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Legal Defense & Educational Fund Issues Statement on Judge Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following statement by President Sherrilyn Ifill: * * * Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley announced today that the Committee will be holding a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh beginning on September 4. This announcement was made despite the fact that Judge Kavanaugh's full record has not been released and without regard for the National Archives' notice that it will need more

Menendez Campaign Chief is a Foreign Lobbyist

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Disgraced Senator Bob Menendez has a history of using his position on the Foreign Relations Committee to help his "friends" (at least those who bribe him). So New Jerseyans should be concerned with a new report from the Philadelphia Inquirer that his top campaign aide is simultaneously lobbying for the government of Qatar. After Menendez accepted bribes from Dr. Melgen to intervene in matters more

Sierra Club Issues Statement on Judge Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement by Executive Director Michael Brune: * * * Today, Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley announced that he intends to hold hearings September 4-6 for Brett Kavanaugh, Donald Trump's extremist Supreme Court nominee. In an unprecedented move, Sen. Grassley scheduled the hearings before Kavanaugh's records have been released. Kavanaugh spent over five years in the White House under President George W. Bush, first as White Hou more

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Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on Kansas Republican Primary

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement by Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson on the resolution of the Republican primary in Kansas: "Kris Kobach is Sam Brownback on steroids. Kansans aren't going to get a change from a candidate who praised Sam Brownback as a 'transformative governor.' Not only would Kobach reinstate the disastrous Brownback tax plan, he wants to go even further by slashing education funding. The last thing Kansas' schools, more

PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2019 to Be Held in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug. 15 -- The Pacific Asia Travel Association issued the following news release: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced that the PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2019 (ATRTCM 2019) will be held in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India from February 13-15. The announcement was made by PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy at Tourism PowerHouse 2018, a PATA India Chapter initiative, held recently in New Delhi, India. The three-day event, kindly hoste more

2018 PR Graduate Finds Success at Emmys Internship

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Howard University issued the following news release: Landrie Hatcher, recent public relations graduate of Howard University, will have his hands full assisting in the production of The Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies. Hatcher was chosen out of 2,000 applicants to intern this summer in the live television production department at Bob Bain Productions in Los Angeles, CA, which produces that awards program. The Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies honor the technical and production a more

2018 URISA Exemplary Systems in Government Award Recipients Announced

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association issued the following news release: URISA Is pleased to announce the recipients of 2018 Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Awards. Since 1980, URISA's ESIG Awards have recognized extraordinary achievements in the use of geospatial information technology that have improved the delivery and quality of government services. The award competition is open to all public agencies at the federal, state/provincial, more

2019 CSBS Case Study Competition to Focus on Federal Regulatory Relief Law

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release: The Conference of State Bank Supervisors' (CSBS) announced that the application period for its annual case study competition (https://www.csbs.org/bankcasestudy) is now open, and faculty advisors can now submit their statements of interest. This year's competition will focus on how the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/sen more

50+ Leaders Urge Northam to Oppose ACP and MVP Pipelines

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- The Chesapeake Climate Action Network issued the following news release: Today, 54 Virginia organizations and businesses sent a letter to Governor Ralph Northam asking him to visit the land and communities at risk from the Atlantic Coast Pipeline for fracked gas, and to oppose the highly controversial Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines. The letter, signed by 54 Virginia organizations -- including the Virginia State Conference NAACP, Virginia Student Env more

A Major Plus at the NABJ Convention: Detroit Itself

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The National Association of Black Journalists issued the following news: It's been a week since the annual National Association of Black Journalists conference ended in Detroit, but Detroiters are still buzzing about the convention. Many were like Michael Stafford. The city resident, who is not a journalist, was so intrigued by NABJ that he ventured down from his nearby office in the General Motors building to take in the convention each day. He started with a midweek d more

AASHE Invites Applications for Implementation Support for Paper Saving Campaigns

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education issued the following news release: Building on our experience in year one of our Turning the Page on Campus Paper Use program, AASHE and Root Solutions are selecting a new cohort of 10-12 institutions of higher education through a competitive process and will provide these institutions with training and support to implement a behavior-based strategy to reduce paper use. This new coho more

Agilent Technologies Reports Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Results

SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 14 -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today reported revenue of $1.20 billion for the third quarter ended July 31, 2018, up 8 percent year over year (up 6 percent on a core basis(1)). Third-quarter GAAP net income was $236 million, or $0.73 per share. Last year's third-quarter GAAP net income was $175 million, or $0.5 more

ALSC Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Grants Administration Committee are now accepting online applications for the 2019 Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Awards. This award, made possible by an annual gift from Penguin Young Readers Group and Random House Children's books, provides a $600 stipend for up to four children's librarians to attend their first ALA Annual more

American Academy of Nursing Celebrates Four Health Care Leaders as 2018 Honorary Fellows

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The American Academy of Nursing issued the following news release: The American Academy of Nursing today announced four individuals it will name as Honorary Fellows during its annual policy conference on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Academy is comprised of nurse leaders in education, management, practice, policy, and research. The Honorary Fellow designation recognizes the contributions of noteworthy professionals from outside of the nursing professio more

ANSI Leadership Visits China for ANSI-SAC Industry Roundtable on Enterprise Standards and High-Level Outreach Meetings

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: President and CEO of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S. Joe Bhatia led a delegation to China on July 17-19, 2018. ANSI's senior leadership regularly visits China, reflecting the Institute's strong relationship with the nation and the volume of activities carried out under ANSI's China Program. Outreach trips are essential in maintaining integral relationships that facilitate member more

Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials: Connect & Celebrate Dinner

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International issued the following news: APCO 2018 concluded with a look back and a look ahead as awards for individual service were delivered, the outgoing president discussed the association's accomplishments and the incoming president laid out her plans for the year to come. Outgoing APCO International President Martha Carter swore in APCO's executive committee and its new Regional and Commercial Ad more

Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials: Food for Thought Luncheon

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International issued the following news: The Food for Thought Luncheon held on the last day of APCO 2018 recognized newly certified agencies, strong APCO chapters and a "comedian-therapist" who explained how people could better understand their co-workers. APCO chapters recognized for membership strength were: * Chapter Growth in Number of Members went to the Atlantic Chapter, accepted by Brian LaMoni more

ASTERIA Wins Small Satellite Mission of the Year Award

PASADENA, California, Aug. 14 -- NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: The ASTERIA mission has earned the Small Satellite Mission of the Year award from the Small Satellite Technical Committee of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The award is given to a mission that has "demonstrated a significant improvement in the capability of small satellites," according to the award description. The mission is a collaboration between NASA's Jet Propulsion more

Biology Students Share Crayfish Research at National Ecology Conference

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: A group of researchers from Liberty University's Department of Biology & Chemistry presented their work at the annual Ecology Society of America (ESA) meeting last week in New Orleans, attended by 4,000 scientists from the nation's largest professional community of ecologists. The trip was sponsored by Liberty's Center for Research & Scholarship. Dr. Kyle Harris, Liberty's director of organismal and environme more

Board Hears of Enrollment Increase at Cowley College

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Aug. 14 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: Cowley College's Board of Trustees had an opportunity to hear of the college's increase in enrollment during the annual monthly meeting held Monday at Cowley College's Winfield Center in Winfield, KS. Enrollment currently stands at 2,534 compared to 2,452 on this date one year ago. Enrollment is also up from this date two years ago (2,488). Cowley College president Dr. Dennis C. Rittle also discussed the ribbo more

Camardella '03 Pilots Harvard Curriculum in the Classroom

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Illinois Wesleyan University alum John Camardella '03 is piloting an innovative approach to teaching high school religion courses as an education fellow for Harvard Divinity School's Religious Literacy Project (RLP). After encountering RLP founding director Diane Moore at a National Council for the Social Studies workshop to establish guidelines for public school religion classes, Camardella reinv more

Carey Book Earns National Honor

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 14 -- Samford University issued the following news release: Samford University journalism professor Clay Carey's 2017 book, The News Untold, has earned the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication's (AEJMC) Tankard Book Award. AEJMC is the oldest and largest alliance of college journalism and mass communication educators and administrators. The annual Tankard Award, presented at the organization's annual conference Aug. 6-9, recognizes the best re more

CEO of Malaysian Palm Oil Council Announced as Keynote for Upcoming Seminar

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 14 -- The Institution of Chemical Engineers issued the following news: CEO of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council, Datuk Dr Kalyana Sundram, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Regional Palm Oil Processing Seminar which takes place in Malaysia on 5 September 2018. He will join five renowned experts in the field, to discuss how to add value in the palm oil industry. Organised by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and is centered around the theme V more

CIAA Announces New Partnership With Canon USA

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news release: The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to announce Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, as the Official Imaging Partner of the CIAA. The marketing partnership was arranged by Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment (VWSE), the CIAA's multi-media & marketing rights partner. "Canon U.S.A. has been very accommodating in working with th more

Citrus Careers and Colleges Expo Sept. 10 at CF Citrus Campus

OCALA, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The College of Central Florida issued the following news release: The College of Central Florida and Citrus County Public Schools present 2018 Careers and Colleges Expo Monday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m., at the CF Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Representatives from more than 20 educational institutions, businesses, professional and government organizations, and the military will be on hand, sharing valuable information with are more

Clarkson University's Department of Biology Professor Twiss Leads the International Association for Great Lakes Research

POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 14 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University Professor of Biology Michael Twiss is now serving as president of the International Association for Great Lakes Research. IAGLR is a scientific organization made up of researchers studying the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River system, other large lakes of the world, and their watersheds, as well as those with an interest in such research. IAGLR members encompass all scientific disciplines with a common more

Community Leaders Call on PUCO to Reject AT&T's Request to Drop Out of Lifeline Program

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Communications Workers of America issued the following news release: Leaders from the NAACP, Ohio Poverty Law Center, Alliance for Retired Americans, ProgressOhio and Communications Workers of America District 4 called on the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to reject AT&T's request to drop out of the Lifeline program. AT&T's abandonment of the Lifeline program, which subsidizes vital phone and internet services, would harm over 10,000 of their Ohioa custome more

Duane Morris & Selvam (Myanmar) Has Appointed Htin, Shin, Retired Attorney General of Union of Myanmar, As Senior Mentor Emeritus

SINGAPORE, Aug. 14 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is delighted to announce that Duane Morris & Selvam (Myanmar) Limited has appointed retired Attorney General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Wunna Kyan Htin Dr. Tun Shin, as Senior Mentor Emeritus. In this role, Dr. Tun Shin will act as consultant to advise and guide the lawyers in our Yangon office on matters relating to practice in Myanmar, relying on his unprecedented level more

Dush Called Upon to Draft Resolution Reaffirming Sovereignty of State Legislatures to Determine Legislative Voting Districts

