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"COW POWER" PROGRAM CONVERTS ANIMAL WASTE INTO ELECTRICITY
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: "You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear," an old saying has it. But a Vermont utility is accomplishing an equally remarkable transformation, turning cow manure into electric power - and in the process both helping to reduce pollution and giving an economic boost to hard-pressed dairy farmers. Launched by Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS) in 2005, the "Cow Power" program relies on the willingne  more
$1.85 Million U.S. Army Contract Continues Florida Tech Biologically Inspired Security Research
MELBOURNE, Fla., July 8 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Richard Ford, Ph.D., computer sciences associate professor, College of Engineering, and director of Florida Tech's Harris Institute for Assured Information, College of Engineering, was awarded a $1.85 million contract from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) to continue his research developing a biologically inspired tactical security infrastructure (BITSI) for military computing and disaster rel  more
$3.5 MILLION AWARDED FOR ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY SHIP CLEAN-UP IN CALIFORNIA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration issued the following press release: U.S. Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton today announced a contract with Certified Coatings Company of Concord, Calif., to remove and contain exfoliating paint from ships in the National Defense Reserve Fleet at Suisun Bay, Calif. The contract is potentially worth $3.5 million over five years. Similar contracts are being prepared for the two fleet sites in Beaumo  more
'Jena Six' Defendant Could Provide Example of the Benefit of School Choice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The National Leadership Network of Black Conservatives issued the following news release: Jesse Ray Beard, the youngest member of the "Jena Six," is reportedly interested in spending a portion of his legal defense fund on private school tuition. Beard and five other black students attending Jena High School in Jena, Louisiana are accused of beating a white student in a racially-charged December 2006 incident. The case received international attention and protests in  more
'Meet the Authors' Fund-raiser at St. John's College
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Sept. 12 -- St. John's College Annapolis issued the following news release: Authors are: a college president who became a freshman again at St. John's; noted Naval Academy historian; trial attorney for President Clinton, secretaries of defense, Republican Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain. Why would a college president become a freshman at St. John's College? In his memoir, "Racing Odysseus: A College President Becomes a Freshman Again" (2008), Roger Martin shares his  more
18TH MEDCOM (DS) ACTIVATES ON FORT SHAFTER
FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: United States Army, Pacific welcomed a new member to its ever-growing family. The 18th Medical Command (Deployment Support) unfurled its colors in an activation ceremony held on historic Palm Circle Nov. 25. The unit becomes the Army's first deployable medical support command and the last of the Theater Enabling Commands to activate for U.S. Army, Pacific's transformation to an expeditionary, campaign quali  more
2008 ALL- NEW ENGLAND FOOTBALL CONFERENCE TEAM INCLUDES 10 PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PLAYERS
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Nov. 24 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: The New England Football Conference announced its 2008 All-Star team Monday, and 10 Plymouth State University players were among those named Boyd Division All-Stars. The teams are voted on by the league's head coaches. Eight Panthers were selected to the Boyd Division First Team, four on offense and four on defense, and two other defensive players were named to the Second Team. Four of the selections ar  more
2008 Alumni Awards Announced
NAMPA, Idaho, Nov. 4 -- Northwest Nazarene University issued the following news release: Each year as part of NNU's homecoming tradition, the Alumni Association presents four different alum awards based on nominations by alumni. For 2008, four individuals will be recognized Fri Nov. 7 at 10:10 a.m. during the University's chapel service in the Brandt Center's Swayne Auditorium. A reception will follow for award recipients on the second floor of Brandt Center in the suites and galleries at 1  more
2008 NP Volleyball Preview
CHICAGO, Aug. 19 -- North Park University issued the following news release: There's a reason the North Park volleyball team is feeling positive about the 2008 season despite a 13-22 record one year ago. The Vikings return five key players, one which set a few NP records of her own. Sprinkle in a solid incoming freshman class and you have a great recipe of a team that can contend in the top half of the CCIW. "This season we are continuing to build our program with another solid recruiti  more
3-0 Eagles Advance To Tourney Title Tilt
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 21 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine's men's basketball team overcame a three-point halftime deficit to defeat Eureka College, 81-68, in the opening game of the Illinois College Tournament. With the win, the Eagles (3-0) advance to the championship game on Saturday (3:00 p.m.) versus host Illinois College. Benedictine trailed at the intermission by a 33-30 margin. However, after a poor shooting first half (34 percent), the Eagles wer  more
A Defense of Cicero at St. John's College
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 17 -- St. John's College Annapolis issued the following news release: Walter Nicgorski, professor at the University of Notre Dame, will give a lecture at St. John's College entitled "In Defense of Cicero." The lecture will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium on Friday, October 31, at 8:15 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public. While defending Cicero against the claim that he is not much of a philosopher, Nicgorski notes that his lecture will consider   more
AFGHAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES, COALITION FORCES DISRUPT MILITANT OPERATIONS IN HELMAND
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed 33 militants Friday in Nad Ali District, Helmand province, about 150 kilometers west of Kandahar city in southern Afghanistan. ANSF and Coalition forces were conducting a security patrol when they were engaged by militants who fired from multiple fighting positions with small arms, machine guns, rocket-propelled gren  more
AFGHAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES, COALITION FORCES DISRUPT MILITANTS' NARCOTICS ACTIVITIES
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Afghan commandos from the 205th Kandak and Coalition forces conducted a search in southern Afghanistan Sunday that yielded narcotics, weapons and bomb-making caches. The combined forces air assaulted into an area near Maywand District, Kandahar province, about 75 kilometers west of Kandahar city. Their search discovered more than 100 pounds of opium and more than 50 pounds of  more
AFGHAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES, COALITION FORCES FURTHER DISRUPT TERRORIST NETWORKS IN PAKTIA, KABUL
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed 17 armed militants and detained ten suspected militants during operations to further decimate the Haqqani and Hizb-e-Islami Gulbuddin (HIG) terrorist networks in Paktia and Kabul provinces, Saturday. In Zadran District, which is located 135 kilometers south of Kabul, Afghan and Coalition forces killed one armed milit  more
AFGHAN, COALITION FORCES DISRUPT HAQQANI NETWORK IN KHOST
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and Coalition forces detained seven suspected militants during a combined operation aimed at disrupting the Haqqani terrorist network in Khost province, Wednesday. The province is located, approximately 250 km southeast of Kabul. The combined force searched a compound in Mando Zayi district, targeting a Haqqani militant believed to facil  more
Air Force Brigadier General Charles Tucker Named Executive Director of International Human Rights Law Institute at DePaul
CHICAGO, July 21 -- The DePaul University issued the following news release: Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. Tucker Jr. has been named the new executive director of the International Human Rights Law Institute (IHRLI) at the DePaul University College of Law. Tucker will manage the day-to-day activities of the institute, which has earned a global reputation for human rights law advocacy. He brings to the job more than 25 years of experience that includes progressing human rights recognition  more
AMBASSADOR BAXTER PLEASED TO SEE SANTA CATALINA CLINIC 'UP AND RUNNING'
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Shortly before his groundbreaking visit to Uruguay in March 2007, President Bush delivered a speech in which he acknowledged a new direction in U.S. foreign policy. "We care," was how he described his reasons for sending our country's uniquely-qualified military doctors and medical teams to perform humanitarian and emergency relief work abroad, particularly in regions unaffected by combat. (See related articl  more
AMBASSADOR TUTTLE SPEAKS ON THE U.S. 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
LONDON, United Kingdom, March 4 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the text of the following speech: The 2008 U.S. Presidential Election has been an ongoing hot topic for several months. Please join the discussion with Ambassador Robert Tuttle, as he answers questions about the election. Ambassador Robert Tuttle began his career in the public sector when he joined the White House staff in 1982 as Special Assistant to President Reagan. In 1985, he was appointed Director of Presidential Personnel.   more
ANSF, COALITION FORCES BUILDING BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITY
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Afghan National Army soldiers from the 205th Corps and Coalition forces celebrated with local villagers Monday at a ribbon-cutting for a new low-water bridge near Kandahar city. The new bridge, called the Commando Bridge, will provide easier access to areas around the city, including a bazaar, a school under construction, and a nearby highway. A rainstorm several months ago  more
ANSF, COALITION FORCES DISRUPT MILITANT ACTIVITIES IN WESTERN AFGHANISTAN
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by Coalition forces, detained three suspected militants Wednesday in Shindand District, Heart province, in the far western part of Afghanistan. Afghan National Army Commandos used the early morning operation to target an area suspected of being the headquarters for an improvised explosive device cell operating in the Zer-e-koh Valley.   more
ANSF, COALITION FORCES KILL SEVEN IN NAD ALI
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed seven insurgents in the Nad Ali district, located approximately 515 km southwest of Kabul, Helmand province, Tuesday. The combined forces were conducting a combat reconnaissance patrol when they were engaged by militants from multiple fighting positions using small-arms, indirect and rocket fire. The combined force  more
ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU TO RECEIVE FULBRIGHT PRIZE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs issued the following press release: Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Goli Ameri and the Fulbright Association will co-host a ceremony honoring Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu on Friday, November 21, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Dean Acheson Auditorium of the U.S. Department of State. The 2008 J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding will be awarded to Archbishop Tutu   more
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY NAMES KEVIN MINIEFIELD TO SUN DEVIL CLUB POSITION
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 13 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: Former Arizona State University cornerback Kevin Miniefield has been named Coordinator of Former Student-Athlete Development, Vice President for Athletics Lisa Love announced Wednesday. Miniefield's purpose will be to facilitate relationships with all former Sun Devil student-athletes and eventually leading them to support athletics through the Sun Devil Club. "We are excited to have a former Sun Dev  more
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY RALLY COMES UP SHORT AGAINST NO. 9 CALIFORNIA
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 17 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: A Bay Area women's basketball team is alone in first place in the Pac-10, and for a change it's not Stanford. Devanei Hampton scored a career-high 28 points, 17 in the first half, and No. 8 California stayed unbeaten in the conference with a 64-51 victory over Arizona State on Thursday night. Ashley Walker added 13 points, seven in a row over a 2:19 span of the second half to lift the Bears out of trou  more
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATHLETES OF SEMESTER ANNOUNCED
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Feb. 4 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: Margie Giordano of the volleyball team and Troy Nolan of the football team have been named the Student-Athletes of the Fall Semester, the Office of Student-Athlete Development announced Monday. Giordano, a tourism development and management junior, earned a 3.75 GPA for the fall semester, the best semester she has had academically since coming to ASU. She was able to do that while traveling ba  more
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY WINS EIGHTH STRAIGHT WITH VICTORY OVER OREGON STATE
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 5 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: The ASU men's basketball team defeated Oregon State 72-53 Saturday to extend its winning streak to eight games and improve to 12-2 (2-0) on the season. The Sun Devils held the Beavers to 33 percent shooting and forced 17 turnovers while keeping their opponent under 60 points for the third consecutive game. "I thought the key was our defense," head coach Herb Sendek said. "I thought our guys did a real  more
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HOSTS ARIZONA IN ANNUAL PINK OUT GAME ON FRIDAY
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 6 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: The Arizona State women's basketball team will look to match its longest winning streak of the season when hosts in-state rival Arizona on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Currently on a four-game winning streak, ASU (15-7, 9-2 Pac-10) will try and keep pace in the Pac-10 with Stanford (19-3, 9-2 Pac-10), which is currently tied with ASU for second place, and Cal (19-3, 10-1 Pac-10), which leads the Sun Devils and Cardina  more
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HOSTS NO. 8 CALIFORNIA
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 16 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: After playing their last three games on the road, the No. 25 Arizona State women's basketball team returns to the familiar surroundings of Wells Fargo Arena this weekend to host a pair of Top-10 teams. The Sun Devils (11-5, 5-0 Pac-10) kickoff this week's festivities on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. when they host the No. 8/9 California Golden Bears (15-2, 6-0 Pac-10). They will then close out the weekend with a nat  more
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HOSTS OREGON STATE ON THURSDAY NIGHT
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 30 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: The Arizona State women's basketball team begins the second round of Pac-10 play on Thursday night when the Oregon State Beavers come to Tempe. Game time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ASU (13-7, 7-2 Pac-10) begins the second half of conference play tied for second place with Stanford (7-2 Pac-10) and one game behind California (8-1 Pac-10) for the top spot. The Sun Devils got off to their best ever start in  more
ARMY FOOTBALL NOTES: THE NAVY GAME
WEST POINT, N.Y., Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: One of the most storied rivalries in all of sports resumes on Saturday when the Army-Navy contest will be played in Philadelphia for the 81st time in the 109 games between the two service academies. It is the fifth time that Lincoln Financial Field will host the rivalry. CBS will broadcast the game to a national audience for the 13th consecutive season. Kickoff is scheduled for noon. Army is looking to snap a t  more
ARMY IMPLEMENTS COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: The Department of Defense approved the Army's recommendation today, Dec. 2, to permanently disestablish the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT) operations at a laboratory located on the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Campus, and transfer those activities to other laboratories. These operations were suspended in April 2008 by the Army Surgeon General to place emphasis on sa  more
ARMY IMPLEMENTS COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: The Department of Defense approved the Army's recommendation today, Dec. 2, to permanently disestablish the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT) operations at a laboratory located on the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Campus, and transfer those activities to other laboratories. These operations were suspended in April 2008 by the Army Surgeon General to place emphasis on sa  more
ARMY PROMOTES FIRST WOMAN TO FOUR-STAR GENERAL
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody became the first female four-star general in the U.S. armed forces at a promotion ceremony Nov. 14 in the Pentagon. "History will no doubt take note of [Dunwoody's] achievement in breaking through this final 'brass ceiling' to pin on this fourth star," Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates said during opening remarks. "But she would rather be known and remembered first and foremo  more
ARVEST BANK ROBBER SENTENCED TO PRISON
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation Oklahoma City Field Office issued the following press release: United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced today MANUELITO RAMON OSBORNE, age 35, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 132 months in prison for bank robbery. The federal court sentence in Muskogee was rendered by U.S. District Judge Ronald A. White. "The U.S. Attorney's Office requested an upward departure from the advisory se  more
ASSEMBLYMAN JEFFRIES TESTIFIES TO CITY COUNCIL ON TERM LIMITS
ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 6 -- Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, D-Brooklyn (57th District), issued the following news release: To Chairman Felder and the distinguished members of the committee, I would like to thank Council Members Bill DeBlasio, Letitia James, David Weprin, John Liu and others for their leadership and courage on this issue. In 1993 and 1996, the public twice voted by referendum to limit the tenure of municipal officeholders to two terms and a total of eight years. Not only has the p  more
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WILL BE MORE WIDELY AVAILABLE TO WOUNDED SERVICEMEMBERS
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Patricia Opong-Brown, TRICARE Management Activity Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has designated November as "Warrior Care Month" to communicate the Department of Defense's (DoD) commitment to quality care for the nation's service members and their families. The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP), Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and other DoD agencies have pledged to provide the high  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL LYNCH COMMENT ON CONVICTION OF DELESTRE
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 4 -- The Rhode Island attorney general issued the following news release: After deliberating for approximately 10 hours over two days, a Providence County Superior Court jury today found Gilbert Delestre, 27, formerly of 2229 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, guilty of beating 3-year-old Thomas "TJ" Wright Jr. to death on October 30, 2004. The verdict capped a trial at which Associate Justice Netti C. Vogel presided. The jury found Delestre guilty on one count of 2nd de  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS FEDS RIGHTFULLY REJECTED PLUM ISLAND AS SITE FOR HIGHEST-SECURITY BIO LAB
HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 4 -- The Connecticut Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today said the federal government has rightfully rejected Plum Island as the site for a new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) to study the world's deadliest incurable diseases. Blumenthal also pledged to continue to fight to keep Plum Island open and operating, and its employment maintained. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has selected K  more
BANGLADESHI AMERICAN IS FIRST MUSLIM CHAPLAIN IN MARINE CORPS
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: A man who once was a student in the United States from Bangladesh has become the first Muslim chaplain in the U.S. Marine Corps, using his love for God and humanity to help U.S. military personnel of all faiths and backgrounds. Abuhena Saifulislam, 45, joined the U.S. Navy in September 1992 after receiving a master's degree in business administration from the University of New Hampshire. He had come to th  more
BBI Board of Governors Applauds French Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release: On June 29the B'nai B'rith International Board of Governors passed a resolution thanking the French Court of Appeals for acquitting media watchdog Philippe Karsenty of libel charges in what has been called the al-Dura affair. The charges stemmed from a public statement by Karsenty that a France 2 television report that Israeli Defense Force soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian boy in the Gaza Strip eight   more
Bishops Bring Concerns about Same-Sex Unions to YouTube
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following news release: The U.S. bishops have taken their concerns about same-sex unions to YouTube, the popular video-sharing Web site. Both videos are available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh_81zsW6U8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwCAXQhqd-Q http://www.usccb.org/bishops/marriagedefense.shtml The English-language video features Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, chairman of t  more
Bishops Congratulate Barack Obama on Historic Election; Urge Him to Defend the Weak, Heal Divisions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following news release: The U.S. bishops congratulated President-elect Barack Obama, the first African-American elected President of the United States, and called the event "historic" and coming at a difficult time. "Our country is confronting many uncertainties," the bishops said. "We pray that you will use the powers of your office to meet them with a special concern to defend the most vulnerable among us and heal the d  more
Bishops Intensify Work to Defend Marriage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following news release: Recognizing the societal implications of legislative and judicial efforts to redefine marriage, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has joined efforts with the Knights of Columbus to develop a national plan of action in defense of marriage. The effort, which will highlight the bishops' promotion and protection of marriage, will be led by an ad hoc committee appointed by Cardin  more
Black Group Chairman Renews Call for Presidential Pardon of Jailed Border Patrolmen
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Leadership Network of Black Conservatives issued the following news release: Mychal Massie, chairman of the Project 21 black leadership network, today is re-issuing his long-standing request to President George W. Bush for a pardon or commutation of the sentences of Jose Alonso Compean and Ignacio Ramos. An appeals court ruling Monday failed to fully clear the incarcerated U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents of the major charges against them. "This is  more
BOLD TRAVELER'S JOURNEY TOWARD CENTER OF EARTH
BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following press release: The first ecosystem ever found having only a single biological species has been discovered 2.8 kilometers (1.74 miles) beneath the surface of the earth in the Mponeng gold mine near Johannesburg, South Africa. There the rod-shaped bacterium Desulforudis audaxviator exists in complete isolation, total darkness, a lack of oxygen, and 60-degree-Celsius heat (140 degrees Fa  more
BOOK BY UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FACULTY EXPLAINS PERFORMANCE-BASED LIFE,' PENTAGON STRATEGY FOR DOING MORE WITH LESS
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 21 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release: The Department of Defense is facing a potentially catastrophic challenge: finding a way to meet greater-than-ever demands for weapons system maintenance, repair and overhaul at a time when the defense budget is declining and worn equipment is returning from service in southwest Asia. The Pentagon's solution to the challenge of doing more with less is Performance-Based Life Cycle Product Support Mana  more
BOWER NAMED ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Aug. 4 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: Greg Bower has been named assistant football coach at UW-River Falls. He will be the team's defensive coordinator. Bower was an assistant coach at Northern Illinois for the past eight seasons. He coached tight ends for four seasons (2004-07). He also coached defensive tackles for two seasons (2002-03) and was a defensive graduate assistant coach (2000-01). Prior to his arrival at   more
BRANNON, MULITALO AND WASHINGTON EACH NAMED FIRST TEAM ALL-BIG SKY
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 25 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Sacramento State seniors Mike Brannon, Cyrus Mulitalo and Tony Washington were each named to the all-Big Sky Conference football first team, it was announced today. The trio were three of the 12 Hornets to be named first team, second team or honorable mention. Brannon became just the fourth Sacramento State player (Fred Amey, Brett Shelton, Brent Webber) to earn all-Big Sky accolades f  more
BUSH SUBMITS U.S. BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Each year in early February, the U.S. president sends to Congress The Budget of the United States Government. A 1921 federal law, the Budget and Accounting Act, mandates the president prepare and submit such a document "no earlier than the first Monday in January, and no later than the first Monday in February." On February 4, President Bush made budget history in two ways: * He submitted the funding p  more
BWAid Assists Displaced Persons in Congo
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 14 -- The Baptist World Alliance issued the following news release: Baptist World Aid, the relief and development arm of the Baptist World Alliance, has provided US$30,000 for relief in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The grant is offered in the wake of recent fighting between government and rebel forces in the mineral rich country that has displaced an estimated 250,000 persons. Millions were already displaced in the DRC and bordering countries such as Ugan  more
CAMP EGGERS CELEBRATES THANKSGIVING WITH CARNIVAL
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Servicemembers at Camp Eggers marked Thanksgiving Day 2008 with good food, games and laughter, as Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan celebrated with a winter carnival. With a joint military command of more than 1,000 personnel away from home during the holidays, morale, welfare and recreation personnel sought to make the holiday memorable. "Thanksgiving back   more
Catholic Charities USA Snapshot Survey Reveals Fewer Donations, Marked Increase in Requests for Services
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 6 -- Catholic Charities USA issued the following news release: The latest national survey of 44 local Catholic Charities by Catholic Charities USA highlights an increase in demand for services coupled with a decrease in charitable donations at a critical time when they are needed most. "I personally receive a call or two per week from donors who have lost their jobs, had a medical emergency after losing health coverage, or have a mortgage crisis. Across Arizona, emerg  more
Celebrate International Education at SJC
WEST HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 30 -- Saint Joseph College has issued the following news release: International education will be the theme on campus the week of November 17 as Saint Joseph College commemorates International Education Week (IEW) with a full menu of cultural activities. Highlights include a flamenco dance performance, bilingual readings of Federico Garcia Lorca's poetry, The Queenes Companye performance of Lysistrata, a panel discussion of the book A Thousand Splendid Suns, lecture  more
Church Teaching Against Abortion Constant Through Centuries, Says New Resource
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following news release: To help end confusion caused by recent misrepresentations of Catholic Church teaching on abortion, the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities has issued a two-page fact sheet called "Respect for Unborn Human Life: The Church's Constant Teaching." Public debate on the topic was prompted by misleading remarks by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, August 24 in an interview on Meet the Press.   more
CHURCH'S HAT TRICK LEADS FALCONS TO 4-0 VICTORY
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Oct. 15 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcon soccer team defeated UW-Superior 4-0 in a WIAC match at Ramer Field on a windy Wednesday evening. Megan Church, sophomore, scored her first career hat trick and Kelsey Kizlik, freshman, added her second goal of the season in the win. The RF defense, anchored by junior Jessi Larson, held UWS to zero shots for the game. Church's hat trick is the first by a RF player since   more
COALITION FORCES DISRUPT ROAD-SIDE BOMB CELL IN GHAZNI
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Coalition forces killed three armed Taliban militants and detained one suspected Taliban militant during an operation to disrupt the Taliban's terrorist network in Ghazni province, Tuesday. In Andar District, located 200 km southwest of Kabul, Coalition forces targeted a known Taliban militant believed to coordinate and direct the Taliban's terrorist activities in Ghazni. He i  more
COALITION FORCES KILL TALIBAN COMMANDER
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Coalition forces killed four Taliban fighters, including a targeted Taliban commander who was dressed as a woman, during an operation to disrupt the Taliban's roadside bomb and foreign fighter networks in Ghanzni province, Friday. Coalition forces killed Haji Yakub, a Taliban commander in Qarabagh district, which is located approximately 290 km southwest of Kabul. The Taliban  more
COALITION FORCES PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO AFGHAN WOMAN AND HER BABY
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: An Afghan woman and her seven month old son, who were severely injured by militants during an operation in Kapisa, Nov. 20, were released from a Coalition forces hospital in Bagram this week. The woman and child, whom Coalition forces believe lived with the militants, were injured when one of the militants detonated a hand grenade inside the compound. Coalition forces provide  more
COALITION FORCES, AFGHAN CIVILIANS INVOLVED IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN KABUL
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: A Coalition forces vehicle and a van carrying Afghan civilians were involved in a traffic accident here Friday at about 11:15 a.m. on Highway 1. Both vehicles were traveling east when the van attempted to move in to the left lane of traffic and struck the side of the Coalition vehicle. Coalition forces were unable to swerve to avoid the van because of a median separating the   more
COALITION, IRAQI SOLDIERS GIVE FOOD TO FAMILIES
BAGHDA, Iraq, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following news feature article: by 1st Lt. Chris Young 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. DSmiling faces stretched as far as you could see in the Sadr City district of Baghdad as coalition forces, Iraqi army, community project workers and two prominent sheiks helped distribute Halal meals to more than 1,000 people, Nov. 28. The Soldiers of Task Force 1-6 Infantry, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade C  more
COAST GUARD TRAINS INTELLIGENCE SPECIALISTS TO KEEP WATCH ON SEA
PORTSMOUTH, Va., Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 5th District, issued the following press release: From its inception in 1915, one of the primary roles of the Coast Guard has always been protecting the nation. The safety of the U.S. depends on the ability of Coast Guard personnel to perform their duties, including maintaining U.S. borders against potential terrorist threats, illegal drugs, and illegal migration. To carry out those missions, there is an   more
COLORADO STATE NEEDS LAST-SECOND FIELD GOAL TO DEFEAT FOOTBALL
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 6 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Ben Deline kicked a 20-yard field goal as time expired to end Sacramento State's upset bid of Colorado State and lift the Rams to a 23-20 victory, Saturday afternoon at Hughes Stadium in front of a crowd of 20,051. The Hornets (1-1) led or were tied for most of the contest. The team struck on its opening drive when quarterback Jason Smith found Kyle Hill in the end zone for a 24-yard   more
COMMAND SHARPENS ITS SKILLS IN EXERCISE VIGILANT SHIELD 2009
FORT BLISS, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: U.S. Army North participated in Vigilant Shield 09 Nov. 12 - 18, along with U.S. Northern Command, Joint Task Force Civil Support, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other federal, state, local and international agencies. Vigilant Shield is an annual exercise that includes scenarios to achieve objectives within the maritime, aerospace, ballistic missile defense, cyber, consequence management, strategic c  more
COMMUNITY TEENS HONOR FORT BLISS SOLDIERS
FORT BLISS, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Sgt. Rachel F. Sterling, Fort Bliss Soldiers of 1st Battalion 362nd Regiment Air Defense Artillery "Renegade", attended a Veteran's Day Ceremony hosted by members of the National Junior Honor Society, headed by chapter sponsor Sonia Arostegui, at Hurshel Antwine Elementary School, Nov. 11. The ceremony began with El Dorado High School's Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps presenting the National C  more
COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENT WINS $10,000 DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP
NORFOLK, Va., April 21 --Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Kara Olson, a graduate student in computer science at Old Dominion University, has received a 2008 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) Doctoral Level Scholarship worth $10,000. Two of these scholarships were awarded this year by the National Training and Simulation Association, an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association. The other award went to a st  more
Congress Opens The Way For Talented New Attorneys To Represent Indigent Clients With Passage Of John R. Justice Prosecutors And Defenders Incentive Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The National Legal Aid and Defenders Association issued the following news release: Newly minted attorneys longing for a career of helping others, but forced into the private sector because of tremendous law school debt, may soon have a new option that will allow them to make a living and to serve indigent defendants at the same time. On July 31, both houses of Congress passed the John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act as part of the Higher Education Act  more
CONNECTICUT CAUSE, EFFECT?
HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 2 -- Connecticut State Rep. John J. Ryan, R-141st District, issued the following news release: That editor fellow seems to think that now that Presidential politics is heating up, we should be doing a column about 'real politics'. Well since I am still here in Connecticut continuing to catch up at my 'real job' (so where did the summer go?) and not partying in Minnesota (I am obviously not much of a real politician) maybe we can take a look at how Presidential election   more
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S HONORS ALUMNI, COMMUNITY AT REFLECTIONS EVENT
CORNING, N.Y., Nov. 25 -- SUNY Corning issued the following news release: Members of the community gathered at Corning Community College's Commons Building on November 12, 2008 to honor several outstanding alumni and an important community partner and to also celebrate the community's support of the College. This year's honorees include: The Ann Marie Rossi '76 Alumni-Employee Award was presented to Barbara L. Squires '86, Elmira, NY. Squires graduated from CCC with an associate's degree i  more
Crusaders Capture The United Heritage Tip Off 76-71 Over C Of I
NAMPA, Idaho, Nov. 17 -- Northwest Nazarene University issued the following news release: Louie Beech drained a three-pointer with 33 seconds remaining to lift the Northwest Nazarene men's basketball team to a 76-71 victory over The College of Idaho on Tuesday night in the 2008 United Heritage Tip Off, played in front of 4,278 fans at the Idaho Center in Nampa. With the Crusaders leading by just one at 70-69, freshman point guard Anthony Golden broke down the Coyote half-court pressure d  more
Decorated ROTC Director Posted to Pentagon
MELBOURNE, Fla., July 1 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: LTC Freida Oakley, recently Florida Institute of Technology professor of military science and director of the university's U.S. Army R.O.T.C. program, was assigned to the Legislative Liaison at the Pentagon, Va., effective July 2008. Oakley was commissioned as a second lieutenant of Air Defense Artillery in 1988 when she graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a bachelor's degree in mark  more
DEFENSE HELPS LCSC WOMEN STOP ROCKY MOUNTAIN 68-49
LEWISTON, Idaho, Jan. 24 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Using a 28-6 run in the first half, the Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team rolled to a 68-49 victory over Rocky Mountain College in Frontier Conference play at the LCSC Activity Center on Thursday night. Leading 12-10 with 14:35 left in the opening half, the Warriors used the 28-6 run to take a 40-16 halftime lead. The Warriors then scored the first four points of the second half and le  more
DEFENSE PUSHES WARRIORS OVER GREAT FALLS
LEWISTON, Idaho, Jan. 10 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Forcing 26 turnovers, the Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team defense kept the University of Great Falls on edge and led the Warriors to a 70-39 win on Thursday evening. LCSC was able to hold Great Falls to only 47 shot attempts, of which the Argos made only 13. With its second straight conference win, Lewis-Clark State continues to hold the lead in the Frontier Conference with a 13-3 ove  more
DEFENSE SETS TONE AS LCSC MEN ROLL PAST MONTANA WESTERN 78-61
LEWISTON, Idaho, Feb. 23 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: A strong defensive effort in the first half helped the Lewis-Clark State College men's basketball team set the tone for the game as the Warriors celebrated Senior Night with a 78-61 win over Montana Western in Frontier Conference play at the LCSC Activity Center on Saturday night. LCSC never trailed and led by as much as 26 in the second half in capturing its second straight win to move into a three-wa  more
DEFENSE, GORDY HELP LCSC MEN STOP NO. 24 MSU-NORTHERN 58-49
LEWISTON, Idaho, Jan. 12 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Mike Gordy (shown left) scored five of his game-high 20 points down the stretch and keyed a strong defensive stand that limited Montana State University-Northern to just two free throws over the final six minutes to help the Lewis-Clark State College men's basketball team defeat the Lights 58-49 in a Frontier Conference contest at the LCSC Activity Center on Saturday night. Gordy, a 6-foot-5 senior for  more
Democratic Presidential Candidates Respond to Question, 'If You Become President, What Steps Would You Take to Overturn 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell?'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: In conjunction with the 14th anniversary of the signing of the military policy banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military, the Human Rights Campaign has asked the leading Democratic candidates for President, "If you are elected President, what concrete steps would you take to overturn 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell?'" Starting Monday, November 26th and ending on Saturday, December 1, one statement per d  more
DePaul University Symposium Explores Language, Identity and Education on June 13
CHICAGO, June 6 -- The DePaul University issued the following news release: WHAT: Language, Identity and Education Symposium, hosted by DePaul University's School of Education, presents current issues related to the education of linguistically and culturally diverse students. WHO: Danling Fu presentation: English Language Learners Writing Development from Native Language to English. An internationally known educator, researcher and consultant, Fu is a professor of language and culture in t  more
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DANIEL P. FATA VISITS GEORGIA
TBILISI, Georgia, April 17 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy Daniel P. Fata is visiting Tbilisi on April 17-18. He will meet with Georgian officials and give a public lecture at the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (GFSIS). Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense P. Fata formulates and implements U.S. defense policy for 48 countries in Europe and Eurasia as well as for the No  more
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO VISIT BANGLADESH DHAKA
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for South and Southeast Asia James Clad arrives in Dhaka tomorrow for a two-day visit. The purpose of DASD Clad's visit is to discuss a range of bilateral and multilateral security issues as well as future opportunities for cooperation between U.S. and Bangladesh armed forces. DASD Clad will meet with senior officers from the Bangladesh military as well as other secu  more
DEPUTY SECRETARY'S CALL TO MAURITANIAN PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs issued the following press release: Deputy Secretary Negroponte, who led the U.S. delegation to the 2007 inauguration of Mauritanian President Abdallahi, called President Abdallahi this morning to affirm U.S. support for his immediate restoration to power and Mauritania's return to constitutional rule. He applauded President Abdallahi's defense of democratic principles as he remains under house arrest and noted  more
DIGITAL VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH U.S. AMBASSADOR TO ZIMBABWE MCGEE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs issued the following press release: U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe James D. McGee will brief reporters on the current political impasse in the power-sharing talks between Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF and Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change, as well as that country's dire humanitarian situation. The on-the-record, on-camera briefing will be via video from Harare, Zimbabwe, on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 1  more
District of Columbia v. Heller Supreme Court Second Amendment Decision Hailed by Black Activists
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The National Leadership Network of Black Conservatives issued the following news release: Today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling guaranteeing the Constitution's individual right to own firearms and overturning the ban on most gun ownership in the nation's capital in the first major Second Amendment case in almost 70 years is being hailed by black activists of the Project 21 leadership network. Project 21 Fellow Deneen Borelli says the decision supporting an individual rig  more
Do The Dewey! Eagles Earn Comeback Win, 14-10
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 8 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine University linebacker Alex Dewey returned an intercepted pass 26 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to provide the deciding margin in a 14-10 victory at Wisconsin Lutheran College. The win upped the Eagles' overall record to 3-6 and evened the team's Northern Athletics Conference mark at 3-3. On a day that was cold, windy and rainy compliments of Mother Nature - and the Benedictine of  more
Eagles Grounded By Lakeland, 26-0
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 25 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: One week after "doing unto others" in a shutout win over Maranatha Baptist, Benedictine's football team had it "done unto them" in a 26-0 loss at Lakeland College. The setback dropped the Eagles to 1-6 overall and 1-3 in the Northern Athletics Conference. Benedictine's inability to mount an offensive response to the Muskies cost the team, as the Eagles' defense presented the unit with the ball six times on tu  more
EAGLES HEAD NORTH FOR TOUGH FOUR-GAME STRETCH
EVANSVILLE, Ind., April 11 -- University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: When the University of Southern Indiana softball team squares off against No. 15 Lewis University Saturday at noon in Romeoville, Illinois, it will be a battle of first and second-place teams in the GLVC standings. Lewis (24-10, 9-1 GLVC) is the top team in the GLVC and the number-one ranked team in the latest NCAA II Great Lakes Region rankings. USI (25-15, 10-4 GLVC) is second in the GLVC stan  more
Eagles Tabbed 4th In Inaugural NAC Pre-Season Poll
LISLE, Ill., Aug. 11 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine University's football team has been selected to finish in fourth place in the inaugural Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) pre-season poll. The poll was conducted of the league's head football coaches. The fall of 2008 will mark the first season of conference competition for football in the NAC, which began competition in 2006 for the 17 other conference sports. Eight of the 13 member institution  more
EAGLES TAKE DOWN COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES IN FIVE SETS
ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 6 -- University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana volleyball team fought back from a one-game deficit to defeat the Colorado School of Mines 25-23, 20-25, 19-25, 25-23, 15-9 Saturday afternoon at the University of Missouri-St. Louis Invitational. USI (5-3) completed the two-day classic-style tournament with a 26-24, 23-25, 25-27, 25-20 victory over Missouri Western State University later in the day. Junior out  more
Eagles Top Franklin In Women's Soccer, 3-0
LISLE, Ill., Sept. 28 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: The Benedictine women's soccer team won its second match in the last three outings, topping Franklin College (Ind.), 3-0, on the road in a non-conference battle. The win upped the Eagles overall record to 2-6. After a slow start and suffering several key injuries, Benedictine appears to be hitting stride at just the right time. Even with a small roster, the Eagles have not made excuses and, instead, posted t  more
EAGLES TOP MISSOURI WESTERN STATE, 3-1, FALL TO NO. 6 LAKERS IN FOUR SETS
ROLLA, Mo., Aug. 29 -- University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana volleyball team bounced back from a tough loss to No. 6 Grand Valley State University Friday morning to defeat Missouri Western State University in four sets Friday afternoon. USI (1-1) defeated the Griffons 25-23 and 25-21 to take a 2-0 advantage in the match. After dropping the third set, 25-23, the Screaming Eagles used a 10-0 run in the fourth frame and held off a  more
Eagles' Football Breaks Out In A Big Way
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 18 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine University's football team found the cure for a slow start to 2008 in the team's 44-0 Homecoming Game win over Maranatha Baptist Bible College. The victory improved the Eagles to 1-5 overall and 1-2 in the Northern Athletics Conference. Benedictine dominated the game from the outset and, when the dust had settled, held a huge advantage in total offense (389-178 yards) and first downs (17-9). The E  more
ECAC CHAMPIONS! PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL CAPTURES TOURNEY CROWN
NEW LONDON, N.H., Nov. 15 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: The No. 3 seeded Plymouth State University Panthers won the 2008 ECAC Division III New England Volleyball Championship Saturday evening, upsetting top seeded Colby-Sawyer College in the title match, 3-1. The Panthers, who knocked off second-seeded Johnson & Wales University, 3-1, in Saturday afternoon's semifinal match, rebounded from a first-set loss to knock off Colby-Sawyer for the title, 19-25, 25  more
EGL PAYS U.S. TO RESOLVE FALSE CLAIMS & KICKBACK ALLEGATIONS RELATED TO OVERSEAS SHIPMENTS FOR MILITARY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Division issued the following press release: EGL Inc., operating as Eagle Global Logistics, has paid the United States $750,000 to settle allegations that the company, in violation of the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Act, paid gratuities to employees of KBR, the prime contractor for the U.S. Army's LOGCAP III contract for logistical support of military operations overseas, the Justice Department announced today. EGL, a   more
ESU BASEBALL TAKES THREE OF FOUR TO OPEN FLORIDA TRIP
FORT MYERS, Fla., March 9 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: Sophomores Jeremy Gigliotti and Steve Prazenka both had impressive outings on the mound to lead East Stroudsburg University to a pair of victories (4-1, 6-2) over Rockhurst University (Missouri) on Sunday at the Gene Cusic Classic. The Warriors split their doubleheader with Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday, winning the opener 10-3 before falling 19-3 in the nightcap. Senior Dave Boyer threw   more
ESU ENGLISH STUDENT AWARDED THIRD PLACE IN REGIONAL U.S. ARMY JOURNALISM COMPETITION
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., April 1 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: A feature article by East Stroudsburg University English major, Jennifer Caprioli, qualified for the third place award in the regional U.S. Army command level of the 2007 Major General (MG) Keith L. Ware Journalism competition. The article titled "Matters of the Heart", by Caprioli, a senior professional writing track major from Broadheadsville, Pa., was written for and published by the Tobyhanna   more
ESU PROFESSORS WEBER, ELIASSON, CO-AUTHOR RECENTLY-PUBLISHED BOOK ON MILITARY ADMINISTRATION
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., Feb. 29 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: The Handbook of Military Administration is the title of a new book co-authored and edited by East Stroudsburg University political science faculty members, Dr. Jeffrey A. Weber, assistant professor of public administration, and Dr. Leif Johan Eliasson, assistant professor of political science. The book was published in January by CRC Press of Boca Raton, Fla. The new book is unique in that it i  more
ESU SOFTBALL ENTERS 2008 FOLLOWING RECORD-SETTING 2007 CAMPAIGN
CATAWBA, N.C., Feb. 28 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: The Warriors enter the 2008 softball season looking to return to the heights that they reached last year, when they finished third in the NCAA Division II Mid-Atlantic Regional, went to the PSAC tournament for the first time in 26 years, and set the school record with 29 wins. Second-year head coach Jill Fuduric returns six starters and pitcher Kristen Halvorsen from a team that was 14-10 in the PSAC E  more
ESU SPRING FOOTBALL GAME SET FOR APRIL 19
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., April 7 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: East Stroudsburg University will hold its annual spring football game on Saturday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Eiler-Martin Stadium. The Warriors went 3-6 last season, their first without a winning record since 1999, but return seven starters on offense and eight on defense in 2008. The returners are led by quarterback Tim Roken (1,765 passing yards, 15 TDs) and tailback Joe Partridge (698 rush  more
EVERGREEN STATE STOPS LCSC
LEWISTON, Idaho, Nov. 28 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Turning up the defensive pressure in the final 10 minutes, EvergreenState shut down Lewis-ClarkState to claim a 71-62 win in the opening round of the Cannon's Building Materials Center Tournament at the LCSC Activity Center on Friday night. In the opening game of the tournament, Northwestern Oklahoma State hit 16 3-point shots to roll past Great Falls 94-69. The tournament continues on Saturday with  more
EVERGREEN STATE STOPS LCSC
LEWISTON, Idaho, Nov. 28 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Turning up the defensive pressure in the final 10 minutes, EvergreenState shut down Lewis-ClarkState to claim a 71-62 win in the opening round of the Cannon's Building Materials Center Tournament at the LCSC Activity Center on Friday night. In the opening game of the tournament, Northwestern Oklahoma State hit 16 3-point shots to roll past Great Falls 94-69. The tournament continues on Saturday wit  more
EXPRESSING SINCERE GRATITUDE TO OUR VETERANS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. John Kline, R-Minn. (2nd CD), issued the following news release: As we prepare to celebrate and honor the service of veterans November 11, I extend my sincere gratitude to all veterans for their service. The men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces have guaranteed generations of Americans the freedom and security we enjoy. As the husband of a career Army nurse, the father of a son who has served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a 25-year Marine  more
Extraordinary Grandmother Goes After Masters And God's Will
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 25 -- La Sierra University issued the following press release: La Sierra University graduate student and lay preacher, Mabel Duncan, will not be boxed in by anything, save the will of God. Duncan, a 64-year-old mother of four adult children and grandmother of one delivered her first sermon at age 18, despite cultural protocol that excluded females from preaching. At age 62, when most people are gearing down, she geared up, earning a bachelor's degree in religious st  more
FACT SHEET: DANGEROUS DEPOTS- THE GROWING HUMANITARIAN PROBLEM POSED BY AGEING AND POORLY MAINTAINED MUNITIONS STORAGE SITES AROUND THE WORLD
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs issued the following fact sheet: Some information in the historical timeline in this Fact Sheet was drawn from a list entitled "Major Ammunition Accidents - 1916 to 2008" compiled by Colonel George Zahaczewsky, U.S. Army (Retired). Colonel Zahaczewsky was formerly the Director of the U.S. Department of Defense's Humanitarian Demining Research & Development Program. Information was also drawn from "Recent  more
FACT SHEET: EXISTING SANCTIONS AND REPORTING PROVISIONS RELATED TO NORTH KOREA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs issued the following fact sheet: For Proliferation Activities: * Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act of 2000: Requires reporting to Congress of certain proliferation-related transfers to or from North Korea and allows for: a procurement ban; an assistance ban; a prohibition against certain arms-related sales under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA); and denial of licenses for export  more
FACT SHEET: U.S. COMMITMENT TO THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations Agencies issued the following news release: U.S. Commitment to the Millennium Development Goals "To spread a vision of hope, the United States is determined to help nations that are struggling with poverty. We are committed to the Millennium Development Goals. This is an ambitious agenda that includes cutting poverty and hunger in half, ensuring that every boy and girl in the world has access to primary education, and halting   more
FACT SHEET: U.S.-BAHRAIN GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs issued the following fact sheet: Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Mark T. Kimmitt, Assistant Secretary of Defense Mary Beth Long, and Bahraini Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa co-chaired the fourth round of the U.S.-Bahrain Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) on November 15, 2008. The fourth round of talks reflected the mutual U.S.-Bahrain sup  more
FALCON DEFENSE TORCHED FOR 340 RUSHING YARDS IN 29-19 LOSS TO STOUT
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Oct. 25 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcons hosted the Stout Blue Devils in battle of 3-3 teams. River Falls came in with two wins in the conference, sitting in a tie with Stevens Point for the second spot. With Point at Whitewater it appeared a Falcon win would give them sole possession of second place. It wasn't to be today, as the Blue Devils run game was too much for the Falcons to handle. Stout won the game 29-1  more
FALCON LOSE, 7-0, AT UWP IN DEFENSIVE BATTLE
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Nov. 1 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcon football team lost a 7-0 decision at UW-Platteville in a WIAC matchup on Saturday afternoon. RF could not get the offense in sync all afternoon against the Pioneers. It was the first time the Falcons were shut out since Sept. 30, 2006 when they lost 24-0 at UW-Oshkosh. The teams combined for six turnovers - UWRF lost two fumbles and had an interception while UWP threw three  more
Falcons Capture State Title With Win Over Long Beach
NORWALK, Calif., Nov. 22 -- Cerritos College issued the following news release: The Cerritos College women's water polo team finished off their magical year by defeating cross-town rival Long Beach City College, 11-6 in the state championship game on Saturday afternoon at Merced College, giving the Falcons their first championship in the program's history. Cerritos (31-3), ranked #2 in the state entering the state championship, opened by defeating American River College (8-4) and defending st  more
FALCONS DROP HIGH SCORING
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Sept. 20 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcon football team lost a 41-34 decision to Northwestern College on Saturday afternoon at Ramer Field after a last second play fell just short of drawing the Falcons to within a point. Trailing 41-34, the Falcons took control of the ball at their 34 yard line with just 56 second to play. Falcon quarterback Storm Harmon was sacked by NC's Ty Crabree on the first play giving the Fa  more
FALCONS ELIMINATED FROM WIAC TOURNEY AFTER 2-0 LOSS AT WHITEWATER
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Nov. 1 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcons lost 2-0 at UW-Whitewater in the first round of the WIAC tournament. UWW scored a goal in each half to top RF for the second time this season. The previous match, also played in Whitewater, was a 1-0 decision on Sept. 27. Stephanie DesJardins scored her second goal of the season 13:56 into the game to give the Warhawks the early lead. DesJardins struck the ball from 30 yar  more
FALCONS FALL 52-24 AT RAMER FIELD
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Oct. 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcon football team lost a 52-24 decision to UW-Whitewater in a WIAC matchup on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Ramer Field. RF opened the game with a touchdown on its first possession. Senior Storm Harmon connected with senior Ryan Hansen for a 37-yard touchdown pass 4:14 into the first quarter. Hansen's first touchdown catch of the season capped off an impressive nine-play, 75-yar  more
FALCONS FALL TO ST. JOHN'S IN SEASON OPENER
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Sept. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: In a wet and rainy day in Collegeville, MN the Falcons fell to the number 7th ranked team in the country the Johnnies of St. John's 22-6. The Johnnies had the ball to open the game and went right down to take an early lead. Quarterback Michael Crees completed four passes for 35 yards on the opening drive including the touchdown, an eight-yard strike to Bret Saladin. The extra point was  more
FALCONS FINISH 2-2 AT CENTRAL TOURNEY
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Sept. 29 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcons went 2-2 at the Central Invitational last weekend. The Falcons opened with a loss to Hope College, but came back to beat Buena Vista University on Friday. On Saturday, the Falcons beat St. Olaf before losing to Central College. In the match versus Hope College, outside hitter Kelsey Scheele led the team with 13 kills and 20 digs. Libero Mandy McKenzie added 17 of her o  more
FALCONS KNOCK OFF NO. 11 RANKED BLUGOLDS 27-19 IN EAU CLAIRE
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Oct. 18 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcons went into Carson Park in Eau Claire, WI and knocked off the #11 ranked team in the country. They were able to defeat the Blugolds by a score of 27-19. The win moves the Falcons into a 2nd place tie in the WIAC. Eau Claire won the toss and elected to receive. Craig Polifka took the opening kick-off back into RF territory at the 46. The Blugolds were able to drive down to the  more
FALCONS NOTCH FIRST VICTORY
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Sept. 27 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcons picked up win No. 1 this weekend with a 25-20 victory at Alma on Saturday afternoon. The Scots were able to strike first, taking the ball on the opening drive 58 yards to the house. Alma quarterback Mackenzie McGrady was a perfect 4-4 for 49 yards, including a 9-yards touchdown pass to Jeremy Stephens. The Falcons went a quick three and out on their first drive, but a g  more
FALCONS OPEN SEASON AT ST. JOHN'S
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Sept. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcon football team will open its 2008 campaign on Saturday in Collegeville, Minn., against coaching immortality John Gagliardi and the St. John's Johnnies. UWRF held a 10-0 half time lead last year, before the Jonnies ran up 21 unanswered second half points to seal the 21-10 victory. River Falls will look to put a disappointing past few years behind. They have finished 3-7 in  more
FALCONS SWEEP LAKE FOREST
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Nov. 15 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: Jamie Briski's break away short handed goal in the third period is all the Falcons needed to knock off Lake Forest, 1-0, for a series sweep this weekend at Hunt Arena. Early in the contest, both teams were hitting the pipes. A Lake Forest shot nearly missed going in after it got past Falcon goaltender Cassi Campbell and hit the cross bar and bounced out back into play. It wasn't u  more
FALCONS WIN 7-0 AT RAMER FIELD
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Sept. 24 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcon soccer team beat Northwestern College 7-0 at Ramer Field on Wednesday evening. The offensive explosion was last equaled when RF scored seven goals against St. Catherine on Sept. 23, 2006. It was a big day of firsts for the Falcons. Sophomore Tracey Boyle, freshman Kelsey Kizlik, and freshman Erin Genin each scored their first goal as a Falcon. Senior Amy Piersak scored her   more
FIRST LINTON F. BROOKS SERVICE AWARD GIVEN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following newsletter: Joseph Romero, a staff member at NNSA's Service Center in Albuquerque, N.M., is the recipient of the first Linton F. Brooks Medal for Public Service. "Joe contributed greatly to developing and implementing new business system models in support of NNSA's nuclear nonproliferation programs," said NNSA Administrator Thomas D'Agostino. "His drive and commitment to our imp  more
FIVE DECORATED VETERANS INDUCTED INTO GINO J. MERLI VETERANS CENTER HALL OF FAME
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: Five decorated Pennsylvania veterans with lengthy service to veterans' organizations were inducted today into the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center Hall of Fame. "It is an honor to recognize these five individuals for their service to our commonwealth and country," said Carl Weinschenk, commandant of the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center. "After serving bravely during time of  more
FIVE PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FIELD HOCKEY PLAYERS NAMED TO ALL- LITTLE EAST CONFERENCE TEAM
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Nov. 9 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Five members of the Plymouth State University field hockey team have been honored for their outstanding seasons with selection to the 2008 Little East Conference All-Star Team. Three Panthers were voted to the All-LEC First Team - senior forward Ashley Gutowski (Conway, N.H./Kennett), junior forward Sarah Smith (Lexington, Mass.) and junior defender Melinda Rozumek (Salem, N.H.), and two were named to th  more
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY LUTGERT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS INVITES MEDIA TO ANNUAL W. THOMAS HOWARD LECTURE FEATURING JOHN ALLISON OF BB&T CORP.
FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 6 -- Florida Gulf Coast University, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Florida Gulf Coast University Lutgert College of Business invites the media to the 12th Annual W. Thomas Howard Lecture, in honor of Tommy and Mary Frances Howard, at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6 in the Media Room at the Main Clubhouse of Grandezza Golf and Country Club, 11481 Grande Oak Blvd., in Estero. This year's lecture will focus on Leadersh  more
Football Ambushed At Aurora, 31-7
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 4 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine University's contest at Aurora University on Saturday was supposed to make history in that it marked the first-ever weekend of football competition among teams from the Northern Athletics Conference. Instead, the game semed to follow recent history as the Spartans clipped the Eagles by a 31-7 score. It marked the 14th time in the past 15 years that AU has emerged on top in its annual football battl  more
Football Battles Gamely, But Falls Short In The End, 17-15
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 11 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine's University gave Concordia University (Wis.) all it could handle for a half, but fell victim to it's own mistakes, 17-15, in a Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) game. The loss dropped the Eagles to 0-5 overall and 0-2 in the NAC, while the Falcons improved to 2-3 overall and 2-0 in the league. CUW was the defending conference champion from the now-defunct Illini-Badger Football Conference in 20  more
FOOTBALL CLOSES OUT SPRING BALL WITH GREEN-GOLD GAME ON SATURDAY
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 2 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: The Sacramento State football team will close out its 2008 spring practice with the annual Green-Gold Game on Saturday at Hornet Stadium. The team will take to the field at 10 a.m. and the game will start at 11 a.m. Despite a rash of recent injuries which has depleted the team's depth, Sacramento State plans on running around 50 plays during the game. Similar to the two previous scrimmag  more
Football Defeats Benedictine 35-10 In HC Win
CHICAGO, Sept. 26 -- North Park University issued the following news release: Tough running by senior Jacob Mueller, and an opportunistic defense led by the strong play of freshmen, powered the Vikings to a 35-10 Homecoming victory over Benedictine. Mueller, a native of Crystal Lake and a graduate of Prairie Ridge, ran for 98 yards on 27 carries and scored two touchdowns. The defense forced six turnovers and repeatedly gave the offense good field position. The Eagles struck first in the  more
FOOTBALL DOWNS PORTLAND STATE, 41-31; OFF TO BEST START SINCE 2000
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 27 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Bryan Hilliard rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns, Jason Smith threw for 307 yards and two scores and Tony Washington had nine receptions for 158 yards and a TD to lead Sacramento State to a 41-31 win over Portland State, Saturday afternoon at Hornet Stadium. The Hornets improved to 3-2 on the season and 1-1 in Big Sky Conference play with the victory. The 3-2 start is the best f  more
Football Drops Decision To Wheaton
CHICAGO, Oct. 4 -- North Park University issued the following news release: North Park fell 56-28 to Wheaton on Saturday in both teams' first College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin contest of the season. Despite the loss, the Vikings set a few new records in the contest. Junior quarterback Shelby Wood (Eau Claire, Mich./Berrien Springs) connected on 22 of his 39 passes for 346 yards with four touchdowns. His single game passing yards total ranks ninth all time in school history and is   more
FOOTBALL ENDS THREE-GAME HOMESTAND AGAINST PORTLAND STATE FOR HOMECOMING
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 23 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: After seeing its late game comeback attempt fall just short against Weber State, the Sacramento State football team will look to bounce back when it hosts Portland State on Saturday, Sept. 27. The game, which will also serve as the University's Homecoming, will kick off at 2:05 p.m. inside Hornet Stadium The Hornets enter the week with a 2-2 overall record and an 0-1 mark in Big Sky C  more
FOOTBALL FALLS AT #24 NORTHERN ARIZONA
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Oct. 4 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Last season, Sacramento State handed Northern Arizona a 38-9 loss at Hornet Stadium. Just over a year later, the 24th-ranked Lumberjacks repaid the favor with a 42-10 victory over the Hornets at the J.L Walkup Skydome on Saturday. NAU, which improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Sky Conference play, took advantage of a couple of Sacramento State mistakes in the first half and then put th  more
Football Falls To Millikin
CHICAGO, Oct. 25 -- North Park University issued the following news release: The Millikin University Big Blue defeated the North Park Vikings 35-15 in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin football action at the Holmgren Athletic Complex Saturday. Millikin went up 7-0 on the opening drive of the game on a 15-yard touchdown strike from Andy Dicken to Kody Smith. The Vikings defense stiffened and kept Big Blue to only 18 yards on the next five series. Junior punter/kicker Kevin Har  more
Football Finds The Going Tough In Opener
LISLE, Ill., Sept. 6 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine University's football team had a rough time of it in the 2008 season opener, as host Elmhurst College cruised to a 35-14 win. The Eagles (0-1) have not won a season opener since 1999. It was the Bluejays ninth-consecutive win over Benedictine. EC also now leads the overall series with BU, 29-16. The traditionally-strong Eagles' rushing attack was held in check by Elmhurst. Benedictine would mus  more
FOOTBALL GOES ON THE ROAD TO FACE #24 NORTHERN ARIZONA ON OCT. 4
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Oct. 1 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Having played four of its first five games at home, the Sacramento State football team will take to the road this Saturday, Oct. 4, when it takes on Northern Arizona at 3:05 p.m. The Hornets last played a road game on Sept. 6 when they fell at Colorado State, 23-20. There will be numerous ways to watch or listen to the game from the J.L. Walkup Skydome. Hornet fans can tune in to KRJY 124  more
FOOTBALL HOSTS HUMBOLDT STATE IN 2008 SEASON OPENER ON SATURDAY NIGHT
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 27 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: The Sacramento State football team officially starts its 2008 season on Saturday, Aug. 30, when its hosts Humboldt State at 6:05 p.m. at Hornet Stadium. The game will be the first night game played at Hornet Stadium under second-year head coach Marshall Sperbeck. The contest can be heard locally on KRJY 1240 AM with Jason Ross handling the play-by-play and Steve McElroy adding the colo  more
FOOTBALL HOSTS NORTHERN COLORADO IN FINAL HOME GAME OF THE SEASON
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 12 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: The Sacramento State football team brings its two-game winning streak into Hornet Stadium for the final time this season on Sat., Nov. 15, when the Hornets take on Northern Colorado at 2:05 p.m. The game will mark the final home game of the year for Sacramento State. The team will honor its seniors prior to kickoff. There will be numerous ways to watch or listen to this week's game. Ho  more
FOOTBALL LEADS FROM START TO FINISH IN 29-19 CAUSEWAY CLASSIC VICTORY OVER UC DAVIS
DAVIS, Calif., Nov. 8 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Sophomore quarterback Jason Smith connected with senior Tony Washington for three touchdowns and a stingy Hornet defense stopped UC Davis on fourth down on four separate occasions as Sacramento State knocked off the Aggies, 29-19, in the 55th-annual Causeway Classic at Aggie Stadium. Sacramento State, which jumped out to a 15-0 lead and never trailed in the game, snapped an eight-game losing  more
FOOTBALL LOOKS TO CONTINUE MOMENTUM AGAINST SOUTHERN OREGON
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 9 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: The Sacramento State football team came within seconds of upsetting Colorado State last weekend before falling to the Rams, 23-20, in Fort Collins, Colo. The team will now have the challenge of bouncing back as it hosts Southern Oregon at 2:05 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Hornet Stadium. The contest can be heard locally on KRJY 1240 AM with Jason Ross handling the play-by-play and Ste  more
Football Looks To Make Mark Early In New NAC Race
LISLE, Ill., Aug. 28 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Since the day he took over duties as Benedictine University's head coach, veteran gridiron man Jon Cooper (4th season) has asked nothing more of his young charges but to give 100 percent and strive to become better. With an improved won-lost record each season, it appears that his formula is the right blend. The Eagles - who were 1-9 the year prior to Cooper's arrival - are coming off of a 5-5 mark in 2007 an  more
FOOTBALL MAKES IT THREE STRAIGHT VICTORIES WITH 45-25 WIN OVER NORTHERN COLORADO
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 15 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Jason Smith threw a career high four touchdowns, Bryan Hilliard rushed for 171 yards and Kevin Davis returned an interception for a touchdown to help lead the Sacramento State football team to a 45-25 victory over Northern Colorado in front of 10,567 fans at Hornet Stadium on Saturday. The victory improved the Hornets to 6-5 overall and assured the team of a non-losing season for the f  more
Football Opens 2008 Season With Carroll University
CHICAGO, Sept. 4 -- North Park University issued the following news release: The North Park football team opens the 2008 season by traveling to Wisconsin to take on Carroll University, formerly Carroll College, Saturday at 7 p.m. This is the 36th meeting between the two teams with Carroll University owning a 27-9 record. North Park did have a five-game winning streak against the Pioneers from 1979 to 1983 and the Vikings currently have a two-game winning streak against Carroll winning the   more
FOOTBALL OPENS FALL CAMP ON MONDAY
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 1 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: The Sacramento State football team will begin official preparations for the 2008 season when it takes to field on Monday, Aug. 4, for its first official practice at 2:30 p.m. Due to NCAA regulations, the team will not wear pads during the first two practices. The first practice in full pads will come on Fri., Aug. 8, and the first double-day session will come on Sat., Aug. 9. Sacramento  more
FOOTBALL PICKS UP 15-13 ROAD WIN AT EASTERN WASHINGTON
CHENEY, Wash., Nov. 1 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: There's no place like Woodward Field for the Sacramento State football team. The Hornets recorded their fourth win all-time at Eastern Washington's home field with a 15-13 victory on Saturday. Sacramento State used a balanced offensive attack which featured 211 yards passing from Jason Smith, 114 receiving yards from Tony Washington and a combined 155 rushing yards from Jake Croxdale and Br  more
FOOTBALL PREPARES FOR 55TH-ANNUAL CAUSEWAY CLASSIC ON SATURDAY
DAVIS, Calif., Nov. 4 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Following a hard-fought 15-13 win at Eastern Washington, the Sacramento State football team will step aside from Big Sky Conference play as it takes on UC Davis in the 55th annual Causeway Classic delivered by AT&T. The contest against the Aggies will kickoff at 2:07 p.m. from Aggie Stadium and will mark the first time the Hornets have played a game in the stadium. There will be numerous way  more
FOOTBALL ROLLS OVER HUMBOLDT STATE, 45-13, IN SEASON OPENER
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 31 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Just about everything went right for the Sacramento State football team in its 45-13 season-opening victory over Humboldt State on Saturday night. The team saw Evander Wilkins and Bryan Hilliard each rush for over 100 yards, Jason Smith pass for two touchdowns and run for another and the defense scored one touchdown and set up another in front of a crowd of 10,172 at Hornet Stadium. In  more
FOOTBALL SIGNS 17 PLAYERS TO NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 6 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: The Sacramento State football team signed 17 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent, it was announced today by Hornet head coach Marshall Sperbeck. The group is comprised of five players who joined the team at the start of the semester and 12 who will enter the University in the fall. "I am very excited about this class," Spebeck said. "We beat some (Football Bowl Subdivision) s  more
FOOTBALL SIGNS STRONG 2008 CLASS
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 6 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: ASU signed 27 student-athletes to national letters of intent Feb. 6 to study and participate in football, head coach Dennis Erickson announced. The 2007 Pacific-10 Conference Coach of the Year assembled what is largely recognized as one of the school's most talented signing classes in the past 25 years and consists of elite athletes from the states of Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada. Similar   more
FOOTBALL STEPS UP TO PLAY COLORADO STATE ON SEPT. 6
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 3 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Following a convincing 45-13 win over Humboldt State on Saturday, the Sacramento State football team will face a far tougher challenge as it travels to Fort Collins, Colo., to take on Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 12:30 p.m. The contest can be heard locally on KRJY 1240 AM with Jason Ross handling the play-by-play and Steve McElroy adding the color commentary. For those outsi  more
FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO #8 MONTANA ON OCT. 18
MISSOULA, Mont., Oct. 14 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: After a much-needed bye week, the Sacramento State football team will return to the road this week when it travels to Missoula, Mont., to take on the 8th-ranked Montana Grizzlies on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 12:05 p.m. PDT. The Hornets come into the week with a 3-3 overall record after alternating wins and losses through their first six games. The team is also 1-2 in Big Sky Conference play.   more
FOOTBALL'S COMBEBACK BID FALLS JUST SHORT IN 32-27 LOSS TO WEBER STATE
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 20 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Weber State's offense put up big numbers on Saturday, but it was the Wildcat defense which preserved a 32-27 win over Sacramento State in the Big Sky opener for both teams at Hornet Stadium on Saturday. The Wildcats (3-1, 1-0) stopped Evander Wilkins on 4th-and-1 at midfield with 2:14 to play to hold on for the win. Sacramento State (2-2, 0-1) trailed 32-20 early in the fourth quarter  more
FOREIGN PRESS CENTER BRIEFING ON MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT CONE, COMMANDER, COMBINED SECURITY TRANSITION COMMAND-AFGHANISTAN
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following foreign press center briefing: MODERATOR: Hello, and welcome to the Washington Foreign Press Center. Today, we have Major General Cone, CSTC-A Transition Commander, to speak to you about an Afghan security update. Go ahead, sir. MGEN CONE: Okay. Let me go ahead and get started. I'm Major General Bob Cone, the Commanding General of Combined Security Transition Command to Afghanistan. Thank you very much for attendin  more
FORT BLISS LEADERS PROMOTE SAFETY IN COMMUNITY CLUBS
FORT BLISS, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Sgt. Alexander Burnett, Fort Bliss Fort Bliss goes through great lengths to ensure the safety of its Soldiers. From the free rides home with Sun City Cab Company to the chain of command offering a way home no matter what time and no matter where, the Soldiers know they will always have a way to come safely back to Fort Bliss if they have had too much to drink. However, how does the community know? First   more
FORT BLISS OFFICERS GAIN FIRST-HAND CULTURAL AWARENESS IN COMMUNITY
FORT BLISS, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: BY Virginia Reza, USAG Fort Bliss More than 50 students from the Fort Bliss Basic Officer Leader Course visited the Islamic Center of El Paso to gain first-hand knowledge of the Muslim culture to better prepare them for deployment. "There are two ways to approach the war - with hearts at war, or hearts at peace," said Chaplain (Maj.) Anthony Horton, 6th Air Defense Artillery Brigade ethics instructor. "This  more
FORT BLISS SOLDIERS VOLUNTEER, HELP WITH THANKSGIVING DINNER
FORT BLISS, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Spc. Cassandra Villezcas, Fort Bliss Soldiers from the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command volunteered to help set up Thanksgiving dinner for children of the Child Crisis Center of El Paso Nov. 18. The Soldiers helped in the kitchen stirring gravy for the turkey, cutting pieces of pie, setting up chairs and tables and making sure the service lines were full at   more
Four Equal Justice Heroes To Receive National Awards At NLADA Annual Conference In Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The National Legal Aid and Defenders Association issued the following news release: The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) is pleased to announce that it will honor four equal justice heroes at the NLADA 2008 Annual Conference Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 21 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. The awards to be presented include the Reginald Heber Smith Award, the Denison Ray Award, Arthur von Breisen Award and the Pierce-Hickerson  more
FRANCIS MARION SCORES EARLY FOR 2-0 WIN OVER SAINTS
FLORENCE, S.C., Nov. 8 -- Francis Marion University issued the following press release: Sophomore forward Juan Rivas scored in the second minute and top-seeded Francis Marion University never looked back as the Patriots claimed a 2-0 win over fourth-seeded North Georgia College & State University, Friday night (Nov. 7) in the semifinals of the Peach Belt Conference men's soccer tournament. The Patriots (12-4-3) extended their unbeaten streak to 13 matches, second longest in team history,   more
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY'S RIVAS NAMED PEACH BELT CONFERENCE 'PLAYER OF THE WEEK'
FLORENCE, S.C., Nov. 5 -- Francis Marion University issued the following press release: Francis Marion University sophomore forward Juan Rivas has been selected as the Peach Belt Conference men's soccer "Offensive Player of the Week" for the final week of the 2008 regular season (ending Nov. 2). Rivas, a native of Clearwater, Fla., tallied two goals and two assists in two matches last week. He scored twice as FMU beat Lander University 3-1 to capture the PBC regular-season championship. He  more
Free Lecture: Information Assurance Teaching, Service and Research
MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 15 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: The Harris Institute for Assured Information at Florida Tech and the Space Coast Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) present a free monthly lecture series on security trends and topics. The next meeting, which is open to the public, is scheduled for September 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Olin College of Science Building's second floor conference room on the Florida Tech cam  more
FULBRIGHT LEADS LCSC VICTORY OVER MSU-NORTHERN
LEWISTON, Idaho, Jan. 12 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Jade Fulbright came into the game just two steals away from recording the third most career steals in the history of the Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball program - she left with three steals and a team leading 16 points to aid in a Warrior win over Montana State University-Northern on Saturday evening 68-56. Fulbright's three steals during the game bumped her career number up to 296 and put  more
FURIOUS SECOND HALF COMEBACK NOT ENOUGH AS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL FALLS TO FRESNO STATE
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 23 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Trailing by 18 points with 7:12 remaining, the Sacramento State women's basketball team went on a 16-3 run over the next six minutes to pull to within five, but fell to the Fresno State Bulldogs, 74-68, on Sunday, Nov. 23 at the Hornets Nest. With the loss, the Hornets fall to 1-3 on the young season, while the Bulldogs, the defending champions of the Western Athletic Conference, impro  more
GAINES SPARKS LCSC TO 88-64 WIN OVER MONTANA WESTERN ON SENIOR NIGHT
LEWISTON, Idaho, Feb. 23 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Breianna Gaines (left) hit two of Lewis-Clark State College's five 3-pointers in a five-minute stretch of the first half to spark a 19-0 un and help the Warrior women's basketball team remain alone in first place in the Frontier Conference standings with an 88-64 win over Montana Western at the LCSC Activity Center on Saturday night. The win lifts the Warriors to 22-4 overall and 11-1 in conference pl  more
GANG LEGISLATION STUDY RELEASED
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Bobby Scott, D-Va. (3rd CD), issued the following news release: On Wednesday morning, December 3, 2008, Dr. Barry Krisberg, juvenile justice researcher and President of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD), will release a NCCD critique and comparative analysis of the legislative approaches in the 110th Congress to address gangs. The critique and analysis will compare S. 456, the "Gang Abatement and Prevention Act" and its House companion, H  more
Georgia Voter List Purge Challenged In Federal Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Log Cabin Republicans issued the following news release: A coalition of voting rights groups filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Cherokee County resident Jose Morales against Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel, asking a federal court in Atlanta to halt the use of database matching procedures that inaccurately flag United States citizens as non-citizens, jeopardizing their attempts to register and vote. Coalition leaders argue that that these practices violate ke  more
Gilinski Named Chairman of the CHRPP
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release: B'nai B'rith International (BBI) is pleased to announce that Isaac Gilinski has been named the chairman of the Center for Human Rights and Public Policy (CHRPP). The Colombian native previously served as the B'nai B'rith president of district 23, presiding over 10 Latin American countries, and as the BBI International Vice President. "Isaac Gilinski's longtime service, and the respect he has earned as a l  more
GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAMP TO STAGE MURDER TRIAL
GLENVILLE, W.Va., June 25 -- Glenville State College issued the following news release: Ten students from eight different West Virginia counties are learning a lot about the Criminal Justice system while attending the Glenville State College Criminal Justice Camp. The five day camp that runs through Friday, June 27th exposes the campers to many aspects of the Criminal Justice System. GSC Criminal Justice professors and Law Enforcement Officers teach students a variety of skills including:   more
GLOUCESTER COUNTY PRESENTS 8TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S HEALTH SUMMIT
WOODBURY, N.J., Sept. 15 -- Gloucester County issued the following news release: Freeholder Director Stephen M. Sweeney and Freeholder Jean DuBois announced today that the Gloucester County Health Department will be sponsoring their 8th Annual Women's Health Summit themed "Fall Into Health" on Saturday, October 18th from 8 am to 2 pm. The Women's Health Summit will be held at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology, 1300 Tanyard Road in Sewell. "This year's summit includes the most e  more
Goal! Men's Soccer Upsets Aurora, 1-0
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 22 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine University's men's soccer team scored a huge upset on Wednesday evening, knocking off favored Aurora University, 1-0, at The Sports Complex. The win improved the Eagles record to 6-9-1 overall and 3-5-1 in the Northern Athletics Conference (NAC). The victory was a combination of the stories of David versus Goliath and "The Little Train That Could." Aurora entered the game with its 44-man roster  more
GOLDEN BEAR FOOTBALL TEAM AWARDS RELEASED
KUTZTOWN, Pa., Dec. 2 -- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The Kutztown University football team announced their 2008 season awards, as voted on by the players. The team Most Valuable Player award went to defensive back Cory Porrino (sr. Orwigsburg/Blue Mountain H.S.). He had eight tackles for loss totaling 25 yards, while recording 64 total tackles on the year. Porrino had one sack, one fumble recovery and two interceptions. The Offensive MVP award   more
GOV. BARBOUR SPEAKS ON BEING NAMED HONORARY PATRON OF TRINITY COLLEGE'S UNIVERSITY PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
DUBLIN, Ireland, Nov. 25 -- Gov. Haley Barbour, R-Miss., issued the following remarks: It is not my purpose today to try to make you an expert on American politics. That's beyond my capacity, besides I expect this college would like to charge you tuition to take a course on the subject. I will try to give a brief overview of my country's political history, or at least of the last few decades. That will allow me to put in context some thoughts on this month's historic presidential electi  more
GOV. EASLEY PROCLAIMS DEC. 7-14 AS NATIONAL GUARD WEEK
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 1 -- Gov. Mike Easley, D-N.C., issued the following proclamation: BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the nearly 12,000 citizen Soldiers and Airmen of the North Carolina Army and Air National Guard provide for the defense of the state of North Carolina and the United States of America; and WHEREAS, these men and women stand ready to leave the their homes, jobs, schools, and families at any hour of the day or night in response to   more
GRAY SIGNS WITH UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA MEN'S BASKETBALL
EVANSVILLE, Ind., April 18 -- University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana men's basketball team announced the signing of Marvin Gray, a 6-foot junior guard from Indiana River Community College, to a national letter of intent for the 2008-09 season. Gray led Indian River Community College to a 22-9 record and a number five ranking in the Florida Junior College Athletic Association in 2007-08. He led the team with a 14.7 points, 6.1 as  more
GROWTH IN RESEARCH FUNDING CAN SPUR INNOVATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Dec. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release: Penn State reports a record $717 million in research funding for 2007-2008, ranking the University among top universities nationwide. Such a vibrant enterprise plays a key role in finding solutions to public problems and growing the economies in Pennsylvania and the nation, according to the University. "Ideas and innovation are the most precious currency in the 21st century economy, driving new  more
H AND R BLOCK TROJANS AS PATRIOTS WIN 3-0
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C., Oct. 18 -- Francis Marion University issued the following press release: Senior back Willie Hunt scored in the 65th minute to snap a scoreless tie and sophomore goalkeeper Clark Richeson notched his fourth complete-match shutout of the year as Francis Marion University downed Mount Olive College 3-0, Friday night (Oct. 16) in non-conference men's soccer action. Francis Marion, unbeaten in its last eight matches, improves to 7-4-3. The streak is the longest for the Patrio  more
HAWAII PUC ISSUES ORDER REGARDING APPLICATION OF HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC
HONOLULU, Nov. 21 -- The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission issued the following order: Docket No. 2008-0083 In the Matter of the Application of HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. For Approval of Rate Increases and Revised Rate Schedules and Rules PROTECTIVE ORDER STIPULATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER EXHIBIT A AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII STIPULATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER WHEREAS, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. ("HECO" or "Ap  more
HEALEY LEADS THREE NATIONAL FIELD HOCKEY COACHES ASSOCIATION ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS FOR KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY
KUTZTOWN, Pa., Nov. 24 -- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: Forward Kelley Healey (sr. Toms River, N.J./Toms River North) led three selections for Kutztown University on the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division II All-America teams, announced Monday. Healey was a first-team All-America selection. Teammates Jennifer Belfatti (sr. Hatfield/Lansdale Catholic) and Courtney Geibel (sr. Mifflintown/Juniata) were named to the second team.  more
HILLIARD AND WASHINGTON EACH SCORE TWICE IN SECOND SPRING FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 26 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: The Sacramento State football team completed its second scrimmage of spring practice on Saturday at the team's practice field. Under ideal weather, the team participated in 11 drives under varying circumstances. Quarterbacks Duncan White and Mcleaod Bethel-Thompson shared duties in the game. White finished 8-for-14 for 112 yards while Bethel-Thompson was 6-of-12 for 66 yards and two t  more
HOLIDAY BOOK DONATION
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following newsletter: On December 3, at W. W. Ashurst Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Quantico (Virginia), Deputy Secretary Ray Simon joined Lt. General Pete Osman, USMC (ret.), President and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, to announce the donation of more than 12,000 free, new books as part of the Department's 2008 Holiday Book Donation. These books will be distributed to underprivileged children across the   more
HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY CHERTOFF SPEAKS AT JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: Secretary Chertoff: Well, thank you, Steven, for that kind introduction. I also want to thank Dr. Roth, Associate Director, and all of you for coming out to attend my remarks today. It's great to be here at Johns Hopkins and particularly here in Washington as opposed to in Baltimore. Secretary Chertoff: Not that Baltimore is bad, just be a longer drive than what I had to do to come here. I   more
HORNET FOOTBALL OPENS WITH 42-0 WIN OVER WESTERN STATE
EMPORIA, Kan., Aug. 30 -- Emporia State University issued the following news release: The Emporia State defense posted its first shutout since 2000 in a 42-0 season opening win over Western (Colo.) State on Saturday night. The win was ESU's third straight non-conference win and the first shutout in 86 games dating back to a 24-0 win over Missouri Southern in the fourth game of the 2000 season. Andre Sloan El was 14 of 17 for 185 yards and a touchdown through the air and added a game high 6  more
HORNETS DEFEAT TIGERS
EMPORIA, Kan., Sept. 20 -- Emporia State University issued the following news release: Emporia State rolled up 371 yards of total offense on the MIAA's top defense on the way to a 24-13 victory over Ft. Hays State on Saturday afternoon on Jones Field at Welch Stadium. The Hornets took the opening kickoff and drove to the Tigers 11 yard line before settling for a Matt Perry field goal to take a 3-0 lead. FHSU answered with an 11 play, 71 yard drive of their own to take a 7-3 lead on Anthony  more
HORNETS IN SEARCH OF FIRST ROAD WIN AS THEY TRAVEL TO NORTHERN ARIZONA
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 16 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Scouting Northern Arizona The Lumberjacks and Hornets. Big Sky travel partners, will meet in each team's only game of the week on Saturday. Northern Arizona comes into the weekend with a similar 1-3 mark in the Big Sky Conference to the Hornets, with each team defeating Eastern Washington and falling to Portland State at home, before falling to Montana and Montana State on the road.   more
HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE DELEGATION VISITS CAMP EGGERS
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Servicemembers at Camp Eggers shared breakfast with several members of the House Armed Services Committee, or HASC, delegation during their visit on Thanksgiving Day to Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, or CSTC-A, headquarters. Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., HASC chairman, along with Rep. Solomon Ortiz, D-Texas; Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash.; Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa.; Rep  more
Human Rights Campaign Honors 12,000 Servicemembers Discharged Under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: The Human Rights Campaign is proud to partner with the Servicemembers United (formerly Call to Duty), Log Cabin Republicans, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network and Liberty Education Forum, to host a three-day tribute, "12,000 Flags for 12,000 Patriots," on the National Mall to recognize the 12,000 men and women kicked-out of the military since the signing of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," a law that prohibits honorabl  more
HUNT NAMED NJAC FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
MONTCLAIR, N.J., Nov. 21 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: Senior linebacker Cornell Hunt (North Brunswick, NJ / North Brunswick) was named the Defensive Player of the Year as Montclair State landed 14 players on the 2008 New Jersey Athletic Conference All-Conference team released on Friday. Hunt was one of six First-Team selections as he earned his third straight First-Team honor. Joining Hunt were tight end Jeremy Mercer (Leonardo, NJ / Middletown South), f  more
IIT Board of Trustees Elects Three New Members
CHICAGO, Oct. 23 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Illinois Institute of Technology's (IIT) Board of Trustees, chaired by John W. Rowe, president and CEO of Exelon Corporation, elected three new members at its October 16 meeting. The trustees, Jean K. Holley, Rosemarie Mitchell and John Tracy, all hold leadership roles in their fields of expertise. Jean K. Holley, executive vice president and chief information officer at Tellabs, is responsible for   more
In The End, Football Pulls Away For 51-28 Win Over CUC
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 15 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine University's football team closed the books on the 2008 season on an up note, topping Concordia University Chicago, 51-28, at The Sports Complex. The Eagles (4-6, 4-3 NAC) finished the campaign by winning four of their last five games. The Cougars made it a close game late in the third period, cutting the Eagles' advantage to an uncomfortable 30-28. However, Benedictine's 21-point avalanche in the  more
IN WAKE OF FTC RULING TODAY, SENS. LAUTENBERG, SNOWE HAIL END OF DECADES OF TOBACCO INDUSTRY LIES
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The office of Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, D-N.J., issued the following news release: After years of pressure from Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced that tobacco companies are no longer allowed to use the outdated "FTC Method" of testing tar and nicotine levels as the basis for marketing claims of "light" and "low-tar" cigarettes. Sens. Lautenberg and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) have written legislation to prohibit the continuatio  more
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR MASSACHUSETTS ON DEC. 1: MEDQUIST TO PAY $6.6 MILLION TO RESOLVE CIVIL HEALTH CARE LIABILITY RELATING TO BILLING PRACTICES
BOSTON, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for Massachusetts issued the following press release: Medical transcription service provider MedQuist Inc. has agreed to pay $6,600,000 to the United States to resolve civil liabilities under the False Claims Act in connection with their billing practices. United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan, Gregory G. Katsas, Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division of the Department of Justice, Jeffrey G. Hughes, Sp  more
INNOVATION TRANSFERS BENEFIT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Fashion design that might one day be adapted to protect the Army? That is possible because of innovative work by a Cornell University student whose design has caught the eye of U.S. Army scientists. Designer Olivia Ong put together two ensembles using silver nanoparticles in 2007 to eliminate health threats from microbes. The garments also incorporate palladium nanoparticles designed to reduce the effects of air p  more
International Human Rights Law Institute at DePaul University Receives $5.1 Million For New Programs In Iraq
CHICAGO, Oct. 17 -- The DePaul University issued the following news release: The International Human Rights Law Institute (IHRLI) at the DePaul University College of Law has received $5.1 million in new grants to fund human rights and education programs in Iraq. The funding supports three programs developed to reform legal education, train local human rights groups and empower young women leaders. The grants were awarded by the Bureau of Human Rights Labor and Democracy and the Office of Inte  more
Interscholastic League Honors Elite Football Players
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 21 -- The Kansas City Missouri School District has issued the following news release: Senior stars win top player honors The Interscholastic League has named its annual all-league football team. Johnny Hall, a Lincoln Prep senior, was named the league's Most Outstanding Offensive Player. Kalieg Mohammed, a Central High senior, was named the league's Most Outstanding Defensive Player. Coach Roger Franks of Lincoln Prep was named Coach of the Year. The all-league team   more
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY, U.S. REP. BENNIE THOMPSON CELEBRATE OPENING OF CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 24 -- Jackson State University issued the following news release: Jackson State University and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security celebrated the grand opening of its newest Center of Excellence on Monday, Nov. 24. Located at the Mississippi e-Center @ JSU, the Center for the Study of Natural Disasters, Coastal Infrastructure and Emergency Management is one of 11 centers of excellence nationwide. Through this designation, JSU and its partner, at the University   more
JEFFREY TO HELP PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO NEXT U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 24 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following school leader update: Iowa Department of Education Director Judy Jeffrey has been selected to serve on a task force that will develop education-related recommendations to the next U.S. Secretary of Education appointed by president-elect Barak Obama. "It's great for our state's students, teachers and parents to know that our director of education will be able to share Iowa's perspective on the opportunities   more
JON OSTERHOUT RETURNS AS FOOTBALL'S DEFENSIVE LINE COACH
SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 4 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: So much for the idea that you can never come back home as former Sacramento State All-American Jon Osterhout was hired as the team's defensive line coach, it was announced today by head coach Marshall Sperbeck. Osterhout spent the previous two years as a graduate assistant at Nebraska after coaching the Hornets for six seasons. "Jon is an excellent fit for our program," said Sacramento  more
KERNERSVILLE RESIDENT PROMOTED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL IN NORTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety issued the following news release: Kernersville resident, James R. Gorham, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General, in the NC Army National Guard at a ceremony at the Old House Chamber, State Capitol, in Raleigh, on Friday Nov. 21. NC Secretary of Crime Control and Public Safety, Bryan Beatty congratulated him on being the first African American to be appointed to a General Officer position in  more
KFOR MULTINATIONAL SPECIALIZED UNIT IMPROVES THE CIVIL-MILITARY COOPERATION
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 2 -- NATO Kosovo Force issued the following news release: Another CIMIC project has been finalized by the CIMIC cell of the KFOR Multinational Specialized Unit. The French Gendarmes and Italian Carabinieri provided the school of the village of Brus in Lipljan/Lipjan municipality with equipment, necessary for the organization of the normal studying process for the children. 74 chairs and 36 tables for the pupils, 5 decks and chairs for their teachers, blackboards and  more
LACEY'S 21 POINTS LEADS ASU PAST OREGON STATE
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 31 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: Lauren Lacey had 21 points and Sybil Dosty added 11 points and five rebounds in helping Arizona State to a 66-42 win over Oregon State on Thursday night. The game was much different than the one the two teams played earlier this month in Corvallis when the Sun Devils had to overcome a 14-point deficit in the second half in a 69-60 win. ASU forced 24 Oregon State turnovers and held a 34-18 advantage i  more
LACROSSE DROPPED TWO APRIL 12
GENESEE, N.Y., April 15 -- The State University of New York's Genesee Community College issued the following news release: The men's lacrosse team dropped their first back-to-back series of games during this past weekend. On Saturday April 12, 2008, Genesee lost at Jefferson 9-16. It was a close game until the second quarter when the game slipped away from GCC. The hard-fought effort was led by Steve Dollinger (Medina, NY) with three goals, while Dan Page (Medina, NY) and Dusty Parker (Akr  more
LACROSSE ELECTS 2008 TEAM CAPTAINS
GENESEE, N.Y., Feb. 28 -- The State University of New York's Genesee Community College issued the following news release: The Genesee lacrosse team elected the following three team captains for their 2008 season: Cory Blackburn (Hilton, NY), Donald Knavel (West Seneca, NY), and Dan Page (Medina, NY). At Genesee Community College Cory Blackburn majors in general studies and plays the midfield position at 5'9'. He played hockey in high school and wants to be a doctor when he gets older. Outs  more
LADY COUGARS FINISH STRONG AT NATIONALS
GENESEE, N.Y., March 25 -- The State University of New York's Genesee Community College issued the following news release: The Genesee Lady Cougars, WNYAC and Region III champions, completed a successful season with a strong performance at the National Tournament last week in East Peoria, IL to finish their season 24-6. The No. 7 Lady Cougars opened the National Tournament with a victory over No. 10 MCC Penn Valley (Missouri) and played No. 2 Kankakee (Illinois) in the second round. After a h  more
