition Dates: April 24 - May 19, 2012 The Department of Photography and Imaging in the Kanbar Institute of...
• FINNING EMPLOYEES IN SOUTH AMERICA REACH LABOUR AGREEMENT.
  April 9, 2012

  OAK BROOK, IL -- The following information was released by Associated Equipment Distributors (AED): Finning International Inc. recently announced its South American division, Finning South...
• FIRST RESPONDERS TO BE HONORED AT COMMUNITY 'THANK YOU' BARBECUE SATURDAY, APRIL 14.
  April 9, 2012

  BLACKSBURG, VA -- The following information was released by Virginia Tech: To honor area first responders, public safety, and medical personnel who serve our communities throughout the year,...
• FL 26: GLORIA ROMERO ROSES ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR CONGRESS.
  April 9, 2012

  MIAMI, Fla. -- The following information was released by the Florida Democratic Party: Gloria Romero Roses, a Miami small businesswoman, today announced her intention to run for Congress in...
• FLOOD OF 1987: 25 YEARS LATER; MAINE'S BUREAU OF INSURANCE ENCOURAGES HOME AND BUSINESS OWNERS TO MARK ANNIVERSARY BY CONSIDERING FLOOD INSURANCE.
  April 9, 2012

  AUGUSTA, ME -- The following information was released by the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation: Twenty five years ago this month, snowmelt and precipitation from two...
• FLORIDA REP. LAUNCHES KEYSTONE XL PETITION.
  April 9, 2012

  MIAMI, Fla. -- The following information was released by the National Association of Convenience Stores: U.S. Rep. Connie Mack (R-FL) launched a petition drive last week that calls for the...
• FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS: SENATOR FULBRIGHT.
  April 9, 2012

  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark -- The following information was released by the University of Arkansas: In honor of the return of the J. William Fulbright statue and his 107th birthday, the Arkansas Alumni...
• FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT UNITED NATIONS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED KINGDOM, BELGIUM, MALTA AND TURKEY.
  April 9, 2012

  CANBERRA, Australia -- The following information was released by the office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia: Foreign Minister Bob Carr today departs for the United States of...
• FOREST FIRE SERVICE BATTLING WILDFIRE IN THE PINELANDS IN BURLINGTON COUNTY.
  April 9, 2012

  TRENTON, NJ -- The following information was released by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP): The New Jersey Forest Fire Service and Burlington County firefighters...
• FORMER KGB CHIEF DECLARED WINNER OF SOUTH OSSETIA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
  April 9, 2012

  PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- The following information was released by Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty: A former head of South Ossetia's KGB has been declared the winner of a presidential...
• FORMER MANKATO BANK OFFICER CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLING FUNDS.
  April 9, 2012

  Minneapolis, MN -- The following information was released by the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota: Last week in federal court, a former retail operations officer...
• FOUR FACULTY MEMBERS HONORED FOR SERVICE, TEACHING, AND SCHOLARSHIP.
  April 9, 2012

  CORAL GABLES, FL -- The following information was released by the University of Miami: With a three decades-long career at the University of Miami steeped in service, religious studies...
• FOX NEWS CEO ROGER AILES TO GIVE PARK LECTURE APRIL 12.
  April 9, 2012

  CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The following information was released by the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill: Roger Ailes, chairman and chief executive officer of FOX News, will speak April...
• FREDDIE MAC ANNOUNCES FIFTH K CERTIFICATES OFFERING THIS YEAR, K-707, BACKED BY MULTIFAMILY MORTGAGES.
  April 9, 2012

  McLean, VA -- The following information was released by Freddie Mac: /PRNewswire/ -- Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today announced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates ("K...
• FUJIKURA LTD. STATES INTENT TO ACQUIRE BATTELLE VENTURES' NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO COMPANY NISTICA, INC. BRIDGEWATER-BASED DEVELOPER OF WAVELENGTH SELECTIVE SWITCHES TO NETWORK EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS WILL OPERATE AS A FUJIKURA SUBSIDIARY.
  April 9, 2012

  PRINCETON , N.J. -- The following information was released by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA): Fujikura Ltd., a global supplier of optical fibers and fiber-optic...
• GAME COMMISSION HELPING THE WORLD CONNECT WITH WILDLIFE LIVE FEED FROM A BARN OWL NEST BOX IS STIRRING EXCITEMENT.
  April 9, 2012

  HARRISBURG, PA -- The following information was released by the Pennsylvania Game Commission: The Pennsylvania Game Commission this week unveiled a new "web cam" broadcast live from a Perry...
• Gas Prices and the Impact on Convenience Stores
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the National Association of Convenience Stores: Last week on CNBC's Friday morning "SquawkBox," NACS Vice President of Government...
• GAZA STRIP ECONOMY CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.
  April 9, 2012

  JERUSALEM, Israel -- The following information was released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF): Author: COGAT Website First quarter of 2012 data shows that the economy at the Gaza Strip...
• GET FREE TREES AND MORE AT MDC ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION IN ST. JOSEPH.
  April 9, 2012

  ST JOSEPH, Mo -- The following information was released by the Missouri Department of Conservation: The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer free trees and advice on proper...
• GIVING MALAWI A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
  April 9, 2012

  TORONTO, ON -- The following information was released by The Salvation Army in Canada: Malawi, also known as The Warm Heart of Africa, is among the world's least-developed countries. In...
• GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS APRIL 9, 2012.
  April 9, 2012

  TOPEKA, Kan. -- The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Kansas: by Samir Arif Kansas Governor Sam Brownback today announced numerous appointments to boards...
• GOVERNOR CUOMO, CONGRESSMAN NADLER, PORT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCE 5 YEAR DEAL TO KEEP CUSTOMS INSPECTION AT RED HOOK CONTAINER TERMINAL.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the office of New York Rep. Jerrold Nadler: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the signing of an agreement between the Port...
• GOVERNOR FALLIN ANNOUNCES JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
  April 9, 2012

  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -- The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Oklahoma: Governor Mary Fallin today announced two judicial appointments. Thomas E. Prince has been...
• GOVERNOR WALKER SIGNS VICTIM PROTECTION LEGISLATION AT MILWAUKEE CRIME LAB.
  April 9, 2012

  MADISON, WI -- The following information was released by the office of the governor of Wisconsin: Joined by Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, Governor Walker signed seven bills into...
• GREG DAVID: UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS GAME NUMBER OF JOBS RISES, YET UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES DO, TOO.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK , NY -- The following information was released by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce: It would seem to be an enormous contradiction. Since the economy hit bottom in September 2009, New...
• GROUPM STUDY SAYS 2011 GLOBAL INTERNET AD SPEND HIT $85 BILLION FOR 17 PERCENT OF TOTAL INVESTMENT.(Report)
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK, NY -- The following information was released by the American Association of Advertising Agencies: Internet advertising hit $84.8 billion in 2011, representing a 16 percent increase...
• GUATEMALA FOREIGN MINISTER ADDRESSES AJC LUNCHEON.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK -- The following information was released by the American Jewish Committee (AJC): Guatemalan Foreign Minister Harold Caballeros, addressing an AJC luncheon, declared his country's...
• GUN VIOLENCE VICTIMS CHALLENGE CONGRESS TO KEEP GUNS FROM DANGEROUS PEOPLE, ON APRIL 16, 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF VA TECH SHOOTING.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: On behalf of the 32 Americans murdered by guns every day, Colin Goddard and at least 31...
• HARBISON, HAYDN AND FRANCK CLOSE UW PRO ARTE QUARTET CENTENNIAL SEASON.
  April 9, 2012

