$20.7 MILLION FOR PNSY DRY DOCK INCLUDED IN DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION MEASURE
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Judd Gregg (R-NH), John Sununu (R-NH), Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced that the Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense (DoD) Authorization bill, which was unanimously reported out of the Senate Armed Services Committee, includes an authorization of $20.7 million for the construction of a new Dry Dock #3 Waterfront Support facil
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$82.7 MILLION PROVIDED TO TRIBAL COMMUNITIES FOR LAW, JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs issued the following press release:
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced more than $82.7 million in grant funds and assistance to tribal communities for law enforcement and justice system improvements in fiscal year 2007. These awards include funds for tribal courts assistance, alcohol and substance abuse prevention, juvenile and mental health programs, victim assistance, and developing
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'RELIABILITY INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER' EXPANDS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY
UTICA, N.Y., Nov. 16 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Defense Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC) at SUNYIT has settled into new headquarters on the main floor of Kunsela Hall.
RIAC had operated in temporary space since the 2005 Defense Information Systems Agency award of a contract to operate the Center to a team comprising: Wyle Laboratories, Inc., of Huntsville, Ala., SUNYIT, Quanterion Solut
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'RIVERS AS BORDERS' PANEL DISCUSSION TACKLES IMMIGRATION ISSUES
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
The Student Affairs Diversity Team at Texas State University-San Marcos will present "Rivers as Borders," a panel discussion on immigration and its impact on laws, economics, ethics and the American society 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26.
The program will be held in the LBJ Student Center ballroom and facilitated by Jeff Gordon, professor of philosophy at Texas State. Panelists will include Marisa Bono, s
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20 MILITANTS KILLED IN ZABUL PROVINCE
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release:
Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed 20 militants September 2 during a patrol in Naw Bahar District, Zabul province.
ANSF and Coalition forces were conducting a combat security patrol when they were attacked by militants with small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire. Troops responded with small-arms,
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60TH ANNIVERSARY OF INTEGRATION IN MILITARY APPROACHES
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981, establishing the President's Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services, and effectively eliminating segregation in America's armed forces. It was accompanied by Executive Order 9980, which created a Fair Employment Board to eliminate racial discrimination in federal employment.
George Mercer, publ
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A New $5 Bill Enters Circulation
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving & Printing issued the following news release:
The first new $5 bill was issued by the Federal Reserve today during a commemorative transaction at President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C., a historic site used by the former president as a White House summer retreat. Officials from the Federal Reserve Board, U.S. Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing and U.S. Secret Service usher
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A SKEPTICAL NATURE MAY BE YOUR BEST DEFENSE AGAINST ONLINE FRAUDS
PULLMAN, Wash., Nov. 8 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
If you're not easily taken in by e-mail "phishing" attempts and other fraudulent Internet scams designed to get you to reveal sensitive personal information, it may not be so much a result of your online experience and computer savvy as a natural reflection of your own personality.
That's the strong suggestion from a recent study at Washington State University intended to discern what key knowledge, e
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ACQUISITION COMMUNITY CONNECTION NEWSLETTER, AUG. 2008: 2009 DAUAA ANNUAL RESEARCH PAPER COMPETITION
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Acquisition Community Connection issued the following newsletter:
The DAU Alumni Association (DAUAA), in partnership with the DAU Research Department, is proud to announce the 2009 Annual Research Paper Competition. The theme for 2009 is "The Acquisition Workforce Challenge: Winning the War for Talent." Papers are due on 14 November 2008. Winning papers will be given cash prizes and will be presented at the DAUAA Acquisition Community Sympo
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ACQUISITION COMMUNITY CONNECTION NEWSLETTER, AUG. 2008: ACC SOFTWARE NEWS ECCO 2.0 UPGRADE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Acquisition Community Connection issued the following newsletter:
We have completed a major software upgrade for ACC. Although we have performed extensive testing on the new software and completed system checks after the upgrade, we ask that you please report any issues immediately by emailing acc@dau.mil. If you are an Editor of a community, please take the time to thoroughly check your community for content and functions and report any is
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ACQUISITION COMMUNITY CONNECTION NEWSLETTER, AUG. 2008: ACQUIPEDIA: IT'S ABOUT COLLABORATION
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Acquisition Community Connection issued the following newsletter:
Ever needed more information on a topic than what's in the DAU Glossary but less than an entire manual? ACQuipedia is a new initiative that is being developed to bring common acquisition topics and terms into an encyclopediatype format. ACQuipedia is intended to be a collaborative, peer-created reference tool for sharing authoritative information on topics of interest to the
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ACQUISITION COMMUNITY CONNECTION NEWSLETTER, AUG. 2008: DAUAA HOT TOPIC FORUM DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD REPORT ON DT&E
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Acquisition Community Connection issued the following newsletter:
The DAU Alumni Association (DAUAA), in coordination with its Alumni Association industry associates and the DAU Acquisition Community Connection, is pleased to sponsor a no-cost brown bag Hot Topic Forum hosted at the DAU Fort Belvoir campus on 20 August 2008. The Hot Topic Forum is entitled "Defense Science Board Report on Developmental Test & Evaluation." This forum will di
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ACQUISITION COMMUNITY CONNECTION NEWSLETTER, AUG. 2008: DEFENSE ACQUISITION PORTAL
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Acquisition Community Connection issued the following newsletter:
DAU is facilitating the development of a Defense Acquisition Portal (DAP) addressing all of the life cycle processes in DoD Acquisition, including joint requirements definition and analysis, human systems integration and human capital initiatives, budget and financial management, and overarching systemic DoD policy, guidance, and direction. The DAP will provide an access "gat
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Advance Registration Ends 12 September for Strategic Space and Defense 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 5 -- The Space Foundation issued the following news release:
Register by 12 September and save on standard industry registration for Strategic Space and Defense 2008, the global security conference for space and defense professionals. Individuals who register and pay in full by 12 September will receive the Advance Registration rate, a $200 savings off standard industry registration. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space and Defense w
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Aero Technology Wins $27,301 Contract for Pipe, Tubing, Hose, Fittings
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $27,301 contract to Aero Technology Co., Chatsworth, Calif., for pipe, tubing, hose and fittings.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
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AFNORTH ACTIVATES JPRC FOR GUSTAV
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
The 601st Air and Space Operations Center has activated the Joint Personnel Recovery Center in preparation for landfall of Hurricane Gustav.