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Pennsylvania State Rep. Cris Dush, R-Jefferson/Indiana: Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision to create legislation to rewrite the 2011 Congressional District map outside the bounds of the Pennsylvania and United States Constitutions has drawn the attention and disapproval of state lawmakers from around the country. more

Flashback: 'Battle of Kansas', Birth of Superfortress

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command issued the following news: By R. Ray Ortensie Public Affairs Following a trip out to Kansas to witness first-hand the Boeing B-29 Superfortress production at the Boeing plant due to missed deadlines, General Henry "Hap" Arnold, Commander Army Air Force, sent a message to Major General Walter Frank, Commander Air Service Command here at Patterson Field, expressing to him the importance of the B-29 as the "num more

Geneva College Sponsoring the Refugee & Immigrant Care Conference

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Geneva College issued the following news release: Geneva College is sponsoring the Refugee & Immigrant Care Conference: Hearing Global Perspectives & Learning How Churches Can Help on Monday, September 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Allegheny Center Alliance Church (ACAC) in Pittsburgh. This conference aims to increase the awareness of church leaders to the needs of refugees, immigrants and other internationals and to highlight strategies churches can us more

Governor Cuomo Issues State of Emergency for Portions of the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Central New York

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today declared a State of Emergency for Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Monroe, Onondaga, Ontario, Schulyer, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Wayne, Yates, and contiguous counties through August 21. The Governor made the announcement after surveying flooded areas and damaged property in Seneca and Broome counties. The storms, which are continuing to make their way slowly more

Governor Parson Attends Sustaining Military Readiness Conference in St. Louis

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news: Governor Mike Parson attended the Sustaining Military Readiness Conference Tuesday morning in St. Louis, where he spoke about the dedication Missouri has to the United States military and their families. He also discussed opportunities and challenges that military bases and their neighbors face. Leaders from the Department of Defense, including Secretary Lucian Niemeyer, along with members from st more

HSMAI ROC Recap: Grabbing Revenue by the Horns in Houston

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International issued the following news release: On June 19-20, 2018, 623 hospitality professionals gathered in Houston for education and insights into revenue management at the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's (HSMAI) Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC) Americas. HSMAI's ROC drew corporate revenue management executives from 110 unique hotel companies and 48 hotel properties. The two-day c more

INDA Announces Finalists for RISE Innovation Award

CARY, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- INDA-Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry issued the following news release: Three finalists will present breakthrough innovative solutions as they compete for the prestigious RISE(R) Innovation Award during the eighth edition of the Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference, (RISE(R)) Sept. 11-13, 2018 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The award recognizes innovation within and on the periphery of th more

INDA Announces Finalists for RISE(R) Innovation Award

CARY, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry issued the following news release: Three finalists will present breakthrough innovative solutions as they compete for the prestigious RISE(R) Innovation Award during the eighth edition of the Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference, (RISE(R)) Sept. 11-13, 2018 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The award recognizes innovation within and on the periphery of t more

LIMRA's 43rd Annual Group & Worksite Benefits Conference to Identify Key Issues in Benefits Landscape

WINDSOR, Connecticut, Aug. 14 -- LIMRA issued the following news release: Top industry executives will discuss the future of the benefits industry at LIMRA's 2018 Group & Worksite Benefits Conference. The event, now in its 43rd year, will be held on September 11-13, 2018 in Connecticut. The conference will focus on key industry issues, including factors driving change in the benefits market. Executives and professionals in the workplace benefits area are encouraged to attend and network in thi more

LSU Law Thanks Trial Advocacy Program Faculty Members

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 14 -- The Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center issued the following news: The LSU Law Center would like to thank the section leaders and faculty members who donated their time at the 2018 Trial Advocacy Program from Aug. 6-8. The Trial Advocacy Program gives third-year LSU Law students a "learn by doing" education that simulates actual trial skills under the experienced eyes of the select seminar faculty. From cross examination to voir dire jury sel more

Mayor Celebrates SummerWorks 2018 Success, Providing Jobs, Skills and Confidence to a Record 6,200 Louisville Youth

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- The city of Louisville issued the following news: From computer coding to manufacturing and life-guarding to public finance, a record number of young people -- 6,200 -- gained new skills and confidence working at businesses and job sites throughout Louisville this summer as part of the SummerWorks program. Mayor Fischer today congratulated youth and thanked the many private sector and non-profit employers who hired youth ages 16-21. That number includes 1,004 more

McGuireWoods' Becky Diffen Honored Among Top Wind Industry Legal Pros

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods partner Becky Diffen was selected for A Word About Wind's "Top 100 Legal Power List" honoring legal professionals whose work has influenced the global wind power market. "It is a true honor to be recognized among this exceptional group of renewable energy attorneys who have shaped the development of the wind industry around the world," said Diffen. Diffen, chair of McGuireWoods' renewable more

Minister Carr to Visit Pennsylvania to Promote Canadian Businesses and Bilateral Trade

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 14 -- Global Affairs Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: The Government of Canada is committed to levelling the playing field to ensure that all segments of society can compete and win in global markets. Canada and the United States are each other's most important partner and have the world's most successful bilateral trading relationship. From August 14 to 16, 2018, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Divers more

Mission Accomplished: 'HP Mars Home Planet' Premieres Virtual Reality Experience

PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 14 -- Hewlett-Packard, an information technology company, issued the following news release: HP Inc. and a global community of creators today unveiled a groundbreaking virtual reality (VR) simulation of what life on Mars could look like for a human population of one million people. The HP Mars Home Planet program, led by HP and NVIDIA,(R) is the culmination of a year-long engagement with the creative community to simulate life on the Red Planet. The program attracte more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving MXL Contracting

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 18-G-0415) involving MXL Contracting, Yonkers, New York: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against MXL Contracting LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Company Name: MXL Contracting LLC Principal Contact: Mr. Manuel Fernandez Address: 204 Chase Avenue Yon more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Pro Tech Automatic Lawn Sprinklers

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 18-G-0402) involving Pro Tech Automatic Lawn Sprinklers: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Pro Tech Automatic Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, d/b/a National Grid. Company Name: Pro Tech Automatic Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. (Pro Tech) Principal more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Tony Casale Inc.

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 18-G-0404) involving Tony Casale Inc., Yonkers, New York: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Tony Casale, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Company Name: Tony Casale, Inc. (Tony Casale) Principal Contact: Mr. Vincent Anzalone, Esq. Address: 1185 more

N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Village of Mamaroneck Department of Public Works

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (No. 18-G-0408) involving Village of Mamaroneck Department of Public Works, Mamaroneck, New York: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Village of Mamaroneck Department of Public Works for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Company Name: Village of Mamaroneck Depar more

Nachtigall to Serve as Athletic Director

HESSTON, Kansas, Aug. 14 -- Hesston College issued the following news release: Hesston College announces the hiring of Chris Nachtigall as the Larks' new athletic director. A 2001 graduate of Hesston College, Nachtigall holds a bachelor's degree in sports management from Iowa Wesleyan College (Mount Pleasant, Iowa) and a master's in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University (Irvine, Calif.). While at Hesston, Nachtigall played baseball and soccer. "One thing I loved about more

New Tax Law Is Fundamentally Flawed and Will Require Basic Restructuring

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following news release: The major tax legislation(1) enacted last December will cost approximately $1.5 trillion over the next decade and deliver windfall gains to wealthy households and profitable corporations, further widening the gap between those at the top of the income ladder and the rest of the nation.(2) By shrinking revenues, it will leave the nation less prepared to address the retirement of the baby boom gen more

Newbold to Study Econometrics, Data Analytics in Arizona

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Aug. 14 -- Cornell College issued the following news release: Husani Newbold '18 came to Cornell College from the Bahamas, and now this runner is taking another leap to Arizona. He'll put the skills he has learned through his business analytics major to work as he pursues a master's in econometrics and data analytics at the University of Arizona. The senior says he repeatedly answers the question of how he chose Cornell. "I sought Cornell simply because it was something di more

Nissan Grabs Imagination of Millennials in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug. 14 -- Nissan Motors, a manufacturer of automobiles, issued the following news release: Nissan impressed participants at the Blognone Tomorrow conference in Bangkok with its vision on the future of automotive lifestyle. At the recent event in Bangkok, Nissan showcased technological advancements under Nissan Intelligent Mobility - Intelligent Power, Intelligent Driving and Intelligent Integration - to its growing millennial audience. Nissan Intelligent Mobility is not abo more

OJC Announces New Head Women's Soccer Coach

LA JUNTA, Colorado, Aug. 14 -- Otero Junior College issued the following news release: Kevin Hurtado, from El Paso Texas, is the new head women's soccer coach. Hurtado has coaching experience at Colorado Northwestern Community College, Indian Hills Community College, and Centenary College of Louisiana. Hurtado has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Centenary College of Louisiana where he also played soccer. "I hope to provide my team and players with a memorable experience." more

Pennsylvania State Rep. Burns Issues Statement on Grand Jury Report

EBENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following statement by State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria/Somerset, in response to state Attorney General Josh Shapiro's statewide grand jury report on child sexual abuse and related cover-ups in six Roman Catholic Church dioceses: "After a separate grand jury report in 2016 that detailed widespread but equally appalling conduct in the Altoona-Johnstown Roman Catholic Diocese, I became a staunch advocate for lengthen more

Rep. Brooks Tours Indiana Embassy Suites, Discusses Economic Impact of Hotel Industry With Local Leaders

NOBLESVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 14 -- The American Hotel and Lodging Association issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Susan W. Brooks (IN-5) today toured the Embassy Suites Noblesville as part of the American Hotel & Lodging Association's (AHLA) "Heart of the House" hotel tour program to meet with hotel employees in her district and see firsthand the career opportunities in the lodging industry. Indiana's hotel industry plays a vital role in the state's economy, generating $6 billion in ann more

Rep. Cramer Discusses Financial Choice, Farm Bill With North Dakota Community Bankers

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Congressman Kevin Cramer spoke today at the Independent Community Bankers of North Dakota (ICBND) annual convention. During the event, Cramer highlighted legislation which has supported community bankers and lenders, and what he is working on as a Farm Bill conferee. Cramer noted how the House of Representatives has passed more than 40 financial deregulatory bills. He said, "Dodd-Frank enac more

Reveal Named a Finalist for Three Online Journalism Awards

EMERYVILLE, California, Aug. 14 -- Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting issued the following news release: Reveal has been named a finalist for three Online Journalism Awards: general excellence, public service and excellence in digital audio storytelling. In the "General Excellence Online, Medium Newsroom," we're joined by other finalists from ProPublica, Quartz and the Austin American Statesman. In our application, we highlighted work that went far beyond standard investigativ more

Rosen Publishing Group Sponsors AASL Distinguished Service Award

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is pleased to announce The Rosen Publishing Group as the new sponsor of the AASL Distinguished Service Award. The prestigious award recognizes an individual member of the library profession who has, over a significant period, made an outstanding national contribution to school librarianship and school library development. Nominated by their peers more