  MADISON, Wis. -- The following information was released by the University of Wisconsin - Madison: To American composer John Harbison, the string quartet is a malleable model that deserves...
• HEAD AND BODY LICE APPEAR TO BE THE SAME SPECIES, GENETIC STUDY FINDS.
  April 9, 2012

  Champaign, Illinois -- The following information was released by the University of Illinois - Urbana - Champaign: A new study offers compelling genetic evidence that head and body lice are the...
• HIGH-TECH TACTIC MAY EXPOSE STEALTHY SALMONELLA.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Agricultural Research Service (ARS): By Marcia Wood Even the smallest quantity of...
• HIRING COOLS, LABOR FORCE CONTRACTS IN MARCH.
  April 9, 2012

  Arlington, VA -- The following information was released by the National Association of Federal Credit Unions: The unemployment rate inched down slightly from 8.3 percent to 8.2 percent in...
• HOME OFFICE DEDUCTION CAN SAVE SUBSTANTIAL TAXES.
  April 9, 2012

  ARLINGTON, Va. -- The following information was released by Worldwide ERC[R]: In Short: Both employees and the self-employed are allowed a deduction for a home office, if a number of...
• HOW FUEL COSTS AFFECT LOGISTICS STRATEGIES.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The following information was released by the Commercial Real Estate Development Association: Today's high oil and fuel prices are spurring companies to reevaluate their...
• HUDSON VALLEY FILES REPLY IN N.Y. TAX CASE.
  April 9, 2012

  Arlington, VA -- The following information was released by the National Association of Federal Credit Unions: Hudson Valley FCU filed a response last week to the state of New York's legal...
• HUMANE GROUPS PETITION USDA TO BLOCK COMPANION, WORKING AND SHOW HORSES FROM BEING SLAUGHTERED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Front Range Equine Rescue and The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal...
• ICYMI: CRITICS SLAM SCOTT WALKER'S EASTER WEEKEND "WAR ON WOMEN" LEGISLATION.
  April 9, 2012

  MADISON, WI -- The following information was released by the Wisconsin Democratic Party: Even as Scott Walker hoped to quietly bury an extreme passel of radical legislation signed in the...
• Icymi: Welch Best among Gop Senate Hopefuls
  April 9, 2012

  HARRISBURG, PA -- The following information was released by the Pennsylvania Republican Party: Welch best among GOP Senate hopefuls Philadelphia Inquirer "In the Republican primary for...
• IDENTIFYING NEW NORMS IN FERTILITY TREATMENT EXPERIENCES.
  April 9, 2012

  PRINCETON, New Jersey -- The following information was released by Princeton University: by Ushma Patel Princeton University sociology major Lauren Brachman's senior thesis offers a modern...
• IMPORTANT ACTIONS FROM THE DOJ AND FBI.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK, NY -- The following information was released by Legal Momentum: Legal Momentum commends the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) for providing critical...
• IN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS, FAMILIES RESPOND WITH CONFLICT, DENIAL, SILENCE.
  April 9, 2012

  Buffalo, New York -- The following information was released by the University at Buffalo - SUNY: Environmental disasters impact individuals and communities; they also affect how family members...
• INSTRUCTOR EVALUATIONS BEGIN TODAY.
  April 9, 2012

  KNOXVILLE, TN -- The following information was released by the University of Tennessee: Last fall, the university converted the way students evaluate their instructors to a completely...
• IRAN CONFIRMS ISTANBUL AS VENUE FOR NUCLEAR TALKS.
  April 9, 2012

  PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- The following information was released by Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty: Tehran has agreed that a fresh round of nuclear talks with world powers will be held in...
• J STREET AND THE ISRAELI LOBBY.
  April 9, 2012

  ARLINGTON, VA -- The following information was released by the American Conservative: Jon Basil Utley April 9th, 2012 "J Street supporters are pro-peace first and pro-Israel second" is...
• JESSICA SHULTZ NAMED 2012 OUTSTANDING GRADUATING SENIOR IN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES.
  April 9, 2012

  BLACKSBURG, VA -- The following information was released by Virginia Tech: Virginia Tech has named Jessica Schultz of McKean, Pa. , as the Outstanding Graduating Senior in the College of...
• JOURNAL SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON LONG-TERM ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH.
  April 9, 2012

  EAST LANSING, Mich -- The following information was released by Michigan State University: For more than 20 years, Michigan State University has been a part of the Long-Term Ecological...
• KARIN ELKIS TO SERVE AS STATE DIRECTOR TO MENENDEZ.
  April 9, 2012

  Newark -- The following information was released by New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez: U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced that long-time senior aid Karin Elkis will serve as...
• KNITTING INSTALLATION IN THE HEART OF CAMPUS CHANGES SPACE, MOOD.
  April 9, 2012

  ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The following information was released by the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor: Students installed 10,000 square-inches of colorful hand-knitted banners outside the...
• LABAER NAMED PRESIDENT-ELECT OF A LEADING NATIONAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION.
  April 9, 2012

  Mesa, AZ -- The following information was released by Arizona State University: Personalized medicine expert Joshua LaBaer of Arizona State University has been elected as president-elect of...
• LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR STAFF SENATE.
  April 9, 2012

  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark -- The following information was released by the University of Arkansas: Today is the last day to submit nominations for the 2012-13 Staff Senate elections. Submit your...
• LAUTENBERG, MENENDEZ ANNOUNCE NEARLY $350,000 FOR NEW JERSEY HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg: U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced that the U.S....
• LAUTENBERG, MENENDEZ ANNOUNCES NEARLY $350,000 FOR NEW JERSEY HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez: U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced that the U.S....
• LEGION TESTIFIES AT HEARING ON VET CENTERS.
  April 9, 2012

  INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- The following information was released by the American Legion: The American Legion shared its concerns about the effectiveness of VA-ran Vet Centers at an April 5 field...
• LIBERAL LEE NYQUIST: AN OBAMA-HODES DONOR.
  April 9, 2012

  CONCORD, NH -- The following information was released by the New Hampshire Republican Party: As Lee Nyquist starts to put together his campaign for Senate District 9 as a "self described...
• LINKEDIN TO THE LIBERAL ARTS.
  April 9, 2012

  WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The following information was released by Wake Forest University: By Stephanie Skordas Office of Communications and External Relations In addition to putting his best...
• MAINE COMMUNITIES SEEK BUSINESS FRIENDLY RECOGNITION.
  April 9, 2012

  AUGUSTA, Maine -- The following information was released by the office of the governor of Maine: There are many communities across Maine striving to enhance and expand business opportunities....
• MAKING TIME TO GIVE BACK TO YOUR PROFESSION.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards: The 2012 NCARB Practice Analysis Survey has officially launched. Watch...
• MANCHIN, ROCKEFELLER ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $44,000 FOR STAR CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller (both D-W. Va.) announced today that the Star City...
• MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY ORDERS CONTINUE TO RISE IN 2012.
  April 9, 2012