Located at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., the JPRC focuses specifically on large-scale search and rescue operations in the event of a hurricane or natural disaster. When a disaster occurs, the JPRC activates and coordinates the
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AFNORTH ASSISTING WITH GUSTAV MEDEVAC
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
Air Forces Northern here is coordinating with numerous civilian and government agencies in Texas and Louisiana to assist with the evacuation of critical-care patients in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav's landfall.
AFNORTH is providing U.S. Northern Command with visibility on all Air Force assets available for medical evacuation such as Mobile Aero-Medical Staging
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AFNORTH HURRICANE HUNTERS ON THE MOVE FOR GUSTAV & HANNA
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
Eight Hurricane Hunters with five crews on three missions are deployed to assess the severity of conditions of Hurricane Gustav, with one Hurricane Hunter deployed to prepare for Tropical Storm Hanna.
The Hurricane Hunters are Air Force WC-130J aircraft deployed to support Gustav from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and now from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., to
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AFNORTH PROVIDES SEARCH AND RESCUE FOR GUSTAV
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
Joint search and rescue forces are responding in three states as Hurricane Gustav bears down on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
After five days of mobilization of forces and equipment, a new search and rescue group has been established to assist in human relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Gustav.
Col. Steve Kirkpatrick, commander of the 920th Search and Rescue A
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AFNORTH READY TO SUPPORT GUSTAV RELIEF EFFORTS
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
With Hurricane Gustav rapidly approaching, Air Forces Northern is ready to provide military resources to civil authorities if requested.
"We're ready and leaning forward to anticipate mission assignments," said Maj. Gen. Hank Morrow, 1st Air Force (AFNORTH) commander. "We bring a wealth of military capabilities to save lives, reduce suffering and minimize property
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AIR FORCE INSTRUCTORS SHOW TEXAS CADETS MAP-READING, -PLOTTING BASICS
WACO, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following press release:
1st Lt. Johanna O. Augustine
Public Affairs Officer
San Angelo Composite Squadron
Texas Wing
Twelve cadets from the San Angelo Composite Squadron received expert instruction recently on basic map reading, plotting and extracting coordinates, coordinate conversion, Universal Transverse Mercator plotting and determining line of bearing and course headings, thanks to three members of t
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ALASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
CAMP DENALI, Alaska, June 30 -- The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
The Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing held a historic ground breaking ceremony today on Elmendorf Air Force Base signifying the move of Air National Guard assets from Kulis Air National Guard Base to Elmendorf by 2011. "This is a great day in the history of Alaska," said Maj. Gen. Craig E. Campbell, adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard.
The move to Elmendo
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AMBASSADOR ADDRESSES BTA'S ROLE IN TRANSFORMING DEPLOYED BUSINESS OPERATIONS
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Sabrina Smith
Business Transformation Agency
Ambassador (Ret.) David C. Litt, Executive Director, Center for Stabilization and Economic Reconstruction (CSER), Institute for Defense and Business, offered his perspective on the Business Transformation Agency's (BTA) transformation initiatives providing direct support to the warfighter and the stabilization mission i
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ANAND SURRENDERS TO TOPALOV IN 25 MOVES
Bilbao, Spain, Sep 6 (UNI) World Champion Viswanathan Anand received a shocking defeat at the hands of Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria as the Indian resigned in just 25 moves to slip further down the ladder in the fourth round of the Bilbao Grand Slam final chess tournament here.
In the other games of the day, Levon Aronian of Armenia defeated Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine and Magnus Carlsen, still ailing from his Moscow bug, defeated Teimour Radjabov yesterday.