Shawnee State University Receives Donation to Renovate President's Conference Room Into the Richards Conference Room

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: SSUDF received a generous gift from Rebecca Richards Milnes and William R. Milnes, Jr. Shawnee State University Development Foundation (SSUDF) received a generous gift from Rebecca Richards Milnes and William R. Milnes, Jr., Milnes Charitable Foundation, to renovate the current President's Conference room into the Richards Conference Room. The Richards have a long history of connection to SSU. William Richards ta more

Southeastern LSBDC to Host Marketing Class on Branding

HAMMOND, Louisiana, Aug. 14 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release: The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University will host a free event in Hammond on branding. Titled "Branding Matters," the seminar will be held Friday, Sept. 7, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at the Southeast Louisiana Business Center, located at 1514 Martens Dr. The program will feature JR Portman of 5 Stones Media in Hammond. "Do you know the difference between a more

Ten Undergraduate Students Awarded Holland Future Scientist Prizes

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 14 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: Ten undergraduate students from six Nebraska colleges and universities recently received the 2018 Richard Holland Future Scientist Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. The students received cash prizes totaling $5,000 at the annual INBRE (Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence Program) conference on Aug. 7 in Nebraska City. The more

Thompson Announces $98,000 Grant for PA Wilds to Establish Business Incubator in Kane

BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson today announced a federal grant that will help the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) establish a business incubator/accelerator in McKean County that will serve businesses across the Pennsylvania Wilds region. USDA Rural Development has approved a grant of $98,000 for the business incubator/accelerator that will be locat more

Three Purdue Foundry-affiliated Startups to Be Featured at TechCrunch Conference in San Francisco Next Month

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 14 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Three startups that have been receiving assistance from the Purdue Foundry will be featured at the TechCrunch Disrupt SF Conference to be held next month in San Francisco. Brightlamp, Mimir and Pinpoint Pharma are among eight Indiana early-stage startups that will feature their products or platforms at the conference's Startup Alley, while also showcasing the state's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. "In more

TIA 2019 Off-the-Road Conference - Early Online Registration is Now Open

BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 14 -- The Tire Industry Association issued the following news release: The Tire Industry Association (TIA), a leader in tire safety and education, has announced that registration is now open for the 64th Annual Off-the-Road (OTR) Conference. The event will take place at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida from February 20- 23, 2019. Each year the OTR Conference brings hundreds of earthmover tire industry professionals together to participate in a variety of education more

U.S., Bangladesh Air Forces Pave Way for Increased Collaboration

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and the Bangladesh air force (BAF) leadership participated in Airman-to-Airman (A2A) talks at Air Headquarters of the Bangladesh Air Force, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 1-2, 2018. A2A talks allow airmen to meet face-to-face to discuss common regional challenges, which fosters military-to-military relationships and paves the way for future collaboration between the two more

UPMC Passavant and Passavant Hospital Foundation Hosts 6th Annual Domestic Violence Conference

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: WHAT: The UPMC Passavant Domestic Violence Advisory Council and the Passavant Hospital Foundation will once again host their annual conference. This year's presentation, "Our World Today: Digital Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking," will discuss such things as revenge porn, cyberbullying, cyber safety, understanding human trafficking and indicators for recognition. In additi more

UPMC St. Margaret Alive & Well Presentation to Explore Advances in Cancer

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: WHAT: UPMC St. Margaret presents a discussion about advances in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Participants will learn about the various treatment options, why they are used, and how they target specific cancer types. Free health screenings will be offered, including blood pressure and bone density screenings. A free hot dinner will be served and parking will more

Vadim Yakovlev Named a Fellow of the International Microwave Power Institute

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: Vadim Yakovlev, associate research professor of mathematical sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), has been named a fellow of the International Microwave Power Institute (IMPI). The prestigious honor, which has been awarded only 34 times during the organization's 52-year history and only four times in the last decade, was presented at the IMPI general membership meeting in Long B more

Vehicle Transformation, Acquisition Council Drives New Technology to Vehicle Management

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Senior Airman Tristan Biese Public Affairs More than 320 people attended the Vehicle Transformation and Acquisition Council conference at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 6-10, 2018. Hosted by Langley Air Force Base's 441st Vehicle Support Chain Operations Squadron, vehicle fleet managers across the U.S. Air Force came to JBLE to partake in the annual VTAC conference. "It gives us the c more

Verint Places at Top of Opus Research Intelligent Assistant Provider Evaluation

MELVILLE, New York, Aug. 14 -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: Verint(R) Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNT), The Customer Engagement Company(TM), today announced that it ranks among the top Intelligent Assistant (IA) solution vendors in Opus Research's 2018 "Decision Makers' Guide to Enterprise Intelligent Assistants." The solution providers evaluated in the guide rep more

World-Renowned Jewellery Artist, Wallace Chan, to Speak at Gem-A Conference 2018

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- The Gemmological Association of Great Britain issued the following news release: Gem-A (the Gemmological Association of Great Britain) will welcome internationally-recognised jewellery artist, Wallace Chan, to its annual Gem-A Conference opening on November 3, 2018. Mr. Chan will be the inaugural speaker at the two-day Conference, which gathers the world's leading gemmologists, mining specialists, geologists, jewellery collectors, gemstone cutters and jewellery hist more

Amaya Smith Is New Vice President for Marketing, Communications at National Partnership for Women & Families

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following news release: The National Partnership for Women & Families -- which advocates for fairness in the workplace, access to quality, affordable health care, reproductive health and rights, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family -- announced today that Amaya Jane Smith has joined the organization. Smith will serve as the National Partnership's new vice president for mark more

California PUC Issues Resolution on Pacific Gas & Electric Filing

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 13 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed decision (Case No. E-4941): Approves Pacific Gas and Electric Filing on Distribution Resources Plan Demonstration Project C Request for Offer Results. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Pacific Gas and Electric Company's request to conclude the Demonstration Project C Request for Offers without executing any contracts. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * There are no safety considerations. ESTIMATED more

California PUC Issues Resolution on San Diego Gas & Electric

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 13 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed decision (Case No. E-4934): Approves San Diego Gas & Electric Company's Advice Letter on Demonstration Project C Request for Offers Bidding Results Pursuant to Decision 17-02-007 and 17-06-012. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves San Diego Gas & Electric Company's request to conclude the Distribution Resources Plan Demonstration Project C Request for Offers without executing any contracts. * more

NAMM Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound Russia Return in September

CARLSBAD, California, Aug. 13 -- The National Association of Music Merchants issued the following news release: NAMM Musikmesse Russia, the international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, the international fair of technologies and services for entertainment, integrated systems and creation, will welcome visitors to Moscow's Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Center, from 13 to 16 September, 2018. Inter more

Rep. Latta Issues Statement on Defense Authorization Becoming Law

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following statement after President Trump signed into law the 2019 John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5515): Latta served on the Conference Committee that worked out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the annual defense bill. "The rebuilding of our military after nearly a decade of drawdowns is another important action taken by the President and the Republican-led Congress. "I was honored t more

Rural Jobs Coalition Names Rep. Shaw 2018 Legislator of the Year

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- The Georgia House of Representatives issued the following news release: State Representative Jason Shaw (R-Lakeland) was named the 2018 Legislator of the Year by the Rural Jobs Coalition (RJC) during a reception in conjunction with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Los Angeles, Calif. The RJC recognized Rep. Shaw for sponsoring legislation that supports rural Georgia. "I'm extremely honored that the RJC recognized me more

Safeway.com Home Delivery Drivers Ratify Teamster Contract

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: After nearly a year of negotiations that led to a strike authorization vote, a group of 90 grocery home delivery drivers working for Safeway.com voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first-ever Teamster contract last night. These drivers, of whom 60 are Local 174 members and 30 are Local 313 members, are now full-fledged Teamsters for the first time in their careers as Safeway drivers. The new a more

UB Nursing Researchers Named to 2018 Class of American Academy of Nursing Fellows

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo campus issued the following news release: University at Buffalo School of Nursing faculty members Yu-Ping Chang, PhD, and Sharon Hewner, PhD, were named fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). AAN fellows are recognized for their contributions to nursing and health care and their influence on health care policy. Honorees include government administrators, college deans and scientific researchers from 29 countrie more

UW Extension Communications Office Wins National Honors

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 13 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Video and podcasting products from University of Wyoming Extension earned first-place national awards, and print publications received silver and bronze honors in the 2018 Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) critique and awards program. Members of Extension's Office of Communications and Technology were recognized during the organization's annual conference Aug. 3-8 in Scottsdale, Ariz. ACE mem more

WTAMU Communication Hall of Fame to Honor 2018 Inductees

CANYON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news: Four graduates of the Department of Communication at West Texas A&M University have been named as the 2018 inductees for the Communication Hall of Fame and will be honored at a special banquet at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Legacy Hall. The event also will include the presentation of the Rising Star Award, Community Partner Award and the Campus Partner Award. Host for the evening will be Ki more

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GAO Denies Protest by Knowlogy of Vienna, Virginia

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying a bid protest filed by Knowlogy of Vienna, Virginia. According to the GAO, Knowlogy "requests that our Office recommend that the General Services Administration (GSA) reimburse the firm the reasonable costs of filing and pursuing its protest of request for proposals (RFP) No. ID03180005, which GSA issued to procure cyber-security and information technology training services for Department of Defense activi more

GAO Issues Report on National Nuclear Security Administration Contracting

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the National Nuclear Security Administration report on the Sandia National Laboratories contract competition. The report (GAO-18-490R) is titled "National Nuclear Security Administration Contracting: Review of the NNSA Report on the Sandia Contract Competition". The report was sent to Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, chairman, Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. more

GAO Issues Report on Nonimmigrant Visas

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on outcomes and characteristics of adjudicated nonimmigrant visa applications. The report (GAO-18-608) is titled "Nonimmigrant Visas: Outcomes of Applications and Changes in Response to 2017 Executive Actions". The report was sent to Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, chairman, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Sen. Charles E. Grassley, more

GAO Sustains Protest by C2C Innovative Solutions of Jacksonville, Florida

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision sustaining a bid protest filed by C2C Innovative Solutions of Jacksonville, Florida. According to the GAO, C2C Innovative Solutions "protests the issuance of a task order to MAXIMUS Federal Services, Inc. (MAXIMUS), of Reston, Virginia, under letter request for proposals (RFP) No. 171751, which was issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under i more

House Financial Services Committee Issues Report on Protecting Advice for Small Savers Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-894) on legislation (H.R. 3857) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to establish standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. The report was advanced by Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, on Aug. 10. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose and Summary On September 27, 2017, Representative Ann Wagner introduced the "Protecting Advice for Small Sa more

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Communications Student Finds Ghost in Music Box