  McLean, VA -- The following information was released by the Association for Manufacturing Technology: February U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $444.06 million according to AMT -...
• MARCH CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DIPS BY 7,000 BUT RISES 1 PERCENT FROM A YEAR AGO; UNEMPLOYMENT RATE STANDS AT 17.2 PERCENT.
  April 9, 2012

  OAK BROOK, IL -- The following information was released by Associated Equipment Distributors (AED): The construction industry lost 7,000 jobs between February and March, following a similar...
• MARTIN AND MICHELE COHEN GIVE CCNY $10 MILLION FOR SCIENCE LARGEST GIFT FOR SCIENCE DIVISION ESTABLISHES MARTIN AND MICHELE COHEN DEAN OF SCIENCE, FIRST ENDOWED DEANSHIP IN COLLEGE'S 165-YEAR HISTORY.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK -- The following information was released by The City College of New York: The City College of New York today announced a $10 million gift for its Division of Science from alumnus...
• MASSDEVELOPMENT CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF RENOVATION OF FORMER COURTHOUSE AT 1550 MAIN ST.
  April 9, 2012

  SPRINGFIELD -- The following information was released by MassDevelopment: MassDevelopment, a state finance and development agency that owns the former federal courthouse building at 1550 Main...
• MASSIVE EFFORT TO REBUILD METRO TO CONTINUE IN SECOND HALF OF 2012 MAJOR TRACK WORK SCHEDULE RELEASED THROUGH DECEMBER.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro): As Metrorail customers are enjoying a spring break from weekend and...
• MAYO CLINIC LAUNCHES WHOLE GENOME BREAST CANCER STUDY RESEARCHERS WILL USE TUMOR AND PATIENT GENOMES TO FIND NEW THERAPIES AND DRUGS FOR INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS.(Report)
  April 9, 2012

  ROCHESTER, Minn. -- The following information was released by the Mayo Clinic: The Breast Cancer Genome Guided Therapy Study (BEAUTY Project) will help physicians tailor chemotherapy to breast...
• MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES CITY HAS TRIPLED ITS PRODUCTION OF SOLAR POWER WITH NEW PANELS ON 10 BUILDINGS AND OPENS NEW OFFICES FOR TECH STARTUP, EFFICIENCY 2.0.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK, NY -- The following information was released by the office of the mayor of New York: New Energy Projects Promote PlaNYC Goals for Reduced Carbon Emissions As New York City's Tech...
• MCUA: 42% OF MISSOURI MEMBERS LACK EMERGENCY SAVINGS.
  April 9, 2012

  ST. LOUIS -- The following information was released by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA): An online survey of more than 1,100 Missouri credit union members indicates that 42% have...
• MEDICAID BANKRUPTING STATES.
  April 9, 2012

  ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The following information was released by the Center for Individual Freedom ("CFIF"): Posted by Quin Hillyer Print Email Along with reformist former state official Bradley...
• MEETING ON MOSCOW CITY AGGLOMERATION DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT.
  April 9, 2012

  TROITSK, Moscow Region -- The following information was released by the office of the President of Russia: Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting to examine and discuss the concept for expanding the...
• MEGA MILLIONS WIN IS NO JOKE FOR CAMBRIA COUNTY FAMILY.
  April 9, 2012

  MIDDLETOWN, PA -- The following information was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery: Michael Gaunt of Mineral Point, Cambria County, played the Mega Millions in hopes of hitting the...
• MEGA MILLIONSA,[R] TICKET WORTH $250,000 SOLD IN PITTSBURGH - APRIL 10 JACKPOT RISES TO $31 MILLION.
  April 9, 2012

  MIDDLETOWN, PA -- The following information was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery: One Mega Millions ticket worth $250,000 from the April 6 drawing was sold at Giant Eagle, 2021 Wharton...
• Milne Introduces Bill to Implement Real-Time Safety Monitoring of Natural Gas Wells and Pipelines
  April 9, 2012

  HARRISBURG, PA -- The following information was released by Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Republican Caucus: MALVERN - On Monday, April 9, at 10 a.m., Rep. Duane Milne (R-Chester)...
• MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS RECEIVES HIS KAZAKH COUNTERPART.
  April 9, 2012

  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- The following information was released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: "iHis Royal Highness Prince Saud Al-Faisal Al-Saud, Minister...
• MMC NORILSK NICKEL DOUBLES THE FUNDING ALLOCATED TO IMPROVEMENT OF WORKPALCE SOCIAL CONVENIENCES PROGRAM.
  April 9, 2012

  MOSCOW, Russia -- The following information was released by Norilsk Nickel: OJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel (herein after -- MMC Norilsk Nickel, the Company or the Group) plans to allocate RUB 628...
• MMC NORILSK NICKEL: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACTIVITIES OF THE POLAR DIVISION IN 2011.
  April 9, 2012

  MOSCOW, Russia -- The following information was released by Norilsk Nickel: OJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel (hereinafter - MMC Norilsk Nickel or the Company) announces the results of environmental...
• MORE GSA "AMERICAN IDLE": CONVENTION LAUGHS OVER ADMISSION THAT VIDEO MADE DURING TAXPAYERS' TIME.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Admission from Awards Ceremony was Edited Out from...
• MSU, SPARROW TO CONSOLIDATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
  April 9, 2012

  EAST LANSING, Mich -- The following information was released by Michigan State University: In a move that will better coordinate health care for mid-Michigan's children, Michigan State...
• NABJ AWARDS USC ANNENBERG'S ERIC BURSE STUDENT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the National Association of Black Journalists: The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announces that Eric Burse, a student...
• NATIONAL CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES YOUNG PEOPLE TO "GET YOURSELF TESTED" FOR STDS, INCLUDING HIV.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The following information was released by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation: The fourth annual GYT: Get Yourself Tested campaign kicks off National STD Awareness Month...
• NCDOT AWARDS $2.1 MILLION CONTRACT TO PRESERVE BRIDGES IN CASWELL AND ROCKINGHAM COUNTIES.
  April 9, 2012

  RALEIGH, NC -- The following information was released by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT): - N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Gene Conti has awarded a $2.1...
• NCDOT AWARDS $3.2 MILLION CONTRACT TO PRESERVE SIX BRIDGES IN DAVIDSON, DAVIE AND ROWAN COUNTIES.
  April 9, 2012

  RALEIGH, NC -- The following information was released by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT): N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Gene Conti has awarded a $3.2...
• NCUA OIG RECOMMENDS ASSET MANAGEMENT CHANGES.
  April 9, 2012

  ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The following information was released by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA): A National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG)...
• NEBRASKANS BRING CLARITY TO CRITICAL ISSUES.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns: One of the best parts of my job as a United States Senator happens far away from Capitol Hill. I was home...
• NEW DEAN NAMED TO OVERSEE PENN STATE'S SMEAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS.
  April 9, 2012

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa -- The following information was released by Pennsylvania State University - University Park: Following a national search, Charles H. Whiteman has been named the Elizabeth...
• NEW DIRECTOR OF SEA GRANT INSTITUTE AND WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE CHOSEN.
  April 9, 2012

  MADISON, Wis. -- The following information was released by the University of Wisconsin - Madison: University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School Dean Martin Cadwallader today (Monday, April...
• NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN CONSTRUCTS BUILDING THANKS TO $11.95 MILLION MASSDEVELOPMENT BOND.
  April 9, 2012