However, Topalov still leads
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ANSF BRIDGES GAP IN LOCAL COMMUNITY
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release:
Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces assisted local villagers with the construction of a new bridge in Shaheed Hasas District, Oruzgan province September 1.
The old footbridge provided limited access to a nearby village for only 60 isolated households.
The new bridge is wider and capable of supporting more w
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APG HONORS THREE RETIREES IN JULY
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Two Soldiers and one civilian ended their careers before Family and friends during the July retirement ceremony at Top of the Bay July 30.
The honorees included Lt. Col. Troy L. Nellans and Lt. Col. Erik N. Parker of the U.S. Army Evaluation Center and Douglas L. Conley of the Aberdeen Proving Ground Garrison's Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
Col. Jeffrey S. Weissman, APG Ga
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Area's Most Gifted High School Students To Compete At Monmouth Junior Science Symposium
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Feb. 21 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release:
Two-Day Event Will Be Held Thursday and Friday, April 3-4, 2008.
Monmouth University will host the 46th Annual Monmouth Junior Science Symposium (MJSS) on Thursday, April 3, and Friday, April 4, 2008. The technical sessions in Pollak Theatre of the two-day event include presentations of student research papers and two guest speakers. The Monmouth Junior Science Symposium is co-sponsored by Monmouth Univ
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ARMY LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE FOR 'GIFTS' TO SOLDIERS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The "Gifts to Army" Web site, launched July 18, is an online resource developed to streamline and process gifts to the Army that benefit Soldiers and their Families.
Citizens often ask Soldiers, their Family members and Army civilians how they can support their Army. They want to know how they can help men and women in uniform. This Web site will provide the public an online resource to answer the q
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ARMY SCHOOL HELPS RECRUITS MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ENLISTMENT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
The Army is nearing capacity on it's basic training preparatory school at Fort Jackson, S.C.
The Army Preparatory School, which opened Aug.4, will reach its operating capacity of 240 students within the next two weeks, officials projected. The APS helps young Americans prepare for and earn a Certificate of General Educational Development, commonly referred to as a GED, so they may move on to basic combat training.
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ARMY SCHOOL HELPS RECRUITS MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ENLISTMENT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release:
The Army is nearing capacity on it's basic training preparatory school at Fort Jackson, S.C.
The Army Preparatory School, which opened Aug.4, will reach its operating capacity of 240 students within the next two weeks, officials projected. The APS helps young Americans prepare for and earn a Certificate of General Educational Development, commonly referred to as a GED, so they may move on to basic combat trainin
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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LETTER TO STATE SEN. ROBINSON, STATE REP. HANOSH
SANTA FE, N.M., Nov. 28 -- The New Mexico Attorney General issued the following advisory letter:
The Honorable Shannon Robinson
New Mexico State Senator
716 Indiana SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
The Honorable George Hanosh
New Mexico State Representative
P.O. Box 1299
Grants, NM 87020
RE: Request for Opinion - Supplier Termination of a Franchise Agreement
Dear Senator Robinson and Representative Hanosh:
You requested our advice on whether a supplier of alcoholic beverages may te
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AUTHOR TUROW TO SPEAK AT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE COMMENCEMENT
PEMBROKE, N.C., March 5 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
Mystery-suspense author Scott Turow will be the commencement speaker for The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Commencement is 10 a.m., Saturday, May 3 next to Lumbee Hall.
Turow is a Chicago-based writer and attorney and author of seven best-selling novels: "Presumed Innocent" (1987), "The Burden of Proof" (1990), "Pleading Guilty" (1993), "The Laws of Our Fathers" (1996), "
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BAE Systems Land Armaments Wins $52,423 Contract for Interface Kits
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $52,423 contract to BAE Systems Land Armaments Inc., Anniston, Ala., for medium tactical vehicle replacement interface kits.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
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BAE Systems Wins $37,623 Contract for Stair Tread Weldment
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $37,623 contract to BAE Systems, Sealy, Texas, for stair tread weldment.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
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BASE-WIDE ENERGY AUDITS TO KICK-OFF ENERGY AWARENESS MONTH
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Edwards Air Force Base issued the following press release:
More than two hundred base facility managers will learn this month how to conduct building energy audits so they can begin performing the audits in October.
"The training program is in preparation for base-wide energy surveys and audits of all our major structures", said Enrique Torres, Base Energy Manager.
The audits will be conducted as directed by the Energy Policy
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BEA 4.1 RECOGNIZED WITH EAX AWARD FOR BEST IMPLEMENTATION OF A PUBLISHED FRAMEWORK OR METHODOLOGY
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
The Business Transformation Agency's Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA) 4.1, released in March 2007, was the winner of the first Annual EAX Award for Best Implementation of a Published Framework or Methodology at the 2007 Enterprise Architecture Conference.
The best implementation award category, open to information
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BEA 5.0 AND MARCH 2008 CONGRESSIONAL REPORT RELEASED
ARLINGTON, Va., April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
The Business Transformation Agency (BTA) released the Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA) 5.0 and the 2008 March Congressional Report (MCR) to the public in March.