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Aug. 15 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: Imagine a drag queen ghost in corsets who lives inside a music box. That's just one of the characters in Rose Goldthorp's 90-minute feature film, A Ghost in Corsets, which premieres at the Vic in Devonport on Sunday 2 September 2018. Rose is in her second year of a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Communication. She has been making plays and films since she watched the original 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dw more

GAO Issues Report on Nonimmigrant Visas

House Financial Services Committee Issues Report on Protecting Advice for Small Savers Act

Journal of Marketing Research Issues 10 Research Articles in August 2018 Edition

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- The Journal of Marketing Research, a journal from the American Marketing Association that says it concentrates on marketing research from its philosophy, concepts and theories to its methods, techniques and applications, published 10 research articles on the following topics in its August 2018 edition: * (I'm) Happy to Help (You): The Impact of Personal Pronoun Use in Customer-Firm Interactions * Agglomeration as a Driver of the Volume of Electronic Word of Mouth more

Journal of Nuclear Medicine Issues 20 Research Articles in July 2018 Edition

RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging that promotes the science, technology and practical application of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, published 20 research articles on the following topics in its July 2018 edition: Oncology Clinical * Breast Cancer Blood Flow and Metabolism on Dual-Acquisition 18F-FDG PET: Correlation with Tumor Phenotype and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response more

Rep. Smith, House Democrats Call for Answers on Yemen

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking Democratic member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: Today, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), Rep. James P. McGovern (D-MA), Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Rep. Ted W. Lieu (D-CA), Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Rep. Anthony G. more

Sen. Wyden Calls for Improvements to Nursing Home Rating System

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news: Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today called on the federal government to improve the quality measures for adequate staffing that American seniors and their families use when selecting a nursing home. "Seniors and their families deserve to know what they're getting when they select a long-term care provider, but it's clear that too ma more

$1 Million Grant Will Fund New Training Center for Electrical Trade

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Sainato, D-Lawrence: A $1 million grant from the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program will bring vastly improved training resources for those learning the electrical trade, state Rep. Chris Sainato, D-Lawrence, announced today. The grant for the IBEW Apprenticeship Training Program in Lawrence County will provide expanded facilities and hig more

'Autonomous Trucks Market Set to Reach $26bn Billion in 2027' Says Brand New Visiongain Report

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Visiongain, a independent media company, issued the following news release: Visiongain' has launched a completely new automotive report Autonomous Trucks Market Analysis Report 2017-2027 (https://www.visiongain.com/report/autonomous-trucks-market-analysis-report-2017-2027/): Forecasts For Driverless, Self-Driving Vehicles By Sensor (Radar, Lidar, Image Sensor, Ultrasonic) By Hardware & Software (Communication Systems, Cameras, GPS System) By Type (Function-Specific A more

'Global Bio-Mems & Microfluidics Market Worth Over $2.8 Billion in 2017' Says Visiongain Report

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Visiongain, a independent media company, issued the following news release: Visiongain's new report World Bio-MEMS & Microfluidics Market Forecasts 2017-2027 (https://www.visiongain.com/report/world-bio-mems-microfluidics-market-forecast-2017-2027/): Revenue Prospects by Type (Implantable, Biosensors, Stents, Drug Delivery, Biochips, Accelerometers, Injectable, Microneedles, Micromodules, Inhalers, Catheters, Micro Motors), Application (Diagnostic, Therapeutic, Tissu more

'The Ocean After Nature' to Wrap Up Its International Tour at the CWAM

WOOSTER, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- The College of Wooster issued the following news release: "The Ocean After Nature," a group of works that consider the ocean as a site reflecting the ecological, cultural, political, and economic realities of a globalized world, will conclude its international tour with a nine-week run at The College of Wooster Art Museum (CWAM) from Sept. 11-Nov. 18 (closed Oct. 6-15). The opening reception is set for Thursday, Oct. 20, from 6:30-8 p.m., with a gallery talk by the exh more

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ACA, Economics Prof. William Rogerson File Amicus Brief in AT&T-Time Warner Appeal Seeking Reversal of Lower Court Ruling

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The American Cable Association issued the following news release: The American Cable Association (ACA) and Professor William Rogerson, a leading figure in antitrust economics, yesterday filed an amicus brief with the federal court hearing the AT&T-Time Warner merger appeal seeking a reversal of the lower court ruling and a new trial based on the trial court's flawed application of fundamental economic principles. ACA-Rogerson argued that the lower court's in more

ALM Relaunches GlobeSt.com Website

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- ALM, an information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: ALM today announced the relaunch of ALM's real estate media offering, GlobeSt.com, as a part of the next phase in ALM's digital transformation journey. In addition to improving the reader experience, GlobeSt.com has increased the depth and breadth of original content in the real estate industry to have more information and quality content available for readers including increasing from 17 mark more

American Academy of Nursing Celebrates Four Health Care Leaders as 2018 Honorary Fellows

Anthropocene, the New Multimedia Exhibition by Edward Burtynsky, Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas De Pencier Explores Human-Altered Landscapes Through Immersive Technology

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 14 -- The National Gallery of Canada issued the following news release: Two cubes sit in an otherwise empty exhibition space. It is not until a specially designed app is activated that the visitor truly experiences two impressive and profound works of art at the centre of the new exhibition Anthropocene, on view at the National Gallery of Canada from September 28, 2018 to February 24, 2019. One of the installations brings Sudan, the last male northern white rhinoceros who more

Artist Talk at the Appleton on Florida Native American Mounds Project

OCALA, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The College of Central Florida issued the following news release: The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, will present a talk by photographic artist Suzanne Williamson and writer John Capouya, "Envisioning Florida's Sacred Landscapes through a Collaboration of Words and Images" on Sunday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. This talk is held in combination with the exhibition "Shadow and Reflection: Visions of Florida's Sacred Landscapes," an exhibition by Williamson more

As Cloud Computing Comes of Age, Computing Environments Grow More Complex

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- IDG Communications, a technology media, data and marketing services company, issued the following news release: IDG Communications, Inc. - the world's leading tech media, data, and marketing services company - released the 2018 Cloud Computing research highlighting the evolution of cloud adoption related to environments, delivery models and investment patterns (Click to Tweet). This year's survey shows that organizations continue to increase their investment an more

Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Market Set to Reach $32.6 Bn in 2017

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Visiongain, a independent media company, issued the following news release: Visiongain' has launched a completely new automotive report Automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Market Report 2017-2027 (https://www.visiongain.com/report/automotive-advanced-driver-assistance-systems-adas-market-report-2017-2027/): Forecasts By Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Adaptive Front Lights (AFL),, Blind-Spot Monitoring (BSM), Driver Monitoring System (DMS), Forward Co more

Aviation Cyber Security Market Set to Grow to $3.4bn by 2027

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Visiongain, a independent media company, issued the following news release: Visiongain has launched a new defence report Aviation Cyber Security Market Forecast 2017-2027 (https://www.visiongain.com/report/aviation-cyber-security-market-forecast-2017-2027/): Forecasts For Air Traffic Management Systems (ATM), Airline / Aircraft Systems, Airport Systems, and CRS/GDS Systems, Leading Regional and National Markets, and Details of Leading Companies, PLUS Contract Details more

Ball State University Instructor, Colleen Steffen, Named Outstanding Campus Adviser

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 14 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists has named Colleen Steffen as the recipient of this year's David L. Eshelman Outstanding Campus Adviser Award (https://www.spj.org/a-eshelman.asp). Steffen teaches at Ball State University, where she advises the student SPJ chapter. The Outstanding Campus Chapter Adviser Award, initiated in 1978, is presented annually to an individual who has made an excep more

Bike Share Toronto Announcement

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 14 -- The city of Toronto issued the following news release: The City is distributing this media advisory jointly with federal and provincial partners. Marco Mendicino, Member of Parliament for Eglinton-Lawrence, on behalf of the Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Annalise Czerny, Executive Vice-President of PRESTO, and His Worship, Mayor John Tory, will be making an announcement about Bike Share Toronto. Date: Wednesday, more

Biological Drug API Manufacturing Services Market Set to Grow to $9.9 Bn by 2027

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Visiongain, a independent media company, issued the following news release: Visiongain has launched a new pharma report Biological Drug API Manufacturing Services World Industry and Market Predictions 2017-2027 (https://www.visiongain.com/report/biological-drug-api-manufacturing-services-world-industry-and-market-predictions-2017-2027/): Analysis and Forecasts for Mammalian Cell Cultures, Microbial Fermentations, Other Expression Systems, Human Growth Hormones, Insul more

Business Council 2018 Annual Meeting to Feature Candidates for Statewide Office

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The Business Council of New York State issued the following news release: The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today announced this year's Annual Meeting (September 23-25 at The Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing) will feature appearances by most of the major party candidates for statewide elected office. Invitees include: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (D, NY) Marc Molinaro, Republican Candidate for Governor* Keith Wofford, Republican Candidate for Attorney Gene more

Carey Book Earns National Honor

CIAA Announces New Partnership With Canon USA

Clarkson University's Department of Biology Professor Twiss Leads the International Association for Great Lakes Research

Collaborate, But Only Intermittently, According to New Study by Harvard Business School Professor and Colleagues

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- Harvard University's Business School issued the following news release: More than a decade after the introduction of the first smartphone, we are now awash in always-on technologies--email, IM, social media, Slack, Yammer, and so on. All that connectivity means we are constantly sharing our ideas, knowledge, thinking, and answers. Surely that "wisdom of the crowd" is good for problem solving at work, right? New research by Harvard Business School associate more

Columbia College Chicago Launches New Master of Fine Arts Degree

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Columbia College Chicago issued the following news release: Columbia College Chicago today announced the launch of a graduate degree program in fine arts to prepare graduate students to become professional working artists in their chosen medium. Starting Fall 2019 and housed in Columbia's Art and Art History Department, the Fine Arts MFA will offer students mentorship from professional artists/educators, professional practice development, and opportunities to teac more

Commissioner Launches Privacy Awareness Lesson Plans for Grades 6-12

BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada, Aug. 14 -- The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner issued the following news release: VICTORIA--When students and teachers head back to school, their backpacks will include more than the usual paper, pencils, and pens. They'll also be filled with the latest electronic devices. "Students today rely on smartphones, iPads, laptops, and other devices at school and at home," says Michael McEvoy, BC Information and Privacy Commissioner. "That's why privacy ed more

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Discusses Situation in Mauritius, Cuba and Japan With Civil Society

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 14 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release: The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this morning held an informal meeting with representatives of non-governmental organizations with respect to Mauritius, Cuba and Japan, whose reports on the implementation of the provisions of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination will be considered this week. Noureddine Amir, Commi more