  BOSTON, MA -- The following information was released by MassDevelopment: MassDevelopment has issued a $12 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of New England Center for Children (NECC) in...
• NEW HEALTH CARE LAW PROVISIONS CUT RED TAPE, SAVE UP TO $4.6 BILLION.
  April 9, 2012

  ROCKVILLE, MD -- The following information was released by the Department of Health and Human Services: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today...
• NEW HYDRATION STATIONS PART OF GEORGETOWN'S EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS.
  April 9, 2012

  Washington, D.C. -- The following information was released by Georgetown University: Three new Brita, high-tech hydration stations will be installed across campus this month in a "Think Global...
• NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT ANNOUNCED FOR 7TH GRADE ENTRY IN 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR.
  April 9, 2012

  JACKSON, MS -- The following information was released by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH): The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will require the Tdap vaccination...
• NEW INDIAN PROCUREMENT RULES STAND TO HARM INDIAN ECONOMY.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Telecommunications Industry Association: Global technology and business groups are warning India that its new restrictive...
• NEW LEADERSHIP AT THE ACLU OF INDIANA.
  April 9, 2012

  INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- The following information was released by the American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU): A long-time member and former board member of the American Civil Liberties Union of...
• NEW NEA CAMPAIGN EXPOSES TRUE COST OF CORPORATE TAX LOOPHOLES BREAKS FOR BIG BUSINESSES SHORTCHANGE STUDENTS AND DEFUND THE AMERICAN DREAM.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the National Education Association: As the deadline approaches for Americans to file their taxes, a significant portion of profitable...
• NEW PERMANENT OBSERVER OF LA FRANCOPHONIE PRESENTS LETTER OF APPOINTMENT.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK -- The following information was released by the United Nations: Filippe Savadogo, the new Permanent Observer of La Francophonie to the United Nations, today presented his letter of...
• NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC PRESENTS CREDENTIALS.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK -- The following information was released by the United Nations: The new Permanent Representative of the Lao People's Democratic Republic to the United Nations, Saleumxay Kommasith,...
• NEWSPAPER: CALIF. MEMBERS COUNT ON CUS' SERVICES.
  April 9, 2012

  SAN DIEGO -- The following information was released by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA): More Californians are counting on services from credit unions, according to a San Diego...
• NEWVILLE BUSINESSES AWARDED SMALL BUSINESS ADVANTAGE GRANT, VANCE SAYS.
  April 9, 2012

  HARRISBURG, PA -- The following information was released by the Pennsylvania State Senator Pat Vance (R): A Newville businesses recently was awarded $5,048 under the Small Business Advantage...
• NH: GROCERS STILL HOPE TO SELL HARD LIQUOR.
  April 9, 2012

  Alexandria, VA -- The following information was released by the National Beer Wholesalers Association: After being rejected by the House of Representatives in its first attempt to allow the...
• NMA BOARD ENDORSES CORESAFETY, A NEW SAFETY AND HEALTH PARADIGM FOR U.S. MINING.
  April 9, 2012

  OAK BROOK, IL -- The following information was released by Associated Equipment Distributors (AED): The National Mining Association's (NMA) board of directors recently endorsed a new workplace...
• NRF ANNOUNCES TOP 10 FINALISTS FOR "THIS IS RETAIL" VIDEO CONTEST.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the National Retail Federation: The National Retail Federation today announced the top 10 finalists of its "This is Retail" video...
• NYU COLLEGE OF NURSING RECEIVES THREE TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE JONAS NURSE LEADERS SCHOLAR PROGRAM.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK -- The following information was released by New York University: The Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholars at New York College of Nursing (NYUCN) is made possible by a grant from the Jonas...
• NYU COLLEGE OF NURSING STUDY HIGHLIGHTS -[euro]THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF COLOMBIAN REFUGEES-[euro] IN QUITO, ECUADOR.(Report)
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK -- The following information was released by New York University: The Research Findings Document Food and Housing Insecurity, Lack of Adequate Health Care, and the Major Impact of...
• NYU-[euro](TM)S DEPARTMENT OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING AND TISCH STUDENT AFFAIRS TO HOST -[euro]HEADSHOTS FOR THE PHILIPPINES-[euro].
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK -- The following information was released by New York University: New York University-(TM)s Department of Photography and Imaging in the Tisch School of the Arts (TSOA) in...
• OBAMA TO TALK TRADE, ENERGY WITH BRAZIL'S PRESIDENT.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The following information was released by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce: Trade and energy will be top items on the agenda when U.S. President Barack Obama and...
• OBESITY ACCOUNTS FOR 21 PERCENT OF U.S. HEALTH CARE COSTS.
  April 9, 2012

  Ithaca, NY -- The following information was released by Cornell University: Obesity now accounts for almost 21 percent of U.S. health care costs - more than twice the previous estimates,...
• OLD2GOLD SALE CHANGES LOCATION, HOURS.
  April 9, 2012

  NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- The following information was released by the University of Notre Dame: A few major changes are in store for the University of Notre Dame's 2012 Old2Gold sale, which will...
• ONE WEEK LEFT; LOCAL LOBBYING EFFORTS TAKE OFF.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the American Postal Workers Union (APWU): APWU locals and state organizations are responding enthusiastically to the call to lobby...
• Ou's Evan Defilippis Named Recipient of Truman Scholarship
  April 9, 2012

  Norman -- The following information was released by the University of Oklahoma: A University of Oklahoma Honors junior has been selected as a recipient of the Truman Scholarship. Evan...
• PANEL DISCUSSION WILL COVER 150 YEARS OF LAND-GRANT LEGACY IMPACTS STATE AG COMMISSIONER AND OTHER ESTEEMED PANELISTS DISCUSS THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF LAND GRANT EDUCATION.(Discussion)
  April 9, 2012

  ATLANTA, GA -- The following information was released by the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Commissioner Gary W. Black today announced his...
• PAPUA NEW GUINEA ELECTIONS.
  April 9, 2012

  CANBERRA, Australia -- The following information was released by the office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia: Foreign Minister Bob Carr said today the Australian Government is...
• PEACE CORPS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS PROGRAM IN MALI.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Peace Corps: Peace Corps has temporarily suspended its program in Mali due to ongoing concerns about volunteer security. All...
• PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER HELPS BUILD BRIDGE FOR COMMUNITIES IN SURINAME.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Peace Corps: Peace Corps volunteer Jessica Schmitt of Rockford, Ill., is working with 20 local community members in two neighboring...
• PETA RALLIES SUPPORTERS TO ASK BELLEVUE OFFICIALS TO BAR CARSON AND BARNES CIRCUS.
  April 9, 2012

  BELLEVUE, Neb. -- The following information was released by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): PETA has posted an action alert on its popular website asking visitors to...
• PETER HITCHENS, A POSSIBLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT?
  April 9, 2012

  ARLINGTON, VA -- The following information was released by the American Conservative: Matthew Feeney April 9th, 2012 Last week saw the incredible election of George Galloway in the...
• PIONEER PRESS: MICHELE BACHMANN: INCREASE U.S. PRODUCTION, LOWER THE PRICE OF OIL.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the office of Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann: As gasoline prices continue to rise across the nation, Minnesotans are not exempt from...
• PITT PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL WORK JOHN WALLACE RECIPIENT OF NATIONAL URBAN AFFAIRS ASSOCIATION AWARD.
  April 9, 2012