The BEA is the enterprise architecture for the Department of Defense (DoD) Business Mission Area and defines DoD's business transformation priorities; the
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BIO-THREAT AGENTS DETECTION CONFERENCE
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Inter-Agency Steering Committee extends an invitation to attend the Third National Conference on Environmental Sampling and Detection for Bio-Threat Agents, Dec. 2 through 4, at the Las Vegas Hilton, located at 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nev.
The Department of Defense's Chemical Biological Medical Systems, Joint Project Manager for Biological Defense, and Technical Support Working Group, the
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BIO-THREAT AGENTS DETECTION CONFERENCE
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Inter-Agency Steering Committee extends an invitation to attend the Third National Conference on Environmental Sampling and Detection for Bio-Threat Agents, Dec. 2 through 4, at the Las Vegas Hilton, located at 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nev.
The Department of Defense's Chemical Biological Medical Systems, Joint Project Manager for Biological Defense, and Technical Support Working Group, the
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BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT OFFERS PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BENEFITS TO MEMBERS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The local chapter of Blacks in Government, the Susquehanna Chapter, is recruiting new members.
The organization offers many opportunities for members such as training, professional growth and development, counseling and representation, community service, networking, job opportunities, awards program and advocacy.
BIG is a national advocacy roots organization that promotes and supports the well-be
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BLUE HENS SPOIL EARLY LEAD, FALL TO FULLERTON, 3-2 IN SEASON OPENER
FULLERTON, Calif., Aug. 29 -- The University of Delaware sports department issued the following news release:
Despite an early lead, the University of Delaware volleyball team could not capitalize on a strong effort in its 2008 season opener as the Blue Hens fell to Cal State Fullerton, 3-2 (25-21, 21-25, 25-16, 17-25, 16-18) in a evenly-matched contest at the Titan Gym on Friday night.
The Blue Hens (0-1) also could not capitalize on a strong performance by Kelly Gibson (at right). The se
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BOULDER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH REMINDS RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS WITH BODY ART
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 19 -- Boulder County issued the following news release:
Public health officials are reminding residents to take precautions before paying an unlicensed person to perform body art, or buying "do-it-yourself" piercing kits.
"With the return of students to campus and the surge in popularity of piercing and tattooing we've seen over the last couple years, particularly with the student population, we really want people to be aware of what to look for to keep themselves saf
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BRINGING SECOND LIFE TO LIFE: RESEARCHERS CREATE CHARACTER WITH REASONING ABILITIES OF A CHILD
TROY, N.Y., March 10 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release:
Today's video games and online virtual worlds give users the freedom to create characters in the digital domain that look and seem more human than ever before. But despite having your hair, your height, and your hazel eyes, your avatar is still little more than just a pretty face.
A group of researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is working to change that by engineering characters with th
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BROAD SUPPORT FOR U.S. - COLOMBIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The White House's Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following fact sheet:
What They're Saying:
"The most important argument in favor of the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement is that it is manifestly good for the United States and our interests. The most obvious benefit is expanded trade.... But this free-trade agreement is about more than economics. It is essential to securing U.S. strategic interests in this Hemisphere."
* Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtin
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BTA CONNECTS USAFRICOM WITH INDUSTRY WORKING ON CONTINENT
STUTTGART, Germany, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Sabrina Smith
Business Transformation Agency
The Defense Business Transformation Agency (BTA) hosted an industry expo recently for the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) to connect USAFRICOM staff with the business community already working on the continent. More than 80 African, European, Middle East and U.S. corporations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) a
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BTA LEADERS PRESENT AT WIDE AREA WORKFLOW SUMMIT
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
A Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Summit was held recently to emphasize the need for all Department of Defense (DoD) services and agencies to work together toward the goal of more than 75 percent electronic invoicing using WAWF. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) hosted the "Helping Each Other to the Top" event Oc
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BTA PRESENTS AT ALMC LOGISTICS SEMINAR
FORT LEE, Va., May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Kelly Vick
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA) representatives were invited to make a presentation to the Logistics Enterprise Transition seminar at the U.S. Army Logistics Management College (ALMC) in Fort Lee, Va. The course provided a forum for logistics leaders to discuss logistics transformation and change management.
BTA staf
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BTA PRESENTS AT THE DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY'S ENTERPRISE CONFERENCE
FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA) Director of Enterprise Integration Prashant Gaur gave a presentation focused on advancing defense business transformation to senior information technology and systems engineering staff at the Defense Commissary Agency's (DeCA's) Shift to Optimize the Enterprise conference in Fort Lee, Va.
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BTA PRESENTS DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE
ARLINGTON, Va., March 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Kelly Vick
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA), Director of Transformation Priorities and Requirements for Financial Management Will Stormer spoke to Department of Defense (DoD) financial managers about recent BTA initiatives at the 2008 National Capital Regional Professional Development Institute in Washington, D.C., on March 6.