Corps Awards Duval County Shore Protection Contract

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District awarded a Duval County Shore Protection construction contract for $15,682,725 August 13 to restore critically eroded beaches and dunes to their original engineered design. The Corps awarded the contract to Manson Construction Company of Seattle, Washington. The construction will place roughly 850,000 cubic yards of sand on about 8 miles more

Crowell & Moring Expands Environment & Natural Resources, Government Affairs Capabilities With Addition of EPA Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Byron Brown

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Byron R. Brown, the former deputy chief of staff for policy at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is joining the firm's Environment & Natural Resources (ENR) and Government Affairs groups as senior counsel. He possesses 17 years of Executive and Legislative Branch experience advising on environmental policy, including in policy and legal roles with th more

David Garcia Caught Taking Lobbyists' Donations, Again

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 14 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Today, embattled candidate for governor David Garcia was caught in yet ANOTHER lie by the media. Garcia on social media, at events, and in forums often repeats a pledge not to take dollars from lobbyists. Except he does take dollars from lobbyists - a lot, as it turns out. A Phoenix New Times report today revealed that Garcia has accepted donations from at least 18 registered lobbyists totaling more than $7,00 more

Defeat-ISIS Forces Make Progress, Require Continued Coalition Support

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Press Service issued the following news: By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity Forces battling the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria continue to make progress. However, the environment in Iraq and Syria is complex and the defeat-ISIS forces require continued support, coalition officials said today. Children stand outside their home in a village near Dashisha, Syria. Children stand outside their home in a villag more

Dentons Strengthens Litigation Practice by Adding Bety Javidzad as Partner

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dentons, the world's largest law firm, today named Bety Javidzad as a partner in its award-winning and growing Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. She focuses her practice on litigating complex commercial disputes, and will be resident in the Firm's Los Angeles office. Javidzad strengthens Dentons' litigation, class actions, and venture technology and emerging growth companies capabilities. Javi more

Dermatological Drugs Market Set to Grow to $34bn by 2022' Says Visiongain Report

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Visiongain, a independent media company, issued the following news release: Visiongain' has launched a new pharma report Dermatological Drugs Market Forecast 2018-2028: Psoriasis, Skin Infection, Acne, Dermatitis, Others(https://www.visiongain.com/report/dermatological-drugs-market-forecast-2018-2028/). The dermatological drugs market is a specialist segment of the pharmaceutical market which over the last several years has been growing at a faster rate than the ove more

Director-General Condemns Killing of Journalist Musa Abdul Kareem in Libya

PARIS, France, Aug. 14 -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization issued the following news release: The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, today condemned the killing of Musa Abdul Kareem on 31 July in Sabha, southwestern Libya. He worked for a local newspaper. "I condemn the killing of Musa Abdul Kareem, which calls attention to the great dangers journalists face when carrying out their work," the Director-General said. "Even in areas undergoing unrest, more

Doctor Groups Urged to Put Patients First

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 14 -- The Pharmacy Guild of Australia issued the following news release: It is of deep concern that some doctor groups continue to call into question the benefits of pharmacists' scope of vaccination. The Victorian Government announced at the weekend that community pharmacist immunisers will soon be authorised to administer a broader range of vaccines, including the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine. The Victorian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia strongly suppor more

E&C Democrats to FCC Chairman Pai: When Did You Know Cyberattack Claims Were Fake

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: Four Energy and Commerce Democrats sent a letter (https://democrats-energycommerce.house.gov/sites/democrats.energycommerce.house.gov/files/documents/FCC%20ltr%208.14.18.pdf) to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai today demanding to know when he and his staff learned that the Commission had provided inaccurate more

Equifax Data Breach: Consumers Heard About It But Took Little Action

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: When the Equifax data breach impacting nearly 147 million people occurred just over a year ago most consumers took little to no action to protect themselves despite the risk of identity theft, University of Michigan researchers found. In comprehensive interviews with 24 consumers, a team of researchers at the U-M School of Information led by Yixin Zou and Florian Schaub found that few knew if they wer more

Esports Club to Launch at Highlands Fall Semester

LAS VEGAS, New Mexico, Aug. 14 -- New Mexico Highlands University issued the following news: A new esports initiative at New Mexico Highlands aims to get students involved in competitive video gaming via a club at the university that will launch fall semester 2018. The Esports Club will focus on League of Legends and Overwatch, two of the most popular video games with tens of millions of players worldwide. "Video games are one of the most popular and relevant kinds of entertainment for today' more

FCC Chairman Pai Issues Remarks at Michigan Association of Broadcasters Meeting

MACKINAC ISLAND, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following remarks by Chairman Ajit Pai at Michigan Association of Broadcasters' meeting: "Good morning. Thank you for that warm welcome and for inviting me to be with you. Special thanks to whoever picked Mackinac Island as the location. This place is beautiful. "This is actually my second visit to Michigan since becoming Chairman. And I'm going to be frank: It's going to be tough clearing the bar set with t more

FCC Chairman Pai Issues Remarks Before Michigan Association of Broadcasters

MACKINAC ISLAND, Missouri, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following remarks by Chairman Ajit Pai before the Michigan Association of Broadcasters: "Good morning. Thank you for that warm welcome and for inviting me to be with you. Special thanks to whoever picked Mackinac Island as the location. This place is beautiful. "This is actually my second visit to Michigan since becoming Chairman. And I'm going to be frank:It's going to be tough clearing the bar set with tha more

Federal Reserve Board Announces Termination of Enforcement Actions With HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Capital Funding Bancorp, Inc. and CFG Community Bank, and CommerceWest Bank

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement actions listed below: HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., New York, New York Cease and Desist Order dated October 4, 2010 (PDF) https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/files/enf20101007c1.pdf Terminated August 7, 2018 Capital Funding Bancorp, Inc. and CFG Community Bank, both of Baltimore, Maryland Cease and Desist Or more

First Phase of Stanley Park Seawall Restoration Work Finishes This Week

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14 -- The city of Vancouver issued the following news release: The first phase of the largest restoration work on the 101-year-old Stanley Park seawall will be completed this week. One of Vancouver's most popular attractions with about eight-million visitors a year, the seawall is subject to seasonal battering, as well as large storms, which damage the structure and necessitated the restoration work. The repairs included stabilizing foundations, filling of ho more

Forty-foot Art Project to Reflect Diversity & Inclusion at WFU

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: Wake Forest University students, faculty and staff will participate in a UNITY project to create an interactive public art project celebrating uniqueness and strengthening ties to one another. This larger-than-life structure is intended to raise consciousness about the labels people give themselves and others and to explore how these labels both support and limit opportunities to build interconnected, i more

Fourteen Holland & Knight Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Chambers Latin America Guide

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight has earned 14 individual attorney rankings in the 2019 edition of Chambers Latin America. The recognition spans several practice areas in the guide's Latin America-wide, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba sections. The following attorneys were ranked among Latin America's best advisors: Latin America-wide Stephen Double - Banking & Finance, Capital Markets George Mencio - Corporate/M&A Norb more

Franklin Pierce University: Engaging Youth in Democracy

RINDGE, New Hampshire, Aug. 14 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following news: Let's start a conversation about the extraordinary power of collaboration in engaging Granite State youth in our democracy. Since the 2002 dedication of the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication, the Granite State has embraced its mission to help young people find their voices in the public discourse. Academics from disciplines across the Franklin Pierce University curriculum, media professionals from t more

Gene Therapy Market Set to Grow at a CAGR of 40.8% in the First Half of the Forecast Period

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Visiongain, a independent media company, issued the following news release: Visiongain' has launched a new pharma report Gene Therapy R&D and Revenue Forecasts 2017-2027 (https://www.visiongain.com/report/gene-therapy-rd-and-revenue-forecasts-2017-2027/): Cancer, Cardiovascular, Rare Diseases, Ophthalmologic, Other Diseases. The gene therapy market is still establishing itself and many opportunities are available to explore at the moment. One opportunity in this mar more

Global Diabetes Drugs Market Set to Grow to $66bn by 2021

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Visiongain, a independent media company, issued the following news release: Visiongain' has launched a new pharma report Global Diabetes Drugs Market 2017-2027 (https://www.visiongain.com/report/global-diabetes-drugs-market-2017-2027/): Insulin and Insulin Analogues, DPP-4 Inhibitors, Biguanides, GLP-1 Agonists, Alpha-glucosidases, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, Sulfonylureas and Others. The IDF (International Diabetes Federation) predicts that by 2035, the global number of dia more

Green Party Facebook Telethon to Support Midterm Candidates

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Green Party issued the following news release: The Green Party Coordinated Campaign Committee is hosting the first national Green Wave Telethon for midterm candidates on the Green Party's Facebook page. The telethon, hosted by 2004 Green Party presidential candidate David Cobb, Philena Farley, and Erin Fox, is intended to raise awareness about candidates currently running for office and to raise money for the Coordinated Campaign Committee's candidate fund. "The Gree more

Greenberg Traurig's Rick Brecher to Present at Federal Bar Association Net Neutrality CLE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Mitchell (Rick) F. Brecher, Technology, Media & Telecommunications shareholder in the Washington, D.C. office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will present a live video broadcast CLE for the Federal Bar Association on "The FCC's Net Neutrality Ruling," Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. The program will focus on the state of internet regulation in the United States following the Restoring Intern more

Hoyer, Smith, Engel, Pocan, House Democrats Send Letter to the Administration Calling for a Briefing on the Situation in Yemen

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Armed Services Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Eliot L. Engel (NY-16), Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Co-Chair Mark Pocan (WI-02), and twenty-six House Democrats sent a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Di more

HSMAI ROC Recap: Grabbing Revenue by the Horns in Houston

Idaho Visit Was No Small Potatoes!