  PITTSBURGH, PA -- The following information was released by the University of Pittsburgh: Pitt professor of social work John M. Wallace-whose efforts have led to marked improvement in the...
• PLAYGROUNDS, POOLS TO GO SMOKE FREE AT STATE PARKS NEW POLICY CREATES FRESH-AIR ZONES IN PLACES WHERE LARGE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE CONGREGATE.
  April 9, 2012

  ALBANY, NY -- The following information was released by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic...
• POLITICS AND LAW SCHOLAR PETER BERKOWITZ EXAMINES THE POLITICIZATION OF THE LAWS OF WAR IN ISRAEL AND THE STRUGGLE OVER THE INTERNATIONAL LAWS OF WAR (HOOVER INSTITUTION PRESS).
  April 9, 2012

  STANFORD, Calif. -- The following information was released by the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace: Stanford-Hoover Institution Press released Israel and the Struggle over the...
• PORTION OF NEYLAND DRIVE TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY THIS WEEKEND.
  April 9, 2012

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The following information was released by the Tennessee Department of Transportation: In order to complete the demolition of a pier of the Henley Bridge, Neyland Drive will...
• POWERBALLA,[R] TICKET WORTH $2 MILLION SOLD IN PIKE COUNTY - APRIL 11 JACKPOT NOW $94 MILLION.
  April 9, 2012

  MIDDLETOWN, PA -- The following information was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery: One Powerball ticket worth $2 million from the April 7 drawing was sold at Xtra Mart, 114 W. Hartford St.,...
• PRESIDENT CLINTON TO VISIT UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PRIVATE EVENT WILL LAUNCH BUMPERS COLLEGE LECTURE PROGRAM.
  April 9, 2012

  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark -- The following information was released by the University of Arkansas: President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd president of the United...
• PRESIDENT OF THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT MARK AYERS HAS DIED.(Obituary)
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the AFL-CIO: Mark Ayers, president of the Building and Construction Trades Department (BCTD) and an AFL-CIO vice president, passed...
• PRESIDENT OF THE SAUDI RED CRESCENT DISCUSSES ASSISTANCE FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES.
  April 9, 2012

  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- The following information was released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz,...
• PRESIDENT ZUMA TO ATTEND INTELLIGENCE SERVICES DAY COMMEMORATION.
  April 9, 2012

  Pretoria, South Africa -- The following information was released by the Presidency, Republic of South Africa: President Jacob Zuma will tomorrow, 10 April 2012, attend the annual Intelligence...
• PRESIDENT: MODERNIZATION IN UKRAINE WILL CONTINUE.
  April 9, 2012

  KYIV, Ukraine -- The following information was released by the President of Ukraine: The effective implementation of the Program of Economic Reforms for 2010-2014 has contributed to the...
• PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION -- NATIONAL FORMER PRISONER OF WAR RECOGNITION DAY, 2012.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the White House: NATIONAL FORMER PRISONER OF WAR RECOGNITION DAY, 2012 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF...
• PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION -- NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK, 2012.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the White House: Our Nation has been profoundly shaped by ordinary Americans who have volunteered their time and energy to overcome...
• PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION -- PAN AMERICAN DAY AND PAN AMERICAN WEEK, 2012.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the White House: In April of 1890, delegates from countries throughout the Americas gathered in Washington, D.C., united in the belief...
• PRESIDENT'S CHALLENGE OF SUPREME COURT EMBLEMATIC OF OVERREACH OF ADMINISTRATION.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the office of Alabama Rep. Jo Bonner: During a press conference in the White House Rose Garden last week, President Obama called into...
• PRESS RELEASE REGARDING THE OPENING OF FIRE TO THE REFUGE CAMPS FROM THE SYRIAN SIDE OF THE BORDER.
  April 9, 2012

  ANKARA, Turkey -- The following information was released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey: Two Syrian nationals who took shelter in the Kilis Container Town and two...
• PRESS RELEASE: CARNEGIE MELLON CELEBRATES NATIONAL ROBOTICS WEEK WITH ROBOT DEMONSTRATIONS, LECTURE, OPEN HOUSE-CARNEGIE MELLON NEWS - CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY.
  April 9, 2012

  PITTSBURGH, PA -- The following information was released by Carnegie Mellon University: Carnegie Mellon University will celebrate the third annual National Robotics Week on April 20 with...
• PRIME MINISTER VLADIMIR PUTIN CONDUCTS A WORKING MEETING WITH PENSION FUND CHAIRMAN ANTON DROZDOV.
  April 9, 2012

  MOSCOW, Russia -- The following information was released by the Government of the Russian Federation: The discussion focussed on ways of improving the Russian pension system. Vladimir Putin...
• PRIME MINISTER VLADIMIR PUTIN HOLDS WORKING MEETING WITH HEAD OF NORILSK NICKEL VLADIMIR STRZHALKOVSKY.
  April 9, 2012

  MOSCOW, Russia -- The following information was released by the Government of the Russian Federation: The main topic for discussion was on how to improve the environmental situation in...
• PROFESSOR EXAMINES HOW NEWSPAPER 'LAYOFF SURVIVORS' VIEW THEMSELVES, WORK.
  April 9, 2012

  LAWRENCE, KS -- The following information was released by the University of Kansas: Layoffs, reduced budgets and changing job roles in the past several years have changed the face of...
• PROGRESS REPORT: SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE LAST WEEK.
  April 9, 2012

  TAMUNING, Guam -- The following information was released by the Office of the Governor of Guam: by natalie.quinata Hafa adai, Our office provides you the notes of today's progress report...
• PSYCHOLOGIST, PHILOSOPHER, PHYSICIAN-RESEARCHER RECOGNIZED FOR SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY.
  April 9, 2012

  CORAL GABLES, FL -- The following information was released by the University of Miami: April 09, 2012 u Coral Gables u psychology professor renowned for her empirical research program focusing...
• PUBLIC CITIZEN TO HOSPITALS: STOP HANDING OUT INDUSTRY-PROVIDED SAMPLES OF INFANT FORMULA.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by Public Citizen: Hospitals should stop including industry-provided samples of infant formula in new mothers' discharge bags because...
• PUBLIC MEETING SET FOR APRIL 18 TO REVIEW SOUND WALL PLANS FOR PROPOSED ORACLE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM TANGERINE ROAD TO PINAL COUNTY LINE.
  April 9, 2012

  TUCSON -- The following information was released by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT): The public is invited to attend an open house to view sound barrier wall design drawings...
• PUBLIC POLICY SYMPOSIUM TO EXPLORE WISCONSIN IDEA.
  April 9, 2012

  MADISON, Wis. -- The following information was released by the University of Wisconsin - Madison: The La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will link...
• QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES PROVIDED TO DAVID ELLERY, THE CANBERRA TIMES IN RELATION TO ARTICLES PUBLISHED ON 9 APRIL 2012.
  April 9, 2012

  CANBERRA, Australia -- The following information was released by the office of the Minister for Defence of Australia: Questions and Responses provided to David Ellery on 8 April 2012 ...
• RDO INTEGRATED CONTROLS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF TOPCON CALIFORNIA.
  April 9, 2012