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BTA PROVIDES U.S. EUROPEAN COMMAND WITH BUSINESS OPERATIONS CAPABILITY
GARMISCH, Germany, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Sabrina Smith
Business Transformation Agency
The Business Transformation Agency (BTA) co-hosted the EUCOM 2020: Partnership Building Symposium this month, as part of its ongoing efforts to support business operations and the ever-changing role of combatant commands. The event, held in Garmisch, Germany, engaged the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and representati
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BTA RECOGNIZED WITH BEST INDUSTRY SERVICE-ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE APPLICATION
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
The Business Transformation Agency's (BTA's) Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) approach to Enterprise services and systems-data integration was recognized with the Best Industry SOA Application award at the 2007 SOA E-Government conference.
The award was presented to Will Mancuso of Team IBM under the direction of Denn
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BTA RELEASES ENTERPRISE TRANSITION PLAN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Karen Santos Freeman
Business Transformation Agency
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Business Transformation Agency (BTA) today issued the Department's Enterprise Transition Plan (ETP), in accordance with the "Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005" (P.L. 108-375).
The ETP is the roadmap for achieving DoD business transformation
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BTA VISITS U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND'S COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE-HORN OF AFRICA, DJIBOUTI
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Scott Koster
Business Transformation Agency
In response to a request for its assistance from the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, the Business Transformation Agency (BTA) visited the U.S. Central Command's Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) to review ongoing business operations and facili
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BTA'S WARFIGHTER SUPPORT OFFICE OPENS THE DOOR AT U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND AND U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Sabrina Smith
Business Transformation Agency
The Defense Business Transformation Agency (BTA) conducted two Combatant Command (COCOM) engagement visits recently as part of BTA's continuing strategy to cultivate direct relationships with COCOMs.
BTA's Warfighter Support Office (WSO) conducted an engagement on July 9 with U.S. Special Operations Command
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY ASSISTS U.S. AFRICA COMMAND TO CHART NEW TERRITORY AS IT EXPLORES TRANSFORMATION
LANSDOWNE, Va., Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Tiffani Donahue
Business Transformation Agency
The Business Transformation Agency (BTA), in partnership with the National Defense University's Africa Center for Strategic Studies and the U.S. Africa Command, co-hosted an innovative symposium entitled, "Partnership, Security and Stability," June 9-11. This symposium introduced the U.S. Africa Command to the U.S. ac
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY AT WORLD'S LARGEST MARITIME EXPOSITION
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Martha Deutscher
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA) staff engaged military, civilian and contract personnel this week at the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space conference.
Sea-Air-Space is the largest maritime exposition in the world, featuring more than 150 defense industry exhibits. Seminars are led by top civilian and military leaders f
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY AT WORLDS LARGEST GOVERNMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITION
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA) staff engaged attendees in discussion about BTA and defense business transformation at the 2008 Federal Office Systems Exposition (FOSE) which focused on Technology Solutions for the Business of Government, April 1-3, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.
"The
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY ATTENDS NATIONAL LOGISTICS CONFERENCE
MIAMI, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Steve Geary
Business Transformation Agency
Teaming and partnership is the approach to the "mystery of the combined art and science of logistics."
Those were the words of Air Force Lt. Gen. Glenn Spears, Deputy Combatant Commander, U.S. Southern Command, one of the speakers at the 24th Annual National Logistics Conference held on March 11-12, in Miami, Fla. Business Tra
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY ATTENDS NATIONAL LOGISTICS CONFERENCE
MIAMI, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Steve Geary
Business Transformation Agency
Teaming and partnership is the approach to the "mystery of the combined art and science of logistics."
Those were the words of Air Force Lt. Gen. Glenn Spears, Deputy Combatant Commander, U.S. Southern Command, one of the speakers at the 24th Annual National Logistics Conference held on March 11-12, in Miami, Fla. Business Tra
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY CELEBRATES TWO YEARS OF SUCCESS
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Sabrina Smith
Business Transformation Agency
The Department of Defense (DoD) Business Transformation Agency (BTA) celebrated its second year of success during the agency's birthday ceremony held at BTA headquarters in Arlington, Va.
The mission of the BTA is to guide transformation of business operations throughout the DoD and to deliver Enterprise-level capabil
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY VISITS III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
ARLINGTON, Va., April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Gerald Flack
Business Transformation Agency
The Business Transformation Agency (BTA) participated in the Global Combat Support System-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) site visit at the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) in Hawaii and Japan in January.
The III MEF is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force of the Marine Corps, which is forward deployed and able to rapidly
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY VISITS U.S. PACIFIC COMMAND
HONOLULU, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Tony Wilson
Business Transformation Agency
Business transformation needs of the unified combatant commanders were again on the agenda for Business Transformation Agency (BTA) Director David Fisher and BTA senior leaders the week of March 10, when they conducted a strategic-level engagement with the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) and five component commands.