LADY MONARCHS BEAT LIBERTY, ADVANCE TO NCAA SECOND ROUND
NORFOLK, Va., March 24 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: The Lady Monarchs cruised to an 82-62 win against Liberty University in the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament and will face second-round opponent University of Virginia at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Constant Center. Senior Shahida Williams scored 20 points and senior Megan Pym blocked seven shots and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead 5th seeded ODU. The 12th seeded Liberty Flames jumped to an ear  more
LADY WILDCATS SPLIT ON BISMARCK TRIP
WAHPETON, N.D., Jan. 22 -- North Dakota State College of Science issued the following news release: The NDSCS women's basketball team had two Mon-Dak Conference games this weekend. The Lady Wildcats played United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) on Sunday afternoon and Bismarck State College (BSC) Monday night. Against UTTC, the Wildcats caught fire from the three-point line, knocking down ten three-point baskets. The game was never in question as NDSCS won 92-65. The Lady Wildcats led by as m  more
LADY WILDCATS WIN FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME
WAHPETON, N.D., March 3 -- North Dakota State College of Science issued the following news release: The NDSCS Lady Wildcats picked up win number 17 Wednesday night defeating Lake Region State College (LRSC) 54-51. Going to the game, LRSC had the first place seed in the Region XIII tournament. This was the second meeting of the year for the two teams with LRSC winning the first time around 64-61. Aggressive defense was the name of the game for NDSCS. The Lady Wildcats had 16 steals in the game  more
LATE GOAL LIFTS PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FIELD HOCKEY PAST BRIDGEWATER STATE
BRIDGEWATER, Mass., Nov. 1 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Junior forward Kerry D'Ambroise (Lowell, Mass.) scored the only goal of the game with no time remaining in regulation Saturday afternoon to lift the Plymouth State University field hockey team to a 1-0 victory over Little East Conference rival Bridgewater State College in the regular season finale for both teams. The goal by D'Ambroise was scored off a penalty corner as play continued despite no time  more
LCSC BASEBALL TEAM DEFEATS GONZAGA 8-7
LEWISTON, Idaho, March 2 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Travis Georgius showed he is well on his way from recovering from a shoulder injury by driving in three runs, while Nic Benton also drove in three runs, including two in the decisive fifth inning, to help the Lewis-Clark State College baseball team outlast Gonzaga 8-7 at LCSC's Harris Field on Sunday. The win was the sixth straight for LCSC, which improves to 12-2 overall, including a 2-0 mark this wee  more
LCSC HEATS IT UP TO REMAIN ALONE IN FIRST PLACE
BUTTE, Mont., Jan. 18 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Shooting 61 percent from the field in the second half after forcing 20 first-half turnovers, the Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team rolled to its seventh straight victory with an 76-47 triumph over short-handed Montana Tech in a Frontier Conference contest on Saturday night. The Warriors shot 31.4 percent in the first half, but still managed a 27-19 halftime lead because their swarming def  more
LCSC MEN ROLL TO 71-45 WIN OVER GREAT FALLS
LEWISTON, Idaho, Jan. 10 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Using pressure and quickness to force 27 turnovers and hitting 10 of its first 13 3-point shots, the Lewis-Clark State College men's basketball team made quick work of the University of Great Falls in rolling to a 71-45 Frontier Conference win at the LCSC Activity Center on Thursday night. The Warriors, 2-0 in league and 11-5 overall, won their fifth straight game by forcing 10 turnovers and hitting si  more
LCSC MEN SURVIVE WILD FINISH TO DEFEAT ROCKY MOUNTAIN 76-75 IN FC TOURNEY
BUTTE, Mont., March 7 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Leading by just three points entering the final minute of play, the Lewis-Clark State College men's basketball team survived a technical foul, two missed free throws and a three-point by Rocky Mountain College to escape with a 76-75 triumph in the semifinals of the Frontier Conference Tournament on Friday night. The win lifts the Warriors, 21-9 overall, into the championship game where it will face Monta  more
LCSC MEN WRAPS UP REGULAR SEASON WITH 76-67 WIN OVER RMC
BILLINGS, Mont., March 1 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Mike Gordy scored 27 points and took four charging calls to help the Lewis-Clark State College men's basketball team defeat Rocky Mountain College 76-67 on Saturday to clinch one of the top two berths to next week's Frontier Conference tournament. Depending on the outcome of Saturday night's Westminster-Carroll contest, the Warriors will either tie for the conference's regular season title or for secon  more
LCSC MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM DEFEATS NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY
WALLA WALLA, Wash., Nov. 15 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Curtis Allen scored 20 points, while Drew Arnold added 12 and Tanner McIntosh 11 to help the Lewis-Clark State College men's basketball team defeat Northwest University 75-58 in the Walla Walla University Tournament on Saturday. The Warriors finished the tournament with a 2-0 record after defeating Bethany College 91-56 on Friday in the pre-determined schedule. Allen, a 6-foot-3 senior guard who   more
LCSC MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM DEFEATS NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY
WALLA WALLA, Wash., Nov. 15 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Curtis Allen scored 20 points, while Drew Arnold added 12 and Tanner McIntosh 11 to help the Lewis-Clark State College men's basketball team defeat Northwest University 75-58 in the Walla Walla University Tournament on Saturday. The Warriors finished the tournament with a 2-0 record after defeating Bethany College 91-56 on Friday in the pre-determined schedule. Allen, a 6-foot-3 senior guard who  more
LCSC OPENS NAIA POOL PLAY WITH WILD WIN
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Dec. 2 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: If the Lewis-Clark State College women's volleyball team had a flair for drama this postseason, its dramatic wins in the Frontier Conference tournament and the opening round of the NAIA national tournament had nothing on the Warriors' performance in the opening of pool play at the national tournament on Tuesday. Of course, it could have just been the team's way of wishing coach Jennifer Greeny a Happy   more
LCSC REMAINS ALIVE WITH 9-4 WIN OVER SPRING ARBOR
LEWISTON, Idaho, May 28 - Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Junior Chris Valencia tied a season-high with three RBI in a game and Ikaika Lester added three hit and three RBI to help two-time defending champion Lewis-Clark State College remain alive in the 52nd annual Avista NAIA World Series with a 9-4 win over Spring Arbor University in loser-out play on Wednesday. Valencia, a right-fielder who hits eighth in the Warrior lineup, came into the contest with only   more
LCSC TURNS UP DEFENSE IN SEASON-OPENING WIN
LA GRANDE, Ore., Nov. 7 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Picking up its defensive pressure in the second half, the Lewis-clark State College men's basketball team successfully kicked off its season by defeating the College of Idaho 71-58 in the opening round of the Aramark Quinn Classic on Friday night at Eastern Oregon University. The Warriors, with only four players returning from last year's squad, trailed 35-27 at halftime but turned on the man-to-man pre  more
LCSC VOLLEYBALL TEAM DEFEATS SHAWNEE STATE TO ADVANCE IN NAIA TOURNEY
LEWISTON, Idaho, Nov. 22 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Sometimes, all it takes is a little nudge to get a message across. Other times, it may take a sterner approach. Lewis-Clark State College volleyball coach Jen Greeny used a bit of both to get her message across to her team and senior middle blocker Austyn Lewis. After a rough second game, the Warriors responded with two strong sets to defeat Shawnee State 25-20, 20-25, 25-18, 25-16 in the opening round  more
LCSC WOMEN ARE SEEDED NINTH AND DRAW MCKENDREE IN OPENER
LEWISTON, Idaho, March 12 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: The Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team earned the No. 9 seed overall at the NAIA Division I Women's National Championship, which runs March 19-25 at Oman Arena in Jackson, Tenn. Whether that is a good seed or not, only time will tell. The Warriors, 27-4 overall, open against the fourth hottest team in the country in McKendree University of Lebanon, Ill., on Wednesday at 7:45 p.m., in t  more
LCSC WOMEN DEFEAT GREAT FALLS; KEEP FRONTIER LEAD
GREAT FALLS, Mont., Feb. 16 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: As has been the theme in numerous wins this season, the Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team shared the ball well, played aggressive defense, and utilized its strong bench to overcome the University of Great Falls 90-62 on Saturday night. The win maintains LCSC's lead over Carroll College at the top of the Frontier Conference standings with just two weeks left in the regular season, an  more
LCSC WOMEN HAVE LITTLE TROUBLE WITH UGF, ROLLING 81-44
BUTTE, Mont., March 5 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: After needing a 3-point shot at the buzzer to defeat the University of Great Falls in the opening round of last season's Frontier Conference women's basketball tournament, Lewis-Clark State made sure it wouldn't be in that situation again on Wednesday. Again matched against the Argos in the No. 1 vs. No 8 seed matchup, the Warriors used a strong defensive effort to make short work of Great Falls with an   more
LCSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM CRUISES TO 82-55 WIN
LEWISTON, Idaho, Jan. 22 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: The Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball took down Warner University 82-55 on Saturday to close out the Staples Classic at a perfect 2-0. LCSC's Sadie Short was tabbed as the tournament's MVP, and teammate Jasmine Stohr was named to the all-tournament team. Lewis-Clark State's up-tempo defense again caused problems for its opponent, but this time the Warrior offense seemed to click a little bit  more
LCSC WOMEN'S DEFENSE LEADS TO 77-52 WIN
HAVRE, Mont., Feb. 15 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: In an effort to bounce back from an uncharacteristic loss to Westminster College at home on February 9, the Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team was all but unstoppable in its 77-52 win over Montana State University-Northern on Friday night. With the win the Warriors retain their conference lead with an 8-1 Frontier record and an 18-4 overall mark, while the Skylights drop to 3-7 in the conf  more
LCSC'S GORDY AND ORR REPEAT CONFERENCE HONORS
LEWISTON, Idaho, March 11 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Lewis-Clark State College senior forward Mike Gordy and women's coach Brian Orr were repeat winners, while Jade Fulbright, Sadie Short, and Napoleon Gordon also picked up honors as the Frontier Conference named its men's and women's all-conference basketball teams on Tuesday. Gordy was selected the conference's Player of the Year for the second straight season, while Orr won the Women's Conference Co  more
LCSC'S GORDY, ORR REPEAT CONFERENCE HONORS
LEWISTON, Idaho, March 11 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Lewis-Clark State College senior forward Mike Gordy and women's coach Brian Orr were repeat winners, while Jade Fulbright, Sadie Short, and Napoleon Gordon also picked up honors as the Frontier Conference named its men's and women's all-conference basketball teams on Tuesday. Gordy was selected the conference's Player of the Year for the second straight season, while Orr won the Women's Conference Co  more
LCSC'S OFFENSE IS UNSTOPPABLE IN 92-47 WIN
FULLERTON, Calif., Nov. 8 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: The Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team went on a scoring frenzy to topple Hope International University 92-47 on Saturday night. In stark contrast to Friday's loss to Biola, LCSC shot the ball well, both inside and outside, had few turnovers, and rebounded well to earn its second win of the season - improving to 2-1 overall. Losing its season opener, Hope International is now 0-1. "I  more
Lecture at St. John's College Considers Locke and Kant on Race
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 26 -- St. John's College Annapolis issued the following news release: A scholar whose research has explored the concepts of race and racism, particularly in their relation to the history of philosophy, will share his insights in a lecture at St. John's College. Professor Robert Bernasconi of the University of Memphis will talk on "Universalisms Partially Applied: On Locke's and Kant's Racisms". The lecture will be held in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium on Friday, Novemb  more
Leyden Earns Volleyball Weekly Honor
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 6 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine University sophomore volleyball player Kayla Leyden (Elgin, Ill./St. Edward's H.S.) has been named as the Northern Athletics Conference "Student-Athlete of the Week" for games of September 29-October 5, 2008. In three conference matches - during which the Eagles went 2-1 - Leyden averaged 5.09 kills, 5.00 digs, 0.73 blocks and 0.55 aces per set played (11 total) on the week. Leyden made just 12 att  more
LIGHTWEIGHT COUNTER MORTAR RADAR SIMULATOR SAVING TIME, MONEY, LIVES
TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa., Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: Warfighters stake their lives on the accuracy of Tobyhanna's groundbreaking technology every time they set up Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar systems in the field. Personnel here test new and repaired LCMR AN/TPQ-48 systems using a first-of-its-kind mechanical live-fire test simulator that replicates war zone scenarios. LCMR systems are used to sense enemy fire and warn the force so they can respond to,   more
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY SHIPS LAST OF HIGH-ACTIVITY DRUMS TO WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following press release: The last group of unvented high-activity drums left Los Alamos National Laboratory for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad earlier this month. "This is a significant achievement for the Laboratory," said Mark Shepard of Los Alamos's Waste Disposition Project. "It closes a chapter on the February 2007 commitment to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety B  more
MAGNETIC NANOTAGS ALLOW SENSITIVE DETECTION OF CANCER BIOMARKERS
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Dec. 1 -- The University of California at Santa Cruz issued the following press release: The magnetic nanotag-based protein assay chip has a 200 microliter reaction well and is supported by an 84-pin ceramic base. Embedded in the bottom of the reaction well are 64 sensors in an 8-by-8 array. Credit: Osterfeld et al., PNAS. The detection of cancer-associated proteins, or biomarkers, in blood samples is a potentially powerful tool for early diagnosis of cancer and monitor  more
Majority Of Voters Open To Electing Gay President
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund issued the following news release: More than six in ten U.S. voters say they could support an openly gay candidate for president of the United States, and 70% say they'd support the appointment of an openly gay cabinet secretary, according to a new nationwide poll from Zogby International. The poll results come just a week after an openly gay congressional candidate, Jared Polis, won his Democratic primary in Colorado. If Polis wins the  more
MASSBAY UPENDS SULLIVAN COUNTY IN BATTLE OF TOP TEN TEAMS
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Dec. 1 -- Massachusetts Bay Community College issued the following news release: National powerhouse Sullivan Community College (6-1) brought its swagger and superior national ranking into the MassBay Framingham Gymnasium Friday night. Tenth-ranked MassBay (7-2) sent the fourth-ranked team away with a 94-85 blemish on its otherwise perfect record. Sullivan (NY), representing NJCAA Region XV, was chosen as the favorite this year in the Division III Men's NJCAA poll. The g  more
MC Contingent Agrees: Obama Won Final Presidential Debate
MONMOUTH, Ill., Oct. 17 -- Monmouth College issued the following news release: A group of Monmouth College students, faculty and staff who viewed Wednesday night's presidential debate in the Dahl Chapel and Auditorium expressed a similar opinion to the national poll that followed hours later - Barack Obama was the clear winner of his third and final meeting with John McCain. "Very clearly, Obama won tonight's debate, hands down," said MC professor Ken McMillan, who was one of two faculty m  more
Men's Basketball Improves To 2-0
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 18 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine's men's basketball team won its second-consecutive game of the season topping Beloit College, 62-57, at the Rice Center. The Eagles (2-0) wins have both been non-conference contests. Despite not having a good night shooting as a team - just 34 percent from the floor - Benedictine still found a way to win. A smothering defense that produced 17 steals and forced the Buccaneers into 25 turnovers paye  more
Men's Basketball Looks To Utilize Its Experience
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 14 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Head coach Keith Bunkenburg's Benedictine University team will be relying heavily on most of the same faces that made up his roster last year, after losing just two players to graduation. With four starters back from 2007-08, the Eagles are hoping that a year of "seasoning" will serve the squad well for 2008-09. Heading the cast of returning players is senior first team All-Northern Athletics Conference (NAC)  more
Men's Basketball Soars In Season Opener, 88-67
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 15 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Mr. Miyagi from the movie "Karate Kid" would have loved the Benedictine University men's basketball season opener, an 88-67 win over Lake Forest College at the Rice Center. In that movie, the martial arts mentor stressed the importance of "balance," which is exactly what the Eagles (1-0) put on display Saturday evening. Benedictine tallied 44 points in each half, had five players in double-digit scoring and h  more
MEN'S BASKETBALL TOPS NO. 8 SPRINGFIELD TECH, 78-61
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 17 -- Massachusetts Bay Community College issued the following news release: In the first rematch since the 2008 NJCAA Region XXI Championship Final, No. 19 Massachusetts Bay Community College (MassBay) battled No. 8 Springfield Technical Community College this weekend in the Framingham gymnasium. MassBay had five players in double figures as it cruised past STCC, 78-61. Speedy, first year point guard Paul Rose (Boston, MA) led a balanced attack for MassBay, scoring  more
MEN'S HOOPS GAME NOTES FOR WEDNESDAY GAME WITH ARIZONA
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 7 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: The Arizona State's men's hoops team, under second-year coach Herb Sendek, plays host to the Arizona Wildcats (10-4; 1-1) on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. MT (KKNT 960 AM/FSN Arizona). ASU is 2-0 in the Pac-10 for the first time since 1987-88 (4-0) and just the third time in its 30 years of Pac-10 play (other time was 6-0 in 1979-80) and is on an eight-game win streak for the first time since a nine-game st  more
MEN'S HOOPS HOST WASHINGTON SCHOOLS
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 22 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: The Arizona State's men's hoops team, 14-3 and 4-1 in the Pac-10 under second-year coach Herb Sendek, is off to its best start since Byron Scott, Alton Lister and Fat Lever were filling the lanes in short shorts back in 1980-81 (19-3). After splitting the Bay Area trip with a wild 99-90 double-overtime Jan. 17 win over California that saw three Sun Devils post at least 25 points followed by a loss to current  more
MEN'S HOOPS HOSTS STANFORD ON FEB. 14
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 11 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: SUN DEVIL DATA: The Arizona State's men's hoops team, 15-7 and 5-5 in the Pac-10 under second-year coach Herb Sendek, hosts one of the hottest teams in the nation in the seventh-ranked Stanford Cardinal on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. MST and then hosts the high-scoring California Golden Bears on Saturday (Feb. 16) at 4 p.m. ASU put the brakes on a five-game losing skid in dramatic fashion on Sunday in Tucson, fall  more
MEN'S HOOPS PLAYS AT ARIZONA SUNDAY AT 12:30 P.M. ON FSN
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 6 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: SUN DEVIL DATA: The Arizona State's men's hoops team, 14-7 and 4-5 in the Pac-10 under second-year coach Herb Sendek, begins the second half of Pac-10 play in Tucson as it takes on the Arizona Wildcats on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 12:30 p.m. ASU will try and break a five-game losing streak, one that started after current ninth-ranked Stanford ended ASU's 10-game win streak on Jan. 19 (ASU's best streak since an 11-  more
MEN'S HOOPS TRAVELS TO PULLMAN, SEATTLE
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 19 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: SUN DEVIL DATA: The Arizona State's men's hoops team, 16-8 and 6-6 in the Pac-10 under second-year coach Herb Sendek, travels north to face 20-game winner Washington State on Thursday (Feb. 21) at 6 p.m. PT and then jumps across the Evergreen State to take on the Washington Huskies on Saturday (Feb. 23). ASU, who was picked to finish ninth in the Pac-10 preseason media poll, is 18-11 in its past 29 games aft  more
MEN'S LACROSSE PICKS UP PROGRAM'S FIRST WIN
GENESEE, N.Y., March 16 -- The State University of New York's Genesee Community College issued the following news release: GCC men's lacrosse won it's first game ever since the start of the lacrosse program in 2006. The team traveled to SUNY Fredonia and picked up the 7-6 victory. The team was led by Tyler Stiles (Hilton, NY) with two goals and three assists, Justin Nanticoke (Akron, NY) with three goals, Dan Page (Medina, NY) with one goal and two assists, and Steve Dollinger (Medina, NY)  more
Men's Soccer Battles To A 1-1 Draw
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 4 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine and Milwaukee School of Engineering played regulation and two overtime periods and could resolve nothing, as the schools played to a 1-1 draw. The Eagles are now 3-6-1 overall and 0-3-1 in the Northern Athletics Conference. While a tie is not always very satisfying, for the young Eagles' team - a roster entirely of sophomores and freshmen - it may well be a giant step forward and a tribute to a str  more
Men's Soccer Loses Lead In Second Half
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 25 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: The Benedictine men's soccer team had Lakeland College right where it wanted then...at least for the first half. However, in the end, the Eagles instead suffered a 3-2 Northern Athletics Conference loss. Benedictine scored first on the road - always a positive after a nearly three-hour bus trip - when Brett Olson netted the ball on an assists from Ryan Kozin in the sixth minute of play. After the host Musk  more
MEN'S SOCCER WINS THIRD STRAIGHT NEW JERSEY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TITLE
MONTCLAIR, N.J., Nov. 7 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: Senior forward Tyler Masterson (Long Valley, NJ / West Morris Central), the NJAC Offensive Player of the Year, scored 2:22 into the match as third-ranked and top seed Montclair State captured its third consecutive New Jersey Athletic Conference championship with a 1-0 victory over third-seeded Rutgers-Camden at Sprague Field on Friday evening. Junior Michael Cullen ( Clementon, NJ / Highland) assisted   more
MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM EXTENDS FEEDBACK DEADLINE FOR WOUNDED, ILL OR INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Wounded, ill or injured service members and their Families now have until Nov. 28 to help Military Health System leadership better understand the needs and expectations of warriors in their care. The deadline for participating in the MHS questionnaires has been extended due to overwhelming response. The questionnaires-- one for wounded, ill or injured service members and one for Family members-- are  more
MORE FOCUS NEEDED ON PII AND FOUO AWARENESS
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: By Yvonne Johnson APG News Due to findings of a lack of community awareness on Personally Identifiable Information, or PII, and For Official Use Only, or FOUO, the Directorate of Information Management is encouraging Aberdeen Proving Ground employees to increase efforts to familiarize themselves with these two important communication safeguards. According to Alice Surette, information assuranc  more
MORE NEFC WEEKLY HONORS FOR PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PLAYERS
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Nov. 3 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Two Plymouth State University football players were honored by the New England Football Conference Monday after leading the Panthers to their seventh straight victory, a 27-14 win over MIT last Saturday in Cambridge, Mass. Senior running back Jeff Mack (Milford, N.H.) and sophomore defensive back Dan Kelly (Londonderry, N.H.) were both named to the NEFC Weekly Honor Roll. Mack is recognized by the NEFC f  more
MULITALO AND BRANNON BOTH EARN PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA HONORS
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 22 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Sacramento State linebackers Cyrus Mulitalo and Mike Brannon were each named to The Sports Network's Football Championship Subdivision Preseason All-America team, it was announced today. Mulitalo was one of four linebackers tabbed for the first team while Brannon was named to the third team. The Hornets were the only team in the FCS to be represented by two linebackers. The preseason h  more
MULITALO, BRANNON AND NAVAR NAMED PRESEASON ALL-BIG SKY
PARK CITY, Utah, July 21 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Sacramento State seniors Cyrus Mulitalo, Mike Brannon and Ray Navar were each named to the Big Sky Preseason All-Conference team it was announced today. Mulitalo and Brannon were two of the four linebackers selected while Navar was one of two offensive tackles. Mulitalo was a unanimous selection at linebacker and earned the preseason honor for the second straight year. Last season, he was  more
MULTIPLE KILL VEHICLE COMPLETES HOVER TEST
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Ballistic Missile Defense Organization issued the following press release: Missile Defense Agency Director Lieutenant General Patrick O'Reilly announced that a test of the Multiple Kill Vehicle-L (MKV-L) was conducted Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the National Hover Test Facility at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Preliminary indications are that planned test objectives were achieved. Objectives of the test included having the MKV-L hover under it  more
NASH NAMED BIG SKY DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 1 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Sacramento State redshirt freshman Zack Nash was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week, it was announced today. The honor was the first for Nash during his career. A native of Vacaville, Calif., Nash helped lead the Hornet defense in a 45-13 win over Humboldt State on Saturday night. Against the Lumberjacks, Nash had a team-high 10 total tackles, including 2.5 for loss and  more
NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY ANNOUNCES TARGETED HIRING EVENT
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 9 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news release: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) today announced a major Washington, D.C.-area recruiting initiative to bring in both entry and higher-level analysts and scientists, as well as numerous other support specialists. These positions support humanitarian efforts and national security and contribute to the ongoing war on terrorism, both home and abroad. Applicants may apply onli  more
NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AWARDS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACTS
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 22 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news release: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has awarded Administrative Support Services (AdminServ) contracts to provide administrative and secretarial support throughout NGA. The contracts to facilitate the program were awarded to NW Systems, Inc., Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Focused Management, Inc. and Chugach Government Services, Inc., with the contract  more
NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF GEOEYE-1
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 8 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news release: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) joins GeoEye in celebrating the successful launch of their GeoEye-1 satellite. "We have enjoyed an excellent working relationship during the development phase, with an open dialogue regarding their progress, issues and challenges leading to this significant milestone," said NGA Director Vice Adm. Robert B. Murrett. "We are excited abo  more
NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY DEBUTS NEW PUBLIC WEBSITE
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 28 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news release: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has launched its newly redesigned public Web site, www.nga.mil. The Web site provides easier navigation and updated content about the Agency, its partners, ongoing activities, products, services, and the wealth of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) that NGA produces and acquires. The Web site gives our partners, interested visitors and pot  more
NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY HONORED AS ST. LOUIS OUTSTANDING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
ST. LOUIS, Md., Sept. 23 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news release: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) was honored with a 2008 St. Louis Outstanding Business of the Year Award at the 7th Annual Business Celebration Sept.19. Mayor Francis G. Slay presented the award to NGA Executives Bert Beaulieu and Lynne Puetz. NGA was recognized for the Agency's vital contributions to the city's growth. The event was sponsored by the Office of the Mayor  more
NATIONAL HAND WASHING AWARENESS
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Dec. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release: This time of year, it seems almost everyone is either sick themselves or just getting over something. Where do all the germs come from? Other than the flu, which does not become active in the U.S. until December, most of our infections are self-inoculated. As children, we were told to cover our mouths and noses when we cough and sneeze. This puts the viruses into our hands. Then we touch things  more
NATIONAL SECURITY TEAM ANNOUNCED BY OBAMA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: President-elect Obama has announced choices for his National Security Team, calling for "a new dawn of American leadership." Speaking in Chicago on December 1 with Vice President-elect Biden, Obama named Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton as his choice for secretary of State asked Defense Secretary Robert Gates to stay on and chose former Marine General James Jones as his National Security adviser. Obama also annou  more
NCJW Denounces Passage of DC Gun Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The National Council of Jewish Women issued the following news release: The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) today denounced the US House of Representatives' passage of gun legislation that would make the streets of Washington, DC dangerous for children and families. NCJW President Nancy Ratzan released the following statement: "Passage of the National Capital Security and Safety Act as amended tramples the rights of all who live in the District of Columbia,   more
NEFC CHAMPIONS! PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL WINS CONFERENCE TITLE
CASTINE, Maine, Nov. 15 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Plymouth State University was crowned champion of the New England Football Conference Saturday afternoon, scoring 32 unanswered points to run away from Maine Maritime Academy, 46-16, in the NEFC Championship game at Ritchie Stadium. Senior Jeff Mack (Milford, N.H.) led the way for the Panthers, rushing for 139 yards and two touchdowns and receiving the William J. Mattola Most Valuable Player Award. Seni  more
NEFC WEEKLY HONOR ROLL FOR PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PLAYERS
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Nov. 10 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Two Plymouth State University football players received weekly honors from the New England Football Conference Monday as the Panthers wrapped up the regular season on a winning note and begin preparations for the post-season. Sophomore running back Steve Campbell (Northborough, Mass./Algonquin) and junior defensive lineman Jim Sestito (Foxborough, Mass./Foxboro) were both named to the NEFC Weekly Honor   more
NITTANY LIONS CHILL SPARTANS TO CLAIM BIG TEN TITLE, BCS BID
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Nov. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release: Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark had a career passing day while the seventh-ranked Nittany Lions earned their 800th program win and clinched a share of the Big Ten Championship and an automatic BCS bowl bid with a 49-18 dismantling of No. 15 Michigan State Saturday (Nov. 22) in a chilly Beaver Stadium. The Lions (11-1, 7-1) rode Clark's 341 yards passing and a stingy defense that kept Spart  more
NNSA HOSTS NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT AT Y-12 NATIONAL SECURITY COMPLEX
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following newsletter: A nuclear security summit was recently hosted at NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, at which participants from a variety of federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) met to share technical solutions and research to enhance collaboration that will ensure greater nuclear security across the country.   more
NNSA SECURES ONE OF WORLD'S LARGEST NUCLEAR STORAGE FACILITIES
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following newsletter: A major cooperative effort to secure weapons-grade nuclear material is now completed at the Mayak Production Association in Ozersk, Russia, the largest nuclear materials storage facility that NNSA has completed security upgrades on to date. Over the past decade, NNSA and Rosatom have been working on the modernization of security measures at the longterm storage facil  more
NO. 2 SOFTBALL OPENS SEASON WITH HIGHEST PRE-SEASON RANKING IN PROGRAM HISTORY
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 30 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: Another first was logged in the books for the Sun Devil Softball Program, this time prior to the season even beginning. For the first time in program history the Sun Devils will enter the season with their highest pre-season ranking to date. The Sun Devils will kick-off the 2008 season next weekend ranked No. 2 on the USA Softball Pre-season Coaches Poll. The Sun Devils accumulated 468 points in the poll  more
NO. 22 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TOPS CALIFORNIA IN DOUBLE OVERTIME THRILLER
BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 18 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: If there were any questions whether Arizona State's young stars could handle the rigors of the road in the Pac-10, freshmen James Harden and Ty Abbott took care of that. Harden scored his team's first five points of the second overtime and finished with 27, making the 22nd-ranked Sun Devils' return to the rankings for the first time in nearly 13 years a success with a 99-90 win over California. "It  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING DAVID PHILLIP LYTLE V. SY MATTHEW RICE
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: DAVID PHILLIP LYTLE, Plaintiff, v . Buncombe County No. 06 CVS 6374 SY MATTHEW RICE, in his individual capacity and as a Police Officer for the City of Asheville; CITY OF ASHEVILLE; DANIEL JAROMY EDNEY; KYLE EDWARD MCMAHAN, Defendants. Appeal by defendants from an order entered 13 November 2007 by Judge James U. Downs in Buncombe County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 8   more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING JOHN T. THOMAS, MOLLY L. THOMAS V. TANYA HERRING
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: JOHN T. THOMAS and MOLLY L. THOMAS, Plaintiffs v Guilford County No. 05-CvD-7720 TANYA HERRING d/b/a HIGHWAYS TO SUCCESS, Defendant Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 4 December 2006 and from an order entered 10 January 2008 by Judge Lawrence C. McSwain in Guilford County District Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 23 September 2008. Rightsell Eggleston, LLP, by Donald P  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING LIAM PATRICK WALLIS V. ANDREW CAMBRON, OTHERS
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: LIAM PATRICK WALLIS, individually, PLANTATION PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC and LIAM PATRICK WALLIS, as representative shareholder on behalf of CHARTWELL HOMES, INC., Plaintiffs, v. Mitchell County No. 07 CVS73 ANDREW CAMBRON, RICHARD M. GREENE, and BIG BALD MOUNTAIN, LLC, Defendants. Appeal by plaintiffs from orders entered 22 January 2008 by Judge Ronald Payne in Mitchell County Superior   more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING MARY DENNIS W. DEBERRY V. KELLOGG SALES COMPANY
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: DENNIS W. DEBERRY, Plaintiff Guilford County v. No. 07 CVS 4583 KELLOGG SALES COMPANY, Defendant Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 8 February 2008 by Judge Richard W. Stone in Guilford County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 25 September 2008. Dennis W. DeBerry, pro se. SZD Wicker, PA, by Julia R. Wicker, for defendant-appellee. CALABRIA, Judge. Dennis W.  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING ROBERT L. MORRIS V. JEAN-LOUISE DIXON
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: ROBERT L. MORRIS as Personal Representative of the Estate of Maggie H. Morris, deceased; ROBERT L. MORRIS, Individually; Gary W. MORRIS, Individually; and KENNETH F. MORRIS, Individually, Plaintiffs, v. Dare County No. 07 CVS 41 JEAN-LOUISE DIXON, an Attorney; And DIXON & DIXON LAW OFFICES, PLLC, Defendants. Appeal by plaintiffs from order entered 29 November 2007 by Judge Clifto  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. ALLISON RAY GIONET
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. Harnett County No. 07 CRS 55434 ALLISON RAY GIONET Appeal by Defendant from judgment entered 14 March 2008 by Judge James E. Hardin, Jr., in Harnett County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 17 November 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General Seth P. Rosebrock, for the State. Lisa Skinner Lefler, for Defendant. ARROWOOD,  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. JAMES ANTHONY MAY
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. Beaufort County Nos. 05CRS50155 JAMES ANTHONY MAY 05CRS50268 Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 22 August 2006 by Judge William C. Griffin, Jr., in Beaufort County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 26 August 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Special Deputy Attorney General Kay Linn Miller Hobart, for the State. Appellate Defender Stapl  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. JAMES ARRENHIOUSA GARDNER
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. Pitt County No. 06 CRS 61286 JAMES ARRENHIOUSA GARDNER Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 17 August 2007 by Judge W. Russell Duke, Jr., in Pitt County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 13 October 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General Olga Vysotskaya, for the State. John Keating Wiles, for defendant. ELMORE, Jud  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. LERANDELL TERRANCE SIMMONS
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. Cumberland County No. 05 CRS 067217 LERANDELL TERRANCE SIMMONS Appeal by defendant from judgments entered 14 February 2007 by Judge R. Allen Baddour in Cumberland County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 20 August 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Special Deputy Attorney General Ronald M. Marquette, for the State. Glover & Petersen, P.A., by Ann   more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. LINWOOD HINTON PERRY, II
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. Franklin County No. 05 CRS 51360 LINWOOD HINTON PERRY, II Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 15 June 2007 by Judge Carl R. Fox in Franklin County Superior Court. Heard by the Court of Appeals 13 October 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General Alexandra M. Hightower, for the State. Michael E. Casterline for defendant-appellant.  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. RIGO VERTO GUILLEN-MARTINEZ
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. Rowan County No. 07 CRS 50972 RIGO VERTO GUILLEN-MARTINEZ Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 20 September 2007 by Judge John L. Holshouser, Jr. in Rowan County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 13 October 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General Christopher W. Brooks, for the State D. Tucker Charns for defendant-ap  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. WILLIAM JAMES SCHREIBER
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. Guilford County No. 05 CRS 91905 05 CRS 93359 WILLIAM JAMES SCHREIBER Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 23 May 2007 by Judge James Edward Hardin, Jr., in Guilford County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 10 September 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General Diane A. Reeves, for the State. Thomas R. Sallenger for def  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. WILLIAM PAUL RONZIO, JR.