  OAK BROOK, IL -- The following information was released by Associated Equipment Distributors (AED): The positioning division of RDO Equipment Co., RDO Integrated Controls, has acquired Topcon...
• REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON HOUSING POLICY.(Conference news)
  April 9, 2012

  MADISON, Wis. -- The following information was released by the University of Wisconsin - Madison: "Building a Housing Policy that Works," a conference presented by the Wisconsin School of...
• REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE FIRST LADY AT THE WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the White House: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody! (Applause.) How about Rachel Crow? Give her a big round of applause....
• REMARKS BY TREASURY DEPUTY SECRETARY NEAL WOLIN BEFORE THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON FINANCIAL CAPABILITY.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Department of the Treasury: We're very pleased to have all of you here for today's open meeting of the President's Advisory Council...
• REMARKS TO THE U.S.-BRAZIL PARTNERSHIP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.(Company overview)
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the U.S. Department of State: Hillary Rodham Clinton Good morning. It's wonderful to be here to celebrate the strong ties between...
• REMINDER: ANSI TO HOST EXPLORATORY MEETING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS PANEL.
  April 9, 2012

  New York -- The following information was released by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI): All interested stakeholders are invited to register for an April 25 exploratory meeting...
• REPRESENTATIVE YOUNG WELCOMES WORLD WAR II VETERANS HOME FROM OUR NATION'S CAPITAL.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the office of Florida Rep. Bill Young: Representative C.W. Bill Young welcomed 74 World War II veterans home from what was to have been...
• RESEARCH FINDS BRIGHT FUTURE FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY WITH GREENER SOLAR CELLS.
  April 9, 2012

  MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The following information was released by Kansas State University: Even alternative energy technologies can sometimes be a little greener, according to a Kansas State...
• RESEARCHER FINDS FASTER, CHEAPER WAY TO COOL ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
  April 9, 2012

  Raleigh, NC -- The following information was released by North Carolina State University - Raleigh: A North Carolina State University researcher has developed a more efficient, less expensive...
• RESPONDENTS EXPECT SIGNIFICANT RENTAL PRICE RISE.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by Fannie Mae: More consumers may be looking to purchase homes with a shift in several key housing market indicators, according to...
• RESTAURANTS ADD 560,000 JOBS IN PAST TWO YEARS, ACCORDING TO NEW NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION ANALYSIS.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the National Restaurant Association: The National Restaurant Association reports that restaurants have added more than 560,000 jobs...
• RNC RELEASES NEW WEB VIDEO: "OBAMA 2012 FROM HOPE TO HYPOCRISY".
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the Republican National Committee: Posted by: Johanna Persing WASHINGTON - The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new...
• ROAD WORK ON ROUTE 219 IN LEEDS BEGINS TODAY.
  April 9, 2012

  Leeds -- The following information was released by the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT): Road construction has started again this season on Route 219 in Leeds, with traffic down...
• RUSSIA DROPS CHARGES AGAINST MAGNITSKY PRISON DOCTOR.
  April 9, 2012

  PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- The following information was released by Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty: Russia's top investigative body says it has dropped charges against a doctor implicated...
• RUSSIAN GOVERNOR'S ITALIAN TRIP PROMPTS CALLS FOR PROBE.
  April 9, 2012

  PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- The following information was released by Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty: A weekend trip to an Italian resort by Volgograd Governor Sergei Bozhenov and some 40...
• RUTGERS' ASIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER HELPS STUDENTS GRAPPLE WITH LONG-HELD EXPECTATIONS.
  April 9, 2012

  Camden, NJ -- The following information was released by Rutgers University: By Fredda Sacharow Asian-American students are less likely to talk about personal problems than other groups,...
• RUTGERS OFFERS ALUMNI AND FRIENDS "RELAX AND LEARN' BERMUDA CRUISE.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- The following information was released by Rutgers University: Rutgers alumni, their families and friends of the university will be able to mix learning with pleasure -...
• SCIENCE EXPEDITIONS OPENS DOORS TO UW-MADISON SCIENCE.
  April 9, 2012

  MADISON, Wis. -- The following information was released by the University of Wisconsin - Madison: The 10th annual Science Expeditions will offer a bigger, better opportunity to learn about...
• SCOPE OF THE INDUSTRY'S TOP PERFORMERS.
  April 9, 2012

  CHICAGO -- The following information was released by the National Association of Convenience Stores: Innovation is the key that drives convenience store performance, concluded NACS Vice...
• SECRETARY-GENERAL DEMANDS SYRIAN GOVERNMENT 'IMMEDIATELY AND UNCONDITIONALLY' CEASE ALL MILITARY ACTIONS AGAINST SYRIAN PEOPLE.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK -- The following information was released by the United Nations: The following statement was issued on 6 April by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The...
• SEN. BROWN VISITS PLUM BROOK STATION, CONTINUES TO URGE FULL UTILIZATION OF FACILITIES.
  April 9, 2012

  SANDUSKY, Ohio -- The following information was released by Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown: Following several efforts to push NASA to fully utilize NASA Glenn's Plum Brook Station, U.S. Sen....
• SEN. MORAN ON SIGNING OF JOBS ACT FINAL BILL INCLUDES LANGUAGE SUPPORTED BY SEN. MORAN TO HELP COMMUNITY BANKS.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran: Last week, President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, H.R. 3606, in to law. U.S....
• SEN. REED, FEDERAL AND STATE OFFICIALS TOUR BROWN'S SUPERFUND LAB.
  April 9, 2012

  PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The following information was released by Brown University: U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), the New England regional administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,...
• SENATOR AYOTTE TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING IN LINCOLN FOCUSED ON FISCAL SITUATION.
  April 9, 2012

  MANCHESTER, N.H. -- The following information was released by New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte: U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte will provide an update on efforts in Washington to control federal...
• SENATOR RUBIO WELCOMES BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT'S VISIT, URGES PASSAGE OF TOURISM BOOSTING POLICY.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by Florida Senator Marco Rubio: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs,...
• SEVERSTAL IS APPROVED TO RECEIVE FINANCING UNDER KYOTO PROTOCOL.
  April 9, 2012

  MOSCOW, Russia -- The following information was released by Severstal: [ETH] Severstal ("Severstal" or the "Company") (LSE: SVST; MICEX-RTS: CHMF), one of the world's leading vertically...
• SHANTOU BROKE OIL SMUGGLING CASE.
  April 9, 2012

  BEIJING, China -- The following information was released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China: On March 17th, officers of Shantou Customs District broke a...
• SHASHANK PRIYA, GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCHER IN ENERGY HARVESTING, RECEIVES TURNER FELLOWSHIP.
  April 9, 2012

  BLACKSBURG, VA -- The following information was released by Virginia Tech: Shashank Priya, associate professor of mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering in the at...
• SHELL SCIENCE LAB CHALLENGE ANNOUNCES 2012 GRAND PRIZE WINNER AND NATIONAL FINALISTS.
  April 9, 2012

  Arlington, VA -- The following information was released by the National Science Teachers Association: Shell Oil Company and the National Science Teachers Association today announced the grand...
• SHRM-AARP POLL SHOWS ORGANIZATIONS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT BOOMER RETIREMENTS AND SKILLS GAPS.
  April 9, 2012

  ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The following information was released by the Society for Human Resource Management: A joint poll released today by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and AARP...
• SIGN UP FOR MICROSOFT OUTLOOK TRAINING.
  April 9, 2012

  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark -- The following information was released by the University of Arkansas: Do you use Microsoft Outlook every day? Perhaps, since you've used it so much in your everyday work,...
• SIX CONNECTICUT SOLDIERS KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN TO BE ADDED TO WALL OF HONOR IN STATE CAPITOL MAY 24TH.
  April 9, 2012

  HARTFORD, Conn. -- The following information was released by the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut: The public is invited to attend the ceremony, scheduled for 4 p.m. in the...
• SMALL NATION CHALLENGES LUXEMBOURG HOPES TO STEP UP IN 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY.
  April 9, 2012

  ZURICH, Switzerland -- The following information was released by the International Ice Hockey Federation: Surrounded by Belgium, France and Germany, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of...
• SMITH EMBA PROGRAM GAINS GROUND AS TOP PROGRAM ACROSS MAJOR RANKINGS.
  April 9, 2012

  COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- The following information was released by the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business: Though it's been in existence less than a decade, the Smith...
• SNYDER SIGNS BILLS TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF FORMER MICHIGAN STATE FAIRGROUNDS.
  April 9, 2012

  LANSING, Mich. -- The following information was released by the office of the governor of Michigan: Gov. Rick Snyder today signed legislation to transfer the former Michigan State Fairgrounds...
• SPOTLIGHT PUT ON STUDENT RESEARCH AND OUTREACH.
  April 9, 2012

  Syracuse, NY -- The following information was released by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry: The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will focus on student...
• ST. LOUIS COUPLE CLAIMS FIRST "ST. LOUIS CARDINALS" TOP PRIZE.
  April 9, 2012

  JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- The following information was released by the Missouri Lottery: A couple of lovebirds from St. Louis have located the first $70,000 top prize on the Missouri Lottery "St....
• ST. LOUIS FED'S 2012 HOMER JONES MEMORIAL LECTURE WILL BE WEBCAST ON APRIL 11.
  April 9, 2012

  ST. LOUIS -- The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis will webcast the 2012 Homer Jones Memorial Lecture live on...
• STABLE SUPPLY WILL REDUCE PINCH ON WALLETS.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the office of Texas Rep. Mac Thornberry: By Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon) Washington, Apr 9 - One issue that affects nearly...
• STANFORD HOSPITAL NURSES VOCALIZE COMFORTING CARE TO PATIENTS.
  April 9, 2012

  STANFORD, Calif. -- The following information was released by the Stanford University School of Medicine: BY SARA WYKES Todd Holland Marilyn Antipuesto (left) and Mavis Dzadey began...
• STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA ON THE 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE.
  April 9, 2012

  OTTAWA, Canada -- The following information was released by the office of the Prime Minister of Canada: Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark the 95th...
• STATEMENT FROM MCC CEO DANIEL W. YOHANNES ON THE INAUGURATION OF MALAWI'S NEW PRESIDENT.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC): The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) extends our condolences to Callista...
• STUDENT DIVERSITY PROMOTER RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION.
  April 9, 2012

  Washington, D.C. -- The following information was released by Georgetown University: Stephanie Frenel (SFS'12), co-founder of a student group that promotes diversity on campus, is one of 162...
• STUDENTS FROM THE FRISCH SCHOOL IN PARAMUS THANK CONGRESSMAN ROTHMAN.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the office of New Jersey Rep. Steve Rothman: On March 28, 2012, students from the Frisch School in Paramus, NJ came to Congressman Steve...
• STUDENTS TAKE ART TO HEART IN NEW EXHIBIT.
  April 9, 2012

  BOSTON, Mass. -- The following information was released by Northeastern University: By Greg St. Martin When senior Dexter Ferguson looks at the empty lot in Boston's Downtown Crossing...
• STUDIO ARTS COMPLEX CELEBRATES OPENING.
  April 9, 2012

  CORAL GABLES, FL -- The following information was released by the University of Miami: The University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Art and Art History celebrated...
• SWEITZER STATE PARK OPENS TO BOATING.
  April 9, 2012

  DELTA, Colo. -- The following information was released by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources: Sweitzer State Park has opened in April for weekend boating. Starting May 1, Sweitzer...
• SYRIA: EXTRAJUDICIAL EXECUTIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS, ICC REFERRAL NEEDED.
  April 9, 2012

  NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The following information was released by Human Rights Watch: Syrian security forces summarily executed over 100 - and possibly many more - civilians and wounded or captured...
• TEENS EXPLORE CAREER FIELDS AT ANNUAL WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS CONFERENCE.(Conference news)
  April 9, 2012

  ROCHESTER, NY -- The following information was released by Rochester Institute of Technology: by Michelle Cometa Follow Michelle Cometa on Twitter Follow RITNEWS on Twitter The...
• TENNESSEE FARMER 'FOLLOWS HIS CALLING' IN AFGHANISTAN WITH KENTUCKY TROOPS.
  April 9, 2012

  FORWARD OPERATING BASE PASAB, Afghanistan -- The following information was released by the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs: It can be said that a person has many callings or purposes...
• Texas, Fla., Ala. Step Up Advocacy on Mbls
  April 9, 2012

  DALLAS AND TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The following information was released by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA): Government efforts to pump money into small businesses have not come...
• THE INSIDER: PEEL, EAT, TOSS AND SMILE.
  April 9, 2012

  New Orleans, LA -- The following information was released by Tulane University: The essence of Crawfest: 10,000 people, 17,000 lbs of crawfish and huge music performers. The fact that this...
• THE MAGIC AND MYSTERY OF SCIENCE ARE COMING TO SHEBOYGAN.
  April 9, 2012

  Houghton, Michigan -- The following information was released by Michigan Technological University: What body parts do a cat and a fish have in common? How can you use liquid nitrogen to make...
• THE NEUROGENICS OF NICENESS STUDY FINDS PEOPLES' RELATIVE NICENESS MAY RESIDE IN THEIR GENES.
  April 9, 2012

  Buffalo, New York -- The following information was released by the University at Buffalo - SUNY: It turns out that the milk of human kindness is evoked by something besides mom's good example....
• THEY'RE BACK; STURGEON RETURNING TO SUWANNEE RIVER.
  April 9, 2012

  TALLAHASSEE, FL -- The following information was released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC): They're back. Gulf sturgeon have begun their annual migration back...
• Thomas J. Curry Takes Office as the 30th Comptroller of the Currency
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Comptroller of the Currency: Thomas J. Curry today took office as the 30th Comptroller of the Currency, following confirmation by...
• THREE FLORIDA SCHOOLS NOMINATED FOR GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS AWARD ~ SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
  April 9, 2012

  TALLAHASSEE, FL -- The following information was released by the Florida Department of Education: The Florida Department of Education has nominated three public schools for the new Green...
• TITANIC AND AVATAR PRODUCER JON LANDAU VISITS UM TODAY.
  April 9, 2012

  CORAL GABLES, FL -- The following information was released by the University of Miami: April 09, 2012 u Coral Gables u Jon Landau,Academy Award-winning producer of the blockbuster films Avatar...
• TONY PORTER ISSUES A CALL TO MEN TO RESPECT WOMEN.
  April 9, 2012