The succe
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY VISITS U.S. STRATEGIC COMMAND
OFFUTT AFB, Neb., Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Greg Williams
Business Transformation Agency
Business transformation needs of the Unified Combatant Commands were again on the agenda for the Defense Business Transformation Agency (BTA) Director David M. Fisher and BTA senior leaders on September 18 at the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). This meeting was the second such dialogue that the BTA leadership has
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY'S ADVANCED LEADERSHIP EVENT FOCUSES ON STABILITY OPERATIONS
ARLINGTON, Va., June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
The Business Transformation Agency's (BTA's) Advanced Leadership Series is designed to facilitate building a common knowledge foundation leading to more effective and significant collaboration among military, interagency and private sector actors in stabilization scenarios.
The latest event, "Creating Unity of Effort in S
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS ISSUES MINUTES OF MARCH 19 COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING
OAKLAND, Calif., March 19 -- The California State University Board of Regents issued the following meeting minutes:
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
The Regents of the University of California met on the above date at UCSF-Mission Bay Community Center, San Francisco.
Members present: Regents Allen, Blum, Brewer, Bugay, De La Peña, Dynes, Gould, Hopkinson, Hotchkis, Island, Kozberg, Lozano, Marcus, O'Connell, Pattiz, Schilling, Varner, and Wachter
In attendance: Regents-des
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CapRock Communications Names David Cavossa VP of SATCOM Division for Arrowhead Global Solutions
FAIRFAX, Va., July 8 -- Arrowhead Global Solutions Inc. issued the following news release:
CapRock Communications has promoted David Cavossa to vice president of its SATCOM Division for Arrowhead Global Solutions, its government-focused service that provides mission-critical connectivity anywhere in the world. Arrowhead delivers end-to-end managed communications solutions anytime, anywhere to customers including government operations, first responders and warfighters.
With almost a decade
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CBRNIAC OFFERS TECHNICAL INQUIRY SERVICE
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Information Analysis Center, or CBRNIAC, provides a technical inquiry service.
The service offers up to four hours of technical analysis service at no cost to authorized users from Department of Defense agencies, other federal government agencies, DoD and federal contractors, state and local governments and emergency response organizations.
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CHAIRMAN LIEBERMAN, SEN. COLLINS SURVEY CONSEQUENCES OF TERRORIST NUCLEAR ATTACK
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., recently heard somber testimony about the consequences that would face our nation in the aftermath of a terrorist nuclear attack on a major U.S. city.
In the third of a series of hearings the Committee is holding on the threat of a nuclear terrorist attack on t
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CHICAGO MAYOR'S OFFICE ISSUES MAYORAL ORDINANCE REGARDING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
CHICAGO, July 9 -- The Office of the Mayor of Chicago issued the following text of a mayoral ordinance:
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago (the "City") is a home rule unit of local government under the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and has the authority to promote the health, safety and welfare of its inhabitants, to furnish essential governmental services through its various departments and agencies and to enter into contractual agreements with units of local government for the purpo
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CHIEF JUSTICE MCGREGOR APPOINTED TO NATIONAL COMMISSION
PHOENIX, Aug. 29 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release:
Chief Justice Ruth V. McGregor was appointed to the American Bar Association's Presidential Commission on Fair and Impartial State Courts by ABA President Tommy Wells. Serving as one of only two state court chief justices on the commission, Chief Justice McGregor will work with the commission to organize a national summit to address the challenges of state courts.
The goals of the summit are to foster a deeper
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CITY OF INKSTER ISSUES MINUTES OF AUG. 4 MEETING
INKSTER, Mich., Aug. 4 -- The Inkster City Council issued the following meeting minutes:
The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, 26215 Trowbridge, on Monday, August 4, 2008
Prior to the meeting, Council entered into Executive Session.
Moved by Williams, seconded by Owens for Council to convene in closed executive session at 7:03 p.m. to discuss personnel in accordance with MCL 15.268.
Present: Canty, Green
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CMU SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE RECOGNIZED BY REPS. MURTHA, DOYLE, ALTMIRE
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 4 -- Rep. John P. Murtha, D-Pa. (12th CD), issued the following news release:
The recent U.S. Department of Justice indictment of 11 individuals responsible for the largest identity theft case in history was possible in part to the efforts of the CERTProgram at Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI). U.S. House of Representatives John Murtha , Mike Doyle, and Jason Altmire recognized the program's efforts today during a visit to the university in w
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COALITION FORCES DETAIN FOUR MILITANTS IN KHOWST
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release:
Four militants were detained as Coalition forces conducted operations to disrupt the terrorist networks in Khowst province, Friday.
The force searched a compound in the Spera District targeting a militant known to conduct attacks against GIRoA, Coalition and ISAF forces in the region.
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COALITION FORCES IDENTIFY TALIBAN LEADERS KILLED IN RECENT STRIKES
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release:
Coalition forces have positively identified five Taliban subcommanders killed during operations over the past month in Kapisa province.