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. Wake County Nos. 04 CRS 1593-94 WILLIAM PAUL RONZIO, JR. Appeal by defendant from judgments entered 1 March 2007 by Judge Paul C. Ridgeway in Wake County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 13 October 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Associate Attorney General Jess D. McKeel, for the State. Robert J. McAfee, for defendant-appellant. ELMORE  more
NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE OUTLASTS WILLISTON STATE
WAHPETON, N.D., Jan. 7 -- North Dakota State College of Science issued the following news release: The NDSCS Lady Wildcats won their ninth game of the year and their first conference game Sunday afternoon beating the Williston State College Tetons 51-43. This was the first meeting of the year for the two teams. The Lady Wildcats took charge in the first half leading by as many as 18 points. NDSCS lead throughout the entire game thanks to good shooting and great defense. They held Williston St  more
NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE RUNS AWAY WITH VICTORY
WAHPETON, N.D., Feb. 19 -- North Dakota State College of Science issued the following news release: The NDSCS Lady Wildcats took early control of the game against United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) Sunday with a 110-45 win, earning their sixteenth victory of the season. NDSCS shot 59 percent from the field in their highest scoring performance of the season - averaging 68.6 points per game prior to the win. The Wildcats' aggressive and smothering defense forced UTTC into 29 turnovers and h  more
NOT HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following editorial: In recent years, many Americans have spent the holidays away from home, in defense of freedom. Much has changed for the better in Iraq over the past four years, even as our military and coalition forces as a whole ramp up efforts in Afghanistan. But, for over 200,000 military men and women in and around Iraq and Afghanistan, and tens of thousands deployed elsewhere around the world, the 2008 holidays will mean ce  more
NRC REGULATORY ISSUE SUMMARY 2008-19: LESSONS-LEARNED FROM RECENT 10 CFR PART 70 LICENSE-TRANSFER APPLICATION REVIEWS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following regulatory issue summary: ADDRESSEES All U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 10 CFR Part 70 fuel cycle licensees. INTENT NRC is issuing this regulatory issue summary (RIS), to discuss lessons-learned from the review of the recent license transfer-of-control applications, to facilitate predictability, timeliness, and efficiency in implementing the process for transferring the control of Part 70 licenses  more
NRC REGULATORY ISSUE SUMMARY 2008-22 NOTIFICATION OF LICENSEES REGARDING AIRCRAFT THREATS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following regulatory issue summary: ADDRESSEES All holders of operating licenses for nuclear power reactors, except those that have permanently ceased operations and have certified that fuel has been permanently removed from the reactor vessel. INTENT The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this regulatory issue summary (RIS) to clarify the process for notifying licensees of potential aircraft threats   more
NUMBER 20 LADY HORNETS AVENGE EARLIER LOSS
EMPORIA, Kan., Feb. 13 -- Emporia State University issued the following news release: The #20 Lady Hornets closed the first half on a 23-4 run on their way to a 79-46 victory over Missouri Southern in White Auditorium on Wednesday night. All-American Michelle Stueve scored ten of her game high 22 points during the run for ESU. The Lady Hornets scorched Southern, the MIAA's leader in field goal percentage defense and ranked #11 in the nation, for a blistering .556 shooting percentage for th  more
OCA Celebrates APA Voters, Disappointed By Discriminatory Ballot Measures
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Organization of Chinese Americans issued the following news release: DC--OCA, a national social justice organization with 81 chapters and college affiliates, is proud to have been part of this historical US election, where Asian Pacific American (APA) voters registered and turned out in record numbers. Multiple OCA chapters representing all regions of the country mobilized to register voters in partnership with APIA Vote and hosted town halls and candidate forums. OC  more
OFFENSE SCORES TWO LATE TOUCHDOWNS TO SECURE WIN IN GREEN-GOLD SCRIMMAGE
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 3 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: The Sacramento State offense made the most of its goal-line offense, cashing in on a pair of Bryan Hilliard touchdowns in the final minutes of the annual Green-Gold Spring Game to claim a 25-22 win over the defense on Saturday at Hornet Stadium. The sophomore running back punched the ball into the end zone from 2-yards out on both of his scores. The first touchdown came on the second pla  more
OFFENSE, DEFENSE BOTH SHOW PROGRESS IN OPENING SCRIMMAGE
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 16 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: The Sacramento State offense wasted little time showing its improvements since last season, scoring its first touchdown five plays into its first scrimmage of fall camp. In all, the offense found the end zone four times while the defense managed to force four turnovers (two interceptions, two on downs). The controlled scrimmage was held at the team's practice facility north of Hornet Stad  more
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS PARTICIPATE IN HOMELAND SECURITY SUMMIT
NORFOLK, Va., April 11 --Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Andreas Tolk, associate professor of engineering management and systems engineering, and Adrian Gheorge, endowed chair in system of systems engineering, gave presentations at the second annual Homeland Security Education Summit in College Park, Md., March 18-19. The conference was hosted by the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security, and the topic was "Innovation in Homeland Defe  more
OPENING STILL AVAILABLE FOR BASEBALL CAMPS
EVANSVILLE, Ind., June 16 -- University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: Openings are still available for the Tracy Archuleta Baseball Camps for ages 8-18. The Pitching/Defense Intensity Camp is scheduled for June 23-24, while the Hitting Intensity Camp is set for June 25-26. Cost is $50 for one camp and $90 to attend both camps. For more information, contact Joel Weaver by at weaver@usi.edu or by phone 812/465-1123.  more
Orthodox Jewish-Catholic Consultation Looks at Faith in Public Life in Election Season
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following news release: Ethical issues that arose in the recent presidential election drew the attention of the Orthodox Jewish-Catholic Consultation, October 27, in New York City. The priests and rabbis at the consultation noted that Jews and Christians share a sacred responsibility to protect and care for one's neighbor. The consultation includes representatives of the Orthodox Union (OU), the Rabbinical Council of Americ  more
PANTHERS GRIND OUT 5-2 VICTORY OVER RICHMOND
JACKSONVILLE, Wis., Feb. 24 -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee issued the following news release: Junior Craig Meier allowed just two runs in 6.2 innings and junior Josh Groves had two hits and drove in two to lead the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team to a 5-2 win over Richmond on Sunday at the Jacksonville Invitational. The Panthers (1-2) took a 2-0 lead in the third against the Spiders (1-2) and continued to add to their advantage from there. "We played really well t  more
PATRIOT BOOTERS HONOR SENIORS ON SATURDAY DURING DH
FLORENCE, S.C., Oct. 31 -- Francis Marion University issued the following press release: Both the Francis Marion University men's and women's soccer teams will hold Senior Day matches on Saturday (Nov. 1) during a rare soccer twinbill on the FMU Soccer Field. Admission to both matches is free. The Patriot women (5-12-1) will conclude their 2008 season at noon when they host Campbell University (5-9-3). The Patriot men (10-4-3), unbeaten in the last 11 matches, will play Lander University (  more
PATRIOT MEN BATTLE NO. 15 RAILSPLITTERS TO 0-0 DRAW
FLORENCE, S.C., Oct. 4 -- Francis Marion University issued the following press release: The Francis Marion University men's soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to five matches and set a school record for scoring defense as the Patriots battled 15th-ranked Lincoln Memorial University to a 0-0 tie, Saturday afternoon (Oct. 4) in non-conference action. Francis Marion moves to 4-4-3 on the season, and its five-match streak includes three wins sandwiched between two double-overtime ties. T  more
PATRIOTS CLIP FALCONS 4-2 BEHIND STRONG SECOND HALF PUSH
FLORENCE, S.C., Sept. 8 -- Francis Marion University issued the following press release: Sophomore Chris Foltanski came off the Francis Marion University bench and tallied a goal and an assist on two second-half scores to help lift the Patriots to a 4-2 win over Pfeiffer University, Sunday afternoon (Sept. 7) in non-conference men's college soccer action. FMU (1-2-1) picks up its first win of 2008 and will next face Carson-Newman College on the road, Saturday at 7 p.m. FMU freshman Emer  more
Peace and Justice Symposium Features Micro-Philanthropist
VALPARAISO, Ind., Oct. 16 -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Valparaiso University's seventh annual Peace and Justice Symposium (http://www.valpo.edu/organization/multicul/pandsj) on Nov. 1 will explore "Not Just Waiting on the World to Change" and feature a leader of the micro-philanthropy movement. Giving the event's keynote address is Adam Carter (http://100friends.org/adam-carter.html), who spends half the year working as a vendor at Chicago Cubs and White Sox   more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FIELD HOCKEY OVERTAKES SOUTHERN MAINE
GORHAM, Maine., Oct. 22 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Senior midfielder Ashley Gutowski (Conway, N.H./Kennett) and junior forward Sarah Smith (Lexington, Mass.) combined to score a pair of goals Wednesday afternoon and lead the Plymouth State University Panthers to a 2-1 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in Little East Conference field hockey action at Paula Hodgdon Field. Plymouth State posted its third straight win and improves to 8-6 ove  more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FIELD HOCKEY PLAYERS EARN LITTLE EAST CONFERENCE WEEKLY HONORS
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Nov. 3 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Two Plymouth State University field hockey players were honored by the Little East Conference Monday with selections as Player of the Week for the last week of the regular season. Junior Melinda Rozumek (Salem, N.H.) was named LEC Defensive Player of the Week, and freshman Elyse Sedgley (Hopkinton, N.H.) was tabbed as LEC Goalie and Rookie of the Week. They were instrumental in PSU posting back-to-back s  more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FIELD HOCKEY WINS ECAC QUARTERFINAL OVER FRAMINGHAM
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Nov. 12 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Senior Ashley Gutowski (Conway, N.H.) and junior Sammi Romano (Kingston, N.H./Sanborn Regional) recorded a goal and an assist each Wednesday afternoon to lead second-seeded Plymouth State University to a 4-1 victory over seventh-seeded Framingham State College in a quarterfinal game of the ECAC New England Field Hockey Tournament at Arold Field. Sophomore Kristina Conroy (Wakefield, Mass.) added a pair   more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL DOWNS SALVE REGINA IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Nov. 8 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Sophomore Steve Campbell (Northborough, Mass./Algonquin) rushed 16 times for 177 yards and four touchdowns Saturday afternoon at Currier Field to lead Plymouth State University to a 34-7 victory over Salve Regina University in the New England Football Conference Boyd Division finale for both teams. The Panthers won their eighth straight contest and 12th in a row at Currier Field, improving to 9-1 on the   more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL HOSTS SALVE REGINA IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Nov. 5 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: The Plymouth State University football team wraps up its outstanding regular season this Saturday, hosting Salve Regina University in a New England Football Conference Boyd Division affair. The Panthers and Seahawks will kick off at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Currier Field in Plymouth, and both teams have something on the line. Salve comes in with a .500 record and with a victory can post its first winning se  more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL HOSTS UNBEATEN CURRY IN BATTLE FOR FIRST PLACE
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 22 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: First place in the New England Football Conference Boyd Division will be at stake Saturday as Plymouth State University hosts five-time defending NEFC champion Curry College in a key divisional match-up. The Panthers and Colonels will kick off at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Currier Field in Plymouth in a battle of red-hot teams. Plymouth State has won five straight games overall and 10 consecutive home contes  more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PLAYERS EARN NEFC WEEKLY HONORS
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 27 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Two Plymouth State University football players were honored by the New England Football Conference Monday after leading the Panthers to a big 28-17 win over Curry College last Saturday at Currier Field. Sophomore linebacker Steve Campbell (Northborough, Mass./Algonquin) was selected NEFC Co-Defensive Player of the Week, and sophomore wide receiver J.J. Brooks (Seabrook, N.H./ Winnacunnet) was named to t  more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL STUNS CURRY WITH 28-17 TRIUMPH
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 25 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Plymouth State University used a tenacious defense and big plays on offense Saturday afternoon, stunning five-time defending New England Football Conference champion Curry College with a 28-17 victory in a NEFC Boyd Division showdown at Currier Field. The Panthers take over first place in the Boyd Division with a 5-0 league record, winning their sixth game in a row to improve to 7-1 overall. PSU also ca  more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO CORTLAND FOR NCAA PLAYOFFS
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Nov. 19 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Plymouth State University will make its fourth appearance in the NCAA Division III Football Championship Tournament this Saturday when the Panthers visit the State University of New York College at Cortland for a first-round game. The Panthers (10-1) and Red Dragons (9-1) will kick off at 12 noon Saturday at the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex. Both teams earned automatic bids in the NCAA Tournament, Plym  more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL VISITS MAINE MARITIME FOR NEFC CHAMPIONSHIP
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Nov. 12 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: The New England Football Conference will crown its 2008 champion this Saturday when Boyd Division winner Plymouth State University visits Bogan Division representative Maine Maritime Academy for the NEFC Championship game. The Panthers and Mariners will kick off at 12 noon this Saturday at Ritchie Stadium in Castine, Maine. PSU, 9-1 overall, earned the right to play for the NEFC title by going 7-0 in th  more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL VISITS MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 29 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Plymouth State University makes its final road trip of the regular season this Saturday, visiting the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a New England Football Conference Boyd Division affair. The Panthers and Engineers will kick off at 12 noon Saturday at Steinbrenner Stadium in Cambridge. Plymouth State, ranked third in this week's New England Division III poll, is looking to extend its winning  more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY STUNS TOP-SEEDED UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE IN LITTLE EAST CONFERENCE MEN'S SOCCER SEMIFINAL
GORHAM, Maine, Nov. 5 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Senior Semir Mehmedovic (Concord, N.H./Franklin H.S.) scored two goals and added an assist Wednesday afternoon as fourth-seeded Plymouth State University stunned top-seeded University of Southern Maine, 3-0, in a semifinal round match of the 2008 Little East Conference Men's Soccer Tournament. The win was the third straight for the Panthers, and extends their unbeaten string to five matches (4-0-1). The P  more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S SOCCER DROPS ROAD GAME AT WORCESTER STATE
WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 23 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Senior Amanda Beaudet (Auburn, Mass.) and freshman Danielle Clifford (Attleboro, Mass.) each recorded goals Tuesday night to help pace Worcester State College to a 2-0 victory over Plymouth State University in non-conference women's soccer action at Coughlin Stadium. The Lancers, winner of five out of their last six games, improve to 5-1-1 while the Panthers fall to 2-2-2. Beaudet got WSC on the b  more
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S SOCCER OPENS SEASON ON SEPT. 4 AT HOME
PLYMOUTH, N.H., Sept. 2 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: The Plymouth State University women's soccer team plays four of its first five games this season on home turf, beginning this Thursday, Sept. 4, with a non-conference home game at Panther Field (4:30 p.m.) against Green Mountain College. After a visit to New England College for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff this Saturday (Sept. 6), PSU will be home again on consecutive Tuesdays, Sept. 9 and 16, to host Simmons Co  more
PREDICTIONS, PREDICTABLE
HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 19 -- Connecticut State Rep. John J. Ryan, R-141st District, issued the following news release: In last week's column, we outlined some of the key issues that Governor Rell emphasized in her session-starting Budget Address, and we had the temerity to toss in a brief prediction about each. The truth is ( which the press is totally oblivious to much of the time ) that what happens around the State Capitol is pretty easy to predict, if you pay attention to the obvious, and   more
PRESIDENT BUSH SPEAKS AT PRESS CONFERENCE
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Laura and I, as you know, recently came back from Africa, where we saw firsthand how the Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is saving lives. I had a chance to go to the - speak to the Sullivan Foundation the other day about our trip, and the reason I did so was to remind the American people about how important it is for our nation to remain generous and compassionate when it comes to   more
PRESIDENT BUSH SPEAKS AT U.S. HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, March 18 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: THE PRESIDENT: Gracias. Thank you. Si�ntese. Gracias mi amigo, David. Thank you for having me back yet again to speak. This is an opportunity de practicar mi Espa�ol - (laughter) - of course, a lot of people say I ought to be spending more time practicing my English. (Laughter.) But I'm thrilled to be with you. (Applause.) I really love the entrepreneurial spirit in all communities. And it's evident   more
Prevention First Line of Defense in Preparing for Flu Pandemic
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 28 -- The American Osteopathic Association issued the following news release: While it is unknown when the next flu pandemic will occur, one thing for certain is that the osteopathic medical profession will be prepared. A group of osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) learned more about how to prepare for a flu pandemic and use their hands to treat flu sufferers during "Avoiding Disaster: Osteopathic Approach to the Flu Pandemic." The workshop, hosted by the American Academy of Os  more
PROTEOMICS STUDY YIELDS CLUES AS TO HOW TUBERCULOSIS MIGHT BE THWARTING IMMUNE SYSTEM
BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following press release: A link between the immune system and the self-cleaning system by which biological cells rid themselves of obsolete or toxic parts may one day yield new weapons in the fight against tuberculosis and other deadly infectious diseases. Scientists with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have discovered proteins residing  more
Public Relations Graduates to Receive National Award
VALPARAISO, Ind., Oct. 10 -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Two Valparaiso University spring graduates will be honored later this month at the national conference of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Karen Morrill and Jackie Fuller, both May 2008 Valparaiso graduates who earned bachelor's degrees in public relations (http://www.valpo.edu/comm/pr.php), will receive the National Gold Key Award at the PRSSA conference, Oct. 24-28 in Detroit. The Gold K  more
Quaker Lobby Calls for the United States to Invest in Preventing Wars; Urges Presidential Candidates to Embrace 'Responsibility to Prevent'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Friends Committee on National Legislation issued the following news release: The next president could save money and increase the security of the United States by rebuilding the severely neglected U.S. diplomatic infrastructure and increasing foreign development assistance focused on preventing conflicts, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) said today in letters sent to both major party presidential candidates and their running mates. "The financi  more
RADIATION DETECTORS INSPECTION
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following newsletter: Assistant Deputy Administrator David Huizenga inspects damage to radiation detectors installed at the Georgian port of Poti as part of NNSA's Second Line of Defense program to prevent nuclear smuggling. The monitors were damaged by a cluster bomb during the Russia- Georgia conflict. NNSA's Second Line of Defense program work has resumed in Georgia, and efforts are un  more
RALLY LEADS TO 11-3 WIN OVER WESTERN KENTUCKY FOR NO. 4 SOFTBALL
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 14 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: An eight-run fifth inning led by Rhiannon Baca's grand slam coupled with Megan Elliott's complete game effort helped lead the No. 4 Sun Devil Softball team to their fourth win of the season as they topped the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 11-3 in six innings Thursday night in Tempe. The Sun Devils are now 4-1 overall headed into this weekend's Kajikawa Classic while the Hilltoppers opened their season 0-1.   more
RASMUSSEN SCORES TWICE TO HELP FALCONS TO 3-0 WIN AT UWO
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Oct. 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcon soccer team won 3-0 in a WIAC match at UW-Oshkosh on Saturday afternoon. RF junior Megan Rasmussen scored her first two goals of the season, freshman Erin Genin had two assists, and freshman Eryn Lansverk had a goal and an assist in the game. It was the first WIAC win for the Falcons this season. Rasmussen started the scoring with a goal at 15:38. Genin and Lansverk assis  more
Recent Conflicts In The Democratic Republic Of Congo (DRC) Have Displaced 250,000 Persons
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 6 -- The Baptist World Alliance issued the following news release: The latest outbreak of violence began in late October in the province of North Kivu in eastern DRC when a rebel group, the National Congress for the Defense of the People, engaged the Congolese army in armed conflict, and captured territories close to Goma, capital of North Kivu. Leaders of three Baptist groups in the country sent a joint letter to the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) on Wednesday, Novem  more
Rep. Artur Davis, D-Alabama, Slated To Keynote 2008 NLADA Annual Conference
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The National Legal Aid and Defenders Association issued the following news release: The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) is pleased to announce that U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, a Democrat representing Alabama's seventh congressional district, will be the keynote speaker at the NLADA 2008 Annual Conference, November 19 - 21, in Washington, DC. A champion for the poor, Davis was a pivotal leader in restoring funding to the HOPE VI program for renovating publ  more
REP. BACHMANN TRAVELS TO ISRAEL WITH LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY LEADERS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. (6th CD), has issued the following news release: This month, U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann (MN-6) traveled to Israel with local members of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota & the Dakotas to continue to inform her understanding of issues related to Israel's peace and its role in American security issues. Bachmann, a long-time supporter of strong American-Israeli relations, met with Israeli officials, military leader  more
REP. BECERRA CONGRATULATES MUNOZ UPON ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS FOR WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif. (31st CD), issued the following news release: Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31), House Democratic Vice Chair-elect and the only congressional member from Southern California on the House Committee on Ways and Means, today congratulated Cecilia Munoz upon the announcement of her appointment as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the White House: "Cecilia Munoz is an outstanding choice to lead the White House Office of Intergover  more
REP. BOBBY SCOTT. MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN TO APPEAR AT YOUTH VIOLENCE SUMMIT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Robert C. Bobby Scott, D-Va. (3rd CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03) will hold a summit on Youth Violence on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Congressman Scott has invited experts from law enforcement, academia, gang intervention programs, and child advocacy groups to address the need for evidence-based strategies for juvenile justice prevention and intervention. The Summit will address in particular Rep. Scott's Yout  more
REP. HODES PRAISES PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA'S NATIONAL SECURITY TEAM
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Paul W. Hodes, D-N.H. (2nd CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Paul Hodes praised the announcement of President-elect Barack Obama's nation security team which includes Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense, Governor Janet Napolitano as Secretary of Homeland Security, Dr. Susan Rice as UN Ambassador, retired General James Jones as National Security Advisory, and Eric Holder as Attorney General. "Presid  more
REP. PANCRAZI APPLAUDS NEW JOBS
PHOENIX, Dec. 5 -- Arizona State House Democratic legislators issued the following news release: Rep. Lynne Pancrazi of Yuma applauds the new jobs that are expected to be created in light of today's successful test of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System. Rep. Pancrazi issued the following statement - "This afternoon's successful test of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system marks an important milestone for our country's national security. In a world in which rogue nations are   more
REP. TIM MURPHY MEETS WITH SOLDIERS, TOP LEADERS IN AFGHANISTAN
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Tim Murphy, D-Pa. (18th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Tim Murphy returned Friday from a Thanksgiving visit with our troops in Afghanistan. His trip included a briefing with General David Petraeus, Commander of the United States Central Command, to review the current situation in Afghanistan and discuss U.S. and NATO plans for the future. "First of all, the troops are in good spirits," said Murphy. "Morale is high because they feel they are   more
REPEAT OFFENDER SENTENCED TO 7+ YEARS IN PRISON FOR WEAPONS POSSESSION
SEATTLE, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Seattle Field Office issued the following press release: ENRICO MARCELL POINTS, 31, of Renton, Washington was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 87 months in prison and three years of supervised release for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. POINTS was arrested August 16, 2007, following the serving of a search warrant on his Renton apartment. Officers were investiga  more
REPUBLICANS MUST FIGHT FOR FREEDOM TO REGAIN AMERICA'S TRUST
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The office of Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., issued the following op-ed: They say that elephants never forget, but that's exactly what the Grand Old Party has done. Between the 1950s and 1970s, Rockefeller and Nixon Republicans kept the party in a seemingly permanent minority with a "me-too" philosophy that allowed Democrats to balloon the size and scope of government. But, when Ronald Reagan ran unashamed on conservative principles in 1980 and Republicans in Congress e  more
RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM SPOTLIGHTS UNDERGRADUATES
DOVER, Del., Aug. 19 -- The University of Delaware sports department issued the following news release: Guests from the University community, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and several scientifically oriented industries from across the tri-state area thronged the corridors of McKinly Laboratory on Aug. 13 to hear and see oral and poster presentations by the 123 students participating in this year's Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at UD. The symposium, now in its eighth year, g  more
RESEARCHERS DISCOVER NEW ENZYME IN CANCER GROWTH
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 26 -- The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center issued the following news release: While studying the mechanics of blood clots, researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center discovered a new enzyme that not only affects the blood, but seems to play a primary role in how cancer tumors expand and spread throughout the body. The research appeared in recent issues of the journal Blood and the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. A research group  more
REVIEW OF DOD'S NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following document: Preface The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2004 granted the Department of Defense (DoD) the authority to develop the National Security Personnel System (NSPS). The department had sought a new personnel system that, in its view, would provide greater flexibility and timeliness to better enable it to meet its national security mission. To that end, NSPS incorporates some changes in  more
RIALTO CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR NOV. 25 MEETING
RIALTO, Calif., Nov. 25 -- The Rialto City Council issued the following meeting agenda: November 25, 2008 4:00 p.m. AGENDA Members of the public are afforded an opportunity to speak on any listed agenda item. Please notify the City Clerk if you wish to do so. All agendas are posted in the City Hall Administration Building (150 South Palm Avenue, Rialto) at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. All writings that relate to an agenda item for an open session of a regular meeting of   more
Riverside Principal Named Durham Public Schools' Principal of the Year
DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 31 -- Durham Public Schools issued the following news release: James Key of Riverside High School has been recognized as Durham Public Schools' Principal of the Year. Key will now represent Durham Public Schools in the 2008 North Carolina Wachovia Principal of the Year competition. Key was chosen by a committee of former principals of the year and DPS administrators. The next stage of the competition is regional, and then the six regional winners will advance to the fina  more
ROWING BEGINS TITLE DEFENSE WITH SEASON OPENER ON MARCH 8
GOLD RIVER, Calif., March 6 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: The Sacramento State women's rowing team begins defense of its Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) team championship this Saturday, March 8, when the team takes on Santa Clara at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center in Gold River, Calif. The Hornets and Broncos will compete for the Jim Farwell Cup in the varsity eight race, a prize that Sacramento State has claimed each of  more
SAUDI ARABIA: ANALYSTS DIVIDED ON CLINTON'S ARAB DEFENSE PLAN
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 4 -- The government of Saudi Arabia issued the following news release: There is debate in Washington about Hillary Clinton's proposal to extend U.S nuclear protection beyond Israel to America's Arab allies in the event that Iran obtains nuclear weapons capability. One analyst has formualted the U.S. dilemma in the following terms: "Do we want to be at nuclear war with Iran on behalf of Saudi Arabia, or do we want a region with five nuclear powers?"  more
Schools Honor Veterans with Varied Activities
LARGO, Fla., Nov. 3 -- The Pinellas County Public Schools issued the following news release: WHAT: Veterans Day observances WHERE: Various schools (see list below) WHEN: Friday, Nov. 7, and Tuesday, Nov. 11 (see list below) DETAILS: From kindergarteners to those in adult education, students in Pinellas County Schools will take time in November to honor the service men and women who have given so much in defense of this country. The celebrations begin Nov. 7 at Rawlings Ele  more
Schwartz, Eagles Run Down Rockford, 20-14
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 1 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: unior tailback Ryan Schwartz gained 194 yards rushing and scored all three of his team's touchdowns as Benedictine University topped Rockford College, 20-14, in a Northern Athletics Conference game (NAC). The win upped the Eagles to 2-6 overall and 2-3 in the NAC. Schwartz carried the ball a workman-like 27 times, averaging 7.2 yards per carry. He scored on runs of seven, 17 and 37 yards as the Eagles rolled u  more
SCIENTISTS BUILD 'ROACH MOTEL' FOR NASTY BUGS OF THE BACTERIAL VARIETY
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Nov. 24 -- The University of Florida issued the following news release: The vacancy sign is on, but the lowlifes who check in never check out. Scientists at the University of Florida and the University of New Mexico have created tiny microscopic spheres that trap and kill harmful bacteria in a manner the scientists liken to "roach motels" snaring and killing cockroaches. The research could lead to new coatings that will disinfect common surfaces, combat bioterrorism or s  more
SEAN MCCORMACK ISSUES STATEMENT ON RUSSIAN ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO SEND MORE MILITARY FORCES INTO ABKHAZIA
TBILISI, Georgia, May 31 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: The United States is dismayed by Russia's Defense Ministry announcement on May 31 that it intends to send more military forces, including railroad construction troops, into the Georgian region of Abkhazia without the consent of the Georgian Government. This announcement is particularly difficult to understand in light of Georgia's forthcoming statement at the UN Security Council on May 30 that it was suspending U  more
SEAN MCCORMACK SPEAKS ON THE U.S.
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: MR. MCCORMACK: Welcome back for round two of Briefing 2.0. Why don't we start right in with the - right in with the questions. First one is Evan from Baltimore. By the way, I only have a piece of paper up here with the list of questions. I don't actually have questions. Let's go to Evan. QUESTION: Mr. McCormack, I'm Evan. I'm a student at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. My question pertains to   more
SEC Form 4s Filed for Companies in California (Dec. 6)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission received the following information (Form 4s) from companies based in California involving changes in beneficial interest held by major shareholders: *** C.B. RICHARD ELLIS GROUP REPORTS MULTIPLE TRANSACTIONS BY CEO WHITE C.B. Richard Ellis Group Inc. (CBG), Los Angeles, has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by CEO, President and Director W. Brett White, Los A  more
SEC Form 4s Filed for Companies in Michigan (Dec. 6)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission received the following information (Form 4s) from companies based in Michigan involving changes in beneficial interest held by major shareholders: *** SPARTON REPORTS ACQUISITION BY VP DEFENSE SECURITY LACKEMACHER Sparton Corp. (SPA), Jackson, Mich., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by VP for Defense Security James M. Lackemacher, Jackson. On Dec. 3 the  more
SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE SPEAKS ON FOREIGN AID, DEPARTMENTAL CHANGES, IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: SECRETARY RICE: Thank you very much, Chairman. I would first like to thank the Committee. This is indeed the last budget that I will present to you as Secretary of State. I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the ranking Mr. Lugar and all the members of the Committee for what I think we have achieved together over the last several years. I'd also like to take just a moment to say how much Congres  more
SECRETARY OF STATE RICE LOOKS AT U.S. DIPLOMACY IN 21ST CENTURY
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, March 3 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: The interdependence among peoples and governments and the rapid international movement of information, money, technology and people are the main drivers of change today. "This is commonly referred to as globalization, and it is, indeed, transforming our world in two important ways," says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Globalization is empowering those nations that can seize its benefits, and at the   more
SEN. AKAKA ISSUES STATEMENT ON JAPANESE AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The office of Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, issued the text following statement: Aloha! I was so delighted to be invited to speak to all of you today to discuss my priorities as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. As many of you know, I am also a senior member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Wearing these two hats has afforded me a great opportunity to address veterans matters from different angles. I know all of you are proud of t  more
SEN. CLINTON CONGRATULATES LE MONYE COLLEGE ON LANDMARK $50 MILLION GIFT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The office of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following statement: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton issued the following statement today regarding news that Le Moyne College in Syracuse has received a $50 million dollar gift called the McDevitt Endowment. The gift, which comes from the estate of Robert and Catherine McDevitt of Binghamton, is the single largest gift in the school's history and one of the largest ever to a Jesuit-run college or university.   more
SEN. LUGAR LAYS OUT FOREIGN POLICY AGENDA FOR NEXT PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Richard G. Lugar, R-Ind., made the following speech: At the National Defense University today, U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar laid out a new foreign policy approach for the next president focusing on energy security, trade, climate change, and pro-active American leadership. I am especially grateful for the opportunity to speak to you at such a momentous time for our nation and our government. Although almost every Presidential election is billed as the "most important ev  more
SENIOR DEFENDER CRONMILLER GARNERS ABC TROPHY, ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., March 25 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: Senior defender Janelle Cronmiller is the ABC Trophy, Inc. Athlete of the Week at East Stroudsburg University for her role in helping the Warriors' lacrosse team to a 6-1 start this season. Cronmiller (Hilltown/Pennridge) is the leader of a defense that is allowing just 7.7 goals per game and has team-highs with 37 ground balls and 22 caused turnovers. Cronmiller had six ground balls and se  more
SENIOR MANISCALCO'S SEVEN GOALS LEAD ESU LACROSSE PAST SHIPPENSBURG 13-9
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa., April 5 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: Senior Renee Maniscalco scored a career-high seven goals to help East Stroudsburg University improve to 7-2 with a 13-9 win at Shippensburg in PSAC lacrosse on Saturday. Maniscalco, an All-PSAC selection in each of her first three years, scored the Warriors' first three goals in a span of 2:58 early in the game and tied her career-high with five goals in the first half to give ESU a 10-7 lead. T  more
SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN THIRD IN NWAACC SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP
SHORELINE, Wash., Nov. 24 -- Shoreline Community College issued the following news release: After a tough loss on Saturday, Nov. 22, the Lady Dolphins came back out on Sunday and exploded for four goals in the first half to defeat Clackamas for third place in the NWAACC Women's Soccer Championship. On Saturday, the SCC squad faced undefeated Walla Walla Community College in the semi-finals. WWCC came into the game with a 23-0-0 record on the season. Walla Walla scored a goal just 52 second  more
SIKORSKI LEADS FRANCIS MARION TO 4-0 WIN OVER MARS HILL
FLORENCE, S.C., Oct. 11 -- Francis Marion University issued the following press release: Freshman midfielder Adrian Sikorski scored twice and assisted on a third goal to lead Francis Marion University to a record-setting 4-0 blanking of Mars Hill College, Saturday afternoon (Oct. 11) in non-conference men's soccer action. Francis Marion extends its unbeaten streak to six matches - four wins and two double-overtime ties - and improves its overall record to 5-4-3. The Patriots have shut out   more
SIX PATRIOTS, COACH VARNADO EARN ALL-PEACH BELT CONFERENCE SOCCER HONORS
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn., Nov. 12 -- Francis Marion University issued the following press release: Six Francis Marion University men's soccer players have been named to the Peach Belt Conference 2008 All-Conference Team, while second-year head coach Kevin Varnado was tabbed as the PBC's Coach of the Year. Senior defender Willie Hunt and junior midfielder Kyle Clinton were named to the first-team All-PBC squad, while sophomore forward Juan Rivas, sophomore midfielder Ivan Juric, sophomore goal  more
SMALL BUSINESS PLAYS A BIG ROLE IN INNOVATION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Paula King had a problem. Diagnosed with cancer in 2003, King was inundated with goodwill gift food baskets from her friends. But her digestive system had an intolerance for corn products, commonly used in foods but sometimes omitted from ingredient lists, leaving her afraid to eat the well-intentioned gifts. Nor could she just give the baskets to her friend Susan Lawens, who had her own allergy to wheat, another f  more
SOCCER TEAM DROPS WIAC OPENER TO UWEC
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Sept. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcon soccer team opened its WIAC season with a 4-1 loss to Eau Claire on Saturday afternoon at Ramer Field. Defending WIAC champion Eau Claire, currently ranked second in the NCAA Div. III Central Region rankings, pressured the Falcons throughout the first half. EC's strong ball control kept the action in the RF zone for much of the first 45 minutes. With EC leading 2-0 and the f  more
SOCCER TEAM HOSTS ST. THOMAS IN SEASON OPENER
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Aug. 25 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: For the University of Wisconsin-River Falls soccer team the 2007 season was one to forget. They finished the year with just one conference win and two wins overall. The Falcons lost a 6-1 decision in the first round of the WIAC tournament to Stevens Point to conclude the disappointing season. On the plus side, two Falcons were named to the all conference team, but both Tracy Olson   more
SOCCER TEAM LOSES TIGHTLY CONTESTED MATCH TO AUGSBURG 1-0
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Sept. 3 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcon soccer team lost a tightly contested match 1-0 to Augsburg College on Wednesday evening at Ramer Field. Defense and ball control were on display throughout the match. The scoreless game was decided when AC's Bri Clark scored the game winner on an assist from Katie Medd with just 3:05 to play. Augsburg pressured the Falcons defense throughout the first half. AC had a decis  more
SOCCER TEAM PICKS UP 1-0 WIN AT NORTHLAND
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Sept. 15 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: The Falcon soccer team picked up its first win of the season with a 1-0 decision at Northland College on Monday afternoon. River Falls improves their overall record to 1-5. The recently named players of the week for RF combined on the only goal of the game at 52:51. Sophomore Megan Church scored a beautiful goal with an assist from freshman Kelsey Kizlik. Church sent the ball from the   more
Softball Clinic Offers Individual Instruction In Basic Skills
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 23 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Girls ages 7 to 17 who want to improve their softball skills are invited to attend Benedictine University's annual softball clinic from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5 in the campus' spacious Dan and Ada Rice Center. The clinic is designed for young players who want to become more knowledgeable in the fundamentals of softball. Players will receive individual instruction from Benedictine University sof  more
Sojourners Offers Advice from Conservative & Progressive Religious Leaders to President-Elect Obama
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Sojourners issued the following news release: Sojourners, the largest network of progressive Christians in the United States connecting faith and justice, has solicited letters on the one week anniversary of the 2008 election for President-elect Obama from a wide array of religious, political, and cultural leaders in America and around the world. This initiative has collected nearly two dozen letters that are posted on the God's Politics blog and will be delivered to th  more
SOME CHANGES FOR SUN DEVIL BASKETBALL FANS
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 8 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: Sun Devil Fans, We appreciate your support of the Arizona State Men's Basketball team and wanted to let you know we are working to improve your game day experience. Below are some useful tips that will help enhance your overall game day experience. Please look forward to more changes and improvements throughout the rest of the season and in the future. Game Concessions/Kid's Zone Visit the North concours  more
ST. FRANCIS DOWNS ESU MEN'S VOLLEYBALL 3-1
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., April 4 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: Sophomore Chris Holden had 25 kills, including eight on nine attacks in a 30-28 win in the second game, but East Stroudsburg University fell to St. Francis (Pa.) in four games on Friday at Koehler Fieldhouse. Holden reached 20 kills for the second straight match and the third time this season, and freshman Don Hanna had a career-high with 14 kills. St. Francis (10-14, 6-6) won the first game  more
STATE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS DAILY PRESS BRIEFING, DEC. 2
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: INDEX: INDIA Secretary Rice's Travel to India / American Solidarity with India U.S. Investigation Team in India / FBI is a Part of Team Working with India to Bring Culprits to Justice / Discussions with NATO Partners Travel Advisory for India PAKISTAN Pakistan Needs to Be a Part of the Investigation of Mumbai Attacks Need for Full, Complete and Transparent Co  more
STATE REPS. D'AMELIO, HAMZY: BILL ELIMINATING FEE FOR GOLD STAR FAMILIES LICENSE PLATE GAINS FINAL APPROVAL
HARTFORD, Conn., May 7 -- Connecticut State Rep. Anthony J. D'Amelio, R-71st District, issued the following news release: Legislation that will eliminate the $10 fee for the Gold Star Families license plate received final legislative approval from the state Senate Tuesday, state Representatives Anthony J. D'Amelio, and William A. Hamzy, who cosponsored the bill, said today. The bill was sent to Governor Rell to be signed into law. The Gold Star Family license plate was authorized by th  more
STEINER NAMED ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH INITIATIVES
DOVER, Del., Aug. 19 -- The University of Delaware sports department issued the following news release: Karl Steiner, currently the associate director of the Delaware Biotechnology Institute and a professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been named associate provost for interdisciplinary research initiatives at the University of Delaware effective Sept. 1, according to Mark Barteau, UD senior vice provost for research and strategic initiatives. As associate provost, Steiner w  more
STRAIGHT TALK ON HEALTH CARE REFORM: WHERE WE ARE HEADED AND WHY
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 11 -- Minnesota State Rep. Julie Bunn, DFL-District 56A, issued the following news release: Whether one is listening to national policy pundits or residents and small business owners while knocking on doors, most agree that health care needs reform. While Minnesota has some of the best health care statistics in the nation, we are trending in the wrong direction. We are facing the same challenges as the rest of the nation - healthcare inflation, lack of affordability, co  more
Students Say Centre Futures Paves Road To Success
DANVILLE, Ky., Sept. 28 -- Centre College issued the following news release: Centre Futures, administered by the Office of Career Services, is an innovative program at Centre College that begins in a student's first year and continues throughout and beyond four years on campus. Participants are encouraged to begin meeting with their career counselors early so that they're ahead of the game by their senior year and well prepared to jump into a career or attend graduate school. Ashley Forns   more
SUN DEVILS RALLY TO CLAIM WILDCAT SWEEP, 59-54
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 10 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: Jeff Pendergraph scored a career-high 29 points, and Arizona State rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to defeat Arizona 59-54 on Sunday afternoon. Pendergraph hit 12-of-16 shots from the floor as the Sun Devils swept the two-game season series from Arizona for the first time since 1995. The Sun Devils (15-7, 5-5 Pac-10) snapped a five-game losing streak. After falling behind 22-6 in the first  more
SUPPORT CELL LOCATES OBSOLETE, DIFFICULT TO FIND PARTS
TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa., Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: Tobyhanna personnel go to the ends of the Earth to find parts for older systems. Many systems the depot repairs and tests, although effective, use older technology. Manufacturers stop making them, the technology is lost or upgrades render older systems difficult to repair. To find parts as quickly as possible for these older systems (also called legacy systems), a team of depot employees was brought to  more
Teach-In Presents Educational Delights to Students Nov. 19
LARGO, Fla., Nov. 17 -- The Pinellas County Public Schools issued the following news release: From computer hookup with a former district teacher who is a human terrain analyst with the U.S. Army in Iraq to birds of prey flying at a middle school, the Progress Energy Great American Teach-In Nov. 19 will cover a wide spectrum. There'll be a Pinellas graduate Blue Man at Curlew Creek Elementary and members of the cast of Phantom of the Opera at Meadowlawn Middle. The pre-Thanksgiving feast that  more
TEN LIONS NAMED FIRST TEAM ALL-BIG TEN; PATERNO COACH OF YEAR
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Nov. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release: A school record 10 members of Penn State's Big Ten Championship football team have been selected first team All-Big Ten, with a record total of 14 Nittany Lions being recognized on the first or second team in voting by the conference coaches and media. In addition, Joe Paterno has been named Dave McClain Coach of the Year and senior center A.Q. Shipley (Coraopolis) was selected Offensive Linem  more
TIPS TO HELP PREVENT BUSINESS ROBBERY
MINNETONKA, Minn., Dec. 3 -- The city of Minnetonka issued the following news release: Every business owner, manager and employee plays a part in making businesses safe. Proper training can help minimize, or in some cases, avoid a robbery. Being aware is the greatest defense. During opening and closing * Verify the credentials and service provided by any external personnel arrivals. * Near business close hours, be observant of all guests entering and exiting the premises. Greet people as  more
TRANSFER OF LOGISTICS FUNCTIONS WILL ENHANCE WARFIGHTER SUPPORT
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: More than 200 Navy positions at Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FSIC) San Diego's Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Southwest detachment will transfer in place to the Defense Logistics Agency North Island, Calif., when it activates Feb. 15, 2009. This action is the result of a 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision to transfer all supply, storage and distribution (SS&D)functions at service-run maintenance depo  more
Trinity Alumna to be Cited for Accomplishments in Science
HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 27 -- Trinity College has issued the following news release: Pamela Richmond '93, who works at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, will be among a group of 19 "remarkable young women scientists" to be honored this month by the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame. The event, the 15th Annual Gala & Induction Ceremony honoring women in science, will take place on Thursday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. Richmond has held several positio  more
Twenty-eight New Military Generals and Admirals Call for Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: On the 14th anniversary of the signing of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, 28 retired, high-ranking military leaders have signed onto a letter calling for the policy's repeal. In the years since Don't Ask, Don't Tell was enacted, over 12,000 men and women have been discharged from the military under the policy. This sign-on letter marks the single largest number of Generals and Admirals from the U.S. Armed Forces to come o  more
TWO OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY ALUMNI TAPPED FOR PROMOTION TO GENERAL RANKS IN ARMY
NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 19 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Two Old Dominion University alumni, Kathleen M. Gainey and Mark W. Perrin, were selected recently for promotion to the ranks of lieutenant general and brigadier general, respectively, in the U.S. Army. The nominations, by President Bush, were announced by the Department of Defense. Both Gainey and Perrin are products of Old Dominion's Army ROTC program, where they earned second lieutenant commissions upon grad  more
U.S. AIR FORCE TO LICENSE LAUNCH COMPLEX 36 TO SPACE FLORIDA
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Aug. 7 -- The Florida Space Authority issued the following news release: A landmark announcement by the U.S. Air Force and the state of Florida today will fundamentally expand the state's position and prominence in aerospace and the space industry in all three key sectors: civil, military and commercial, broadening participation in space-related activities. Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, subject to completion of the environmental impact analys  more
U.S. Bishops Offer Support to Mormons Targeted for Defending Marriage, Backing California's Proposition Eight
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following news release: The U.S. bishops offered "prayerful support and steadfast solidarity" to the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints in the face of attacks on the church and its members for working to pass California's Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage. The support was offered in a November 21 letter from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, chairman of the bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for the Defense of Ma  more
U.S. GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS $250 MILLION TO THE GOVERNMENT OF GEORGIA FOR BUDGET SUPPORT
TBILISI, Georgia, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: In accordance with the agreement signed on October 22, 2008, in Brussels by USAID (United States Agency for International Development) Administrator Henrietta H. Fore and Minister of Finance of Georgia Nika Gilauri, the United States Government has transferred $250 million to the Government of Georgia for budgetary support. The funds transfer was designed to assist Georgia to quickly respond to the economic shoc  more
U.S. NAVY, VIRGINIA TECH ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO BENEFIT STUDENTS, NAVY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
DAHLGREN, Va., Nov. 25 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: Virginia Tech and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) signed a memorandum of understanding in Dahlgren, Va., Nov. 25, designed to develop and expand a framework of cooperation that will benefit the university's students and faculty in addition to Navy technology programs. The agreement will enable a framework of cooperation between Virginia Tech and NSWCD  more
U.S., BANGLADESH AGREE TO SCAN SEAPORT CARGO AT PORT OF CHITTAGONG
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following news release: The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced today that it has signed an agreement to work with the Bangladesh Ministry of Shipping and other government agencies to install radiation detection equipment and associated infrastructure at the port of Chittagong. The port of Chittagong is a major cargo container hub in South Asia and a strategic trans  more
U.S., BANGLADESH IMPROVE CARGO SECURITY AT PORT OF CHITTAGONG
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: The United States National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with Bangladesh's Ministry of Shipping and other government agencies to install radiation detection equipment and associated infrastructure at the Port of Chittagong. NNSA will also provide training to Bangladeshi officials to use this equipment. The Port of Chittagong is  more
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA LOSES TO INDIANA STATE, 2-1, IN EXHIBITION
EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 17 -- University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana women's soccer team lost a hard-fought exhibition game to Indiana State University, 2-1, Sunday afternoon at Strassweg Field. The Sycamores jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first half when forward Amanda Gogel scored at the 8:15 mark. The Screaming Eagles would bounce back to tie the score, 1-1, before the end of the half on a goal at 31:55 by junior forwa  more
URUGUAY SEGMENT OF THE 2007 COUNTRY REPORTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, March 11 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: The Oriental Republic of Uruguay, with a population of approximately 3.4 million, is a constitutional republic with an elected president and a bicameral legislature. In October 2004, in free and fair multiparty elections, Tabare Vazquez, leader of the Broad Front or Frente Amplio (FA) coalition, won a five-year presidential term and a majority in parliament. The civilian authorities generally maintained effe  more
US SENATE RESOLUTION ON THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
TBILISI, Georgia, July 14 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: S. RES. 612 Expressing the sense of the Senate that President George W. Bush, President Dmitry Medvedev of the Russian Federation, and other participants in the 2008 Group of Eight (G8) Summit in Toyako, Hokkaido, Japan should work together to foster a more constructive relationship, and that the Government of the Russian Federation should eschew behaviors that are inconsistent with the Group's objectives of   more
VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY EVENT TO FEATURE INFORMATION ON SUICIDE PREVENTION
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Nov. 7 -- The Duchess County Executive issued the following press release: The 3rd Annual Dutchess County Veterans Appreciation Day will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at the Henry A. Wallace Center at the Roosevelt Library and Home in Hyde Park. The event will take place from 12pm until 3pm. The Veterans Appreciation Day celebrates all those who have honorably served their country from the Dutchess County area and provides residents an opportunity to say THANK YOU to o  more
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ISSUES DIRECTIVE REGARDING NATIONAL SMOKING, TOBACCO USE CESSATION PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration issued the following directive: 1. PURPOSE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive describes VHA policies and programs relating to the VHA Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation Program. 2. BACKGROUND a. Cigarette smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable illness and death in the United States, contributing to the death of more than 435,000 people each year. Smoking is a know  more
VIDEOS SHOW AL-QAIDA IN IRAQ RECRUITING CHILDREN FOR TERRORISM
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Al-Qaida in Iraq is recruiting and training boys - some younger than 11 - to kidnap and kill, senior U.S. and Iraqi military spokesmen said during a February 6 press briefing in Iraq. Five training tapes recovered in a December 2007 raid show as many as 20 boys, most thought to be younger than 11 years old, carrying automatic weapons and grenades, storming homes in mock kidnappings and assassinations and   more
VIRGINIA PHYSICIST PLEADS GUILTY TO ILLEGALLY EXPORTING SPACE LAUNCH DATA TO CHINA AND OFFERING BRIBES TO CHINESE OFFICIALS
NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation Norfolk Field Office issued the following press release: A physicist in Newport News, Va., has pleaded guilty today to charges that he illegally exported space launch technical data and defense services to the People's Republic of China (PRC) and offered bribes to Chinese government officials. The guilty plea was announced today by Dana Boente, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia  more
VIRGINIA TECH, WAKE FOREST BIOMEDICAL TEAM OBTAINS $4.9 MILLION FOR TRAUMA RESEARCH
BLACKSBURG, Va., Nov. 19 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: A group of nine international car manufacturers and suppliers is awarding $4.9 million to the Virginia Tech - Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Science's Center for Injury Biomechanics, known internationally for its research on trauma and how it affects the human body. The group, the Global Human Body Models Consortium, is funding the Center for Injur  more
VISION FULFILLED IN OPENING OF CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S WEST HARNETT CENTER
SANFORD, N.C., Nov. 24 -- Central Carolina Community College issued the following press release: Ten years ago, Harnett County and Central Carolina Community College had a vision: a college center in the western part of the county to serve the educational needs of residents and businesses there. On Nov. 23, the fulfillment of that vision was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at the college's new West Harnett Center. The center, located in the Western Harnett Industri  more
Volleyball Drops Marathon Match
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 21 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: The Benedictine volleyball team went the distance Tuesday night - in terms of driving and length of the match - in dropping a 3-2 decision (23-25, 26-24, 19-25, 25-21, 9-15) at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. The loss left the Eagles' record at 11-14 overall and 5-5 in the Northern Athletics Conference. Sophomore Kayla Leyden led the team with 19 kills, while also making 17 digs. Teammate Kate McGu  more
Volleyball Falls To Aurora
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 15 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: The Benedictine volleyball squad found the road bumpy versus rival Aurora University, falling 3-0 (23-25, 17-25, 22-25) in a Northern Athletics Conference match at the Rice Center. The loss dropped the Eagles to 5-4 in the NAC and 11-13 overall. Kayla Leyden had nine kills to pace the Benedictine attack. Sarah Porod and Kate McGuire each added seven kills. Senior Amanda Distasio had 17 digs on defense, fol  more
VOLLEYBALL FALLS TO WASHINGTON
TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 29 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: Sofie Schlagintweit, Camri Zwiesler and Margie Giordano teamed up to lead the attack Saturday night, combining for 15 of ASU's kills against the fifth-ranked Huskies of Washington. The effort fell shy though as UW won 25-12, 25-21 and 25-18 to push their record to 24-4 overall and 15-3 in conference play as the Sun Devils wrap their 2008 season with a 13-18 record and a 4-14 Pac-10 standing. The first set  more
Volleyball Goes 1-3 At MIT
LISLE, Ill., Sept. 27 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: The youthful Benedictine volleyball squad posted a 1-3 record at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Volleyball Invitational. The Eagles are now 8-10 overall. BU opened with a 3-0 loss (26-24, 25-14, 25-17) to eventual tourney runner-up Connecticut College. The Eagles followed that with a five-game loss (25-18, 25-22, 18-25, 15-25, 17-15) to Wesleyan College to close out pool play on Friday. I  more
Volleyball Pair Named All-NAC
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 11 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine University volleyball players Kayla Leyden (Elgin, Ill./St. Edward H.S.) and Sarah Porod (Berwyn, Ill./Morton West H.S.) have been honored on the 2008 All-Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) Team, it has been announced. Leyden was named to the first team All-NAC list, while Porod was a second team selection. For Leyden, a sophomore, this is the second-consecutive season in which she has earned des  more
Volleyball Rebounds With Win At Maranatha Baptist
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 4 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine used the attacking of sophomore Kayla Leyden and the defense of senior Amanda Distasio to lead a 3-1 (17-25, 25-18, 29-27, 25-21) win at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown, Wis. The win improved the Eagles to 10-11 overall and 4-2 in the Northern Athletics Conference. Leyden smashed down a match-high 24 kills. She made just three errors in her 52 attempts for an impressive .404 attack per  more
Volleyball Sweeps Past Rockford In Key NAC Match
LISLE, Ill., Sept. 30 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine University's volleyball team used a strong defense and an efficient offensive attack to score a 3-0 (25-10, 25-8, 25-18) sweep over Rockford College in a key Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) contest in Lisle. The win improved the Eagles to 9-10 overall and 3-1 in the NAC, while the Regents fell to 4-10 overall and 2-2 in the NAC. Sophomore Kayla Leyden set the tone for BU on both sides of the   more
VOLLEYBALL TEAM OPENS SEASON AT ST. NORBERT TOURNEY
RIVER FALLS, Wis., Aug. 25 -- The University of Wisconsin-River Falls issued the following news release: After a disappointing 8-26 overall and 1-7 WIAC season records in 2007, the Falcon volleyball team looks to rebuild and make a stand this year. The team only lost two seniors in outside hitter Courtney Schroeder and rightside hitter/outside hitter Krista Russell. Returning to the lineup as seniors are: Drew Hample, libero; Nina Cooper, outside hitter; and Justine Speckel; middle hitter.  more
WARD'S RBI SINGLE IN NINTH LIFTS LCSC PAST DIXIE STATE 12-11
LEWISTON, Idaho, March 8 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Brian Ward's RBI single over the left-fielder's head drove in Travis Georgius from second base with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to help the Lewis-Clark State College baseball team capture a wild and sloppy 12-11 win over Dixie State at LCSC's Harris Field on Saturday afternoon. LCSC, now 14-2 overall after its eighth straight win, battled back from a 5-0 first-inning deficit and eventual  more
WARRIOR CARE MONTH - OPEN LETTER TO OUR ARMY COMMUNITIES
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: In the month of November, Americans traditionally reflect on the service of our nation's veterans past and present - and give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy because of their courage and sacrifice. Fittingly, the Department of Defense has designated November as "Warrior Care Month, "taking stock of the advances we have made in treating our servicemen and women and, equally importantly, reaffirming to   more
WARRIOR MEN'S BASKETBALL SIGNS 6-FOOT-8 MCINTOSH
LEWISTON, Idaho, April 16 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Tanner McIntosh, a 6-foot-8 post who earned Cascade Collegiate Conference honors for two straight seasons, will transfer to the Lewis-Clark State College and play for the Warrior men's basketball team next season, LCSC coach Tim Walker has announced. McIntosh played two seasons at Eastern Oregon University where in 2005-06 he started as a freshman and was the runner-up for the conference's Freshman o  more
WARRIOR WOMEN TURN OVER MONTANA TECH AGAIN, THIS TIME 77-47
LEWISTON, Idaho, Feb. 21 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Using its pressure defense to force 32 turnovers and kick start its fastbreak, the Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team rolled to a 77-47 win over Montana Tech in Frontier Conference action at the LCSC Activity Center on Thursday night. The contest was nearly identical to their first meeting in Butte last month when the Warriors also forced 32 turnovers and won by 29 points, 76-47. The  more
WARRIORS BASEBALL LOOKS FOR RETURN TRIP TO PSAC TOURNAMENT IN 2008
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., Feb. 14 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: The East Stroudsburg University baseball program enters its first season under the direction of head coach John Kochmansky after making its first PSAC tournament appearance in 22 years in 2007. Kochmansky, the top assistant coach for the Warriors for the last three seasons, takes over a team that returns six starters and nine pitchers off last year's squad that finished 23-22, including a 9-5 u  more
WARRIORS LACROSSE HEADS TO WEST CHESTER FOR PSAC SEMIFINALS
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., April 28 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: Seniors Katie Fretz and Renee Maniscalco, two of the top goal scorers in school history, and Janelle Cronmiller, the NCAA Division II leader in ground balls, lead East Stroudsburg University into the 2008 PSAC lacrosse semifinals on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at West Chester. The seniors have led the Warriors to an 11-6 record this season to tie the school record for wins after going 3-12 and 2-12 ove  more
WARRIORS LACROSSE KNOCKS OFF BLOOMSBURG, 8-5
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., March 19 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: Junior Katie Cook and freshman Molly O'Hara both had two goals and an assist to lead the East Stroudsburg University women's lacrosse team to its fifth straight win to open the season with an 8-5 victory over Bloomsburg on Wednesday at Eiler-Martin Stadium. The Warriors improve to 3-0 in the PSAC with the win over the Huskies, who were picked third in the PSAC preseason poll. ESU was 3-12 over  more
WARRIORS LACROSSE SECURES PSAC TOURNAMENT BID, MATCHES SCHOOL VICTORY RECORD WITH 10-8 WIN OVER SHIPPENSBURG
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., April 24 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: Freshman Molly O'Hara scored all five of her goals in the first half and senior Renee Maniscalco netted the Warriors' final three goals to hold off a Shippensburg rally as East Stroudsburg University qualified for the PSAC lacrosse tournament with a 10-8 victory on Thursday afternoon at Eiler-Martin Stadium. The win also ties the school record of 11 wins in a season set by the 2000 team which  more
WARRIORS PLAY WAC FAVORITE BOISE STATE TOUGH BEFORE FALLING
BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 1 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Ja'Lara Walker and Tasha Harris combined for 31 points to lead two-time defending Western Athletic Conference champion Boise State to a 67-55 exhibition victory over the NAIA's fifth-ranked Lewis-Clark State Warriors at Taco Bell Arena on Saturday. The Warriors actually led 28-26 at halftime, but BSU used a 22-6 run in the second half to take control of the contest. LCSC, which opened its season with a   more
WARRIORS SPLIT SUNDAY'S DOUBLEHEADER WITH OREGON TECH
LEWISTON, Idaho, May 4 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: For the first time this season, the Warriors' potent offense was shutout. The Lewis-Clark State College baseball team fell to Oregon Tech 1-0 in a scheduled seven-inning game, but bounced back to win the second game 7-3 in a Sunday afternoon doubleheader at Harris Field. The Warriors could only come up with three hits, a season-low and lowest since 2006, in the first game, while in the second game they c  more
WARRIORS TOP MCKENDREE 69-49 TO ADVANCE TO SECOND ROUND
JACKSON, Tenn., March 19 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: The Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team jumped out to a 10-point lead within the first six minutes of the game and never looked back as it toppled McKendree University 69-49 on Wednesday night in the opening round of the NAIA Division I National Basketball Tournament The Warriors played aggressive and effective defense, controlled the inside, and shot well enough from the outside to keep  more
WARRIORS USE SMOTHERING DEFENSE IN 60-31 WIN
LEWISTON, Idaho, Jan. 21 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: With 10 blocks and by forcing 32 turnovers, the Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team hustled to a 60-31 win as it suffocated the offense of Lewis & Clark College in day one of the Staples Classic on Friday. The Warriors' defense collected 13 steals and contested just about every shot Lewis & Clark tried to put up as the Pioneers shot only 18 percent from the field. Keeping Lewis & Clark in  more
WARRIORS USE SMOTHERING DEFENSE IN 60-31 WIN
LEWISTON, Idaho, Nov. 21 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: With 10 blocks and by forcing 32 turnovers, the Lewis-Clark State College women's basketball team hustled to a 60-31 win as it suffocated the offense of Lewis & Clark College in day one of the Staples Classic on Friday. The Warriors' defense collected 13 steals and contested just about every shot Lewis & Clark tried to put up as the Pioneers shot only 18 percent from the field. Keeping Lewis & Clark i  more
WARRIORS VOLLEYBALL DROPS MARATHON FIVE-SETTER VS. RAMAPO
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., March 29 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: East Stroudsburg University fought off six match points before succumbing 22-20 in the fifth game in a non-conference men's volleyball match-up with Ramapo College on Saturday at Koehler Fieldhouse. Sophomore Chris Holden had a career-high 26 kills for the Warriors, who won the second and third games 31-29 after dropping the opening game by the same score. Ramapo (27-5) took the fourth game  more
WATER POLO HEADS TO STANFORD INVITATIONAL THIS WEEKEND
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 6 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: Riding a six-game winning streak, the No. 11 Arizona State University water polo team (6-1, 0-0 MPSF) will travel to Palo Alto, Calif., this weekend for four games in the Stanford Invitational. The Sun Devils will face No. 3 Stanford (1-0, 0-0 MPSF) at 8:30 a.m. Saturday before facing No. 5 California (4-0, 2-0 MPSF) at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. ASU will open play on Sunday at 8 a.m. against No. 2 USC (1-0, 0-0 MPS  more
WEB 2.0, 'PROJECT UNITY' PRESENTATION DEC. 4
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg issued the following news release: Web 2.0 has ushered in a new wave of social computing that enables teams to collaborate, share information, and create new services online. Lockheed Martin's "Project Unity" is one such example. Conceived as a way of applying Web 2.0 technologies for "mission success," Project Unity is a social computing ecosystem that integrates Google enterprise search appliance, Microsoft's Windows  more
WEBER STATE COMES TO TOWN FOR FOOTBALL'S BIG SKY OPENER
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 16 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Off to its best start since 2001, the Sacramento State football team enters Big Sky Conference play on Saturday, Sept. 20, when it welcomes Weber State for a 2:05 game at Hornet Stadium. The Hornets enter the game with a 2-1 overall record following a 27-16 win over Southern Oregon last Saturday and are looking to move to 3-1 for the first time since 1999 and just the third time since th  more
WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN MIND? ETHICAL QUESTIONS IN NEUROSCIENCE
SEATTLE, Nov. 13 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: New methods for examining and influencing brain activity have led to better treatments for disabling neurological and psychiatric diseases, but they also pose ethical questions about their use inside and outside of medicine. "Experts from many fields are weighing in on the practical use of neuroscience findings and their philosophical implications," said Dr. Michael Shadlen, University of Washington profess  more
Whiteman Named Men's Basketball Coach At Lincoln College
LINCOLN, Ill., July 30 -- Lincoln College issued the following news release: Lincoln College has named Kirk Whiteman as the new Men's Basketball Coach. Whiteman is no stranger to the Lynx basketball program since he once served as the assistant to former LC coach BJ McCullum who left in May 2007. hiteman, a native of Knoxville, Illinois, is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and holds a Masters Degree from Western Illinois University. Whiteman comprehends the game of both offense  more
WILDCATS WIN FINAL GAME OF THE YEAR
WAHPETON, N.D., March 3 -- North Dakota State College of Science issued the following news release: NDSCS came out with nothing to lose and everything to gain Wednesday night as the defeated Lake Region State College (LRSC) 84-58. This was the second time the two teams met with NDSCS winning the first meeting 84-70. The Wildcats came out shooting hot and didn't cool off - shooting 44 percent in the first half only to be topped by 46 percent in the second half. NDSCS defense held LRSC to 34 pe  more
Women Activists: Unyielding In Their Defense of Rights
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- Amnesty International issued the following news release: No-one said defending human rights was easy. Activists can face threats, intimidation and even death for the work they do. In the case of women who defend human rights, and those who uphold women's rights and demand gender equality, the risks can be even greater. On the International Day of Women Human Rights Defenders - 29 November - in particular, we celebrate the commitment of these defenders to uphold the who  more
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CLIPPED BY MANHATTANVILLE
PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 25 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: Senior co-captain Olivia Nastasi (Cold Spring, N.Y.) led four Valiants in double figures with 16 points as the Manhattanville women's basketball team earned a hard-fought 68-65 victory over Montclair State University in non-conference action on Tuesday night at Kennedy Gymnasium. Nastasi led Manhattanville with 16 points (4-of-7 shooting), thanks largely to a 6-of-9 effort from the free-throw line, but  more
Women's Basketball Falters On The Road In A Non-League Game
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 29 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: The Benedictine women's basketball team, playing its second strong opponent in less than 24 hours, lost at Elmhurst College, 95-77, in a non-conference bout. The Eagles are now 2-3 overall. After Friday night's big win over local rival North Central College, the Eagles flew into Elmhurst with high hopes. However, BU was a victim of 29 of its own turnovers and a Bluejay defense that was able to limit one of th  more
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HEADS TO THE STATE OF MONTANA FOR FIRST BIG SKY ROAD TRIP
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 8 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Scouting Montana State The Bobcats enter Thursday's contest with the Hornets coming off of a 78-65 loss to Montana in their only conference game of the week on Friday night. In the contest, leading scorer Rebecca Mercer led the way with 19 points, including 3-of-7 shooting from beyond the three-point arc. Krislyn Wallace, the team's second leading scorer, added 13 points and 10 rebounds  more
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HITS THE ROAD FOR CONTESTS AT SAN JOSE STATE AND PORTLAND
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 25 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: The Hornets will travel to the South Bay for the second time in a week as they face the San Jose State Spartans on Friday night. The Spartans are off to an 0-4 start, dropping home games to Oregon and Seattle and road contests at Long Beach State and Northern Colorado. The Spartans are being led this season by Natalie White, who is averaging 15.0 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. She is 10-  more
Women's Basketball Looks For Young Players To Fill Big Voids
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 14 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: After a tremendous run the past four seasons, Benedictine women's basketball must now find out what life is like without two-time All-American Tamika Curtis. While losing the player who paced the team in numerous statistical categories - including scoring (19.4 p.p.g.), rebounds (11.3 r.p.g.), blocks (60), field goal percentage (59.1) and steals (36) - isn't difficult enough, head coach Paul Nelson also has seve  more
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SET TO PLAY REGIONAL RIVALS SANTA CLARA AND FRESNO STATE
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 18 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: For the second time this season, the Hornets will face a first year coach looking for their first win with a new program, as Jennifer Mountain leads the Broncos into the third game of their season while still searching for victory number one. The Broncos have won all but one game in the series, which was a 90-71 Hornet victory during the 1992-93 season, the Hornets second season in Divis  more
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WINS HOME OPENER
EAU CLAIRE, Wis., Nov. 25 -- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire issued the following news release: The 18th ranked UW-Eau Claire women's basketball team began its three-game home stand this evening against 16th ranked St. Norbert College with a 66-57 win at Zorn Arena. With the win, the Blugolds improve to 3-0 on the season, while the Green Knights fall to 2-1. The game was fast paced from the get-go, with both teams featuring heavy ball pressure and aggressive play. The Blugolds ju  more
Women's Soccer Defeats Elmhurst 1-0 In OT
CHICAGO, Oct. 15 -- North Park University issued the following news release: The North Park women's soccer team defeated College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin opponent Elmhurst College 1-0 in overtime Wednesday night. Senior Laura Alfredson (Skokie, Ill./Evanston Township) notched the game winner in the 96th minute off a corner kick assist from freshman Sarah Hansen (Kensington, Conn./Berlin), putting the ball in the top center of the goal. "This was a good win," said North Park   more
Women's Soccer Nets Another Win!
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 1 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine University looked - for the better part of its match versus Concordia University Chicago - that it might be deadlocked in a scoreless tie. But late in the second half, you might say the Eagles' tallied a goal just in the "Nik" of time. That's because senior Niki Aidinovski (one of just two seniors on the BU roster) was able to breach the Cougars' defense at the 76:16 minute mark of the match to giv  more
Women's Soccer Notches Another Shutout
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 15 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Benedictine's women's soccer team recorded its third win in the past five matches by shutting out Wisconsin Lutheran College, 3-0, at The Sports Complex on Wednesday evening. The win - which was the team's fourth shutout this season - improved BU to 4-8 overall and 3-5 in the Northern Athletics Conference. "I was very proud of our effort and the way we played together as a team," said head coach Robyn Serge.   more
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TAKES SIXTH STRAIGHT BIG TEN TITLE
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Nov. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release: The top-ranked Penn State women's volleyball team clinched its sixth consecutive outright Big Ten title Friday (Nov. 21) with a three-game sweep of Northwestern (25-15, 25-18, 25-11) Friday at Rec Hall in front of 5,799 fans, a title streak that is unprecedented in the Big Ten in women's volleyball. The following night, Penn State upped its record to 30-0 on the season and 18-0 in the Big Ten wit  more
WOMENS BASKETBALL ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF THREE STUDENT-ATHLETES
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 14 -- California State University Sacramento issued the following press release: Sacramento State head women's basketball coach Dan Muscatell announced the signing of three student-athletes for the 2009-10 campaign today during the early signing period. High school seniors Mallorie Franco, Kylie Kuhns and Natasha Torgerson are part of the Hornets early signing class. "This class has a mix of size and skill, and is filled with true student-athletes who perform i  more
World Famous Freedom Schooner Amistad Vists Kent County
CHESTERTOWN, Md., Oct. 27 -- Washington College issued the following news release: Washington College is pleased to announce several special events in conjunction with Freedom Schooner Amistad's presence in the Chestertown harbor from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 2. The college's C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience and Center for Environment & Society are partnering with Sultana Projects, Inc. to bring this recreation of the Spanish ship La Amistad, which ma  more
ARMY PROMOTES FIRST WOMAN TO FOUR-STAR GENERAL
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody became the first female four-star general in the U.S. armed forces at a promotion ceremony Nov. 14 in the Pentagon. "History will no doubt take note of [Dunwoody's] achievement in breaking through this final 'brass ceiling' to pin on this fourth star," Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates said during opening remarks. "But she would rather be known and remembered first and foremo  more
BANGLADESHI AMERICAN IS FIRST MUSLIM CHAPLAIN IN MARINE CORPS
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: A man who once was a student in the United States from Bangladesh has become the first Muslim chaplain in the U.S. Marine Corps, using his love for God and humanity to help U.S. military personnel of all faiths and backgrounds. Abuhena Saifulislam, 45, joined the U.S. Navy in September 1992 after receiving a master's degree in business administration from the University of New Hampshire. He had come to th  more
BOOK BY UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FACULTY EXPLAINS PERFORMANCE-BASED LIFE,' PENTAGON STRATEGY FOR DOING MORE WITH LESS
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 21 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release: The Department of Defense is facing a potentially catastrophic challenge: finding a way to meet greater-than-ever demands for weapons system maintenance, repair and overhaul at a time when the defense budget is declining and worn equipment is returning from service in southwest Asia. The Pentagon's solution to the challenge of doing more with less is Performance-Based Life Cycle Product Support Mana  more
Cluster Bomb Survivors Meet with Religious, Community Leaders; Press Senators, Candidates to Ban Cluster Bombs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Friends Committee on National Legislation issued the following news release: A 17-year old Afghani boy who lost both legs to a cluster bomb, the father of a five-year-old boy killed by these weapons in south Lebanon, and the mother of a U.S. Marine who died in Iraq while cleaning up U.S. dropped cluster bomblets will travel to key mid-western states in October. The U.S. Campaign to Ban Landmines and Cluster Bombs is arranging the October 6-15 tour to Illinois, Indi  more
Decorated ROTC Director Posted to Pentagon
MELBOURNE, Fla., July 1 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: LTC Freida Oakley, recently Florida Institute of Technology professor of military science and director of the university's U.S. Army R.O.T.C. program, was assigned to the Legislative Liaison at the Pentagon, Va., effective July 2008. Oakley was commissioned as a second lieutenant of Air Defense Artillery in 1988 when she graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a bachelor's degree in mark  more
DePaul University Art Museum Closes Season With Chicagoan Gerda Meyer Bernstein's 'Domestic Surveillance'
CHICAGO, June 20 -- The DePaul University issued the following news release: Chicago-based installation artist Gerda Meyer Bernstein brings her emotionally charged work to the DePaul Art Museum, 2350 N. Kenmore Ave., when "Domestic Surveillance and Other Recent Work" opens June 27 with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition will run through Aug. 29. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Bernstein uses non-traditional materials to address thorny social a  more
Pentagon's 'New' Cluster Bomb Policy Treads Water
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Friends Committee on National Legislation issued the following news release: The Pentagon announced Monday that the U.S. military would continue to use and export even the most unreliable cluster bombs over the next decade. This policy decision comes shortly after 111 countries, including major NATO allies, agreed to a global treaty banning cluster bombs. The new policy states that the United States will not impose restrictions on the use or export of cluster bomb  more
RIGHT TO DISSENT CHERISHED AMERICAN FREEDOM
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, March 24 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Families and school tours visiting the nation's capital during spring vacation were treated to an example of direct political action as protestors against the Iraq War mingled with throngs of tourists and residents March 19. Demonstrators young and old dispersed throughout the city to mark the fifth year of the conflict by publicly voicing their concerns. Equestrian police sat placidly on their horses as  more
SAUDI ARABIA: AIRBUS DEAL WITH BRITISH MILITARY
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 27 -- The government of Saudi Arabia issued the following news release: Airbus has won its fifth contract in a row, signing a deal to provide the British MOD with aircraft re-fuelling tankers. This follows similar contracts with the U.S Pentagon, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Australia.  more
SAUDI ARABIA: US DROPS CHARGES AGAINST SAUDI IN SEPT. 11 ATTACKS
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 13 -- The government of Saudi Arabia issued the following news release: The Pentagon has dropped charges against Mohammed al-Qahtani, a Saudi held at Guantanamo. Al-Qahtani was alleged to have been the "20th hijacker" in 9/11 attacks on the USA The U.S. authorities had claimed al-Qahtani was prevented from taking part in the attacks because he was denied entry to the U.S. by an immigration agent. In reviewing the case, charges against al-Qahtani have been dropped, a  more
SEN. FEINGOLD ISSUES STATEMENT ON OPERATIONAL LAUNCH OF AFRICOM
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis., made the following remarks: Mr. President, today marks the full operational launch of the United States Africa Command, known as AFRICOM. I have long supported the idea of a unified regional combatant command for Africa that recognizes the continent's growing strategic importance for U.S. security and that is coordinated with other U.S. agencies. As I have discussed many times on the Senate floor, we can not pretend that weak and failing st  more
STATE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS DAILY PRESS BRIEFING, DEC. 2
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: INDEX: INDIA Secretary Rice's Travel to India / American Solidarity with India U.S. Investigation Team in India / FBI is a Part of Team Working with India to Bring Culprits to Justice / Discussions with NATO Partners Travel Advisory for India PAKISTAN Pakistan Needs to Be a Part of the Investigation of Mumbai Attacks Need for Full, Complete and Transparent Co  more
STATE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS DAILY PRESS BRIEFING, DEC. 3
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: INDEX: INDIA Update on Diplomacy with Regard to India Nothing to Update on Secretary Rice's Travel Plans U.S. is Willing to Help and Assist India / Investigative Team on the Ground in Mumbai DEPARTMENT Meetings by Deputy Secretary Negroponte and Under Secretary Burns at State Department / Issues Discussed Secretary Rice Has Tried to Increase Number of Positions   more
STATE REP. WILLIAMS, STATE SEN. KANE HONOR WATERTOWN STUDENT FOR SELECTION TO NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM
HARTFORD, Conn., June 30 -- Connecticut State Rep. Sean J. Williams, R-68th District, issued the following news release: State Representative Sean Williams and state Senator Rob Kane recently presented Watertown resident Matthew Laskarzewski, a freshman at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, with a Citation from the Connecticut General Assembly honoring him for being selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security (N.Y.L.F.) in Washington D.C. this fall. The N.  more
TWO OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY ALUMNI TAPPED FOR PROMOTION TO GENERAL RANKS IN ARMY
NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 19 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Two Old Dominion University alumni, Kathleen M. Gainey and Mark W. Perrin, were selected recently for promotion to the ranks of lieutenant general and brigadier general, respectively, in the U.S. Army. The nominations, by President Bush, were announced by the Department of Defense. Both Gainey and Perrin are products of Old Dominion's Army ROTC program, where they earned second lieutenant commissions upon grad  more
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO HOST NIXON STAFFER EGIL 'BUD' KROGH NOV. 20
BELLINGHAM, Wash., Nov. 18 -- Western Washington University issued the following news release: Western Washington University's student chapter of Society of Professional Journalists and WWU's Public Relations Organization will host a talk by former Watergate "plumber" Egil "Bud" Krogh at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in Fraser Hall 4. Krogh will speak about his recently published book, "Integrity: Good People, Bad Choices, and Life Lessons from the White House." This event is free and open   more
$1.85 Million U.S. Army Contract Continues Florida Tech Biologically Inspired Security Research
MELBOURNE, Fla., July 8 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Richard Ford, Ph.D., computer sciences associate professor, College of Engineering, and director of Florida Tech's Harris Institute for Assured Information, College of Engineering, was awarded a $1.85 million contract from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) to continue his research developing a biologically inspired tactical security infrastructure (BITSI) for military computing and disaster rel  more
'GAMBLER GUNS' RECERTIFY ON MOBILE REFUELING SYSTEMS
CAMP TAJI, Iraq, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: In November, members of the Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, participated in an exercise to recertify on mobile refueling operations. The training exercise focused primarily on the Advanced Aviation Forward Area Refueling System. The system is a lightweight, portable refueling apparatus designed for rapid refueling of forward-area military aircraft. "This system   more
'GODFATHER OF COMBATIVES' GIVES HIS ALL FOR SOLDIERS
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: By Roger Teel USAOC&S When Brian Sarjeant was on his last active duty assignment, he wondered what line of work he might pursue once he retired. Then his future became clear. He became an Army Combatives instructor and is now sometimes referred to as the "Godfather of Combatives" at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Sarjeant, 42, retired as a sergeant first class in October 2007. His final assignmen  more
'RICE PUSHED PAKISTAN TO ACT ON TERROR'
Islamabad, Dec. 06 -- (IANS) US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is understood to have told Pakistan that there was "irrefutable evidence" of involvement of elements in the country in the Mumbai attacks and that it needs to act urgently and effectively to avert a strong international response, a media report Saturday said. "The information emerging after her departure indicates that in her meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmo  more
'Up the Down Staircase' to Play at Florida Tech
MELBOURNE, Fla., Oct. 24 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: The Florida Tech College Players' fall production is Up the Down Staircase, the comedy of 1960s life in an urban high school based on the best-selling novel by Bel Kaufman. Performances will be on Nov. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8 p.m. in the Gleason Performing Arts Center, on campus. The plot revolves around Sylvia Barrett, a young idealistic high school English teacher who tries to nurture her stud  more
10 Ways to Serve Your Community This Holiday Season
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Youth Service America issued the following news release: The holiday season is often one of joy and anticipation as children look forward to visiting relatives, eating sweets, and opening presents. However there are a multitude of ways that children benefit from giving the gift of joy to their communities - a gift doesn't cost a dime. Here are 10 simple and unique ways that children and their families can serve their communities: 1. Turn off the lights! - We use a lo  more
14TH ANNUAL FIFTH GRADE VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAM
CHARLESTON HARBOR, S.C., Nov. 11 -- Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum issued following the news release: Over 400 Charleston County fifth graders will be on hand to participate in the 14th Annual Veteran's Day Program to be held aboard the USS Yourtown. The School of the Arts Concert Band, under the direction of Suzanne Reed, will provide musical tributes along with our National Anthem, The Stars and Stripes, and American Heroes March. Air Force Reserve Veteran Sergeant Steve Smith wi  more
193RD AIRMEN TEAM UP WITH GRIDIRON GREATS
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: Do the names Mike Ditka, Gale Sayers and Jack Youngblood mean anything to you? They are gridiron greats - pro football's finest. But even if you don't enjoy the game, you can appreciate how special it is to be the very best at what you do. It requires hard work, overcoming adversity, sacrifice and a whole lot of teamwork. Come to think of it, it sounds a lot like being  more
2008 Eckerd College Alumni Award Winners Announced
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 17 -- Eckerd College issued the following news release: Eckerd College is proud to announce the 2008 Eckerd College Alumni Award Recipients. Presented on Saturday, November 15, during Alumni Weekend 2008, these graduates have demonstrated a clear commitment to excellence in their careers and service to their communities. McArthur Alumni Award Mark White '80 Mark, a Math major with a minor in Visual Arts, met his future wife, Jaye Nesbitt '79, while at Ecker  more
2008 VETERANS' DAY CONTEST WINNERS
PHOENIX, Nov. 21 -- The Arizona Department of Corrections issued the following news release: This year we started a new tradition. We invited ADC staff to submit short essays honoring co-workers who embody selfless sacrifice and commitment to country through military service. Your response was outstanding! I am delighted to announce our first year's top three winners. They are: First place CEPT Ellen Pfulb of ASPC-Winslow who wrote about CEPT Harold Chaumont Flynn Second place Capta  more
7TH AIR FORCE OFFICIALS WELCOME NEW COMMANDER
OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea, Nov. 24 -- The U.S. Forces Korea issued the following news release: by Staff Sgt. Candy Knight 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs The leadership of 7th Air Force changed hands during a change-of-command ceremony here Nov. 24. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Remington assumed command from Lt. Gen. Stephen G. Wood as Army Gen. Walter Sharp, the U.S. Forces Korea commander, and Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, the Pacific Air Forces commander, presided over the ceremony.   more
A FAKE CALL FROM INDIA LAST WEEKEND ALMOST LED TO WAR WITH PAKISTAN
Islamabad, Dec. 06 -- (ANI): Pakistan went into a state of 'high alert' last weekend after President Asif Ali Zardari received a threatening phone call made by someone who said he was Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee. Several political, diplomatic and security sources have confirmed to the Dawn that for nearly 24 hours last weekend, the incident continued to send jitters across the world. To some world leaders the probability of an accidental war appeared very high. It all sta  more
ACCESSING OUR OWN ENERGY SUPPLIES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va. (6th CD), issued the following newsletter: Earlier this year I introduced the Virginia Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Act, which would allow Virginia to request oil and natural gas exploration activities off its coast. It has been reported by the U.S. Department of Interior's Minerals Management Service that Virginia's OCS has 56 million barrels of known recoverable oil and 327 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Due to a longstanding moratorium   more
Accreditation Committee: Decatur Has Strong Schools
DECATUR, Ala., Sept. 27 -- The Decatur City Schools issued the following news release: Decatur City Schools and its community received accolades Wednesday afternoon from the accreditation committee's review. Tom Jones, chairman of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation Committee, told the school board and school administrators that, "from an outsider's view," Decatur has a strong school system with great community involvement and high expectations. "Decatur City   more
Air Force Brigadier General Charles Tucker Named Executive Director of International Human Rights Law Institute at DePaul
CHICAGO, July 21 -- The DePaul University issued the following news release: Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. Tucker Jr. has been named the new executive director of the International Human Rights Law Institute (IHRLI) at the DePaul University College of Law. Tucker will manage the day-to-day activities of the institute, which has earned a global reputation for human rights law advocacy. He brings to the job more than 25 years of experience that includes progressing human rights recognition  more
Al Qaeda Leader's Anti-Obama Racial Slur Denounced by Black Conservatives Hard Choices Ahead for President-Elect
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The National Leadership Network of Black Conservatives issued the following news release: Members of the Project 21 black leadership network are denouncing the racial slur made against President-elect Barack Obama by al Qaeda deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri, and hope al-Zawahiri's crude action is a sobering reminder for the President-elect and his supporters about the harsh attitudes of our nation's enemies. "While no fan of Barack Obama, I am a proud American. I find this  more
ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD RESCUES INJURED CLIMBER
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 7 -- The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: The Alaska Air National Guard rescued an injured climber off Root Glacier in the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park Wednesday. An Alaska Wilderness guide called the National Park Service from a satellite phone to request help after his client, a 57-year-old male, fell 50-feet off the Root Glacier and sustained multiple injuries. A National Park Service Ranger on location,   more
AMA President & CEO Edward T. Reilly Selected to Lead USO Board of Governors
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The American Management Association issued the following news release: Edward T. Reilly, president and CEO of American Management Association, has been unanimously elected by the USO's Board of Governors to become its next Chairman. In his new role, Mr. Reilly will work closely with the other members of the Board, and the USO's newly-appointed president and CEO, Sloan D. Gibson, to help the organization meet the historic challenges it now faces, as it strives to serve th  more
AMBASSADOR BAXTER PLEASED TO SEE SANTA CATALINA CLINIC 'UP AND RUNNING'
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Shortly before his groundbreaking visit to Uruguay in March 2007, President Bush delivered a speech in which he acknowledged a new direction in U.S. foreign policy. "We care," was how he described his reasons for sending our country's uniquely-qualified military doctors and medical teams to perform humanitarian and emergency relief work abroad, particularly in regions unaffected by combat. (See related articl  more
Ambassador Dennis Ross to Speak at General Assembly
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 20 -- The Institute on Religion and Democracy issued the following news release: "What Makes for Peace in Israel?" is the topic of Ambassador Dennis Ross's presentation for a noontime Presbyterian Action Briefing on Monday, June 23, at the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly in San Jose, California. The Briefing will be held from 12:30 to 1:20 in the Club Regent at the Fairmont Hotel, 170 South Market Street, in downtown San Jose. The public is invited to this  more
Ambassador Jean Wilkowski To Discuss Career In US Foreign Service During Sept. 18 Presentation At SMWC
ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind., Sept. 11 -- St. Mary-of-the-Woods College issued the following news release: For the Honorable Jean M. Wilkowski, a retired U.S. diplomat and the first woman to be appointed U.S. Ambassador to Africa, travel and learning have been a way of life. She has lived in eight different countries on four continents; she has broadened her horizons, and explored different languages, cultures and countries; and she has had many opportunities to enrich her global understanding  more