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- The National Senior Games Association issued the following news release: Nearly 300 athletes and friends gathered for the 2018 Idaho Senior Games (ISG) kickoff BBQ held on August 2nd at scenic Julia Davis Park in downtown Boise. They got more meat than just tasty chicken and pulled pork with an NSGA Personal Best presentation recognizing 78-year-old Boise athlete Dick Johnson, who inspires others to pursue active lifestyles with his "never say quit" outlook. ( more

Independent Women's Forum Joins Coalition Open Letter on the EU Digital Tax Plan

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Independent Women's Forum issued the following letter: An Open Letter to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin We the undersigned organizations, representing millions of Americans who support limited government, taxpayer rights, and economic freedom, write to express our concerns over the European Commission's proposed "Tax System in the EU for the Digital Single Market" and the subsequent actions of its competition authorities to attack US businesses. This scheme would place a more

Inspiring New Project Highlights Success of Black Country Athletes With Disabilities

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 14 -- Birmingham City University issued the following news release: An inspiring new project showcasing the talents of Black Country sports people with disabilities has been developed by a Birmingham student. The 'Limitless' project uses a collection of photographs to showcase an array of athletes from the region with disabilities, and has been created by Birmingham City University photography student Liam Pye. The striking images take in a number of different sports more

Knocking Out a Winning Internship

WHITTIER, California, Aug. 14 -- Whittier College issued the following news release: When Madison Crimi-DeMichele '19 arrives for her internship at the Viacom office, she's taking the elevator and walking the halls alongside MTV, Nickelodeon, and BET employees and celebrities. As she turns a corner into her own office, she gets to work promoting the stars of mixed martial arts. This summer, she's been interning at Bellator MMA, the second-largest promotion company for MMA in the world. As a di more

Krannert Center Residency Gives Choreographer Jessica Lang Resources to Create New Work

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- The University of Illinois System-Urbana-Champaign issued the following news release: Choreographer Jessica Lang's newest work is a collage of movement, video, photographs, painting, music and even clothing. The patchwork of motion, images and sound represent a melting pot of cultures. While Lang and her creative collaborator Jose Parla were inspired by New York City, where people of many backgrounds and cultures live side-by-side, the piece came together on the more

LifeSmarts Recognizes Student Scholarship Recipients From 'Year of Health and Safety' Project

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: LifeSmarts, a national consumer literacy educational program and scholarship opportunity for students in grades 6-12, has announced this year's student leaders who have been awarded scholarships for their outstanding participation in the LifeSmarts OTC Medicine Safety Mentoring Project, a program offered during LifeSmarts' Year of Health and Safety. The OTC Medicine Safety Mentoring Project was unveiled in more

LIMRA's 43rd Annual Group & Worksite Benefits Conference to Identify Key Issues in Benefits Landscape

London Assembly: You Can't Flush This!

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- The London Assembly issued the following news release: Across the UK, over 11 billion wet wipes, nearly 2.5 billion period products, nearly 4 billion nappies and over a billion incontinence products are purchased every year. These numbers are growing - wipes by over a quarter, and incontinence products by nearly half, compared with five years ago(5) There is no legal requirement for manufacturers to list materials on the packaging of products. Tampons contain 5 per more

Louisiana's East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Launches New STEM Initiative in Partnership With Discovery Education

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 14 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: Louisiana's East Baton Rouge Parish Schools (EBR) today launched a new STEM initiative in partnership with Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms. In this new collaboration, Discovery Education will support EBR's educators with award-winning digital content and sustained professional learning th more

LSU's Manship School of Mass Communication and College of Humanities and Social Sciences Awarded $200,000 to Study Climate Hazards

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 14 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: The Louisiana Sea Grant has awarded $200,000 to LSU's Manship School of Mass Communication and LSU's College of Humanities and Social Sciences to study how emergency managers communicate important information to coastal communities about hazardous conditions such as severe weather. Communicating Climate Tools to Coastal Communities (CCTCC) is aimed at helping emergency managers in coastal Louisiana more

Mast, Army Corps to Host Working Group Meeting on Dry Season Water Management Strategies to Reduce Discharges

STUART, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Fulfilling a commitment made at the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Meeting in July, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the South Florida Water Management District and others will hold a working group meeting on dry season water management strategies to reduce discharges on Friday, August 17, 2018 in Stuart, Fla. The meeting is open to the public and all more

Mediterranean Migrant Arrivals Reach 61,517 in 2018; Deaths Reach 1,524

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 14 -- The International Organization for Migration issued the following news release: IOM, the UN Migration Agency, reports that 61,517 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea in 2018 through 12 August. This compares with 118,436 arrivals across the region through the same period last year, and 265,640 in 2016. Click here to view Table: https://www.iom.int/news/mediterranean-migrant-arrivals-reach-61517-2018-deaths-reach-1524 Arrivals to Spain in 2018 continue to more

Mozambique: Effectively Closing Media Space With Exorbitant Accreditation Fees

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Amnesty International issued the following news release: The introduction by Mozambican authorities of exorbitant media accreditation fees is an assault on freedom of the press and a blatant attempt to clamp down on journalists, Amnesty International said today. Under new regulations, foreign correspondents living in Mozambique will be expected to pay more than US$8,600 per year to report on the country while local freelance journalists will have to pay more than US more

MSRB Seeks Input on Draft FAQs on Use of Social Media in Advertising

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board issued the following news release: The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) today sought comment from regulated entities and other stakeholders about draft answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing the use of social media in advertising by municipal advisors and municipal securities dealers and their associated persons. "As social media becomes a more common communication tool, developing effective complianc more

National Turkey Federation Announces Key Staff Appointments

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The National Turkey Federation issued the following news release: The National Turkey Federation (NTF) today announced the hiring of a new leader for its communications team and the promotion of other staff members. Beth Breeding joined NTF on Aug. 1 as Vice President of Communications and Marketing, while Lisa Wallenda Picard has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Policy, Trade and Regulatory Affairs and Leslee Oden to the position of Vice President of Legislativ more

Naylor Launches New Programmatic Advertising Network to Help Associations Engage More Members and Capture More Non-Dues Revenue

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Naylor Association Solutions issued the following news: Trade and professional associations have mountains of valuable data about the niche audiences advertisers want to reach - their members. Utilizing the latest audience-targeting technology and Naylor's historic ad sales success, Naylor Association Solutions has launched a programmatic advertising network that gives associations the ability to leverage and grow their digital audience data and access a new non-dues more

New Astronomical Brand Campaign for University of Leicester Invites Potential Students to 'launch Yourself'

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 14 -- The University of Leicester issued the following news release: The University of Leicester has launched its first major brand and recruitment campaign. The space themed brand campaign celebrates the University's campus-based space research centre and its reputation in space technology, showing potential students that the University of Leicester really is the place to launch yourself into your future. The campaign features this week on TV, cinema, social media an more

New Professors Join Sterling College

STERLING, Kansas, Aug. 14 -- Sterling College issued the following news release: Sterling College welcomed its new faculty to campus Aug. 8 for orientation and training. Two alumni are among the list of new professors, returning to their Alma Mater to teach at Sterling. Classes begin at the College on Aug. 22. "I am so pleased with our incoming faculty; their level of expertise will be a boost to each department they are entering. As new and returning students begin the academic year, I am con more

North Dakota's UAS Integration Pilot Program Completes First Test in Fargo

FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 14 -- The North Dakota Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) announced today the successful completion of testing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Fargo. Working in partnership with CNN, Botlink and ParaZero, the NDDOT and NPUASTS performed its first series of flight tests of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for potential flight over a group of people more

Oracle Recognized As a Leader in the 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Content Management

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 14 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: Oracle today announced that it has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2018 "Magic Quadrant for Web Content Management" report1 for the second consecutive year. The recognition is further validation of Oracle's continued leadership in this category and unique approach to helping enterprises streamline content management and build immersive digital experiences for users. more

Poll Shows Rural Nebraskans Concerned About Alcohol, Drug Abuse

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 14 -- The University of Nebraska's Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Many rural Nebraskans think alcohol abuse and drug use are serious problems or crises in their communities, particularly in larger communities, according to the 2018 Nebraska Rural Poll. Nearly half of rural Nebraskans surveyed said alcohol abuse and methamphetamine use were serious problems or crises. Just over one-third said marijuana use was a problem. "People living in rural commun more

Recent Flooding Underscores Need for Boardman Action on Sewer Plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- Ohio House Democrats issued the following information on behalf of Ohio State Rep. John Boccieri, D-Poland: In the wake of last week's storm floods of Boardman-area residents' homes, State Rep. John Boccieri (D-Poland) and other local elected officials are urging Boardman Township Trustee Tom Costello to quickly share the township's flood-mitigation plan and to work with state officials to address local safety and health issues, much like Austintown and Poland did whe more

Regional Land Partnerships: a Fresh Start for Landcare

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 14 -- The Australian Department of the Environment and Energy's Assistant Minister for the Environment issued the following news release: The National Landcare Program is full steam ahead with 47 organisations selected to deliver the $450 million Regional Land Partnerships program. This is the important second phase of the Coalition Government's $1 billion National Landcare Program. Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said the successful tenderers have demonst more

Regional Land Partnerships: A Fresh Start for Landcare

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 14 -- The Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources' Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources issued the following news release: The National Landcare Program is full steam ahead with 47 organisations selected to deliver the $450 million Regional Land Partnerships program. This is the important second phase of the Coalition Government's $1 billion National Landcare Program. Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud said the suc more

Regulators Warn Public of Pension Scammer Tactics as Victims Report Losing an Average of EUR 91,000 in 2017

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- The Financial Conduct Authority, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have joined forces to urge the public to be on their guard when receiving unexpected offers about their pension and to check who they are dealing with. The two regulators have launched a new ScamSmart advertising campaign targeting pension holders aged 45-65, the group most at risk of pension scam more

Reveal Named a Finalist for Three Online Journalism Awards

RIBA Calls for a Comprehensive Ban on Combustible Materials

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- The Royal Institute of British Architects issued the following news release: The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has submitted evidence to the Government's consultation on banning the use of combustible materials in the external walls of high-rise residential buildings. After a lengthy investigation, the Institute has concluded that a ban on combustible materials is the only way to ensure that our buildings are safe and fit for the future. The RIBA r more

Rick Perry Embraces His Inner Hypocrite Again, Affirms His Efforts to 'Pick Good' on Coal Bailouts

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: After a tour of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today, Department of Energy Executive Rick Perry again stated his intention to force electricity customers and taxpayers to spend tens of billions of dollars to bailout uneconomic coal and nuclear plants that cannot compete with cleaner, cheaper competitors like solar and wind. Media at the event reported that Perry said, "Government's been picking winners a more

Ricky Martin, Greg Berlanti & Robbie Rogers, and Ariadne Getty to Be Honored at 49th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards on Saturday, Sept. 22

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- The Los Angeles LGBT Center issued the following news release: The Los Angeles LGBT Center announced today that Grammy winner, philanthropist, and writer Ricky Martin; producer, writer, director Greg Berlanti and his husband producer Robbie Rogers; and philanthropist Ariadne Getty will be honored at its 49th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards on Saturday, September 22, at The Beverly Hilton. One of the nation's premier LGBT charity events, the Center's Anniver more

Rob Reid's Collection of Hundreds of Story Program Activities

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: "200+ Original and Adapted Story Program Activities," published by ALA Editions, is a delightful new resource ready for use by children's librarians, elementary-level media specialists, and early childhood instructors. Master storyteller and storytimes creator Rob Reid's bountiful compendium of his "greatest hits" includes original and adapted fingerplays, poems, activities involving movement and m more

Sabre Hospitality Solutions Announces Business Travel Services Suite, With InterContinental Hotels Group As One of Its First Adopters

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release: Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced Business Travel Services, the new consolidated solution suite from Sabre Hospitality Solutions that will offer hoteliers easy-to-use tools with time-saving automations and simplified processes; access to industry insights and expert guidance; and unlimited access to travel management companies and consortia partners - all in one place. InterContine more