Qari Nejat, along with four additional anti-afghan forces, was killed during a Coalition forces' operation in Nijrab District on Aug. 5. Nejat was a Taliban commander in the Tag Ab valley regi
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COALITION FORCES TARGET IED NETWORK IN PAKTIKA
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release:
Coalition forces killed several militants and detained five during an operation to disrupt an IED network in Paktika province, Friday.
Coalition forces searched a compound in the Bermel District targeting a militant known to coordinate and direct IED attacks against Afghan and Coalition Forces. The targeted militant is also kn
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COALITION FORCES TARGET MILITANT LEADERS IN KAPISA
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release:
Coalition forces killed several militants, and detained two, during operations targeting an IED network in Kapisa province, Friday.
The force searched a compound in the Tag Ab District targeting a Taliban commander responsible for smuggling foreign fighters into Afghanistan, as well as conducting IED attacks against Coalition
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COALITION: AUG. 22 ACTIONS IN AFGHANISTAN JUSTIFIED
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release:
Intense enemy fire justified actions taken by Afghan and U.S. forces during an Aug. 22 engagement in which several civilians and more than 30 Taliban fighters were killed in western Afghanistan, a coalition investigation has concluded.
The investigation found that Afghan and U.S. forces began taking fire from Taliban militants as the combined force approached its ob
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COMMENTARY: IMMUNIZATIONS-EFFECTIVE 'BODY ARMOR' FOR SOLDIERS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Wouldn't you rather get a shot than be sick for a week or more and risk compromising a mission? This is a question that Soldiers should ask themselves when facing vaccinations at basic training and before deployment.
Thanks to vaccinations, humans have the amazing ability to develop immunity to diseases without having to physically experience the disease. Scientists have been able to develop vaccina
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Congress Approves 2008 Farm Bill Favorable To U.S. Pork Industry
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release:
The 2008 Farm Bill - officially known as the Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act - approved Wednesday by the House on a 318-106 vote and today by the Senate on a vote of 81-15 includes a number of provisions beneficial to the U.S. pork industry, according to the National Pork Producers Council.
"Our goal going into the Farm Bill process was to maintain the competitiveness of the U.S. pork industry, w
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Corning Outstanding Student Paper Award Competition Finalists Announced
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release:
Corning, Inc. and the OSA Foundation today announced the finalists for the inaugural Corning Outstanding Student Paper Award Competition, which recognizes future leaders in optical communications. The award and honorable mentions will be bestowed during the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC) to be held Feb. 24-28 in San Diego.
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COUNTERINTELLIGENCE OFFICE FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following fact sheet:
The Defense Security Service (DSS) Counterintelligence (CI) Office provides counterintelligence support to DSS through CI assessments, analyses, and reports. The CI Office provides direct support to the Industrial Security Program, Personnel Security Clearance Office, and the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office. Additionally, the CI Office supports 55 CI working groups and
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CRANE TO HOST POW/MIA RECOGNITION CEREMONY
CRANE, Ind., Aug. 19 -- The Naval Surface Warfare Center issued the following news release:
The Crane Army Ammunition Activity will join with Naval Support Activity Crane, and Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, in hosting the annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition (POW/MIA) Ceremony on September 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The Ceremony will be held at the site of Crane's POW Tree and Monument.
During Crane's 2007 Ceremony, 29 former POWs, or families of deceased former
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Current situation & chaos
Kathmandu, Sept. 6 -- A Maoist-led government was sworn-in on July 21, which won about 240 seats in the election held on April 10 to choose a 601-member Constituent Assembly (CA) for drafting a new federal republic constitution. The ruling monarchy was suspended in April 2006 after the popular uprising against its continued rule, which had been in existence for over two centuries since 1769. The monarchy was formally ended in June this year.
The Maoists have succeeded in putting together a c
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DECA IMPROVES FOOD STAMP CHECKOUT PROCESS
FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release:
By Cherie Huntington
public affairs specialist
Commissary customers using food stamp Electronic Benefit Transfer cards now should find checkout a breeze, with all checkout lanes capable of processing the cards.
The customer simply swipes the card in any lane's credit and debit card terminal - even in the self-checkout lane.
"This flexibility comes to us courtesy o
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DECA PARTNERS WITH MILITARY TO HELP PROMOTE SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS
FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release:
A reported 115 soldiers died from suicide in 2007, making that year the worst for self-inflicted deaths among soldiers in almost three decades.
During National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 7-13, the Defense Commissary Agency is partnering with both the DoD-funded Mental Health Self Assessment Program and the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Prevention to highl
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DECORATED VIETNAM VET SPEAKS AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release:
Carl Nunziato, an attorney, retired Army major and former vice president for National City Bank Trust, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree at Youngstown State University's summer commencement 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 in Beeghly Center on the YSU campus.
Christine Snipes, who graduates with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, will be the student speaker at the ceremony.
Nunziato is a 196
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DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL SECURITY CLEARANCE OFFICE FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following fact sheet:
The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) located in Columbus, Ohio, processes requests for personnel security clearances for industry personnel under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). There are over 1,000,000 cleared personnel under the NISP.