AMBASSADOR TEFFT'S STATEMENT ON GLOBAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT 2008
TBILISI, Georgia, June 4 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Today the United States Government released the 2008 Global Trafficking in Persons Report. This year Georgia has again achieved Tier 1 status, due to sustained, significant effort that the Government of Georgia has made in the global fight against Trafficking in Persons (TIP). In the past year, the Government of Georgia recorded numerous accomplishments in combating trafficking, with noteworthy successes achieved  more
AMBASSADOR TUTTLE SPEAKS ON THE U.S. 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
LONDON, United Kingdom, March 4 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the text of the following speech: The 2008 U.S. Presidential Election has been an ongoing hot topic for several months. Please join the discussion with Ambassador Robert Tuttle, as he answers questions about the election. Ambassador Robert Tuttle began his career in the public sector when he joined the White House staff in 1982 as Special Assistant to President Reagan. In 1985, he was appointed Director of Presidential Personnel.   more
ANTI-TERROR FIGHT WON'T BE AFFECTED BY MUMBAI ATTACKS: ZARDARI
Istanbul, Dec. 06 -- (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, who is on an official visit to Turkey, has said that his country is determined to carry on fighting terrorists on its soil, and added that last week's attacks in Mumbai, will not affect Pakistan's efforts to combat the menace. "The focus of the government of Pakistan has been anti-terror....We will continue with our fight against the perpetrators and stateless actors of terrorism," the Dawn quoted Zardari, as saying. Pakistan, h  more
AOA Supports Congress' Decision to Override Presidential Veto on Medicare Physician Payments and Preserve Access to Care for Patients
CHICAGO, July 15 -- The American Osteopathic Association issued the following statement: Media Statement Attributable to: Peter B. Ajluni, D.O. AOA President "On behalf of the nation's 61,000 osteopathic physicians and the millions of patients they serve, I want to thank the 453 Members of Congress who voted in support of maintaining access to care for our nation's seniors, disabled, and military families. I want to thank them for keeping their eyes focused on securing the enactment   more
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PARTICIPATES IN 2008 PHOENIX VETERANS DAY PARADE
PHOENIX, Nov. 18 -- The Arizona Department of Corrections issued the following news release: For the fourth year in a row, the Arizona Department of Corrections remembers those men and women who have served their country as members of the armed services by entering a float in the annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. ADC staff who were instrumental in getting the float constructed included Lt. Randy Standridge, Rio Salado instructor Ray Hixon, Sgt. John Littlejohn, Sgt. Eric Albert, COII Vin  more
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY POLL REVEALS CURRENT POLITICAL ATTITUDES
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 3 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: More than half (52 percent) of Southwesterners in Arizona, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico say that illegal or unauthorized immigrants make up at least 25 percent of their states' populations, according to a new Arizona State University-Southwest Poll released Jan. 3. Poll results are available online at issrweb.asu.edu. Among Hispanics, 62 percent make that assessment, while 43 percent of seniors (ages 61 an  more
ARKANSAS FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL FLAG FIELD
HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Dec. 2 -- The city of Hot Springs issued the following news release: The public is invited to walk through the Arkansas Fallen Heroes Memorial Flag Field, on display beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 6 until Saturday, December 13 at Hot Springs Memorial Field, 525 Airport Road. The memorial will be open 24 hours a day, with lighting during the night. "This memorial is to honor and remember all the fallen heroes from Arkansas who have offered the ultimate sacrific  more
ARMY PROMOTES FIRST WOMAN TO FOUR-STAR GENERAL
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody became the first female four-star general in the U.S. armed forces at a promotion ceremony Nov. 14 in the Pentagon. "History will no doubt take note of [Dunwoody's] achievement in breaking through this final 'brass ceiling' to pin on this fourth star," Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates said during opening remarks. "But she would rather be known and remembered first and foremo  more
ASSEMBLYMAN RAIA HONORED BY SUFFOLK COUNTY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 12 -- Assemblyman Andrew Raia, R-East Northport (9th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) was recently presented with a citation by Commander John Fox and Inspector George Egan of Suffolk County Veterans of Foreign Wars in recognition of his assistance coordinating the collection of used golf equipment and beanie babies for servicemen and women overseas. Those wishing to help our military personnel can donate phone ca  more
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WILL BE MORE WIDELY AVAILABLE TO WOUNDED SERVICEMEMBERS
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Patricia Opong-Brown, TRICARE Management Activity Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has designated November as "Warrior Care Month" to communicate the Department of Defense's (DoD) commitment to quality care for the nation's service members and their families. The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP), Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and other DoD agencies have pledged to provide the high  more
ATLANTIC COUNTY CELEBRATES COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK, APRIL 6-12
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., April 7 -- Atlantic County issued the following press release: County Executive Dennis Levinson has proclaimed the week of April 6-12, 2008 as Atlantic County Government Week to increase public awareness of and promote access to county services. It is being held in concert with the annual national celebration of County Government Week created in 1991 by the National Association of Counties (NACo). This year's theme is "Protecting Our Children." Levinson encourages resi  more
BABRI ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED, PAKISTANI FLAGS BURNT (LEAD)
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Dec. 06 -- (IANS) A group of Hindu sadhus, who had gathered here to mark the 16th anniversary of the Babri Mosque demolition Saturday, burnt five Pakistani flags to protest what they termed the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack in Mumbai. "We had planned to gather here to reiterate our long-pending demand for construction of a grand temple in place of the makeshift temple in which Lord Ram's idol has been lying ever since the mosque structure was removed Dec 6, 1992.   more
BANGLADESHI AMERICAN IS FIRST MUSLIM CHAPLAIN IN MARINE CORPS
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: A man who once was a student in the United States from Bangladesh has become the first Muslim chaplain in the U.S. Marine Corps, using his love for God and humanity to help U.S. military personnel of all faiths and backgrounds. Abuhena Saifulislam, 45, joined the U.S. Navy in September 1992 after receiving a master's degree in business administration from the University of New Hampshire. He had come to th  more
Behind the Scenes of Master and Commander
CHESTERTOWN, Md., Oct. 23 -- Washington College issued the following news release: The Center for Environment & Society (CES) at Washington College and Sultana Projects present the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World on Thursday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Prince Theatre. On hand for the event will be one of the technical advisors for the film, Chuck Fithian, Curator of Archaeology for the State of Delaware. Fithian led the archaeological analysis and conservation of   more
Benedictine Helps Families Get In Touch With A Loved One Stationed In Iraq
LISLE, Ill., Nov. 20 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Families of servicemen stationed in Iraq do not have to wait until their tour is over to see and speak to their loved ones during the holiday season. Now through December 19, Benedictine University is offering free, half-hour video conferences to families whose loved ones are stationed at any of five camps in Iraq - Camp Taji, Al Asad Air Base, Camp Fallujah, Camp Victory (Baghdad) and Camp Taqaddum. The prog  more
Bethel College, Kauffman Museum to partner with Wichita's Big Read
NORTH NEWTON, Kan., June 24 -- Bethel College issued the following news release: Bethel College and its Kauffman Museum are two of four Harvey County participants in the Wichita Public Library's "Big Read" initiative this fall. Vicki Tiahrt, wife of Congressman Todd Tiahrt, and Kansas Director of Libraries Cynthia Berner Harris announced today that The Big Read is coming to Wichita and surrounding communities, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Mrs. T  more
BIG THREE AUTOMAKERS ASK WASHINGTON FOR BAILOUT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Ala. (1st CD), issued the following column: Last week, the CEOs of the nation's Big Three automakers flew to Washington to make their case to Congress that the American auto industry is headed for bankruptcy and needs $25 billion in taxpayer money to stay afloat. To be clear, the $25 billion in aid they are seeking is on top of the $25 billion loan package already approved by Congress earlier this year. Ironically, all three CEOs traveled to the   more
Bishops Elect Archbishop Broglio, Bishop Flores, Bishop Holley to Three-Year Terms on Catholic Relief Services Board
BALTIMORE, Nov. 17 -- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following news release: Three bishops have been elected to the Board of Directors of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official international relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Military Services, USA, Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Detroit and Auxiliary Bishop Martin D. Holley of Washington were elected by the full body of  more
Bishops to Vote on USCCB Priority Initiatives Through 2011
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following news release: The U.S. bishops will vote on goals and objectives for the work of their five task forces on the priority initiatives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops through 2011. The vote will take place during their Nov. 10-13 annual fall assembly in Baltimore. The initiatives and the chair of each task force are: Faith Formation and Sacramental Practice, Bishop Peter Sartain of Joliet, I  more
BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP REMAIN STRONG BETWEEN STRYKER SOLDIERS AND LOCAL GERMAN COMMUNITIES
VILSECK, Germany, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Dave Melancon, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office Vilseck Mayor Hans-Martin Schertl has attended many ceremonies and community events during the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment's 15-month deployment to Iraq. During the U.S. Army Europe regiment's memorial service and welcome home ceremony on Rose Barracks Nov. 25, the buergermeister joined Family members and fellow Soldiers to welcome the regiment and re  more
BOOK BY UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FACULTY EXPLAINS PERFORMANCE-BASED LIFE,' PENTAGON STRATEGY FOR DOING MORE WITH LESS
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 21 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release: The Department of Defense is facing a potentially catastrophic challenge: finding a way to meet greater-than-ever demands for weapons system maintenance, repair and overhaul at a time when the defense budget is declining and worn equipment is returning from service in southwest Asia. The Pentagon's solution to the challenge of doing more with less is Performance-Based Life Cycle Product Support Mana  more
BOV APPOINTS BRODERICK ACTING PRESIDENT OF OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
NORFOLK, Va., April 14 --Old Dominion University issued the following news release: John R. Broderick, vice president for institutional advancement and chief of staff, was appointed by the Board of Visitors to serve as acting president of Old Dominion University between the time President Roseann Runte leaves and a new president arrives. The appointment was announced at the board's April 11 meeting. Runte, ODU's seventh president, will become president of Carleton University in Ottawa, On  more
BUSH AN 'ASSASSIN', BUT I LIKE OBAMA: MARADONA
Kolkata, Dec. 06 -- (IANS) US President George W. Bush is a "bit of an assassin" but his successor Barack Obama will, hopefully, do a good job, soccer legend Diego Maradona said Saturday. "I would like to think of George Bush as a bit of an assassin. I like this change. I welcome this change," Maradona said at his first media conference in India when asked to comment on US president-elect Obama. The Argentinian legend is on a short visit here. "I like Obama a lot. I think he will do a good jo  more
BUSH SUBMITS U.S. BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Each year in early February, the U.S. president sends to Congress The Budget of the United States Government. A 1921 federal law, the Budget and Accounting Act, mandates the president prepare and submit such a document "no earlier than the first Monday in January, and no later than the first Monday in February." On February 4, President Bush made budget history in two ways: * He submitted the funding p  more
Business and Civic Leaders Head to the Principal's Office to Become 'Principals for a Day'
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 13 -- San Diego Unified School District issued the following news release: It's back to school for nearly 200 San Diego area business executives, as they are matched with San Diego Unified School District principals to become "Principal for a Day" on November 14. The program is sponsored by Merrill Lynch, supported by San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and coordinated by San Diego Unified. The Principal for a Day program joins business executives with school princi  more
BUSINESS EXPERTS CALL FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, March 27 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Protecting intellectual property (IP) does not benefit only Bill Gates, one of the world's richest men, or Time Warner, a global media giant, or pharmaceutical companies that hold patents on drugs to treat HIV/AIDS, cancer, heart disease and other dire illnesses, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Future economic growth in China and India, for instance, where intellectual property theft is rampan  more
CADET 10TH IN WORLD LONG-COURSE TRIATHLON
LEXINGTON, Va., Sept. 2 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news release: VMI Cadet Ira Gallagher '09 placed 10th in his age group in the long distance triathlon world championships held in Almere, Holland, Aug. 31. His time of 7:25:13 in the men age 20-24 category made him one of two Americans to place in the top 10 with fifth-place finisher Thomas Wood. The event consisted of a 4-kilometer swim, 120-kilometer bike race, and a 30-kilometer run. Gallagher qualified last  more
CAMERON, LAWTON CIVIC CHORUS TEAMS UP WITH LAWTON SCHUBERT MUSIC CLUB AND FORT SILL'S NEW POST CHAPEL TO PRESENT HANDEL'S 'MESSIAH'
LAWTON, Okla., Nov. 25 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Cameron University's Cameron/Lawton Civic Chorus will join forces with the Lawton Schubert Music Club and Fort Sill's New Post Chapel for the 66th annual presentation of Handel's "Messiah". The performance takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at 8 p.m. at the McMahon Auditorium. Doris Lambert, CU adjunct instructor of music and director of choral music at Fort Sill's New Post Chapel as well as at Lawton Chr  more
CAMP EGGERS CELEBRATES THANKSGIVING WITH CARNIVAL
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Servicemembers at Camp Eggers marked Thanksgiving Day 2008 with good food, games and laughter, as Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan celebrated with a winter carnival. With a joint military command of more than 1,000 personnel away from home during the holidays, morale, welfare and recreation personnel sought to make the holiday memorable. "Thanksgiving back   more
Career Diplomat To Share Insights On Our Changing World, Put Exclamation Point On College's Global Scholars Program
GEORGETOWN, Ky., Nov. 13 -- Georgetown College issued the following news release: Retired Ambassador George M. Staples - whose 25 years in the U.S. Foreign Service has included assignments in such countries as Cameroon, Rwanda and Zimbabwe - was a key advisor in the development of the Global Scholars Program at Georgetown College. Tuesday the 11 students in this selective, first-year program will get to spend some time with the ambassador. But, Staples will also address the entire student   more
CHAIRMAN ISSUES STATEMENT ON MEETING OF NATO-GEORGIA COMMISSION AT LEVEL OF FOREIGN MINISTERS HELD AT NATO HEADQUARTERS, BRUSSELS
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 3 -- NATO issued the following statement: The NATO-Georgia Commission (NGC) at the level of Foreign Ministers met in Brussels today, for the first time, to discuss the security situation in the Euro-Atlantic region, the ongoing process of reform in Georgia and NATO's assistance to those reforms, and the further development of the NATO-Georgia partnership. The NGC Ministers reaffirmed the importance of the NATO-Georgia relationship and their commitment to adding subs  more
CHAIRMAN ISSUES STATEMENT ON MEETING OF NATO-UKRAINE COMMISSION AT LEVEL OF FOREIGN MINISTERS HELD AT NATO HEADQUARTERS, BRUSSELS
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 3 -- NATO issued the following statement: The Foreign Ministers of the NATO-Ukraine Commission met today in Brussels, to discuss NATO-Ukraine relations and intensive engagement in the context of the Bucharest Summit decisions regarding Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations. Reaffirming the importance of the NATO-Ukraine relationship, they have reviewed the developments of their relations since the Bucharest Summit. They noted with satisfaction that the NATO-Ukraine p  more
CHIEF, FIREFIGHTERS BENEFIT FROM METRO EAST CLASSES
CARBONDALE, Ill., Jan. 3 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: It's a long way from bucket brigades to firefighting in the 21st century. The off-campus Fire Service Management program, offered for the first time this fall in the Metro East area by Southern Illinois University Carbondale, covers the full gamut of modern firefighting, according to William H. Fennoy, chief of the East St. Louis Fire Department and one of the class' first students. Fennoy and six o  more
CHINA STEPS UP MILITARY TIES WITH NEPAL
Kathmandu, Dec. 06 -- (IANS) Even as India and China began historic joint military exercises in India's Karnataka state to battle insurgency and terrorism Saturday, Beijing also stepped up security manouvres in Nepal, sending the deputy chief of its army here to discuss security cooperation. Chinese Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Ma Xiaotian arrived in Kathmandu Saturday, heading a 10-member military delegation on a four-day visit during which he will hold talks with Nepali Prime Minister Pushp  more
CHINESE TROOPERS SPRING SURPRISE, SING INDIAN'S NATIONAL ANTHEM
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec. 06 -- (IANS) It was a surprise that had Indian Army officials completely stunned. Chinese army troopers, here for a joint military exercise, sang India's national anthem accurately and with great respect. The Indian Army personel were taken aback when around 90 troopers of the 1st company of the infantry battalion of the Chengdu Military Area Command stood in line and sang "Jana Gana Mana" in unison during an informal interaction here. The rendition was almost perfect  more
CITY OF FOLEY ISSUES MINUTES OF NOV. 17 WORK SESSION MEETING
FOLEY, Ala., Nov. 17 -- The city of Foley issued the following meeting minutes: ACTION ITEMS: 1. Approve Work Session Minutes of November 3, 2008. Councilman Hellmich made a motion to approve the Minutes and Councilman Blackwell seconded the motion. The vote passed unanimously. 2. Consider Consent Agenda of November 17, 2008. A resolution was moved to the Council agenda with an additional item. 3. Consider Kiwanis Club of Foley's request to hold the annual Christmas Parade on Satur  more
Cluster Bomb Survivors Meet with Religious, Community Leaders; Press Senators, Candidates to Ban Cluster Bombs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Friends Committee on National Legislation issued the following news release: A 17-year old Afghani boy who lost both legs to a cluster bomb, the father of a five-year-old boy killed by these weapons in south Lebanon, and the mother of a U.S. Marine who died in Iraq while cleaning up U.S. dropped cluster bomblets will travel to key mid-western states in October. The U.S. Campaign to Ban Landmines and Cluster Bombs is arranging the October 6-15 tour to Illinois, Indi  more
CMS Opens Fitness Centers
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 18 -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news release: You can shed another excuse for not getting fit - convenience and price. An open house will be held Nov. 18 at the Military and Global Leadership Academy, 3351 Griffith Street, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to provide information on the new fitness center at the school. CMS is working with AIM Fitness to provide group training and other fitness options (aerobics, yoga, etc.) for $10 per month. The fitn  more
CMS Students Honored For 'Doing The Right Thing'
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 20 -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news release: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students, parents and teachers joined firefighters, police officers and Carolina Panthers players and cheerleaders at Bank of America Stadium Tuesday night, Nov. 18. They honored 12 CMS students who won "Do the Right Thing" awards. "After an election season filled with long speeches, isn't it great that this can be summarized by four little words --- just four syllabl  more
COALITION FORCES DISRUPT ROAD-SIDE BOMB CELL IN GHAZNI
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Coalition forces killed three armed Taliban militants and detained one suspected Taliban militant during an operation to disrupt the Taliban's terrorist network in Ghazni province, Tuesday. In Andar District, located 200 km southwest of Kabul, Coalition forces targeted a known Taliban militant believed to coordinate and direct the Taliban's terrorist activities in Ghazni. He i  more
COALITION FORCES KILL TALIBAN COMMANDER
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Coalition forces killed four Taliban fighters, including a targeted Taliban commander who was dressed as a woman, during an operation to disrupt the Taliban's roadside bomb and foreign fighter networks in Ghanzni province, Friday. Coalition forces killed Haji Yakub, a Taliban commander in Qarabagh district, which is located approximately 290 km southwest of Kabul. The Taliban  more
COALITION FORCES PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO AFGHAN WOMAN AND HER BABY
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: An Afghan woman and her seven month old son, who were severely injured by militants during an operation in Kapisa, Nov. 20, were released from a Coalition forces hospital in Bagram this week. The woman and child, whom Coalition forces believe lived with the militants, were injured when one of the militants detonated a hand grenade inside the compound. Coalition forces provide  more
COME GET YOUR 'LEFTOVERS' FROM THE ARIZONA GAME AND FISH
PHOENIX, Dec. 1 -- Arizona Department of Game and Fish issued the following news release: Are you tired of those leftover turkey sandwiches? Then try some javelina sausage or bear bratwurst. There are plenty of leftover hunting permit-tags for spring javelina, turkey, and bear now available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Arizona Game and Fish Department starting today. There are more than 9,000 javelina tags, more than 250 turkey tags, and just over 70 tags for bear remainin  more
COMMENTARY: GIVING THANKS WHEN THANKS ARE DUE
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: By Bill Armstrong APG Wildlife and Marine Law Enforcement Division Here of late I've been spending most of my time moseying around the installation "keeping an eye" on our hunters; trying to keep them safe and out of harm's way. The other day, long about supper-time, I found myself on the Aberdeen Area side, down around Michaelsville. As I was making my way down one of the back roads, I notice  more
COMMISSION ACTIONS NOVEMBER 2008
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 1 -- The Virginia Marine Resources Commission issued the following meeting minutes: The following are the agenda items from the Commission's regular meeting held November 25, 2008 at Commission headquarters. The Commission's actions are in bold. ** APPROVAL OF AGENDA. THE COMMISSION AGREED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE A BRIEFING BY STAFF ON A OCT. 9, 2008 LETTER FROM SECRETARY BRYANT CONTAINING HIS SUGGESTIONS FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION IN DETERMIN  more
COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT TO BE HELD AT FAIRGROUNDS
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Dec. 5 -- The city of Gaithersburg issued the following press release: Residents in Montgomery County will have a chance to safely destroy sensitive personal documents during the Community Shred event to be held on Saturday, December 13 from 8 to 11 a.m., at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Sponsored by NBC 4, PNC Bank, the Upcounty Regional Services Center, Montgomery County Solid Waste Services and Shred IT, the event is being held to help consumers p  more
CONGRESS WILL HAVE ITS HANDS FULL
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Michael N. Castle, R-Del. (at-large), issued the following column: I would like to thank Delawareans for their confidence in allowing me to continue representing them in Washington. We have a true sense of community in our state and it is a privilege for me to ensure our voices are heard in Congress. Delaware voters expect their legislators to practice the highest levels of ethics, civility and respect - keeping the focus on the needs of people, not political par  more
COUNTY OFFERS FREE WILLS TO VETERANS & ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL
WOODBURY, N.J., March 28 -- Gloucester County issued the following news release: A free Simple Will sdis now available to veterans and active military personnel residing in Gloucester County regardless of their age announced Freeholder Director Stephen M. Sweeney and Freeholder Joe Chila today. "We have had residents who were active military personnel and being deployed to Iraq come to us for help getting a will before they left for their tour and there was no place or program for them to   more
CREDIT CARD DEBT AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS TO BE TOPIC OF LECTURE BY INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST, FEB. 27 AT EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY
EAST STROUDSBURG, Feb. 25 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: Danny Schechter, perhaps the nation's leading advocate for the cause of warning college students and others about the dangers of being the victims of unscrupulous lenders and credit card debt rip offs, will be a guest speaker at East Stroudsburg University on Wednesday, February 27. Schechter, an award-winning investigative journalist, will also show excerpts from his documentary film, "In Debt We Trus  more
CUBA: NEITHER CHANGES NOR DEMOCRACY SEEN IN NEAR FUTURE
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Dr. Javier Corrales, an associate professor in Political Science at Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts, was interviewed on Wednesday, February 27 by Jorge Traverso, a journalist with Radio Oriental of Montevideo. Among the topics discussed were the presidential primary elections in the United States and the possible repercussions in the wake of the resignation of Fidel Castro in Cuba. "This is a ve  more
DALLAS COWBOYS VISIT FORT BLISS SOLDIERS, FAMILIES
FORT BLISS, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Stephen Baack, Fort Bliss Two players from the Dallas Cowboys team visited Team Bliss, signing autographs and meeting fans at the Warrior Transition Battalion and the Post Exchange, and trying out weapons at the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000. Twenty-seven-year-old nose tackle Jay Ratliff and 24-year-old defensive end Stephen Bowen spent four hours talking to Soldiers, their family members and other fans  more
Decorated ROTC Director Posted to Pentagon
MELBOURNE, Fla., July 1 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: LTC Freida Oakley, recently Florida Institute of Technology professor of military science and director of the university's U.S. Army R.O.T.C. program, was assigned to the Legislative Liaison at the Pentagon, Va., effective July 2008. Oakley was commissioned as a second lieutenant of Air Defense Artillery in 1988 when she graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a bachelor's degree in mark  more
Democratic Presidential Candidates Respond to Question, 'If You Become President, What Steps Would You Take to Overturn 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell?'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: In conjunction with the 14th anniversary of the signing of the military policy banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military, the Human Rights Campaign has asked the leading Democratic candidates for President, "If you are elected President, what concrete steps would you take to overturn 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell?'" Starting Monday, November 26th and ending on Saturday, December 1, one statement per d  more
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARDS $405,000 TO MINDEN FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION
LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 2 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $405,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to Minden to help Royal Plastic Mfg., Inc. (ROYAL), a manufacturer of composite parts for the commercial and military aerospace industry, expand its operations. The project will result in 25 new full-time positions. "We're pleased we can assist a company wit  more
DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND ROOTS OF PEACE TO CO-HOST 'HARVEST OF HOPE' IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR MINE ACTION IN AFGHANISTAN
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs issued the following news release: Mark Kimmitt, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, and Heidi Kuhn, Founder and President of Roots of Peace, a California-based non-governmental organization dedicated to turning minefields into thriving agricultural enterprises, are cosponsoring a dinner on Wednesday, December 3, in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the Department of State, to recogn  more
DePaul College of Law Recognizes Jerome 'Jerry' Johnson's Contributions to Legal Profession With Posthumous Honor
CHICAGO, June 17 -- The DePaul University issued the following news release: Acknowledging his many contributions to the legal profession and more than 70 years of support to the DePaul University College of Law, DePaul recently awarded New York attorney Jerome "Jerry" Johnson a posthumous honorary degree. A 1936 graduate of the College of Law, Johnson was an unyielding supporter of the law school until his death in July 2007. Johnson's family accepted the doctor of humane letters degree on  more
DePaul University Offers On-The-Spot Admission Option to Returning Military
CHICAGO, Aug. 18 -- The DePaul University issued the following news release: Returning military veterans can enroll at DePaul University on the spot through DePaul's accelerated admission process. To be accepted, applicants still must meet DePaul's admission criteria, but the normally four- to six-week processing period is either eliminated or greatly reduced. "In recognition of their sacrifice and service to our country, DePaul University is proud to offer an accelerated admissions prog  more
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO VISIT BANGLADESH DHAKA
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for South and Southeast Asia James Clad arrives in Dhaka tomorrow for a two-day visit. The purpose of DASD Clad's visit is to discuss a range of bilateral and multilateral security issues as well as future opportunities for cooperation between U.S. and Bangladesh armed forces. DASD Clad will meet with senior officers from the Bangladesh military as well as other secu  more
Dr. Richard J. Ballman Named to Chair in Economics
ROCK ISLAND, Ill., Sept. 30 -- Augustana College issued the following news release: Dr. Richard J. Ballman has been appointed as the first Stuart Lee and Virginia Talbott Harbour Professor in Economics at Augustana College. The Harbour Chair in Economics was established by a $1,395,000 gift from the estate of Stuart and Virginia (Talbott) Harbour. The Harbours established the chair because they valued the study of economics for majors and non-majors alike. They requested that the chair off  more
DURHAM EARNS THREE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AWARDS
DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 24 -- The Durham Police Department issued the following news release: The City of Durham Police Department and two Durham communities have been selected as National Award Winners for outstanding participation in the 25th Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime, drug and violence prevention program. It is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). In the 2008 NNO awards competition the City of Durham maintained its #10 ranking among cities with populations of   more
DUTCHESS COUNTY'S 3RD ANNUAL VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Oct. 23 -- The Duchess County Executive issued the following press release: Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus and Veterans Service Agency Director Nelson Eddy Rivera, USN (Ret) have announced the 3rd Annual Dutchess County Veterans Appreciation Day will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Henry A. Wallace Center at the Roosevelt Library and Home in Hyde Park. The event will take place from 12pm until 3pm. The highlight of the event will be a Medal Pre  more
EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND TO PRESENT TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL SPRING BAND CONCERT, MAY 4
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., April 28 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: Lieutenant Colonel Timothy J. Holtan, commander of the United States Military Academy Band, West Point, NY, will guest conduct Sunday, May 4 at the twenty-first annual Spring Band Concert featuring the East Stroudsburg University/Community Concert Band. Holtan will lead the group in Sussex Mummers Christmas Carol by Percy Grainger. The program, "Classics to Moderns," also will feature works o  more
EDMOND SHOWCASED AT NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE
EDMOND, Okla., Dec. 1 -- The city of Edmond issued the following news release: Mayor Dan O'Neil wasn't the only representative from the City of Edmond to attend the National League of Cities' Congress of Cities and Exposition (NLC) held November 11-15 in Orlando, Florida. Joining the mayor at the conference was Edmond Police Officer Randy Payne, who attended by invitation from the NLC to highlight the police department program for the civilian motorcycle survival training. The Edmond Police D  more
EGL PAYS U.S. TO RESOLVE FALSE CLAIMS & KICKBACK ALLEGATIONS RELATED TO OVERSEAS SHIPMENTS FOR MILITARY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Division issued the following press release: EGL Inc., operating as Eagle Global Logistics, has paid the United States $750,000 to settle allegations that the company, in violation of the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Act, paid gratuities to employees of KBR, the prime contractor for the U.S. Army's LOGCAP III contract for logistical support of military operations overseas, the Justice Department announced today. EGL, a   more
ELBARADEI CALLS FOR US-IRAN TALKS ON NUCLEAR ISSUE
Vienna, Dec. 06 -- (IANS) Chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei has called upon the US to open negotiations with Iran to resolve the controversy over the latter's nuclear programme, official IRNA news agency reported Saturday. He told The Los Angeles Times that the US president-elect Barack Obama's various statements gave him "lots of hope" about a negotiated settlement of the issue. "He is ready to talk to his adversaries, enemies, if you like, including Ira  more
ELECTION DAY - WHAT TO BRING
MANCHESTER, N.H., Nov. 3 -- The city of Manchester issued the following news release: Election day is Tuesday Nov. 4th. You will need the following to vote at your local polling station: * A picture ID (Driver's License, Passport, Military ID, etc.) This is required to match your picture with your name. * Two (2) pieces of mail with your name and current address visible. This is to prove you are eligible to vote at that polling station. * Additional Notes... if you have further quest  more
ENVIRONMENT SECRETARY URGES EPA ADMINISTRATOR TO REVERSE COURSE ON DECISION TO LEAVE HARMFUL CONTAMINANT UNREGULATED
SANTA FE, N.M., Nov. 26 -- The New Mexico Department of the Environment issued the following news release: New Mexico Environment Department Secretary Ron Curry urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide greater protections for state drinking water by regulating perchlorate - a component of rocket fuel. The contaminant has been discovered in numerous drinking water systems and groundwater aquifers across the state and can have detrimental health effects on humans, particularly   more
ESSEX INCREASES JOINT, COMBINED INTEROPERABILITY DURING FALL PATROL
SASEBO, Japan, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) arrived in Sasebo after the completion of a successful fall patrol Dec. 4. The Essex Expeditionary Strike Group (ESX ESG) departed Sasebo Sept. 19. Throughout the deployment, Essex Sailors, along with Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducted numerous bilateral training exercises with countries throughout the region in an effort to e  more
ESU ENGLISH STUDENT AWARDED THIRD PLACE IN REGIONAL U.S. ARMY JOURNALISM COMPETITION
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., April 1 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: A feature article by East Stroudsburg University English major, Jennifer Caprioli, qualified for the third place award in the regional U.S. Army command level of the 2007 Major General (MG) Keith L. Ware Journalism competition. The article titled "Matters of the Heart", by Caprioli, a senior professional writing track major from Broadheadsville, Pa., was written for and published by the Tobyhanna   more
ESU PROFESSORS WEBER, ELIASSON, CO-AUTHOR RECENTLY-PUBLISHED BOOK ON MILITARY ADMINISTRATION
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., Feb. 29 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: The Handbook of Military Administration is the title of a new book co-authored and edited by East Stroudsburg University political science faculty members, Dr. Jeffrey A. Weber, assistant professor of public administration, and Dr. Leif Johan Eliasson, assistant professor of political science. The book was published in January by CRC Press of Boca Raton, Fla. The new book is unique in that it i  more
Extraordinary Grandmother Goes After Masters And God's Will
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 25 -- La Sierra University issued the following press release: La Sierra University graduate student and lay preacher, Mabel Duncan, will not be boxed in by anything, save the will of God. Duncan, a 64-year-old mother of four adult children and grandmother of one delivered her first sermon at age 18, despite cultural protocol that excluded females from preaching. At age 62, when most people are gearing down, she geared up, earning a bachelor's degree in religious st  more
FACT SHEET: DANGEROUS DEPOTS- THE GROWING HUMANITARIAN PROBLEM POSED BY AGEING AND POORLY MAINTAINED MUNITIONS STORAGE SITES AROUND THE WORLD
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs issued the following fact sheet: Some information in the historical timeline in this Fact Sheet was drawn from a list entitled "Major Ammunition Accidents - 1916 to 2008" compiled by Colonel George Zahaczewsky, U.S. Army (Retired). Colonel Zahaczewsky was formerly the Director of the U.S. Department of Defense's Humanitarian Demining Research & Development Program. Information was also drawn from "Recent  more
FACT SHEET: EXISTING SANCTIONS AND REPORTING PROVISIONS RELATED TO NORTH KOREA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs issued the following fact sheet: For Proliferation Activities: * Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act of 2000: Requires reporting to Congress of certain proliferation-related transfers to or from North Korea and allows for: a procurement ban; an assistance ban; a prohibition against certain arms-related sales under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA); and denial of licenses for export  more
FACT SHEET: U.S.-BAHRAIN GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs issued the following fact sheet: Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Mark T. Kimmitt, Assistant Secretary of Defense Mary Beth Long, and Bahraini Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa co-chaired the fourth round of the U.S.-Bahrain Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) on November 15, 2008. The fourth round of talks reflected the mutual U.S.-Bahrain sup  more
FCNL General Committee Defines Priorities for the 111th Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Friends Committee on National Legislation issued the following news release: "Well, good, now it's all done but the work." - Meg Hummon at the close of Annual Meeting More than 200 Quakers from about 40 states gathered in Washington, DC, November 13-16 to approve the legislative priorities for the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) and plan strategies for promoting that agenda in the 111th Congress. Veteran White House correspondent Helen Thom  more
Fighting Fires Offers Communication Lessons
VALPARAISO, Ind., Aug. 12 -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Leaders thinking about how they communicate within their organization can learn from the experiences of the wildland firefighting community, a Valparaiso University communication professor says in a newly-published paper in the journal Leadership. Dr. Jennifer Ziegler, whose research focuses on communication in managing risk and safety in dangerous occupations, is co-author of "Managing the Meaning of Lea  more
FIRSTLIGHT SPONSORS PROGRAM FOR FORT BLISS' 4-1 AD
FORT BLISS, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Sgt. Mark Miranda, Fort Bliss Thanks to the new Adopt-a-Unit program implemented by the Association of the United States Army, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armor Division was the recipient of earmarked funds for Morale Welfare and Recreation Nov. 21. To show 4-1 AD's gratitude for the generous donation, personnel from El Paso-based Firstlight Federal Credit Union were invited to observe 4-1 AD training ev  more
FIVE DECORATED VETERANS INDUCTED INTO GINO J. MERLI VETERANS CENTER HALL OF FAME
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: Five decorated Pennsylvania veterans with lengthy service to veterans' organizations were inducted today into the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center Hall of Fame. "It is an honor to recognize these five individuals for their service to our commonwealth and country," said Carl Weinschenk, commandant of the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center. "After serving bravely during time of  more
FLAG DAY EVENT
PHOENIX, Aug. 7 -- The Arizona Department of Corrections issued the following news release: The Arizona Department of Corrections honored its co-workers who selflessly serve our country and our state. On June 19, the Department hosted a luncheon at the Arizona National Guard Armory in Phoenix to celebrate the dedicated service of 90 ADC staff who are deployed today and 78 more on standby awaiting orders. They stand tall with over 2,300 ADC employees who are veterans. It is estimated that abou  more
FLORIDA CABINET ISSUES AGENDA FOR NOV. 20 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND MEETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 20 -- The Florida Cabinet issued the following document, representing information provided by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund: Item 1 Minutes Submittal of the Minutes from the September 30, 2008 Cabinet Meeting. (See Attachment 1, Pages 1-17) RECOMMEND APPROVAL Item 2 Land Management Uniform Accounting Council Report REQUEST: Consideration of a Land Management Uniform Accounting Council Report on a Methodology and Formula fo  more
Florida Tech Army ROTC Rangers Take First In Regional Competition Again
MELBOURNE, Fla., Oct. 30 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Members of the Florida Tech Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team consistently prove their excellence, and this year is no exception. In an expanded, five-state-plus-Puerto Rico competition, the largest ROTC competition in the nation, Florida Tech came in first place overall, defeating 42 other universities from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Puerto Rico. The Panther Battalion Range  more
Florida Tech to Host Conference on National Preparedness, Bring Together Roster of Noted Speakers
MELBOURNE, Fla., Oct. 28 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Florida Institute of Technology will host the second annual Conference on National Preparedness Dec. 8-9, 2008, at the Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront Hotel in Melbourne, Fla. The event will draw more than 25 distinguished speakers who are top leaders in the areas of disaster preparedness and response, national and international security, and humanitarian and disaster relief logistics. The conf  more
Former Astronaut Returns to Brevard County, Named Dean of Florida Tech College of Aeronautics
MELBOURNE, Fla., July 21 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Florida Institute of Technology President Anthony J. Catanese has named Capt. (USN ret.) Winston E. Scott dean of the Florida Institute of Technology College of Aeronautics, effective Aug. 1. Scott, who will reside in Melbourne, has called Brevard County home in the past, as an astronaut and executive. "We are honored to have Capt. Scott join us. His stature, experience, teaching gifts and admin  more
Former Astronaut, Florida Tech Professor Durrance Leads State Commercial Suborbital Research and Training Program
MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 13 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Florida Institute of Technology was awarded $500,000 from the Florida Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development for the Florida Suborbital Commercial Research & Training Program. Former astronaut Sam Durrance, Florida Tech professor of physics and space sciences at Florida Tech, and will direct the effort. The program and a center of that name were initiated to attract new busi  more
FORMER JOURNALIST TURNS LOVE OF HISTORY TO COTTAGE INDUSTRY
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Dec. 1 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: C. Brian Kelly built a cottage industry writing short historical vignettes, such as the "Best Little Stories from the American Revolution" and "Best Little Stories from the Civil War." Now, Kelly - a former newspaperman and current University of Virginia news writing instructor - has changed scope of his series slightly, recently publishing "Best Little Stories from the Life and Times of Winston C  more
Former White House Staffer Discusses 'Presidential Transition' at Washington College
CHESTERTOWN, Md., Oct. 16 -- Washington College issued the following news release: A veteran staffer of the Eisenhower and Nixon administrations as well as an advisor to Presidents Ford and Carter is coming to Washington College to discuss the upcoming changing-of-the-guard in the White House. Stephen Hess, acclaimed author and Senior Fellow Emeritus in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, will present "Presidential Transition: The Strange History of Hitting the Ground Stumbling"  more
FORT BLISS BATTALION CELEBRATES VETERAN'S DAY WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS
FORT BLISS, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Sgt. 1st Class Lori A. Kuczmanski, Fort Bliss Waving flags and wearing hats made purposely for Veterans Day, students from Collins Elementary School marched into the courtyard to celebrate Veterans Day Nov. 11. The color guard brought in the American flag and the students stood at attention with their hand on their heart as they recited the Pledge of Allegiance, then the pledge of allegiance to the Texas st  more
FORT BLISS CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT SMOKING HAZARDS
FORT BLISS, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Virginia Reza, USAG Fort Bliss "Say no - no to smoking," chanted the children Thursday as they walked around Kelly Park during the Great American Smokeout event held at Fort Bliss. More than 200 children ages three, four and five from the Fort Bliss Child Development centers rotated through eight stations where they learned about the dangers of smoking. "We want to start them off young because at this  more
FORT BLISS HONORS NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY, HERITAGE
FORT BLISS, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Sgt. Alexander Burnett, Fort Bliss With every cultural heritage month, there is an opportunity for members of that ethnic group to present, share and remember their role in history. It is a time to bring culture, food, dance, music and the rest of their world to the forefront for all to enjoy and take part in. Soldiers gathered at Soldier Hall to enjoy a Native American Heritage Observance. The theme   more
FREE COSMETOLOGY, ESTHETICS SERVICES - DAVIDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HONOR MILITARY SPOUSES, CHILDREN
LEXINGTON, N.C., Nov. 26 -- Davidson Community College issued the following news release: The Davidson County Community College Cosmetology and Esthetics Clinics will offer free Friday morning services twice in December for spouses and children of those currently serving in the military. In November, the same free services were offered for the first time to caregivers involved with Hospice of Davidson County. Military spouses and children may receive the following free services in the D  more
From Rwanda to Abu Graib: Award-Winning Journalist Gourevitch Visits Washington College
CHESTERTOWN, Md., Sept. 24 -- Washington College issued the following news release: The Rose O'Neill Literary House's "Literature of the Fact"--a special series of lectures on the diverse varieties of the art of nonfiction--continues with dual presentations by celebrated journalist Philip Gourevitch on Thursday, October 2. The event is co-sponsored by the Goldstein Program in Public Affairs. Gourevitch's searing account of the Rwandan genocide, We Wish to Inform You that Tomorrow We Wil  more
GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE PURCHASES CONRAD MOTEL
GLENVILLE, W.Va., July 2 -- Glenville State College issued the following news release: The Glenville State College Housing Corporation is the new owner of the Conrad Motel in Glenville. The sale of the local landmark closes the book on over eight decades of ownership by the Conrad family. Jack Conrad and his niece Suzie Kidd Shipe signed the papers completing the transaction on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008. "Today signals the start of the next phase of the Conrad Motel. We are very happy that the   more
GOV. CORZINE SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ESTABLISHING INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON PREVENTING AND REDUCING HOMELESSNESS
TRENTON, N.J., Nov. 26 -- The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities issued the following statement: Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed an Executive Order establishing the Interagency Council on Preventing and Reducing Homelessness to explore the multi-faceted issues related to homelessness in New Jersey and to reduce homelessness in the State. The Executive Order was signed at the Greater Trenton Behavioral HealthCare Adult Services facility, an experienced housing and service provider in  more
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES OVER $13.4 MILLION IN ONEGEORGIA AWARDS
DAHLONEGA, Ga., Dec. 1 -- Gov. Sonny Perdue, R-Ga., issued the following press release: Governor Sonny Perdue and members of the OneGeorgia Authority Board today visited North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega and approved grants and loans from the OneGeorgia Authority's portfolio of financing programs including EDGE, SILF, Equity, AIRGeorgia, BRIDGE and ESB. These awards will assist with a variety of economic development projects in rural Georgia aimed at creating jobs, st  more
GROUP OF FRIENDS REAFFIRM COMMITTMENT TO GEORGIA
TBILISI, Georgia, June 20 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Germany, France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America, as members of the Group of Friends of the Secretary General for Georgia, reaffirm their commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia. This fundamental principle has been strongly reaffirmed by the Security Council, whose members unanimously adopted Resolution 1808 only a  more
HAD NAZIS MOVED IN, STALIN PLANNED TO DESTROY MOSCOW?