Sabre Hospitality Solutions Announces Business Travel Services Suite, With InterContinental Hotels Group As One of Its First Adopters

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Sabre Hospitality Solutions, a provider of hospitality technology platform, issued the following news release: Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced Business Travel Services, the new consolidated solution suite from Sabre Hospitality Solutions that will offer hoteliers easy-to-use tools with time-saving automations and simplified processes; access to industry insights and expert guidance; and unlimited access to travel management companies and consortia p more

SAG-AFTRA Revokes Status of First Illegitimate Employer of Performers

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: SAG-AFTRA announced today the union is revoking the signatory status of Executive Media Services (EMS), which was found to be an illegitimate employer. "The decision to revoke EMS is part of SAG-AFTRA's ongoing investigation into several companies we believe have falsely represented themselves as real employers of performers for commerci more

Scripps Hires New Vice President of Strategy, Corporate Development in National Media

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Veteran corporate strategy leader Robert Kalutkiewicz has joined The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) as vice president of strategy, new business and corporate development, effective Aug. 6. Kalutkiewicz is responsible for helping to develop and execute the company's growth strategy and identifying, developing and evaluating investment, acquisition and partnership opportunities in the na more

SEC Issues Administrative Proceeding Involving Tomahawk Exploration

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following administrative proceeding (No. 3-18641) in the matter of Tomahawk Exploration and David Thompson Laurance: In the Matter of TOMAHAWK EXPLORATION LLC and DAVID THOMPSON LAURANCE, Respondents. ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTIONS 15(b) AND 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL more

Sen. Warren Presses CENTCOM Commander on U.S. Involvement in Yemen

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today sent a letter to General Joseph L. Votel, Commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), asking for clarification of his testimony regarding U.S. support for military operations in Yemen led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The senator's letter comes after several recent media reports indicated that U more

SLS Hotel, Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills' $22 Million Investment in Design Tells New Story for Iconic Hotel Upon Its 10-Year Anniversary

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 14 -- Marriott International issued the following news: The SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills announces the completion of a comprehensive redesign of the rooms and guest experience ahead of its decade milestone in November 2018. The newly reimagined look, which includes all 234 guestrooms and 63 suites, continues to embrace the property's original identity of elegance and whimsy, now dawning a lighter palette and character that speaks to the brighter a more

Sociology's Lucky Tedrow Finishes New Study on the Career Spans of MLB Pitchers

BELLINGHAM, Washington, Aug. 14 -- Western Washington University issued the following news release: Retiring Western Washington University Sociology professor Lucky Tedrow has published new innovative findings on the working lives of major league baseball pitchers. In collaboration with David Swanson of University of California at Riverside, Jack Taymen of the University of California at San Diego and Jack Baker of HealthFitness Corporation, Tedrow found career expectancies of MLB pitchers to more

Southeastern Channel News Reporter Wins Capitol Correspondents Scholarship

HAMMOND, Louisiana, Aug. 14 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release: A Southeastern Louisiana University student television news reporter has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Capitol Correspondents Association in Baton Rouge. Amanda Kitch of Covington, a reporter-anchor for the Southeastern Channel's award-winning student newscast "Northshore News," was presented the award at the Capitol Correspondents Association's 67th Annual Gridiron Show in Baton Roug more

Southeastern LSBDC to Host Marketing Class on Branding

Staff Spotlight: SLU's Lewis is Voice for Others

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Aug. 14 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: For L. Michelle Lewis, providing access to all life has to offer - from shopping deals to the latest news from Missouri's Lincoln and Pike Counties - has driven her professional life while allowing her to be a voice for others on her personal time. The head of Saint Louis University's Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, Lewis has spent most of her career working in human resources and the compliance fiel more

Stagwell Media Secures $260 Million Investment From AlpInvest Partners

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Carlyle Group issued the following news release: The Stagwell Group and AlpInvest Partners today announced the completion of a $260 million capital raise by Stagwell Media LLC from investment funds managed by AlpInvest Partners, a global private equity investor. Since its founding in 2015, Stagwell Group has completed seventeen investments and is on track for more than $400 million in consolidated net revenue this year. The new investment will support Stagwell's strategy more

State Department Conducts Daily Press Briefing, Aug. 14

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing by spokesperson Heather Nauert: MS NAUERT: Just one announcement to start today. Sometimes we have many, just one today. It's summertime; you would think it would be slow, but it has been pretty busy here. First, I'd like to highlight some good news for the State Department this past week. Yesterday President Trump nominated the following eight career members of the Senior Foreign Se more

Study of Deaths From Resident-to-resident Incidents in Dementia Offers Insights to Inform Policy and Prevention

TWIN CITIES, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: Analyzing the incidents between residents in dementia in long-term care homes may hold the key to reducing future fatalities among this vulnerable population, according to a new research from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. Gathered from media accounts and death review records, the exploratory study by Eilon Caspi, PhD is the first to examine the circumstances surrounding the death o more

Summer Internships Provide Professional Experiences

TROY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Sage Colleges issued the following news release: Graphic + Media Design major Hermes Liang '19 and Interior Design major Nicole Nahow '19 worked closely with Susan Pagano Wright '82 over summer 2018. Wright is president of Marlboro Group International, a Manhattan-based construction management and general contracting firm with offices around the world. She is also the woman of influence behind one of The Sage Colleges Office of Career Planning's newest partnerships. R more

Tax Security 101: Tax Professionals Must Maintain, Protect EFINs; Monitor EFINs, PTINs and CAF Numbers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release: The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners warned tax professionals that savvy cybercriminals target IRS-issued identification numbers to help impersonate practitioners as well as taxpayers. To help protect against this threat used on the Dark Web, the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry reminded practitioners that they must maintain, monitor and more

Tenth Anniversary for Life-Saving Protections for Children's Products Celebrated

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 14 -- The Arizona Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: The number of recalls for lead-contaminated toys has dropped by 97 percent in the United States in the decade since Congress passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). The CPSIA empowered the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to protect children from lead-contaminated toys and other dangerous toys, cribs and car seats. Lead is a known neurotoxin that can cause life more

TESOL International Association Extends Knowledge Partnership With China Daily 21st Century English Education Media

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- TESOL International Association issued the following news release: TESOL International Association, the world leader in advancing expertise in English language teaching and learning, is proud to announce that it has signed a new agreement, enhancing an existing knowledge partnership with 21st Century English Education Media, a leading ELT organization and publisher of English language learning and teaching resources in China. 21st Century English Education Media more

The Top 50 Generic Drug Producers Had Combined Revenues of $92bn in 2016

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Visiongain, a independent media company, issued the following news release: Visiongain' has launched a new pharma report Pharma Leader Series: Top Generic Drug Producers Market Forecast 2017-2027 (https://www.visiongain.com/report/pharma-leader-series-top-generic-drug-producers-market-forecast-2017-2027/): North America, Europe, India, Japan, South Africa, MENA. With patent expiries of blockbuster drugs, the generic drugs industry grows more important to the overall more

The USGA and the R&A to Engage Global Golf Community in Distance Insights Project

LIBERTY CORNER, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Golf Association issued the following news release: In an effort to thoroughly inform the Distance Insights project through the lens of the global golf community, the USGA and The R&A will engage with golfers and a wide range of golf's stakeholders to gather perspectives on the potential causes and impacts of increased distance, beginning in September. The Distance Insights project began in May as part of the governing bodies' overall efforts to more

Think You Know What the CAP Code Applies To?

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- The Advertising Standards Authority issued the following news: The CAP Code doesn't define advertising - instead it lists categories of communication and offers supplementary definitions and exclusions in the 'Scope of the Code'. It would be next to impossible to detail all of the types of marketing that the Code covers so our remit guidance is always indicative, rather than exhaustive, but here's a brief outline of the remit of the CAP Code, with some links to furth more

Thompson Announces $98,000 Grant for PA Wilds to Establish Business Incubator in Kane

TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund Awards $750,000 to Organizations Serving Low-Wage Workers Who Experience Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following news release: The TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund awarded $750,000 in grants today to support 18 nonprofit organizations across the country serving low-wage workers who have experienced sexual harassment and related retaliation in the workplace. The TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund, which is housed and administered by the National Women's Law Center Fund (NWLCF), awarded these grants to build on the Fund's central commitment t more

Top 20 Commercial Aircraft MRO Market Companies Identified by Visiongain

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Visiongain, a independent media company, issued the following news release: Visiongain' has launched a new aviation report Top 20 Commercial Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Companies 2017 (https://www.visiongain.com/report/top-20-commercial-aircraft-maintenance-repair-overhaul-mro-companies-2017/): Market Share Analysis, Financials & Contract Details For The Leading Engine, Component, Heavy Airframe & Line Maintenance Providers, Including AAR Corporatio more

UA Little Rock Game Creators Raise More Than $27K to Manufacture Game

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock campus issued the following news: A group of University of Arkansas at Little Rock employees, students, and alumni who created a space-western storytelling card game - dubbed Galactic Scoundrels - have reached their online fundraising goal to raise enough money to have the game manufactured, breaking their fundraising goal by more than $10,000. The creators of Galactic Scoundrels include Joseph Williams, associate prof more

UAH Professor Explains Why Corporate America Isn't Ready for the Surging Women's Movement

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 14 -- The University of Alabama's Huntsville campus issued the following news: A flashpoint is on the horizon. A generation of women is sitting one level below the corporate rung and America is not ready for the change, according to a recent New York Daily News article. "The trend of women climbing the corporate ladder is a visible, positive sign...Americans as a whole need to start thinking of women as capable and competent leaders," said Dr. Sophia V. Marinova, Asso more

Uganda: Increasing Harassment, Attacks Against Journalists Around Elections Must End

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Article 19 issued the following news release: ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns the arrest and charge of two Ugandan journalists, in the wake of political tensions in the country ahead of the Wednesday by-election to choose the Arua Municipality MP. We call on Ugandan authorities to refrain from further harassment and intimidation of media workers. Several journalists, including NTV's Herbert Zziwa, Ronald Muwanga, and their driver were arrested on Monday night while rep more

UN: Robust Leadership From New Human Rights Chief Needed to Protect Free Expression

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 -- Article 19 issued the following news release: ARTICLE 19 warmly welcomes the appointment of Michelle Bachelet as the next UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and looks forward to her leadership in protecting and promoting human rights, including the right to freedom of expression, around the world. Bachelet's appointment was confirmed by a vote by the UN General Assembly on 10 August, approving her nomination by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Bachelet wil more

UT to Host Films and Conversation With Independent Filmmaker Tour

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news release: The University of Tampa has been selected as a screening partner for the 2018-2019 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, a program facilitated by the nonprofit regional arts organization South Arts. The tour will bring six films -- selected by UT faculty -- and their directors to UT. Each film screening includes an opportunity for the audience to participate in a Q-and-A with the filmmaker, further more