  New Orleans, LA -- The following information was released by Tulane University: How can we prevent domestic and sexual violence against women? Educator and activist Tony Porter addressed this...
• TRANSUNION STUDY: CONSUMERS PAY AUTO LOANS FIRST.
  April 9, 2012

  CHICAGO -- The following information was released by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA): In 2011, consumers were more likely to pay their auto loans before their credit cards and...
• U.S. CRUISES PAST RUSSIANS, 9-0 COYNE GETS 4 POINTS; KESSEL, DECKER 3; VETTER FACES ONLY 5 SHOTS.
  April 9, 2012

  BURLINGTON -- The following information was released by the International Ice Hockey Federation: Team USA took another small step in its quest to win four Women's World Championships in a row,...
• U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ORDERS JANDA TRANSPORTATION, INC. TO SHUT DOWN FMCSA DECLARES NEW JERSEY TRUCK COMPANY AN IMMINENT HAZARD TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
• U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE RON KIRK AND BRAZILIAN TRADE MINISTER FERNANDO PIMENTEL EXCHANGE LETTERS ON UNIQUE DISTILLED SPIRITS.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the U.S. Trade Representative: Today United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Brazilian Minister of Development, Industry and...
• U.S.-BRAZIL AGREEMENT SIGNED RECOGNIZING BOURBON AND TN WHISKEY IN EXCHANGE FOR RECOGNITION OF CACHACA.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States: The Distilled Spirits Council called an agreement signed today by United States...
• UCSB STUDY SHOWS FOREST INSECTS AND DISEASES ARRIVE IN U.S. VIA IMPORTED PLANTS.
  April 9, 2012

  SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- The following information was released by the University of California - Santa Barbara: The trade in live plants from around the world has become a major industry in...
• UCSC SCIENTIST REPORTS STORMY START TO JFAST EXPEDITION.
  April 9, 2012

  SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- The following information was released by the University of California - Santa Cruz: By Tim Stephens Typhoon-strength winds and 30-foot waves greeted researchers...
• UF STUDY: NATURE-BASED TOURISM OFTEN BENEFITS LOCAL ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY.
  April 9, 2012

  GAINESVILLE, Fla -- The following information was released by the University of Florida: When nature lovers book vacations in the great outdoors, they want their dollars to help preserve the...
• USDA RELEASES REQUESTS FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE AFRI CHILDHOOD OBESITY CHALLENGE AREA.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA): The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and...
• UT SOLAR-POWERED HOUSE MOVES TO MEMPHIS AS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITION.
  April 9, 2012

  KNOXVILLE, TN -- The following information was released by the University of Tennessee: Living Light, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's solar-powered house, continues its trek across...
• VAN HOLLEN, LEGGETT ANNOUNCE VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (VASH) VOUCHER GRANT FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
  April 9, 2012

  ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The following information was released by the office of Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen: Today, Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen and Montgomery County Executive Isiah...
• WA: NEW LIQUOR LAW WILL BRING LIQUOR SALES TO TACOMA'S ALCOHOL CONTROL ZONES.
  April 9, 2012

  Alexandria, VA -- The following information was released by the National Beer Wholesalers Association: Come June 1, when some grocery stores and other businesses start selling liquor for the...
• WALL STREET'S NEW WEAPON OR MAIN STREET STRIKES BACK?
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the Center for Responsive Politics: By Russ Choma on April 9, 2012 Let's posit that many Americans feel the banking industry has...
• WALMART TEAMS UP WITH THE BAND PERRY, ACTRESS KIMBERLY WILLIAMS-PAISLEY AND MAJOR FOOD COMPANIES TO FIGHT HUNGER THIS SPRING.
  April 9, 2012

  NASHVILLE, Tenn., -- The following information was released by the Walmart Foundation: The anti-hunger movement got some major backing today when representatives from Walmart and the Walmart...
• WEEKEND CLOSURES ON I-190 BEGIN APRIL 13.
  April 9, 2012

  BUFFALO -- The following information was released by the New York State Thruway Authority: The first of three consecutive weekend road closures on I-190 will be from 7 p.m., Friday, April 13,...
• WELLCARE SETTLES FRAUD ALLEGATIONS WITH GEORGIA MEDICAID.
  April 9, 2012

  ATLANTA, GA -- The following information was released by the office of the Georgia Attorney General: Attorney General Sam Olens announced today that Georgia is one of nine states that, along...
• WEST: THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM HAS EXPANDED BEYOND ITS INTENT.
  April 9, 2012

  FT. LAUDERDALE -- The following information was released by the office of Florida Rep. Allen West: Congressman Allen West (R-FL) released this statement today regarding SNAP, the Supplemental...
• WHILE PREACHERS PREACH OF EVIL FATES.
  April 9, 2012

  ARLINGTON, VA -- The following information was released by the American Conservative: Clark Stooksbury April 9th, 2012 As much as I hate to admit it, Ben Shapiro has a point with his...
• WITH HELP FROM SCHUMER, ONEIDA CO.'S NIRVANA WATER SECURES FED LOAN THAT WILL PUMP 60 JOBS INTO ONEIDA COUNTY - SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN. WILL HELP FINANCE NEW EQUIPMENT THAT WILL NEARLY DOUBLE PRODUCTION AT NIRVANA WATER APPROVED SBA LOAN OF $4.3 MILLION WILL ALLOW THE COMPANY TO CONTROL THEIR ENTIRE BOTTLING OPERATION, MANUFACTURE BOTTLES FROM SCRATCH; NIRVANA TO PUMP SAVINGS INTO FUTURE GROWTH P.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by New York Senator Charles Schumer: Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Small Business Administration has approved...
• WOLF CREEK BRIDGE CLOSING TOMORROW.
  April 9, 2012

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The following information was released by the Tennessee Department of Transportation: On Tuesday, April 10th, the Wolf Creek Bridge on State Route 9 in Cocke County will...
• WOMICK ATTACKING THE CITY HE REPRESENTS.
  April 9, 2012

  NASHVILLE, TN -- The following information was released by the Tennessee Democratic Party: Rep. Rick Womick is coming under fire by the Mayor of Murfreesboro for, let's be nice, "inaccuracies"...
• WORKING MEETING WITH MOSCOW REGION GOVERNOR BORIS GROMOV.
  April 9, 2012

  MOSCOW, Russia -- The following information was released by the office of the President of Russia: PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Mr Gromov, I just wanted to say a big thank you to you...
• WORKING MEETING WITH SERGEI SHOIGU.
  April 9, 2012

  TROITSK, Moscow Region -- The following information was released by the office of the President of Russia: PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Mr Shoigu, first of all, I congratulate you on...
• YANNI AND WWF PARTNER TO SAVE WILD PANDAS GLOBAL MUSIC ARTIST TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF GIANT PANDA CONSERVATION.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by World Wildlife Fund (WWF): World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is pleased to announce a collaboration with legendary composer and performer...
• YOUR DENSITY ISN'T YOUR DESTINY RESEARCHERS AT BERKELEY LAB DISCOVER NEW EVIDENCE OF HOW GOOD CHOLESTEROL GOES BAD, WHICH MAY SHOW WAYS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE.
  April 9, 2012

  WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Office of Science: Gang Ren (standing) and Lei Zhang at Berkeley Lab's Molecular Foundry were...