London, Dec. 06 -- (ANI): Soviet Union dictator Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin had planned to blow up more than 1,200 buildings in Moscow, including the famous Bolshoi Theatre and St Basil's Cathedral before the Nazis moved into the city to capture it, documents have revealed. An exhibition of secret papers staged to commemorate 90 years of military counter-intelligence showed the extraordinary lengths the Soviet high command was prepared to go to if the city fell, The Telegraph reports. The do  more
HAWAI`I TO HOST INAUGURAL VEX ROBOTICS PAN-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP, DEC. 4-6
HONOLULU, Nov. 25 -- Lt. Gov. James R. Aiona Jr., R-Hawaii, issued the following news release: More than 800 middle school and high school students from Hawai'i, the U.S. Mainland, China and Japan will descend upon the Hawai'i Convention Center from December 4-6, 2008 for the Inaugural VEX Robotics Pan-Pacific Championship. The event is free and open to the public. The team-based robotics competition will put students' engineering and high-tech skills to the test in three non-stop, action-  more
HEARD ON CAMPUS -INNOCENCE OF KRONE
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg issued the following news release: Dover, Pa., native Ray Krone told everyone he was innocent. For 10 years, few believed him. But through two trials, a death sentence, and a decade of wrongful imprisonment, he never quit. The 100 th former death row inmate freed because of innocence since the reinstatement of capital punishment in 1976, Krone brought his passionate and thought-provoking quest for reform in the crim  more
Henry Edgar Longley of Longley Supply Company in Wilmington, NC Passed Away
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 21 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release: Henry Edgar Longley, Jr. died on Friday, November 21, 2008, at his residence. The service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 24, at Saint James Episcopal Church, followed by interment at Oakdale Cemetery . He was born in Wilmington , N.C. , January 19, 1933. He was the son of Henry Edgar Longley and DeLean Ayers Longley. Mr. Longley attended New Hanover High School and graduated from V  more
Hesston Professor to Update Kauffman Museum Work in Uzbekistan
NORTH NEWTON, Kan., Aug. 5 -- Bethel College issued the following news release: A faculty member from Hesston College will relate the latest chapter in Bethel College's ongoing relationship with a museum in Uzbekistan. John E. Sharp, Hesston College historian and a professor of history, will present the next Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum event, Aug. 10 at Kauffman Museum on the Bethel College campus. Sharp traveled to Khiva and Ak Metchet, Uzbekistan, earlier this summer and will update t  more
HINDI-CHINI BHAI-BHAI, CHINESE TROOPS SING INDIA'S NATIONAL ANTHEM
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec. 06 -- (ANI): The spirit of "Hindi-Chini Bhai-Bhai" was rekindled here when the 137-member Chinese Army contingent in India for a joint anti-terror exercise stunned their Indian counterparts when they sang with great respect and honour India's national anthem. Around 90 soldiers of the 1st company of the infantry battalion of the Chengdu Military Area Command stood in line and sang "Jana Gana Mana" in unison, surprising Indian Army personnel during the official banquet   more
HISTORIC PENSACOLA VILLAGE, ARCADIA MILL ANNOUNCE HOLIDAY HOURS
PENSACOLA, Fla., Dec. 1 -- The University of West Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Historic Pensacola Village and the T. T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum and Arcadia Mill have announced their 2008 holiday hours. Historic Pensacola Village will close Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. All facilities are closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. The T. T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum and Arcadia Mill will resume regular hours Dec. 26 throu  more
HOLIDAY BOOK DONATION
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following newsletter: On December 3, at W. W. Ashurst Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Quantico (Virginia), Deputy Secretary Ray Simon joined Lt. General Pete Osman, USMC (ret.), President and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, to announce the donation of more than 12,000 free, new books as part of the Department's 2008 Holiday Book Donation. These books will be distributed to underprivileged children across the   more
HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY CHERTOFF SPEAKS AT JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: Secretary Chertoff: Well, thank you, Steven, for that kind introduction. I also want to thank Dr. Roth, Associate Director, and all of you for coming out to attend my remarks today. It's great to be here at Johns Hopkins and particularly here in Washington as opposed to in Baltimore. Secretary Chertoff: Not that Baltimore is bad, just be a longer drive than what I had to do to come here. I   more
HONOR AMERICA'S VETERANS IN THE NATIONAL PARKS OF NEW YORK HARBOR
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The National Park Service's National Parks of New York Harbor issued the following press release: Americans have always answered their country's call to duty and fought no matter what the cause or reason for the war. The events of these wars and the people that fought and died for this country are valued by all Americans as links to our common heritage and our growth as a nation. Many of the places where they served and fought are today commemorated in areas managed by the  more
HONORING OUR VETERANS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski, D-Pa. (11th CD), released the following op-ed: On this Veterans Day I would like to encourage everyone to fully consider why this occasion warrants a federal holiday and why it is so significant. Veterans Day is the one day that we take out of the year to honor and remember those who chose to put this country above all else. It takes considerable courage to make such an action. I would like honor the 209 soldiers in Pennsylvania and 4,673 soldier  more
HOT SPRINGS MEMORIAL FIELD PORTRAYED IN AIRPORT ART DISPLAY
HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Nov. 26 -- The city of Hot Springs issued the following news release: The Traditional Art Guild will exhibit works about airplanes and the Hot Springs Airport from December 20 through January 12 in the lobby of Hot Springs Memorial Field. The following is airport history by Airport Director George Downie. Following the early years of aviation, WWII began the new era of aviation in Hot Springs. During WWII, the Airport began the transition from grass strips to paved runwa  more
Human Rights Campaign Honors 12,000 Servicemembers Discharged Under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: The Human Rights Campaign is proud to partner with the Servicemembers United (formerly Call to Duty), Log Cabin Republicans, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network and Liberty Education Forum, to host a three-day tribute, "12,000 Flags for 12,000 Patriots," on the National Mall to recognize the 12,000 men and women kicked-out of the military since the signing of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," a law that prohibits honorabl  more
Human Rights Expert, Woodrow Wilson Fellow To Visit Benedictine, Lecture To Public
LISLE, Ill., Sept. 11 -- Benedictine University issued the following news release: Dimon Liu believes that the only way to protect one's own rights is to become responsible for protecting the rights of others. Liu, an internationally renowned human rights activist, architect and urban planner, will visit Benedictine University from October 5-10. She will conduct classes, seminars, workshops and lectures and meet with students and faculty to share her practical knowledge in a variety of hum  more
HUMANITARIAN AID KEY COMPONENT OF NAVY'S NEW MARITIME STRATEGY
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: The familiar white U.S. Navy hospital ship Mercy, bearing the Red Cross emblem on its hull, will visit Southeast Asia and the western Pacific this summer to provide humanitarian assistance. International medical, dental and engineering teams and nongovernmental groups participating in Pacific Partnership 2008 have signed on to minister to those in need during Mercy's port calls. The trip mirrors a sim  more
IN THE NICK OF TIME, NOV. 24
SALEM, Ore., Nov. 24 -- The Oregon Military Department issued the following news release: The small and beautiful coastal community of Garibaldi is quietly celebrating a big success. Their 1,500 foot main water line, which supplies 1,000 people, 600 structures, 100 businesses and 750 employees with water, did not fail. It seems like something folks may take for granted, but since the city's main water line, located next to the Miami River, had been exposed through numerous flood events, pu  more
INDIA, CHINA BEGIN SECOND LEG OF HISTORIC MILITARY EXERCISE
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec. 06 -- (IANS) The two biggest economies of Southeast Asia - India and China, who fought a fierce battle in 1962, began the second leg of historic joint military exercises focussed primarily on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in Karnataka's Belgaum town Saturday. Though it is the second military exercise between the two nations, India and China are holding it for the first time on Indian soil. The first army exercise was held in the Chinese city of K  more
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS ON DEC. 2: FIFTEEN SOUTH SUBURBAN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AMONG 17 DEFENDANTS CHARGED
CHICAGO, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Northern District Of Illinois issued the following press release: A six-passenger, twin propeller engine aircraft flew on May 13 this year into west suburban DuPage Airport where three men awaited its arrival. Two of them - Ahyetoro A. Taylor and Raphael Manuel, both Cook County Sheriff's Office Correctional Officers - accompanied an individual whom they believed brokered large-scale drug transactions but, in f  more
INNOVATION TRANSFERS BENEFIT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Fashion design that might one day be adapted to protect the Army? That is possible because of innovative work by a Cornell University student whose design has caught the eye of U.S. Army scientists. Designer Olivia Ong put together two ensembles using silver nanoparticles in 2007 to eliminate health threats from microbes. The garments also incorporate palladium nanoparticles designed to reduce the effects of air p  more
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT PROSECUTOR SAYS SECURITY COUNCIL SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 'UNITED ACTION' TO ENSURE EXECUTION OF SUDANESE PRESIDENT'S ARREST WARRANT
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 3 -- The United Nations issued the following press release: With the International Criminal Court set to decide next month on whether to issue an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir on 10 charges of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo urged the Security Council to be prepared for "united and consistent action" to ensure the warrant's execution, should it be issued. Presenting his eighth report to the Council   more
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFERS MANY SERVICES FOR VETERANS
BURLINGTON, Iowa, Nov. 7 -- Iowa Workforce Development issued the following news release: From job search assistance to information about employment and training programs, Iowa Workforce Development offers many services for veterans. "We are pleased to serve the Iowa veterans who gave of themselves to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today," said Elisabeth Buck, Director of Iowa Workforce Development. Eligible veterans can receive assistance for a productive job search or gain access to  more
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFERS MANY SERVICES FOR VETERANS
OTTUMWA, Iowa, Nov. 7 -- Iowa Workforce Development issued the following news release: From job search assistance to information about employment and training programs, Iowa Workforce Development offers many services for veterans. "We are pleased to serve the Iowa veterans who gave of themselves to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today," said Elisabeth Buck, Director of Iowa Workforce Development. Eligible veterans can receive assistance for a productive job search or gain access to jo  more
IT IS TIME FOR THE IRAQIS TO TAKE CARE OF IRAQ
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski, D-Pa. (11th CD), released the following op-ed: It is time for the Iraqis to take care of Iraq. Our military won the war and removed Saddam Hussein from power, and it is now the responsibility of Iraqi leaders to establish a civil society. It is time for American troops to come home. More than 4,100 American service members have lost their lives in Iraq, and more than 30,000 have been injured. We have spent more than $600 billion, and some estim  more
Jesuit Military Chaplain Interviewed on CatholicTV's Veterans Day Broadcast
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Jesuit Conference issued the following news release: In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, the hosts of CatholicTV's This Is The Day spoke with Lt. Cmdr. Paul Shaughnessy, SJ via satellite from Iraq about his experience as a military chaplain. Shaughnessy is currently serving his fourth tour of duty in Iraq with the Navy and is ministering as the sole Catholic priest for 5,000 sailors and Marines at the Al Asad airbase in Iraq's Anbar province. To watch the interv  more
KERNERSVILLE RESIDENT PROMOTED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL IN NORTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety issued the following news release: Kernersville resident, James R. Gorham, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General, in the NC Army National Guard at a ceremony at the Old House Chamber, State Capitol, in Raleigh, on Friday Nov. 21. NC Secretary of Crime Control and Public Safety, Bryan Beatty congratulated him on being the first African American to be appointed to a General Officer position in  more
KFOR MULTINATIONAL SPECIALIZED UNIT IMPROVES THE CIVIL-MILITARY COOPERATION
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 2 -- NATO Kosovo Force issued the following news release: Another CIMIC project has been finalized by the CIMIC cell of the KFOR Multinational Specialized Unit. The French Gendarmes and Italian Carabinieri provided the school of the village of Brus in Lipljan/Lipjan municipality with equipment, necessary for the organization of the normal studying process for the children. 74 chairs and 36 tables for the pupils, 5 decks and chairs for their teachers, blackboards and  more
LAST DAY TO RSVP FOR OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY'S TOWN-N-GOWN MILITARY APPRECIATION DINNER
NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 29 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Old Dominion University's Town-N-Gown organization will sponsor a dinner to salute military personnel at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 8, in the River Rooms of ODU's Webb University Center. Retired Rear Adm. Rick Ruehe, U.S. Navy, most recently commander of the Mid-Atlantic Region, will talk about his perspectives on today's Navy. The event is open to campus and community members. The dinner will begin with a cash  more
Latin American Scholar Discusses 'Public Policy, Poverty And Inequality' at Washington College
CHESTERTOWN, Md., Sept. 9 -- Washington College issued the following news release: Brazil is home to one of the most thriving, dynamic cultures in Latin America, but also to serious poverty issues as well. Professor Lucas Gonzalez of the Universidad Catolica Argentina will explore this subject when he presents "Public Policy, Poverty and Inequality" at Washington College's Litrenta Lecture Hall on Wednesday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. The lecture is presented by the Goldstein Program in Publi  more
Leading Author To Discuss Masculinity On College Campuses
DANVILLE, Ky., Sept. 25 -- Centre College issued the following news release: According to Dr. Michael Kimmel, "Over the past three generations, women's lives have been utterly and completely transformed--in politics, the military, the workplace, professions and education." However, it hasn't been the same for men. "During that time, the ideology of masculinity has remained relatively intact. The notions we have about what it means to be a man remain locked in a pattern set decades ago, whe  more
Lee's Summit Physician Re-elected to the American Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees
CHICAGO, Aug. 1 -- The American Osteopathic Association issued the following news release: Joseph M. Yasso, D.O., of Lee's Summit, Mo., was re-elected to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Board of Trustees during its annual business meeting in Chicago. A fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) and an AOA-board certified osteopathic family physician, Dr. Yasso is currently an associate professor of family medicine at the Kansas City (Mo.) University   more
Loyola University Chicago To Offer Streamlined Undergraduate Admissions Process For Groups Of U.S. Veterans
CHICAGO, Aug. 18 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: Loyola University Chicago announced today a new streamlined process by which to expedite admissions decisions for United States veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. Typically, the admissions review process cannot begin until an applicant's package is complete with official transcripts, test scores, references, and other information. In order to assist individuals who have served the United States   more
LT. GOV. KOTTKAMP AFFIRMS COLLECTIVE LEGISLATIVE COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT SPACE INITIATIVES
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Sept. 29 -- The Florida Space Authority issued the following news release: Addressing the Florida Space and Technology Forum at the Florida Solar Energy Center / UCF on Brevard Community College's Cocoa Campus, Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp today pledged the State's commitment to addressing important legislative issues for the space industry during the 2009 legislative session. The State's commitment will help pave the way for Florida to maintain its preeminent role in   more
MAKE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION: GET YOUR GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TEST
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Jan. 2 -- Atlantic County issued the following press release: Individuals who earn their General Education Development Test (GED) can expect to make an average of $7,000 more per year in wages. If that isn't reason enough, then consider that the GED is a nationally recognized credential that is equivalent to a high school diploma and accepted by both employers and the military. To boot, earning the GED will open new doors to continuing education and career advancement in   more
MARINE MASTER SERGEANT FULFILLS FATHER'S LAST WISH
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following news release: On Nov. 20, 1943, Marines from Co. K, 3rd Bn., 2nd Marines, began a 76-hour battle on Tarawa Atoll in the central Pacific Ocean that would become the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history up to that time. The third officer ashore at Red Beach One that day was Marine Lt. James L. Fawcett, who ended up losing half of his platoon in the first two hours of fighting. Since that fateful battle, Fawcett   more
MAURITANIAN PRESIDENT ABDALLAHI REMAINS IN CAPTIVITY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs issued the following press release: The United States reiterates its call for the immediate and unconditional release of Mauritanian President Abdallahi. We strongly support the efforts of the African Union to restore the President to his office and to re-establish constitutional order. The recent transfer of President Abdallahi from his place of detention in Nouakchott to continued detention in his home villag  more
MAYOR HEALY & JERSEY CITY OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO SALUTE SOLDIERS ON VETERANS DAY
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 9 -- The city of Jersey City issued the following press release: Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, members of the Municipal Council, and the Office of Veterans Affairs and the Division of Cultural Affairs salute and commemorate Veterans of all wars fought by the United States during this patriotic day on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. "Every day as a proud nation, we should salute the many brave men and women who bravely serve their country," said Mayor Healy. "As we pause to   more
MCGOVERN, DOLE HONORED FOR FEEDING THE HUNGRY
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations Agencies issued the following news release: When retired Democratic Senator George McGovern was growing up during the 1930s in a small town in South Dakota situated along railroad tracks, he saw hungry people. Young men traveling the freight trains to the western part of the United States would stop and ask local residents for small jobs. In return for completing a job, they received a meal. McGovern's parents tried to of  more
Media Stories Nov. 18 - 24
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 17 -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news release: Story Ideas: Ardrey Kell High School named GRAMMY Signature Schools national finalist --- Ardrey Kell is among 150 high schools across the country and the only one in North Carolina named a finalist for the GRAMMY Signature Schools award. The program, sponsored by the Gibson Foundation, recognizes and honors public high school music programs based on either financial need or program excellence. The  more
MEETING OF NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL AT LEVEL OF FOREIGN MINISTERS HELD AT NATO HEADQUARTERS, BRUSSELS
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 3 -- NATO issued the following press release: Founded on the enduring principle of the indivisibility of Allied security, NATO remains the essential forum for security consultations among the Allies of Europe and North America and the transatlantic framework for strong collective defence of our populations, territory and forces, the core purpose of our Alliance and its most important security task. Today, we reaffirmed our cohesion, solidarity and commitment to the com  more
MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE FLIGHT STUDENTS TOUR ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE AND MUSEUM OF AVIATION
COCHRAN, Ga., Oct. 3 -- The University System of Georgia of Middle Georgia College issued the following news release: Middle Georgia College (MGC) flight students got an opportunity to expand their hands-on experience when they recently toured Robins Air Force Base and the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins. Assistant professor of flight Rusty Miller arranged the visit for his multi-engine class. Students were able to sit in the cockpits of various multi-engine aircraft including the F-15, C  more
MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM EXTENDS FEEDBACK DEADLINE FOR WOUNDED, ILL OR INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Wounded, ill or injured service members and their Families now have until Nov. 28 to help Military Health System leadership better understand the needs and expectations of warriors in their care. The deadline for participating in the MHS questionnaires has been extended due to overwhelming response. The questionnaires-- one for wounded, ill or injured service members and one for Family members-- are  more
More Accolades for Francisco Goldman's the Art of Political Murder
HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 8 -- Trinity College has issued the following news release: The Art of Political Murder: Who Killed the Bishop?, which experts have called "an exhaustively researched story of assassination, impunity and justice in Guatemala," has won the first annual WOLA-Duke Book Award for Human Rights in Latin America. The book was written by critically acclaimed novelist Francisco Goldman, the Allan K. Smith Professor of English Language and Literature at Trinity College. Gold  more
MORE FOCUS NEEDED ON PII AND FOUO AWARENESS
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: By Yvonne Johnson APG News Due to findings of a lack of community awareness on Personally Identifiable Information, or PII, and For Official Use Only, or FOUO, the Directorate of Information Management is encouraging Aberdeen Proving Ground employees to increase efforts to familiarize themselves with these two important communication safeguards. According to Alice Surette, information assuranc  more
MUMBAI ATTACKS: RICE SAYS US WILL ACT, IF PAKISTAN DOESN'T
Islamabad, Dec. 06 -- (ANI): US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has reportedly warned the Pakistan Government that if it does act quickly on the issue of last week's terror attacks in Mumbai, the United States will not hesitate to step in to do the needful. Contrary to the formal statements issued by Pakistani authorities and her own statement at the Chaklala Air Force base before her departure, sources said she "pushed the Pakistani leaders to take care of perpetrators, otherwise the US wi  more
Nation's Leading Medical and Senior Advocacy Organizations Applaud Override of Presidential Veto to Protect Access to Health Care for Seniors and Military Families
CHICAGO, July 16 -- The American Osteopathic Association issued the following news release: Representatives of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Surgeons (ACS) and AARP showed their support of Congress' swift action to override a Presidential veto of the "Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act" (H.R. 6331) at a press conference this morning at the AOA's headquarters in Chicago. By enacting this legislation, lawm  more
NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF GEOEYE-1
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 8 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news release: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) joins GeoEye in celebrating the successful launch of their GeoEye-1 satellite. "We have enjoyed an excellent working relationship during the development phase, with an open dialogue regarding their progress, issues and challenges leading to this significant milestone," said NGA Director Vice Adm. Robert B. Murrett. "We are excited abo  more
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OPENS TUSKEGEE AIRMEN HISTORIC SITE
TUSKEGEE, Ala., Oct. 4 -- The National Park Service's Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site issued the following news release: WHAT: America's first African-American military aviators will be honored next week with the grand opening of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Tuskegee, Alabama. Federal and state officials and other dignitaries will pay tribute to the historic achievements and valor of the Tuskegee Airmen at the Grand Opening Ceremony Friday, October 10 at 1:30 pm. M  more
NATIONAL SECURITY TEAM ANNOUNCED BY OBAMA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: President-elect Obama has announced choices for his National Security Team, calling for "a new dawn of American leadership." Speaking in Chicago on December 1 with Vice President-elect Biden, Obama named Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton as his choice for secretary of State asked Defense Secretary Robert Gates to stay on and chose former Marine General James Jones as his National Security adviser. Obama also annou  more
NCJW Denounces Passage of DC Gun Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The National Council of Jewish Women issued the following news release: The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) today denounced the US House of Representatives' passage of gun legislation that would make the streets of Washington, DC dangerous for children and families. NCJW President Nancy Ratzan released the following statement: "Passage of the National Capital Security and Safety Act as amended tramples the rights of all who live in the District of Columbia,   more
NCL to House Committee: 'Wild West' Prepaid Calling Cards Industry Unregulated and Preying on Poor, Immigrant, Military Consumers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: At a hearing of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce on HR 3402, the "Calling Card Consumer Protection Act" today, Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League, said the largely unregulated industry was a "Wild West" and spoke in support of greater consumer protections in the purchase and use of prepaid calling cards. Greenberg commended the bill's lead sponsor, Representative El  more
NCL to Senate Committee: 'Wild West' Prepaid Calling Cards Industry Unregulated and Preying on Poor, Immigrant, Military Consumers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: At a hearing of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on S. 2998, the "Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008 today, Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League, said the largely unregulated industry was a "Wild West" and spoke in support of greater consumer protections in the purchase and use of prepaid calling cards. Greenberg commended t  more
NEW CENTERS HELPING FAMILIES OF WOUNDED WARRIORS
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: A key component of caring for wounded warriors is taking care of their Families.That's why Soldier Family Assistance Centers now thrive at 34 Army installations across the globe, officials said. SFACs are a one-stop shop where wounded warriors and their Families can find assistance and information to get them through a difficult time. Maj. Gen. John Macdonald, commanding general of the U.S. Army   more
New FMLA Regulations Offer Bad News for Workers, Good News for Military Families
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following statement: Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families "The U.S. Department of Labor's final regulations on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offer bad news for workers, but mostly good news for military families. We are delighted that military families will finally get some of the additional support they need and deserve. The National Partnership fought ha  more
NEW MARKET BATTLEFIELD ADDS CIVIL WAR ART EXHIBIT
NEW MARKET, Va., Sept. 1 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news release: An exceptional collection of art centered on the theme of the Civil War soldier is the subject of a new exhibit at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park's Hall of Valor Museum. Artists with firsthand knowledge of their subject painted all of the pieces during the years immediately following the war. Noted artists Julian Scott, Edwin Forbes, E. L. Henry, and John Rogers are represented in the  more
New Post-Election Poll: Evangelical, Catholic Voters Want Broad Moral Agenda
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sojourners issued the following news release: Results of a new post-election poll released today provide an in-depth look at the shift in priorities and moral agenda for Catholic and evangelical voters. Sponsored by Faith in Public Life, in partnership with Sojourners and Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good, and conducted by Public Religion Research, the poll's findings indicate a new faith constituency with a broader moral agenda that will have a significant impa  more
NOT HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following editorial: In recent years, many Americans have spent the holidays away from home, in defense of freedom. Much has changed for the better in Iraq over the past four years, even as our military and coalition forces as a whole ramp up efforts in Afghanistan. But, for over 200,000 military men and women in and around Iraq and Afghanistan, and tens of thousands deployed elsewhere around the world, the 2008 holidays will mean ce  more
NOTED AUTHORS KICK OFF VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
LEXINGTON, Va., Sept. 12 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news release: CNN analyst Jeffrey Toobin will discuss the secret world of the U.S. Supreme Court in a Constitution Day address Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7:45 p.m. in Jackson Memorial Hall at the Virginia Military Institute. A second talk, at VMI's academic convocation on Monday, Sept. 22, will be given by Yale Law School professor and author Stephen Carter. His talk, "Civilizing the 21st Century," will begin at 11:15   more
OBAMA PROPOSAL FOR KASHMIR ENVOY MISGUIDED: US SCHOLAR
Dec. 06 -- By Arun Kumar Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) Calling US president-elect Barack Obama's recent proposal to name a special envoy on Kashmir as "misguided", an American South Asia expert instead favours a "broad-based South Asia regional envoy". Last week's terror attacks in Mumbai emphasise the "need to defuse long-standing strategic (regional) rivalries in order to contain the terrorist scourge threatening the long-term stability of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India," writes Lisa Curtis. R  more
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES TO HOST AMPUTEE WORKSHOP CONFERENCE
NORFOLK, Va., March 7 --Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Old Dominion University's College of Health Sciences will host a two-day workshop conference, "Improving Functional Outcomes for Amputees: A Collaborative Approach," Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, at the Sheraton Waterside Hotel in Norfolk. Registration and continental breakfast begin Friday at 7:30 a.m. This unique two-day conference will bring together physicians, prosthetists, physical therapists,   more
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, NATO CO-HOST SYMPOSIUM ON HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
NORFOLK, Va., March 26 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: With the Hampton Roads region sitting only a few feet above sea level and a potential for hurricanes and flooding, the 2008 Azalea Festival Symposium will take a critical look at all aspects of disaster preparation, likelihood, and response. The symposium, titled "Katrina Over Hampton Roads: Are We Ready?" is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center  more
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY/NATO SYMPOSIUM ON HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
NORFOLK, Va., April 15 --Old Dominion University issued the following news release: With the Hampton Roads region sitting only a few feet above sea level and a potential for hurricanes and flooding, the 2008 Azalea Festival Symposium will take a critical look at all aspects of disaster preparation, likelihood, and response. The symposium, titled "Katrina Over Hampton Roads: Are We Ready?" is today 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk. Headquarters, Su  more
On Eve of the Olympics, NCJW Urges China to Change Sudan Policy
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Council of Jewish Women issued the following news release: Looking ahead to the Summer Olympics in China next month, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Board of Directors issued the following statement: "As the world's attention turns to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, China has an extraordinary opportunity to address the human rights issues that have tarnished its image. NCJW calls particular attention to China's support of the government of Sud  more
ONE YEAR LATER
SALEM, Ore., Nov. 26 -- The Oregon Military Department issued the following news release: It has been called "the Great Coastal Gale of 2007". Just two days in December of last year that many of us will remember for a long time. A series of storms from December 1 through 3 affected Oregon, Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia, but those two days, December 2 and 3, produced an extreme long-duration wind event with hurricane-force wind gusts of up to129 mph in some areas   more
ONLINE HIGHER EDUCATION GETS HIGH MARKS FROM EDUCATORS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: More than one-fifth of all students involved in higher education in the United States -- 3.9 million students -- were taking at least one online course during the fall of 2007. According to a new report, students, faculty and college administrators agree that e-learning reduces or eliminates such barriers to higher education as distance, time, commuting costs, scheduling conflicts and child care. In addition, growing   more
PAKISTAN AGREES TO 48-HOUR TIMETABLE FOR ACTION AGAINST LET: REPORT
Dec. 06 -- By Arun Kumar Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) Pakistan has agreed to a 48-hour timetable set by India and the US to formulate a plan to act against Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) and to arrest at least three Pakistanis who Indian authorities say are linked to the Mumbai terrorist assaults, the Washington Post reported citing a high-ranking Pakistani official. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of diplomatic sensitivities, said India had also asked Pakistan to arrest and h  more
Pentagon's 'New' Cluster Bomb Policy Treads Water
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Friends Committee on National Legislation issued the following news release: The Pentagon announced Monday that the U.S. military would continue to use and export even the most unreliable cluster bombs over the next decade. This policy decision comes shortly after 111 countries, including major NATO allies, agreed to a global treaty banning cluster bombs. The new policy states that the United States will not impose restrictions on the use or export of cluster bomb  more
Pollution at Home Lurks Unrecognized, Instead Attributed to Large-scale Environmental Disasters
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The American Sociological Association issued the following news release: Although Americans are becoming increasingly aware of toxic chemical exposure from everyday household products like bisphenol A in some baby bottles and lead in some toys, women do not readily connect typical household products with personal chemical exposure and related adverse health effects, according to research from the December issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior. "People mo  more
Pre-Election Debate to be Held at Trinity
HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 24 -- Trinity College has issued the following news release: What: A debate on the candidates and issues facing voters in the November 4, 2008 election. When: Monday, October 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: McCook Auditorium on the Trinity campus. Background: With the global economy in a freefall and the United States at war in two countries, most voters, politicians and pundits agree that the November 4 election is one of the most pivotal and important el  more
Presbyterians' Effort To Pursue Balance On Israel Encouraging
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release: B'nai B'rith International welcomes the steps toward balance on the Middle East that delegates to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) urged at its biannual General Assembly, which met in San Jose, California, June 21-June 28. Though moderate Jewish organizations disagree with some decisions taken at the General Assembly, Presbyterian delegates demonstrated a clear desire for more equitable and constructive tre  more
President Bush Asserts Right to Control Iraqi Oil
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Friends Committee on National Legislation issued the following news release: President George W. Bush this week rejected a Congressional effort to bar the U. S. military from controlling Iraq's oil resources. Before signing a bill authorizing military funding earlier this week, the president issued a "signing statement", saying that he would not be bound by a provision in the bill prohibiting expenditure of funds "to exercise United States control of the oil reso  more
PRESIDENT BUSH SPEAKS AT PRESS CONFERENCE
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Laura and I, as you know, recently came back from Africa, where we saw firsthand how the Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is saving lives. I had a chance to go to the - speak to the Sullivan Foundation the other day about our trip, and the reason I did so was to remind the American people about how important it is for our nation to remain generous and compassionate when it comes to   more
PRESIDENT BUSH SPEAKS AT STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: THE PRESIDENT: Madam Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Seven years have passed since I first stood before you at this rostrum. In that time, our country has been tested in ways none of us could have imagined. We faced hard decisions about peace and war, rising competition in the world economy, and the health and welfare of our citizens. These issue  more
Press Release: 911 Families Join with Campaign to Ban Cluster Bombs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Friends Committee on National Legislation issued the following news release: Members of September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, an organization founded by family members of those killed, who have united to turn their grief into action for peace, lend their support to a global campaign working to ban cluster bombs. They will join with international campaigners at an event in New York on Friday, September 12th to raise awareness about the campaign. "I have  more
PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MILITARY PERSONNEL, THEIR FAMILIES
SOMERVILLE, N.J., Aug. 1 -- Somerset County issued the following news release: The Somerset County Board of Freeholders reminds local military personnel that they can take advantage of a Somerset County-based program that can help them and their families with various legal matters. Somerville attorney Drew Hurley has recruited his fellow attorneys to provide free legal services to local service men and women and their families with legal problems that have arisen due to their military serv  more
PROGRAM GIVES SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOPE TO IRAQI, AFGHAN CHILDREN
TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 14 -- The Kansas Adjutant General issued the following news release: What began as a simple plea from a soldier for school supplies for Afghan school children has grown into a program that has expanded the educational opportunities for more than 200,000 students in Iraq and Afghanistan. And now, the Kansas National Guard has lent its support to the Manhattan, Kan., based Help Us Learn...Give Us Hope program. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting, the adjutant   more
PROGRAM HELPS BOLSTER 'RESILIENCE' OF MILITARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
HEIDELBERG, Germany, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: Three years ago Landstuhl Regional Medical Center developed the Combat and Operational Stress Reaction Staff Resiliency (COSR/SR) program to address the trauma and loss of empathy health care providers face as a result of combat and operational stress. The Army's new Provider Resilience Training program is designed to further that care. "(Combat and operational stress) is part of the spectrum of emotional and s  more
Psychology Researcher Seeks Survey Respondents for Military Combat Recovery Research
MELBOURNE, Fla., July 17 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Florida Tech clinical psychology graduate student Elizabeth Burns, M.S., is conducting research on combat veteran couples' adjustment with a 10-15-minute online survey. The survey may be completed by the partner or spouse of a combat veteran; if both partners are combat veterans, both can complete the survey. "The study will evaluate the demographics and other variables related to a couple's adj  more
Psychology Researcher Seeks Survey Respondents Who Are Female Military Veterans
MELBOURNE, Fla., July 22 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Florida Tech clinical psychology graduate student Lacy Allen, M.S., is conducting research on female combat veterans through an online survey. The survey may be completed by females on active duty or inactive and takes about 30 to 35 minutes. "The primary purpose of my study is to examine the effects combat trauma and military sexual trauma have on female veterans. The overall goal is raising aw  more
PUBLIC TENSION MUST BE CONTROLLED IN INDIA, PAKISTAN.
Washington, Dec. 06 -- (ANI): Inflamed passions across India and Pakistan must be controlled to prevent another war between India and Pakistan. "People of both the nations will have to control inflamed public passion and manipulative politicians too," Austin Bay reports in his column for the Washington Post. "Statesmen will have to confront the terrorists responsible for the heinous crime," Bay comments. Large scale public anger can be witnessed across India after the deadliest terror attack  more
Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist To Speak At Roosevelt On Nov. 20
CHICAGO, Nov. 10 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news release: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Deborah Nelson will discuss her new book, The War Behind Me - Vietnam Veterans Confront the Truth About U.S. War Crimes, at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Roosevelt University's Gage Gallery, 18 S Michigan Ave., Chicago. In The War Behind Me, Nelson says there was a massive cover-up of Vietnam war crimes that has remained hidden for more than 30 years. Working with military his  more
Quaker Lobby Calls for the United States to Invest in Preventing Wars; Urges Presidential Candidates to Embrace 'Responsibility to Prevent'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Friends Committee on National Legislation issued the following news release: The next president could save money and increase the security of the United States by rebuilding the severely neglected U.S. diplomatic infrastructure and increasing foreign development assistance focused on preventing conflicts, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) said today in letters sent to both major party presidential candidates and their running mates. "The financi  more
REP. BACHMANN TRAVELS TO ISRAEL WITH LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY LEADERS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. (6th CD), has issued the following news release: This month, U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann (MN-6) traveled to Israel with local members of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota & the Dakotas to continue to inform her understanding of issues related to Israel's peace and its role in American security issues. Bachmann, a long-time supporter of strong American-Israeli relations, met with Israeli officials, military leader  more
REP. MICHAUD ISSUES STATEMENT ON VA MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Michael H. Michaud, D-Maine (2nd CD), issued the following statement: Today, Congressman Mike Michaud issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement that that eligible veterans will see an increase in the mileage reimbursement they receive for travel to VA facilities for medical care. "Passing the funding for this mileage reimbursement rate increase was a top priority of mine. The Secretary's announcement that   more
REP. MOE: HIGHER EDUCATION BILL DELIVERS TUITION RELIEF
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 19 -- Minnesota State Rep. Frank Moe, DFL-District 4A, issued the following news release: House Assistant Majority Leader Frank Moe (DFL-Bemidji) said today's 95 to 37 passage of the House Higher Education Bill delivers on real tuition relief. "The era of double digit tuition increases is over," said Moe, who is an educator at Bemidji State. "If this bill becomes law, that alone will have made running for office worth it." Along with tuition relief, the bill als  more
REP. MOORE ELECTED VICE-CHAIRWOMAN OF CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS FOR WOMEN'S ISSUES
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis. (4th CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) was elected vice-chairwoman of the U.S. House of Representatives' Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. In January, when Congress reconvenes for the first session of the 111th Congress, Rep. Moore will become a key leader in the U.S. House of Representatives on issues affecting women. "I am truly honored that my colleagues have entrusted me to be a leader in  more
REP. PITTS' FRIDAY FAXLINE, NOV. 21
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Joseph R. Pitts, R-Pa. (16th CD), issued the following weekly update: No bailout for the auto industry yet The executives of the Big Three U.S. automakers were on Capitol Hill this week to ask for billions of dollars in taxpayer money. The argument from the executives is that Detroit's auto industry is too big to fail, so Congress should bail them out. There is no doubt that the auto industry makes up the backbone of manufacturing here in America, and there are   more
REP. SKELTON DELEGATION SHARES THANKSGIVING WITH U.S. TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following news release: House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-MO) and five Congressional colleagues spent Thanksgiving with U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Skelton led a six-member bipartisan delegation from U.S. House of Representatives which included Congressman Solomon Ortiz (D-TX), Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA), Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA), Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo (D-GU), and Congressman David  more
REPUBLICANS MUST FIGHT FOR FREEDOM TO REGAIN AMERICA'S TRUST
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The office of Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., issued the following op-ed: They say that elephants never forget, but that's exactly what the Grand Old Party has done. Between the 1950s and 1970s, Rockefeller and Nixon Republicans kept the party in a seemingly permanent minority with a "me-too" philosophy that allowed Democrats to balloon the size and scope of government. But, when Ronald Reagan ran unashamed on conservative principles in 1980 and Republicans in Congress e  more
RIGHT TO DISSENT CHERISHED AMERICAN FREEDOM
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, March 24 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Families and school tours visiting the nation's capital during spring vacation were treated to an example of direct political action as protestors against the Iraq War mingled with throngs of tourists and residents March 19. Demonstrators young and old dispersed throughout the city to mark the fifth year of the conflict by publicly voicing their concerns. Equestrian police sat placidly on their horses as  more
Rockford College Faculty Publish Papers
ROCKFORD, Ill., Sept. 26 -- Rockford College issued the following news release: Two faculty members at Rockford College and a consultant based at the college have had research papers published in prestigious publications. Deborah Breiter, chemistry professor, collaborated with three Chinese researchers to publish a paper in the Journal of Immunology entitled "Enhanced Antitumor Responses Elicited by Combinational Protein Transfer of Chemotactic and Costimulatory Molecules." Colleagues on th  more
RUNNING OF THE GREEN
NORFOLK, Va., March 25 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Old Dominion University's Military Student Union made an impressive showing at the 2008 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, Half-Marathon, 8k in Virginia Beach. The team took 1st in the 8k Military Team category, 2nd in the Military Half-Marathon team category and 2nd in the Military Marathon Team category.  more
SAUDI ARABIA: AIRBUS DEAL WITH BRITISH MILITARY
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 27 -- The government of Saudi Arabia issued the following news release: Airbus has won its fifth contract in a row, signing a deal to provide the British MOD with aircraft re-fuelling tankers. This follows similar contracts with the U.S Pentagon, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Australia.  more
SAUDI ARABIA: AL-QAEDA IRAQ LEADER 'ARRESTED'
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 9 -- The government of Saudi Arabia issued the following news release: According to various reports, the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, has been arrested. An earlier statement from the Iraqi defence ministry said that al-Masri had been captured. But an American military spokeswoman, Peggy Kageleiry, said Abu Ayyub al-Masri had not been arrested. She said confusion had arisen because a man with a similar name to the al-Qaeda in Iraq leader  more
SAUDI ARABIA: DETAINEES ALLEGE BEING DRUGGED, QUESTIONED
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 22 -- The government of Saudi Arabia issued the following news release: A former Saudi policeman is amongst those who allege they were given drugs against their will while held by the American military for interrogation at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.  more
SAUDI ARABIA: IRAQ EXPERIENCE EXPOSES THE LIMITS OF RAW MILITARY POWER
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 17 -- The government of Saudi Arabia issued the following news release: War in Iraq, misguided and launched on a false propsectus, has revealed the limits of overwhelming military force and has emphasised the need to develop a coherent American Middle East policy which "rejects the juvenile Bush vision of Iraq as a playing field against al-Qaida; which reaches out to moderate Iranians; and which accepts that until there is justice for the Palestinians, American moo  more
SAUDI ARABIA: US COMMANDERS SAY AL - QAEDA IN IRAQ TO STAY
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 15 -- The government of Saudi Arabia issued the following news release: Despite claims by U.S. politicians that Al Qaeda is routed in Iraq, U.S. military sources are saying tha Al Qaeda will retain a foothold in Iraq for many years to come. Despite the U.S. military presence and its efforts to suffocate Al Qaeda, the military view is that Al Qaeda will survive. "Al-Qaida in Iraq, which did not exist as a coherent group before U.S. troops invaded in March 2003, pro  more
SAUDI ARABIA: WHERE THE WILD CARDS ARE
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 8 -- The government of Saudi Arabia issued the following news release: Although already engaged in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, there is an increasing chance that the U.S. will take military action against Iran. "The risk of a U.S.-Iranian confrontation is growing in part because Saudi Arabia and other U.S. allies in the Middle East are so eager for it. "Behind closed doors, we are praying that the Iranians will make a mistake so that you will have a reason to atta  more
SAYING 'THANKS' DURING THE HOLIDAYS AT KAISERSLAUTERN
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Christine June, USAG Kaiserslautern Public Affairs As part of a holiday season tradition, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern will thank its Soldiers and their families for their service throughout the year. Started 11 years ago, the annual events are the Army Community Services' Toy Outreach Program and Chaplain's Office Operation Helping Hands. Both programs show the garrison's support to commun  more
Schools Celebrate Veterans Day
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 6 -- The Hillsborough County School District has issued the following news release: Schools throughout the district are holding ceremonies and teaching lessons about the nation's veterans next week. Most ceremonies will be held Monday, Nov. 10. Some schools have listed activities scheduled daily and others take place throughout the week. 8:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7 - Tinker Elementary School's second grade team will perform the Battle Hymn and Silent Drill Team, featuring a   more
Schools Honor Veterans with Varied Activities
LARGO, Fla., Nov. 3 -- The Pinellas County Public Schools issued the following news release: WHAT: Veterans Day observances WHERE: Various schools (see list below) WHEN: Friday, Nov. 7, and Tuesday, Nov. 11 (see list below) DETAILS: From kindergarteners to those in adult education, students in Pinellas County Schools will take time in November to honor the service men and women who have given so much in defense of this country. The celebrations begin Nov. 7 at Rawlings Ele  more
SEAN MCCORMACK ISSUES STATEMENT ON CONCERNING RUSSIAN PRESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTIONS
TBILISI, Georgia, April 18 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: We are deeply concerned by the April 16 Russian Presidential Instructions authorizing increased contacts between the Russian government and the separatist regimes in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, without the approval of the Georgian government. This step challenges Georgia's territorial integrity and would not be in keeping with Russia's status as a "facilitator" of the peace process. We urge Russia to live u  more
SEAN MCCORMACK ISSUES STATEMENT ON RUSSIAN ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO SEND MORE MILITARY FORCES INTO ABKHAZIA
TBILISI, Georgia, May 31 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: The United States is dismayed by Russia's Defense Ministry announcement on May 31 that it intends to send more military forces, including railroad construction troops, into the Georgian region of Abkhazia without the consent of the Georgian Government. This announcement is particularly difficult to understand in light of Georgia's forthcoming statement at the UN Security Council on May 30 that it was suspending U  more
SEAN MCCORMACK SPEAKS ON THE U.S.