What to Know About the Wisconsin GOP Primary

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: After causing "a costly, divisive," and "vicious" primary battle that's "hurting Republicans in Wisconsin," Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson, will face off today -- each propped up by millions in outside money. While Nicholson is propped up by a whopping near-$11 million in outside spending from groups funded by billionaire Dick Uihlein, Vukmir is backed by the Republican Party of Wisconsin an more

What's New in the 2018/19 School Year Volume 2

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release: Students across Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) head back to school tomorrow, Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Below is Volume 2 of What's New in the 2018/19 school year. Highlights in this edition include: * Schools welcoming new principals * International Academy for Newcomer English Language Learners * What's new on the menu * Back to school online forms * New and improved E-Store for more

White House Conducts Press Briefing, Aug. 14

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The White House issued the text of the following press briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders: MS. SANDERS: Good afternoon. The images from the Honorable Carry Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor this month made us all proud to be Americans. President Trump is committed to getting the almost 8,000 left behind from the Korean War home, and bringing closure to the families who have been waiting for more than 60 years. The process of identifying and verifying the remains more

Winners for WA 2018 Awards for Excellence Announced

SURRY HILLS, Australia, Aug. 14 -- Restaurant and Catering Australia issued the following news release: The winners of the 2018 Western Australian Savour AustraliaTM Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence were announced last night at a gala dinner held at Crown Perth. The winners across this year's major categories included: * CATERER OF YEAR - Beaumonde Catering, BASSENDEAN; * CAFE OF THE YEAR - Nic & Kolo, APPLECROSS; * RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR - Rambla on Swan, SOUTH PERTH; a more

Wright State University: Perfect Partners

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- Wright State University issued the following news: Nearly 200 educators from around the region spent time at Wright State University over the summer to learn about everything from computer programming and digital media to teaching strategies on disruptive behavior and take those lessons back to their classrooms. A total of 180 teachers, administrators and community professionals registered for the 2018 Summer Partnership Institute hosted by the Wright State College of Ed more

YDC 2018 Announces Finalists, Martine Rose as VIP Judge

WANCHAI, Hong Kong, Aug. 14 -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council issued the following news release: The 2018 Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC) will see 16 shortlisted young fashion designers compete for five grand prizes as well as prestigious internships, study trips and mentorships with top fashion brands. Assessed by a panel of famed industry professionals, this year's competition welcomes internationally renowned fashion designer Martine Rose as VIP Judge. Past YDC desi more

8th Energy of Victories National Sports Journalism Festival Contest Launched

MOSCOW, Russia, Aug. 13 -- Gazprom issued the following news release: Gazprom, the Russian Olympic Committee, and the Federation of Sports Journalists of Russia announce the start of the 8th Energy of Victories national sports journalism festival contest for Russian-language mass media based in Russia and abroad. The primary goals of the contest are to promote the Olympic movement, sports, and healthy living, as well as to improve the quality of sports journalism in Russia. The festival's org more

Alabama Environmental Management Department Issues Public Notice Involving Daikin America

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 13 -- Alabama Department of Environmental Management issued the following public notice involving Daikin America, Decatur, Alabama: Daikin America, Inc. has applied for a renewal of the Title V Major Source Operating Permit for the Dakin America Inc. facility located at 905 State Docks Road, Decatur, Alabama 35609. The facility is an existing chemical manufacturing facility (SIC code 2821). The draft Major Source Operating Permit would not authorize any new emissions o more

Alabama Environmental Management Department Issues Public Notice Involving Hexcel

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 13 -- Alabama Department of Environmental Management issued the following public notice involving Hexcel, Decatur, Alabama: Hexcel Corporation has applied for Synthetic Minor Operating Permits that would authorize the construction and operation of a new carbon fiber line at an existing polyacrylonitrile fiber manufacturing facility to be located at 3300 Mallard Fox Drive, Decatur, Alabama 35601. Emissions would be minimized by controlling annual usages of materials con more

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American People Deserve Truth About Kavanaugh's LGBTQ Record Before His Hearing Begins on September 4th

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Lambda Legal issued the following news release: Over the weekend, Lambda Legal filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for documents and communications related to Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, regarding his time serving as the White House Staff Secretary from 2003 to 2006. This request follows Senator Grassley's announcement that he is moving ahead with Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings, set to begin on September 4th. Kavanaugh has ref more

As Summer Comes to an End Tampa's Stay & Play Program Sees Record Breaking Numbers

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 13 -- The city of Tampa issued the following news: In June of 2015, Mayor Bob Buckhorn announced two significant Parks initiatives to help keep kids safe throughout the summer by extending hours of parks facilities and providing free recreation cards ("Rec Cards"). Since then Stay & Play has more than doubled its attendance and the rec cards have become increasingly more popular. "Stay & Play's success proves that with innovative initiatives, local governments can truly ma more

Back to the Future - The Victorian IMAX Experience 62nd BFI London Film Festival Archive Gala Event the Great Victorian Moving Picture Show

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release: The 62nd BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express(R) is delighted to announce this year s Archive Gala; The Great Victorian Moving Picture Show on 18th October at the BFI IMAX. Sweeping away the veil of time, this Archive Gala will project Britain's earliest films at their grandest scale (68mm, almost 4x the image size of regular 35mm film) on the nation's biggest screen, the BFI IMAX more

Chasing Records With BMW M2 Competition

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 13 -- BMW Group, a manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles, issued the following news release: An eye-catching digital campaign presents the BMW M2 Competition (combined fuel consumption: 10.0 - 9.8 l/100 km [9.2-9.0]; combined CO2 emissions: 227 - 224 g/km [209-206]*) as a record breaker with very unusual tools: a high-power laser and a precision blade. The impressive films will be shown in BMW and BMW M social media channels. Highlight clip "Laser": (https:/ more

Mount Rainier to Welcome 15 Military Members to US Citizenship

ASHFORD, Washington, Aug. 13 -- The National Park Service's Mount Rainier National Park issued the following news release: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) Seattle District and Field Offices and Mount Rainier National Park will host a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 for fifteen soldiers who will become United States citizens. USCIS Seattle District Director Anne Corsano will swear in the new citizens at a special ceremony that will begin at 11:00 am in th more

NATA Offers 15 Ways to Identify Illegal Charter Task Force Working Across Industry to Address Member Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Air Transportation Association issued the following news release: In a recent Business Aviation Advisor article (https://www.bizavadvisor.com/fifteen-shades-of-grey-aircraft-charter/), NATA's Director of Regulatory Affairs John McGraw detailed 15 ways to identify and protect yourself from illegal charter. NATA, along with its Air Charter Committee, launched an initiative to combat illegal charter, addressing a growing concern among members and industry. This more

New Book By UC Santa Cruz Arts Professor Examines Cultural Impact of Video Games

SANTA CRUZ, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of California issued the following news release: In her new book, On Video Games: The Visual Politics of Race, Gender and Space, UC Santa Cruz professor Soraya Murray goes beyond the technical discussions of games and instead offers a deep dive into their cultural dimensions. An interdisciplinary scholar of visual culture, Murray is an associate professor of film and digital media who is also affiliated with the Digital Arts and New Media M.F.A more

Rep. Davidson Issues Statement on Defense Authorization Becoming Law

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following statement after President Trump signed the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act into law: The NDAA included one of Davidson's amendments that would give military services like the Air Force more say in the potential closure or cuts to services at medical facilities, including the Wright-Patterson Medical Center. "After years of cuts and delays, this NDAA ensures that our troops have the equipment and resources they ne more

Sen. Bob Krist Accepts Gov. Ricketts Wayne State College Debate, But Only If Statewide TV Coverage and Moderated By Media

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 13 -- Nebraska State Sen. Bob Krist, a Democrat running for Nebraska Governor, issued the following campaign news release: The Bob Krist for Governor Campaign, today agreed to Gov. Ricketts invitation to a September 21 debate at Wayne State College, but only if Ricketts agrees that the event be broadcast by one of the state's major television stations and that it be moderated by media representatives. In a letter dated today to the organizer, the Wayne Area Economic Dev more

Trinity Student Pursues Passion for Fashion With Summer Internship in New York City

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- Trinity College issued the following news release: Trinity College student Kristina A. Miele '19, from Reading, Massachusetts, has a paid summer internship at Xcel Brands, a brand management and media company in New York City, as part of its Business Development Team. As she pursues a major in mathematics and a minor in models and data at Trinity, Miele is the philanthropy chair of The Stella Society, an academic mentor at Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academ more

Turner Sports' Coverage of 100th PGA Championship Delivers All-Time Records for PGA Digital & Audience Increases Across All Platforms

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Time Warner, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Turner Sports' extensive coverage of this year's historic 100th PGA Championship delivered all-time records across PGA Digital assets - PGA.com, PGAChampionship.com, PGA Championship App - and significant gains for live video consumption across all platforms. The Turner-managed PGA suite of digital products established new all-time records - and triple-digit year-over-year gains - in live more

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Wave of Arrests Follow Crackdown in Bangladesh

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following report: By Julia Bleckner Consultant, Asia Division An 18-year-old student, recovering from severe injuries he received during street protests in Bangladesh, recently contacted Human Rights Watch. He is concerned for his country, he said, and wants to speak out, but fears not only arbitrary arrest, but also that his attackers will return to ensure his silence. "Let them know about us. Let us feel we are not alone. It's too much," more

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Florida Air National Guard has issued a solicitation (W911YN18B5002) for the installation of parking area lighting at the Air National Guard Base, Jacksonville, Florida.

Response Date: Sept. 13, 2018; Set Aside: Total Small Business; Classification Code: Z - Maintenance, repair, and alteration of real property; NAICS Code: 238 - Specialty Trade Contractors/238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. For more information: https://www.fbo. . . .

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service has issued a pre-solicitation (7FL2568) to lease 14,295 sq. ft. of office space in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Response Date: Sept. 10, 2018; Classification Code: X - Lease or rental of facilities; NAICS Code: 531 - Real Estate/531120 - Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses). For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/index.php?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=68307b668b2f0e49ebc055838d3ee335&tab=co . . .

NOAA Seeks Accordion Hurricane Shutters in Key West, Florida

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a solicitation (NWWP9201-18-00374srg) for accordion hurricane shutters for the National Weather Service's Florida Keys Weather Forecast Office in Key West.

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VA Seeks Satellite Cable Services in Florida

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System has issued a sources sought notice (36C25618U0243) for satellite cable services for the VA Eglin Outpatient Clinic, VA Panama City Outpatient Clinic, and VA Panama City Beach Outpatient Clinic West in Florida.

Response Date: Aug. 17, 2018; Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business; Classification Code: S - Utilities and housekeeping services; NAICS Code: 517 - Telecommunications/ . . .

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