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: MR. MCCORMACK: Welcome back for round two of Briefing 2.0. Why don't we start right in with the - right in with the questions. First one is Evan from Baltimore. By the way, I only have a piece of paper up here with the list of questions. I don't actually have questions. Let's go to Evan. QUESTION: Mr. McCormack, I'm Evan. I'm a student at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. My question pertains to   more
SECOND LEG OF HISTORIC INDIA-CHINA MILITARY EXERCISE GETS UNDERWAY (LEAD)
Dec. 06 -- By Sahil Makkar Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 6 (IANS) Southeast Asia's two biggest economies - India and China, who fought a fierce border war in 1962 - Saturday launched the second leg of their historic joint military exercise that is primarily focused on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations. Though it is the second military exercise between the two neighbouring nations, they are being held for the first time on Indian soil. The first army exercise was held in the Chine  more
SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE SPEAKS ON FOREIGN AID, DEPARTMENTAL CHANGES, IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: SECRETARY RICE: Thank you very much, Chairman. I would first like to thank the Committee. This is indeed the last budget that I will present to you as Secretary of State. I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the ranking Mr. Lugar and all the members of the Committee for what I think we have achieved together over the last several years. I'd also like to take just a moment to say how much Congres  more
SECRETARY OF STATE RICE LOOKS AT U.S. DIPLOMACY IN 21ST CENTURY
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, March 3 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: The interdependence among peoples and governments and the rapid international movement of information, money, technology and people are the main drivers of change today. "This is commonly referred to as globalization, and it is, indeed, transforming our world in two important ways," says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Globalization is empowering those nations that can seize its benefits, and at the   more
SECRETARY RICE ADDRESSES U.S.-RUSSIA RELATIONS AT THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND
KIEV, Ukraine, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: On August 7th, following repeated violations of the ceasefire in South Ossetia, including the shelling of Georgian villages, the Georgian government launched a major military operation into Tskhinvali and other areas of the separatist region. Regrettably, several Russian peacekeepers were killed in the fighting. These events were troubling. But the situation deteriorated further when Russia's leaders violated Geor  more
SECRETARY RICE SPEAKS WITH INDIAN MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MUKHERJEE
NEW DELHI, India, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of remarks by the U.S. Secretary of State: MINISTER MUKHERJEE: Good evening, friends in the media, Her Excellency Dr. Condoleezza Rice, who is Secretary of State. This evening, I have just concluded discussions with Her Excellency Dr. Condoleezza Rice, who is Secretary of State. She has especially come to express the solidarity of the United States of America with India in the wake of the heinous attacks   more
SEN. AKAKA ISSUES STATEMENT ON JAPANESE AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The office of Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, issued the text following statement: Aloha! I was so delighted to be invited to speak to all of you today to discuss my priorities as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. As many of you know, I am also a senior member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Wearing these two hats has afforded me a great opportunity to address veterans matters from different angles. I know all of you are proud of t  more
SEN. ALEXANDER ISSUES STATEMENT ON VETERANS DAY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The office of Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today released the following statement regarding Veterans Day: "We not only owe the men and women of our armed services our thanks, but we must also recognize the families and communities supporting their sacrifice. The courage, professionalism, dedication and high morale of our military never fails to impress me. On Veterans Day - and every day - we th  more
SEN. CARDIN ISSUES STATEMENT ON COMMEMORATING VETERANS' DAY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The office of Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., has issued the following statement: On this 11th day of the 11th month, we unite as a nation to honor the brave men and women who have served in our nation's military. For generations, their valor, honor and sacrifice have served as the foundation of America's hope, opportunity and leadership throughout the free world. To our veterans and their families, I thank you for your dedication to service and country, as well as your  more
SEN. FEINGOLD ISSUES STATEMENT ON ESCALATING VIOLENCE IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis., made the following remarks: "I am very concerned about the recent escalation in violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Last year, I traveled to North Kiva, where the fighting is taking place, and saw firsthand the grave suffering of people who have lived through a decade of armed conflict. Renewed violence only worsens this suffering and has left hundreds of thousands more people displaced. The U.S. should continue to push for a  more
SEN. FEINGOLD ISSUES STATEMENT ON OPERATIONAL LAUNCH OF AFRICOM
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis., made the following remarks: Mr. President, today marks the full operational launch of the United States Africa Command, known as AFRICOM. I have long supported the idea of a unified regional combatant command for Africa that recognizes the continent's growing strategic importance for U.S. security and that is coordinated with other U.S. agencies. As I have discussed many times on the Senate floor, we can not pretend that weak and failing st  more
SEN. FEINGOLD ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF MEASURE TO HELP TROOPS AVOID UNFAIR CELL PHONE FEES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis., made the following remarks: Today, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold made the following statement on the President's signing of the Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act, which included a provision based on legislation Feingold authored allowing servicemembers deployed overseas to terminate cell phone contracts free of penalties: "A few years ago I learned from Wisconsin servicemembers that they were being forced to pay unfair termination fees fo  more
SEN. LUGAR LAYS OUT FOREIGN POLICY AGENDA FOR NEXT PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Richard G. Lugar, R-Ind., made the following speech: At the National Defense University today, U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar laid out a new foreign policy approach for the next president focusing on energy security, trade, climate change, and pro-active American leadership. I am especially grateful for the opportunity to speak to you at such a momentous time for our nation and our government. Although almost every Presidential election is billed as the "most important ev  more
SEN. MARTINEZ: HOMEPORTING CARRIER AT MAYPORT IS VICTORY FOR FLORIDA, OUR NATION
JACKSONVILLE, Nov. 25 -- The office of Sen. Mel F. Martinez, R-Fla., issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) along with U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), Ander Crenshaw (R-Jacksonville), U.S. Representatives Corrine Brown (D-Jacksonville), and Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton, discussed the Navy's decision to designate the Mayport Naval Station as the future home of a nuclear powered carrier. The group met with members of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Mi  more
SEND MAIL TO WOUNDED SOLDIERS
ABERDEEN, Md., Nov. 26 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The American Red Cross will allow the public to send holiday greeting cards that aren't addressed to a particular Soldier. The cards will be screened, sorted and distributed to military hospitals and bases nationally and overseas in time for the holidays. The public can send their greeting cards, with adequate postage and a return address to: Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capitol Heights,   more
Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary Supports Troops with Bubble Gum Day Proceeds
LARGO, Fla., Oct. 27 -- The Pinellas County Public Schools issued the following news release: WHAT: Bubble Gum Day WHERE: Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary, 3801 74th St. N, St. Petersburg WHEN: Friday, Oct. 31 DETAILS: Gum usually is a no-no at school. But, on Halloween at Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary in St. Petersburg, it will be go-go. A donation of 25 cents will buy a student the privilege of chewing gum at school all day and maybe winning a prize in one of the grade-le  more
SHORT-TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS TO BE SHOWCASED AT INFO SESSION
CORNING, N.Y., Nov. 25 -- SUNY Corning issued the following news release: Corning Community College will host information sessions featuring Career Pathways, short-term training programs designed to lead to gainful employment in a 3 to 7 month time period, on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 5 p.m., CCC's Academic and Workforce Development Center, 318 Madison Avenue, Elmira. An additional session will be held on December 4, 2008 at 5 p.m., CCC's Business Development Center, 24 Denison Parkway We  more
SHUCKIN' & SHAGGIN' TO BENEFIT WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM
CHARLESTON HARBOR, S.C., Nov. 15 -- Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum issued following the news release: When our nation's greatest citizens return home from foreign lands after fighting to protecting our freedom, many members of our armed forces will face the trauma associated with brain injuries, amputations, gunshot wounds, burns, and blast injuries that will put an end to their military careers. The Wounded Warrior Program seeks to assist those men and women of our armed forces   more
SINO-INDIAN JOINT ARMY EXERCISE ON COUNTER TERROR BEGINS
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec. 06 -- (ANI): The first-ever Sino-Indian military combat exercises on Indian soil to counter terror and insurgency began here this morning. "The Sino-Indian military joint exercises are drills. We are looking for confidence-building measures," said. Major General V K Narula, Additional Director General (Public Information) at the Army Headquarters, here. " The joint training exercise is based on a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the defence ministers of two cou  more
SMWC Student Senate Hosts Voter Registration Event
ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind., Sept. 24 -- St. Mary-of-the-Woods College issued the following news release: The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) Student Senate will host a voter registration event today (Wednesday, Sept. 24) from noon to 1 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11:15 to 1 p.m. The voter registration events will take place in O'Shaughnessy Dining Hall, which is located in the Providence Center on the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Campus. The public is invited to participate. In or  more
SOCCER GAME BRINGS ALLIES TOGETHER FOR KUWAITI APPRECIATION DAY
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait, Nov. 22 -- U.S. Third Army Central issued the following news release: The red carpet was rolled out here for Kuwaiti royal family members and dignitaries for an evening of sports and dining during Kuwaiti Appreciation Day November 22, 2008. The celebration, designed to show appreciation for the support from Kuwait and its residents from 1991 to our current operations with the war on terrorism, included a soccer game between a Kuwaiti and US team followed by a formal d  more
SOUTHWEST IOWA ECI: 'UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE--WHAT EVERY EMPLOYER NEEDS TO KNOW'
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 20 -- Iowa Workforce Development issued the following news release: Employers: are you losing your unemployment appeal hearings? Is your unemployment insurance tax rate going up due to multiple unemployment claims going against your favor? Here's your opportunity to learn how to prepare your case to win! The Southwest Iowa Employers' Council (ECI) and Iowa Workforce Development will be hosting a training session on "Unemployment Insurance--What Every Employer Needs   more
SRI LANKA TROOPS, LTTE REBELS CLASH IN JAFFNA PENINSULA
Colombo, Dec. 06 -- (IANS) Sri Lankan troops battled Tamil Tiger rebels in the northern Jaffna peninsula and continued to mount pressure on the rebels fighting to prevent the fall of their "political capital" of Kilinochchi, defence sources said Saturday. The ministry of defence said the troops deployed in the Kilaly area in Jaffna had confronted cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on three occasions Friday. The deep lagoon in Kilaly, lying on the west of the Jaffna-Kandy main  more
Sri Lanka: Allow Aid Groups to Help Cyclone Victims
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: The Sri Lankan government should immediately lift its September order barring humanitarian agencies from the Vanni conflict area in northern Sri Lanka so they can assist thousands of persons displaced by flooding from Cyclone Nisha. Experienced and impartial humanitarian agencies have offered to respond to the crisis, but face government obstruction. Only government-approved food convoys have been allowed to enter t  more
STAND UP FOR GEORGIA
TBILISI, Georgia, April 27 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Earlier this month at the NATO summit, the United States sought to win support for the extension of Membership Action Plans (MAPs) to Ukraine and the Republic of Georgia. These plans are the final preparatory step for states seeking to join the Alliance. Both Ukraine and Georgia have established themselves as Western-looking democracies and are worthy candidates for NATO membership Unfortunately, some NATO   more
STATE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS DAILY PRESS BRIEFING, DEC. 2
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: INDEX: INDIA Secretary Rice's Travel to India / American Solidarity with India U.S. Investigation Team in India / FBI is a Part of Team Working with India to Bring Culprits to Justice / Discussions with NATO Partners Travel Advisory for India PAKISTAN Pakistan Needs to Be a Part of the Investigation of Mumbai Attacks Need for Full, Complete and Transparent Co  more
STATE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS DAILY PRESS BRIEFING, DEC. 3
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: INDEX: INDIA Update on Diplomacy with Regard to India Nothing to Update on Secretary Rice's Travel Plans U.S. is Willing to Help and Assist India / Investigative Team on the Ground in Mumbai DEPARTMENT Meetings by Deputy Secretary Negroponte and Under Secretary Burns at State Department / Issues Discussed Secretary Rice Has Tried to Increase Number of Positions   more
STATE REP. D'AMELIO: SENATE APPROVES BILL PRESERVING UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR MILITARY SPOUSES
HARTFORD, Conn., April 25 -- Connecticut State Rep. Anthony J. D'Amelio, R-71st District, issued the following news release: The state Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill that will preserve eligibility for unemployment compensation to civilian spouses who leave their jobs to accompany their military husbands or wives when they are reassigned to out-of-state bases, state Representative Anthony J. D'Amelio said today. The proposal (House Bill 5438), which passed the House A  more
STATE REP. GIEGLER SECURES STATE GRANT FOR RED CROSS
HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 4 -- Connecticut State Rep. Janice R. Giegler, R-138th District, issued the following news release: State Rep. Janice R. Giegler, R-Danbury, has secured a $3,000 grant for the American Red Cross of Western Connecticut. The grant, which has been provided by the state Office of Policy and Management, will be used for senior disaster preparedness. It will cover the costs of preparing, printing and distributing pamphlets specifically designed for seniors that will be provide  more
STATE REPS BURNS, HAMZY URGE BRISTOL, PLYMOUTH RESIDENTS TO NOMINATE LOCAL VETS FOR CONNECTICUT VETERANS HALL OF FAME
HARTFORD, Conn., June 19 -- Connecticut State Rep. Ron Burns, R-77th District, issued the following news release: State Representatives Ron Burns and William A. Hamzy today urged Bristol and Plymouth residents to nominate local veterans with distinguished records of public service to their communities to the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, Class of 2008. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 30, 2008, the legislators said Governor M. Jodi Rell created the Connecticut Veter  more
STATE REPS BURNS, HAMZY, NICASTRO, URGE AREA VETERANS TO ATTEND 'VETERANS BENEFITS AND INFORMATION FAIR 2008'
HARTFORD, Conn., March 7 -- Connecticut State Rep. Ron Burns, R-77th District, issued the following news release: Three Bristol state legislators today urged Greater Bristol area veterans to attend the 'Veterans Benefits and Information Fair 2008' Saturday, April 19th at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford to learn more about the wide variety of state and federal benefits available to them. "Many Bristol-area veterans may not be taking advantage of state and federal benefits they h  more
STATE REPS D'AMELIO, GREENE: MEASURE TO HELP MILITARY CHILDREN WHO CHANGE SCHOOLS SUCCEED PASSES HOUSE
HARTFORD, Conn., April 23 -- Connecticut State Rep. Anthony J. D'Amelio, R-71st District, issued the following news release: Children of military families who change schools frequently when their parents are reassigned to out-of-state bases will have an easier time adjusting to new schools and be better able to achieve educational success under a measure approved today by the state House of Representatives, state Representatives Anthony J. D'Amelio and Len Greene said today. The legislatio  more
STATE REPS D'AMELIO, NOUJAIM: BILL MAKING UNEMPLOYMENT COMP FOR MILITARY SPOUSES PERMANENT PASSES HOUSE
HARTFORD, Conn., April 18 -- Connecticut State Rep. Anthony J. D'Amelio, R-71st District, issued the following news release: Civilian spouses who leave their jobs to accompany their military spouses when they are reassigned to bases elsewhere in the United States would not lose their eligibility for unemployment compensation on June 30th if a bill that passed the state House of Representatives this week is enacted into law, state representatives Anthony J. D'Amelio and Selim Noujaim said toda  more
STATE REPS HAMZY, BURNS: BILL ELIMINATING FEE FOR GOLD STAR FAMILIES LICENSE PLATE GAINS FINAL APPROVAL
HARTFORD, Conn., May 7 -- Connecticut State Rep. Ron Burns, R-77th District, issued the following news release: Legislation that will eliminate the $10 fee for the Gold Star Families license plate received final legislative approval from the state Senate Tuesday, state Representatives William A. Hamzy and Ron Burns, who cosponsored the bill, said today. The bill was sent to Governor Rell to be signed into law. The Gold Star Family license plate was authorized by the legislature in 2007   more
STATE REPS HAMZY, BURNS: MEASURE TO HELP MILITARY CHILDREN WHO CHANGE SCHOOLS SUCCEED PASSES HOUSE
HARTFORD, Conn., April 23 -- Connecticut State Rep. Ron Burns, R-77th District, issued the following news release: Children of military families who change schools frequently when their parents are reassigned to out-of-state bases will have an easier time adjusting to new schools and be better able to achieve educational success under a measure approved today by the state House of Representatives, state Representatives William A. Hamzy and Ron Burns said today. The legislation (House Bill   more
STATE REPS. D'AMELIO, HAMZY: BILL ELIMINATING FEE FOR GOLD STAR FAMILIES LICENSE PLATE GAINS FINAL APPROVAL
HARTFORD, Conn., May 7 -- Connecticut State Rep. Anthony J. D'Amelio, R-71st District, issued the following news release: Legislation that will eliminate the $10 fee for the Gold Star Families license plate received final legislative approval from the state Senate Tuesday, state Representatives Anthony J. D'Amelio, and William A. Hamzy, who cosponsored the bill, said today. The bill was sent to Governor Rell to be signed into law. The Gold Star Family license plate was authorized by th  more
STATE SEN. HANABUSA ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
HONOLULU, Nov. 19 -- The Hawaii State Senate Majority Caucus issued the following news release: Assignments reflect "talents and interests" of Senators Senate President Colleen Hanabusa today announced the members of the Hawai'i State Senate committees that will consider legislation for the 2009 legislative session. "We have a very strong lineup," said Hanabusa. "Our committee assignments let us make the best use of our Senators' talents, interests, and experience. Everyone is aware that w  more
STATE SEN. PERKINS SPONSORS ANTI-TORTURE RESOLUTION
ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 21 -- New York State Sen. Bill Perkins, D-Harlem (30th District), issued the following news release: State Sen. Bill Perkins joins prominent leaders from the faith community, former military, state officials, interrogators, survivors of torture and their families to re-affirm the absolute prohibition of torture by urging the New York State Congressional Delegation to ensure humane prisoner treatment and ban cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. The resolutio  more
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR GUARD AND RESERVE
SPENCER, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- Iowa Workforce Development issued the following news release: The ESGR Area 3 recently sponsored a "SoS": Statement of Support for Guard and Reserve and a Proclamation signing on Monday, September 8th at the Clay County Regional Event Center, during Veterans Day ceremony at the Clay County Fair located in Spencer, Iowa. A Statement of Support "SoS" is a document simply acknowledging employer support to military members within the workplace and community. Employers  more
STATEWIDE TAXPAYER ORGANIZATION HONORS STATE REP. O'NEILL
HARTFORD, Conn., April 24 -- Connecticut State Rep. Arthur J. O'Neill, R-69th District, issued the following news release: The Federation Of Connecticut Taxpayer Organizations (FCTO) recently presented State Rep. Arthur O'Neill, R-Southbury, its Taxpayer Advocate Award. According to FCTO President Susan Kniep, the award was given in recognition of Rep. O'Neill's efforts to lower taxes for Connecticut residents. FCTO was formed in the mid 1980s with a goal of promoting fiscal austerity in a  more
Story Led Photojournalist to Document Seminole Mennonites' Lives
NORTH NEWTON, Kan., Aug. 8 -- Bethel College issued the following news release: Laura Camden has been fascinated by Amish and Mennonites from a young age. But it was her journalistic curiosity that finally led her into a particular kind of Mennonite world. A collection of Camden's black-and-white photos of several Old Colony Mennonite families in Seminole, Texas, is currently on display at Bethel College's Kauffman Museum. The exhibit, "Mennonites in Texas: The Quiet in the Land," remains   more
STRYKER BRIGADE SOLDIER DIES
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 27 -- Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell of Alaska issued the following news release: First Lieutenant William K. Jernigan, 35, died Monday in Baqubah, Iraq from injuries sustained in a non-combat incident while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. First Lieutenant Jernigan was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. "My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of First Lieutena  more
Suwanee Medical Student Elected as Representative to American Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees
CHICAGO, Aug. 4 -- The American Osteopathic Association issued the following news release: Johnny A. Dias, a fourth-year osteopathic medical student at the Georgia Campus-- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee (GA-PCOM), was recently elected as the student representative to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Board of Trustees during its recent House of Delegates meeting in Chicago. In addition to his involvement with the AOA, Student Doctor Dias is an active memb  more
TAX CONFORMITY BILL REDUCES CONFUSION FOR MINNESOTA TAXPAYERS
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 4 -- Minnesota State Rep. Leon Lillie, DFL-District 55A, issued the following news release: Every year my wife Missy and I wish that we'd done a better job of keeping our receipts and paperwork for our personal taxes. And every year we find ourselves digging through piles of papers in March and April, pledging to start earlier next year. Federal and state tax laws are complex sets of rules and guidelines that continuously grow and change. It's difficult to keep up w  more
Teach-In Presents Educational Delights to Students Nov. 19
LARGO, Fla., Nov. 17 -- The Pinellas County Public Schools issued the following news release: From computer hookup with a former district teacher who is a human terrain analyst with the U.S. Army in Iraq to birds of prey flying at a middle school, the Progress Energy Great American Teach-In Nov. 19 will cover a wide spectrum. There'll be a Pinellas graduate Blue Man at Curlew Creek Elementary and members of the cast of Phantom of the Opera at Meadowlawn Middle. The pre-Thanksgiving feast that  more
Thai Protesters Tighten Grip On Bangkok Airport
LONDON, Nov. 30 -- ebookers.com issued the following news release: Anti-government protesters caused chaos in the terminal triggering assumptions of impending military intervention after tightening their grip over Bangkok"s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday. It was stated that army chief Anupong Paochinda would hold a news conference after discussing protests by the People"s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) with security officials and business leaders. Several times Anupong had insisted he   more
THE CAUCASUS: FROZEN CONFLICTS AND CLOSED BORDERS
TBILISI, Georgia, June 18 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Chairman Berman, Ranking Member Ros-Lehtinen, members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the situation in the South Caucasus region of Europe. Let me begin with a characterization of the overall historical context. In 1989, a wave of democracy began sweeping eastward from its origins in Central Europe. Starting that year, the peoples of Central and Eastern Europe threw off the failed   more
THE RAMPAGING ELEPHANT
NEW DELHI, India, Dec. 7 -- I wrote last week that I had never known such anger in urban India as we have witnessed after the Bombay attacks. Over a week after the attacks ended, the fury has not dissipated. Rather it has spun almost entirely out of control. I have no problems with anger. It is often the precursor to change. Unless Indians make it clear that they are mad as hell and are not going to take it any longer, the system will never change. My problem is with misdirected anger. Over th  more
THE VANISHING GENERATION
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. J. Randy Forbes, D-Va. (4th CD), iissued the following Capitol Monitor newsletter: It was more than 90 years ago that an ordinary young kid named Frank Buckles reported to Fort Riley, Kansas for his first assignment in the U.S. Army. We were a nation at war, and strong-willed Buckles was determined to serve his country. Buckles was 16-years-old when he chose to be trained as a medic ambulance driver - ambulance drivers were needed in France and being a driver meant  more
THIS WEEK AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The University of Texas at El Paso issued the following news release: El Paso Audubon Society Meeting The El Paso Audubon Society will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at the Centennial Museum. Shamori Whitt, open space coordinator for the City of El Paso, will share El Paso's plans for preserving its natural landscapes during the exponential growth expected in the region. The meeting is free and open to the public. Information: 526-7725 Fall Pe  more
THIS WEEK AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO, NOV. 3-9
EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 3 -- The University of Texas at El Paso issued the following news release: Faculty Music Recital The UTEP Department of Music will present a faculty recital that features Erik Unsworth and Curt Warren at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Fox Fine Arts Center, Recital Hall. The recital, "The Great American Song Book, Part One," will feature the music of Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Jimmy van Heusen, and Cole Porter. Percussionist Ricky Malichi and guitarist John Siqueiros wil  more
TICKETS TO OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY GAME VS. RIDER GO ON SALE
NORFOLK, Va., March 18 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Old Dominion University will host Rider College tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Ted Constant Convocation Center in the inaugural College Basketball Invitational. The tournament features 16 teams in a single-elimination format. Tickets for the event go on sale today at 5 p.m. at www.COXTIX.com, at the Constant Center box office and by calling 1-888-3Coxtix. All tickets will be general admission, with ODU season   more
TICKETS TO OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY GAME VS. RIDER ON SALE
NORFOLK, Va., March 18 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Old Dominion University will host Rider College tonight at 7 p.m. in the Ted Constant Convocation Center in the inaugural College Basketball Invitational. The tournament features 16 teams in a single-elimination format. Tickets for the event are on sale and available at www.COXTIX.com, at the Constant Center box office and by calling 1-888-3Coxtix. All tickets will be general admission, with ODU season ti  more
TOAL HONORED WITH GEOGRAPHY CAREER AWARD
BLACKSBURG, Va., May 21 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: Gerard Toal, professor and director of Virginia Tech's Government and International Affairs (GIA) program in the National Capital Region, has been honored with a career award in the field of geography by the Political Geography Specialty Group and Elsevier, publisher of the journal, Political Geography. The award involves the recipient presenting the Political Geography Plenary  more
TOP OBAMA AND MCCAIN STRATEGISTS ARE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ALUMS
DOVER, Del., Aug. 28 -- The University of Delaware sports department issued the following news release: The 2008 presidential campaign pits Blue Hen versus Blue Hen, with former University of Delaware students guiding both the Republican and the Democratic campaigns. The Republican campaign of John McCain is being led by Steve Schmidt, who attended the University from 1988 to 1993 as a political science major, and the Democratic campaign of Barack Obama is being guided by David Plouffe, wh  more
TRANSFER OF LOGISTICS FUNCTIONS WILL ENHANCE WARFIGHTER SUPPORT
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: More than 200 Navy positions at Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FSIC) San Diego's Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Southwest detachment will transfer in place to the Defense Logistics Agency North Island, Calif., when it activates Feb. 15, 2009. This action is the result of a 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision to transfer all supply, storage and distribution (SS&D)functions at service-run maintenance depo  more
Treasure Trove at Poplar Grove: 'Tale of Historical Discovery' Presented at Washington College
CHESTERTOWN, Md., Nov. 11 -- Washington College issued the following news release: Everybody likes the idea of finding treasures in the attic--but when the attic is in an old plantation that was first acquired by the current owners' ancestors in 1669, such treasures can amount to a historian's dream come true. And in the case of Poplar Grove, it was the Attic Discovery Heard 'Round the World. During the summer of 2008, Washington College's C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Ex  more
Trinity Alumna to be Cited for Accomplishments in Science
HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 27 -- Trinity College has issued the following news release: Pamela Richmond '93, who works at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, will be among a group of 19 "remarkable young women scientists" to be honored this month by the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame. The event, the 15th Annual Gala & Induction Ceremony honoring women in science, will take place on Thursday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. Richmond has held several positio  more
Twenty-eight New Military Generals and Admirals Call for Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: On the 14th anniversary of the signing of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, 28 retired, high-ranking military leaders have signed onto a letter calling for the policy's repeal. In the years since Don't Ask, Don't Tell was enacted, over 12,000 men and women have been discharged from the military under the policy. This sign-on letter marks the single largest number of Generals and Admirals from the U.S. Armed Forces to come o  more
TWO NATIONS, ONE GOAL
MIDDLE EAST, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: More than 90 Marines and sailors from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Battalion Landing Team 2/6's Golf Company participated in bilateral infantry training with a Middle Eastern nation, from Nov. 18-24. "We were able to integrate with them and provide feedback on how they can improve their training and best utilize the weapons systems that they currently have organic to their units," said Capt. Anthon  more
TWO OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY ALUMNI TAPPED FOR PROMOTION TO GENERAL RANKS IN ARMY
NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 19 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Two Old Dominion University alumni, Kathleen M. Gainey and Mark W. Perrin, were selected recently for promotion to the ranks of lieutenant general and brigadier general, respectively, in the U.S. Army. The nominations, by President Bush, were announced by the Department of Defense. Both Gainey and Perrin are products of Old Dominion's Army ROTC program, where they earned second lieutenant commissions upon grad  more
U.S. AIR FORCE TO LICENSE LAUNCH COMPLEX 36 TO SPACE FLORIDA
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Aug. 7 -- The Florida Space Authority issued the following news release: A landmark announcement by the U.S. Air Force and the state of Florida today will fundamentally expand the state's position and prominence in aerospace and the space industry in all three key sectors: civil, military and commercial, broadening participation in space-related activities. Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, subject to completion of the environmental impact analys  more
U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia Discusses Latin American 'Politics of Poverty' at Washington College
CHESTERTOWN, Md., Oct. 27 -- Washington College issued the following news release: David Greenlee, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Bolivia, will present "The Politics of Poverty in Latin America: Bolivia as a Paradigm" at Washington College's Litrenta Lecture Hall on Tuesday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Goldstein Program in Public Affairs. Prior to assuming the Bolivian post in 2002, Ambassador Greenlee served as United States Ambassador to the Re  more
U.S. JOINS NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION AT NUCLEAR EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORKSHOP
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following news release: The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) supported an international nuclear emergency response workshop that ended today in Brussels, Belgium. More than 60 representatives from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), NATO member countries, the European Union, the United States and the former Soviet Union participated. "This workshop sho  more
U.S., BANGLADESH AGREE TO SCAN SEAPORT CARGO AT PORT OF CHITTAGONG
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following news release: The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced today that it has signed an agreement to work with the Bangladesh Ministry of Shipping and other government agencies to install radiation detection equipment and associated infrastructure at the port of Chittagong. The port of Chittagong is a major cargo container hub in South Asia and a strategic trans  more
U.S., BANGLADESH IMPROVE CARGO SECURITY AT PORT OF CHITTAGONG
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: The United States National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with Bangladesh's Ministry of Shipping and other government agencies to install radiation detection equipment and associated infrastructure at the Port of Chittagong. NNSA will also provide training to Bangladeshi officials to use this equipment. The Port of Chittagong is  more
UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PARTNERING FOR GROWTH
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: "America is pursuing a clear strategy to bring progress and prosperity to struggling nations all across the world. We're working to increase access to trade and relieve the burden of debt. We're increasing our assistance to the world's poorest countries and using this aid to encourage reform, and strengthen education, and fight the scourge of disease." - President George W. Bush, May 31, 2007 The United States is c  more
UNITED STATES BOOSTS AID FOR HAITI STORM RELIEF TO $29 MILLION
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations Agencies issued the following news release: The United States has increased the amount of aid it is sending to help Haiti recover from four tropical storms. Of the $9 million in new aid, $2 million is for infrastructure repairs. Because many roads and bridges were wiped out by the storms, the movement of relief supplies has been difficult, especially to remote areas. The other $7 million in new aid will go to the United Na  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF POLICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR JACOB RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY AWARD
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., NOV. 13 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release: Southside resident L. R. "Bob" Jacob, director of the University of North Florida's Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), this week received the prestigious J. Stannard Baker Award recognizing his lifetime achievement in the field of traffic safety. Jacob was recognized for his 35 years of work as an innovator and a leader in highway safety at both the state and national levels  more
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA CENTER FOR APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY PRESENTS 'THE HIDDEN CASUALTIES OF WAR: MOVING TO SOLUTIONS'
PENSACOLA, Fla., Dec. 2 -- The University of West Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida Center for Applied Psychology and Naval Hospital Pensacola will co-sponsor the second "The Hidden Casualties of War: Moving to Solutions" Symposium May 7 and 8 at the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82. The symposium is recommended for community-based mental health professionals, government and unifor  more
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA PRESENTS 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL'
PENSACOLA, Fla., Nov. 25 -- The University of West Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts and Department of Theatre will present its community-wide production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Performances will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 14. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for senior citizens   more
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA PRESENTS 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL'
PENSACOLA, Fla., Nov. 21 -- The University of West Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts and Department of Theatre will present its community-wide production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Performances will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 14. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for senior citizens   more
UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULE OF WEEK AT BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY ISSUES
BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 26 -- Boise State University issued the following news release: The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit www.bsuevents.com. EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE: "Best Christmas Pageant Ever." See Dec. 6 for more details. EXHIBITIONS: Dec. 10-Jan 5. "You Are Here … and Other Random Coordinates." Student Union Gallery. Reception from 5  more
URUGUAY MUST 'OPEN ITSELF TO THE WORLD AND NOT JUST TO THE REGION', AND INCLUDE ENTREPRENEURS IN SPHERE OF EDUCATION
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Uruguay would have to "open itself to the world and not just to the region", apply "sensible monetary and fiscal policies" in the short run, with focus on the future, diversifying its economic groundwork while "boosting services and value-adding processes", was the opinion voiced by U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay, Frank Baxter. The diplomat, who has been heading the American embassy for almost a year, stated   more
URUGUAY SEGMENT OF THE 2007 COUNTRY REPORTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, March 11 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: The Oriental Republic of Uruguay, with a population of approximately 3.4 million, is a constitutional republic with an elected president and a bicameral legislature. In October 2004, in free and fair multiparty elections, Tabare Vazquez, leader of the Broad Front or Frente Amplio (FA) coalition, won a five-year presidential term and a majority in parliament. The civilian authorities generally maintained effe  more
URUGUAY SEGMENT OF THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, March 3 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: I. Summary Uruguay is not a major narcotics producing or transit country. However, free trade zones afford relative anonymity for the movement of cargo, including illicit substances. The country's strategic position and its porous land border with Brazil further highlight its vulnerability to drug-trafficking. Another area of concern is increasing local consumption of the highly addictive, cheap cocaine-b  more
US SENATE RESOLUTION ON THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
TBILISI, Georgia, July 14 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: S. RES. 612 Expressing the sense of the Senate that President George W. Bush, President Dmitry Medvedev of the Russian Federation, and other participants in the 2008 Group of Eight (G8) Summit in Toyako, Hokkaido, Japan should work together to foster a more constructive relationship, and that the Government of the Russian Federation should eschew behaviors that are inconsistent with the Group's objectives of   more
USO WILL OPEN NEW CENTER ON FORT BLISS
FORT BLISS, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: BY Yolanda Castillo, Fort Bliss In response to the increasing needs of thousands of incoming troops, the United Services Organizations, with the support of FirstLight Federal Credit Union, plans to open a second USO facility at Fort Bliss. The proposed 6,300 square-foot facility will be located at the corner of Sergeant Majors Blvd. and Constitution on East Fort Bliss. USO El Paso at Biggs will compliment  more
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATIONS PLANNED FOR NOVEMBER 7 - 12
HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Oct. 31 -- The city of Hot Springs issued the following news release: The public is invited to join the following Veterans Day celebrations, all of which will be held free of charge. A free dinner and dance for all area veterans and their guests will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 7 at the Hot Springs Elks Lodge #380, 132 Abbott Place. Veterans are requested to wear their military uniforms and bring service items for display. A USO Show will be held at Hot Spr  more
VETERANS UPWARD BOUND HELPING IMPROVE LIVES OF VETERANS
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Nov. 25 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news release: In an economy where the trend for several years has been to downsize operations, especially in industry, and in the current economy where not only downsizing and layoffs are the norm but others are required to work for no pay raises, the undereducated military veteran is losing ground quickly in the country he or she served and sacrificed to protect. Many of these veterans find their high school   more
VIDEOS SHOW AL-QAIDA IN IRAQ RECRUITING CHILDREN FOR TERRORISM
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: Al-Qaida in Iraq is recruiting and training boys - some younger than 11 - to kidnap and kill, senior U.S. and Iraqi military spokesmen said during a February 6 press briefing in Iraq. Five training tapes recovered in a December 2007 raid show as many as 20 boys, most thought to be younger than 11 years old, carrying automatic weapons and grenades, storming homes in mock kidnappings and assassinations and   more
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT NIGHT ON DEC. 12
LEXINGTON, Va., Nov. 25 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news release: Carols in the Courtyard returns to Virginia Military Institute on Dec. 12, followed by a candlelight service in Jackson Memorial Hall. Cadets will gather in the courtyard of Old Barracks at 7:30 p.m. to hear Christmas carols sung by the VMI Glee Club and music by the VMI Brass directed by Col. John Brodie. The music will continue at about 8 p.m. with a piped processional leading to Jackson Memoria  more
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTEWINS 2007-08 BIG SOUTH INSTITUTIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
CHARLOTTE, N.C, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news release: VMI has been named the winner of the Big South Conference's annual Institutional Sportsmanship Award for the 2007-08 athletic season, it was announced by the League office Tuesday afternoon. VMI receives the honor for the third consecutive year and has claimed the honor all three years of the award's history viewed at http://www.vmikeydets.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9800&ATCLID=1583465.  more
VIRGINIA PHYSICIST PLEADS GUILTY TO ILLEGALLY EXPORTING SPACE LAUNCH DATA TO CHINA AND OFFERING BRIBES TO CHINESE OFFICIALS
NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation Norfolk Field Office issued the following press release: A physicist in Newport News, Va., has pleaded guilty today to charges that he illegally exported space launch technical data and defense services to the People's Republic of China (PRC) and offered bribes to Chinese government officials. The guilty plea was announced today by Dana Boente, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia  more
VIRGINIA TECH, WAKE FOREST BIOMEDICAL TEAM OBTAINS $4.9 MILLION FOR TRAUMA RESEARCH
BLACKSBURG, Va., Nov. 19 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: A group of nine international car manufacturers and suppliers is awarding $4.9 million to the Virginia Tech - Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Science's Center for Injury Biomechanics, known internationally for its research on trauma and how it affects the human body. The group, the Global Human Body Models Consortium, is funding the Center for Injur  more
VIRGINIA TIDEWATER CONSORTIUM HOSTS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 8 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: The Virginia Tidewater Consortium for Higher Education's Substance Abuse Prevention Committee will host Life Choices: A Leadership Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Norfolk Airport Hilton. The conference, which will feature four speakers, is designed for college and military students, campus task force members, counselors, resident assistants and peer educators. The conference  more
VIRTUAL REALITY MAKES PHYSICAL THERAPY FUN
NORFOLK, Va., March 3 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: The School of Physical Therapy at Old Dominion University is teaming with the university's Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) and Center for Learning Technologies to give walking-impaired patients a helpful dose of virtual reality. Researchers are using virtual-reality Parisian scenery or a dragon-and-princess fantasy game to encourage therapy patients to extend their workouts on a tr  more
VIRTUAL REALITY MAKES PHYSICAL THERAPY FUN
NORFOLK, Va., March 11 --Old Dominion University issued the following news release: The School of Physical Therapy at Old Dominion University is teaming with the university's Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) and Center for Learning Technologies to give walking-impaired patients a helpful dose of virtual reality. Researchers are using virtual-reality Parisian scenery or a dragon-and-princess fantasy game to encourage therapy patients to extend their workouts on a t  more
Volleyball Veteran Player Assumes Coaching Position At MAC
JACKSONVILLE, Ill., Sept. 26 -- MacMurray College issued the following news release: Michelle White enters the 2008 season as the first-year Head Coach of the MacMurray College Highlander women's volleyball program. For the last four years, White has coached junior varsity volleyball and assisted with the varsity program at Routt Catholic High School, Jacksonville, Illinois. She helped lead the Lady Rockets to three regional championships, two sectional championships, and two Elite Eight f  more
Wartime Electrical Safety
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 26 -- The National Electrical Contractors Association issued the following news release: by Mike Johnston, NECA executive director, standards and safety [Editor's Note: Johnston drafted the following essay out of concern over reports that U.S. military personnel had been electrocuted while working in the field. Johnston is available as a media source to discuss the safety precautions that should be taken for any and all electrical installations.] Recent reports of el  more
WE GIVE THANKS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Henry E. Brown Jr., R-S.C. (1st CD), issued the following newsletter: With the Holidays approaching, and Thanksgiving coming up in just a few days, we begin to reflect on the year that is coming to a close. Currently it seems that many of our lives are in flux and our pocketbooks are stretched, yet we must remember that we have many blessings to count. This Thanksgiving, whether your gatherings are large or small, I hope that you will be surrounded by family and fr  more
WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN MIND? ETHICAL QUESTIONS IN NEUROSCIENCE
SEATTLE, Nov. 13 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: New methods for examining and influencing brain activity have led to better treatments for disabling neurological and psychiatric diseases, but they also pose ethical questions about their use inside and outside of medicine. "Experts from many fields are weighing in on the practical use of neuroscience findings and their philosophical implications," said Dr. Michael Shadlen, University of Washington profess  more
WILDFIRES CAUSED BY TRACER AMMUNITION ON PIKE NATIONAL FOREST AT SOUTH RAMPART RANGE SHOOTING AREA
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit's Pike & San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron & Comanche National Grassland issued the following press release: U.S. Forest Service-Pikes Peak Ranger District Law Enforcement personnel believe two small wildfires earlier this month at the South Rampart Range Shooting Area were caused by "tracer" ammunition. They caution users that "tracer" ammunition is illegal to discharge on U.S. Forest Servic  more
World War II Veteran Receives L.C.H.S. Diploma
FLORENCE, Ala., Nov. 8 -- The Lauderdale County Schools issued the following news release: Mr. Elroy Preston McCafferty received his L.C.H.S. diploma from Mr. Jay Stejskal in Decatur on Tuesday, October 14. Mr. McCafferty was drafted in 1943 to defend our Nation during World War II and didn't graduate. Now, veterans are given credit for military duty if they were called to serve before completing their senior year. Mr. McCafferty witnessed horrific events and saw first hand how Jewish p  more
ZARDARI MUST PROVE HE IS PRESIDENT, NOT AN ARMY PUPPET (COMMENT)
Dec. 06 -- India-Pakistan relations have reached not only their lowest point after the Mumbai massacres but also perhaps their most dangerous phase ever. Throughout the earlier periods, even during the 1965 and 1971 wars and the 1999 Kargil incursion, Pakistan had a credible government in place, even under Yahya Khan, the military dictator known for his fondness for the bottle. At present, however, Pakistan is almost dysfunctional - an "international migraine", as former US secretary of state  more
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