Clearance applications are submitted to DISCO using an automated process. The on-line process requires the
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Air Ducts in Oklahoma
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy air ducts to be delivered to Defense Distribution Depot, Oklahoma City.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A508Q4836) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=23f94c43d12b6df04d6088ce26c65905&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Aircraft Body Parts Kit
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy body parts kit for aircraft.
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The NAICS code for this requirement is 336411.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708T8251) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=24831576da49d9c6f5f94cb01e78f9a2&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Aircraft Components, Accessories
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy aircraft components and accessories.
This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 17.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QF709) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=8a446120c35209879e4cbb916e0684ff&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Aircraft Components, Accessories
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy aircraft components and accessories.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 8.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A508Q4839) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=b44ce16bc7f0dfa4a87e44b4cfcb4a57&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Aircraft Spars
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy aircraft spars.
This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QF723) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d53b6ccaf6caa1251b6b0a99927dcf64&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Aircraft Spars
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy aircraft spars.
This acquisition is a 100 percent HUBzone set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QF735) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d53b6ccaf6caa1251b6b0a99927dcf64&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Aircraft Stiffener Ribs
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy aircraft stiffener ribs.
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This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QF736) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=15949038861b1024bb9417fc6693ae72&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Aircraft Turbine Nozzles
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy aircraft turbine nozzles.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A508Q4680) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=aa88c999af575c89d72e462507ae4960&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Aircraft, Airframe Structural Components
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy aircraft and airframe structural components.
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This acquisition is a 100 percent HUBzone set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QF741) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0ea3c44f76131572cde98ab346674b9f&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Balance Panel Assemblies
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy balance panel assemblies.
This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QF711) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=47295c8c6fcf6fc80ccdea0c52823624&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Ball Bearings
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy ball bearings.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 332991. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TN487) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0d02d3f4b75b4ce0cff6e72b49c6b1bc&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Butterfly Valves
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy butterfly valves.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 17.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M208Q2861) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=6ee89808243d8f878bb307d47bff1143&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Centrifugal Compressor Units
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy centrifugal compressor units.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M308Q1376) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=e4ecf4c6802d46c4f841aeece669bc1e&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Check Valves
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy check valves.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 336311. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7A508TC788) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ee9f74f73d7fa830eee39bc05f7a6a7c&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Check Valves
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy check valves.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 336311.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7A608T4083) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5935d7a46d2aa9afce1a9b3a3a429ea2&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Component Mount Plates
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy component mount plates.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A508Q4860) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=90b9e167f6bfd343b7d0b5d6a598f98a&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Compressor, Duct Adapters
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy compressor and duct adapters.
This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QF715) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=4e94752c00d824969d0fccffb5b58897&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Cylindrical Roller Bearings
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy cylindrical roller bearings.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 332991. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TN508) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=03e6e2eb8fe5702ea198da090298cea9&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Diesel Engine Generator Sets
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy diesel engine generator sets.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 335312. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TN484) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=b02b57dae1d434747bf2453e42163bb0&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Direct Linear Valves
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy direct linear valves.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 336311.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7A508TC650) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=88f54f0ee77e0a4be7acc91e6f359679&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Disk Valves
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy disk valves.
This acquisition is 100 percent small business set aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 24.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M208Q2855) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=707e7a41008f427a799059a9a5290f9e&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Disk Valves
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy disk valves.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 336311.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M208TG811) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=82c6c409de95aceae0037a2ded6357d8&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Door Assemblies
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy door assemblies.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 17.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A508Q4862) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9ebbb74ed470855e3645b36ad4131250&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Electric Power Cable Assemblies
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy electric power cable assemblies.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 11.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A608Q9532) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=199cb82fe45e5613ce6a78228690ca89&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Electrical Ring Assemblies
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy electrical ring assemblies.
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The NAICS code for this requirement is 335999.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 22.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A5-08-R-0864) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d7d7e1b989077285d66ba51ca4a6eed7&tab=core&_cview=0.
The place of performance is: Blacksburg, Va.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Engines, Turbines, Components
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy engines, turbines and components.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A508Q4849) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9eb01394f94d5b40209f2fe221440fcb&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Flap Center Carriage Assemblies
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy flap center carriage assemblies.
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This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QF738) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3e0dfc532e7e662fbdf7708119a3a4d4&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Fluid Flow Restrictors
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy fluid flow restrictors.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 332996. This acquisition is 100 percent small business set aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M308TJ309) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=a685b031010549ece1df871a5121c50f&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Frequency Converters
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy frequency converters.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7A308Q0768) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9395365bbbca2c7c9d915c16294ea916&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Gearcase-Motors
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy gearcase-motors.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 333612. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7A408T4793) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=b6be7bec4542c7399c1720e9478e15ff&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Hand Tools
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy hand tools.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 332212.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A508T9868) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=bf599d17be6244cd9f10a90a8ca0e04c&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Handle Latches
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy handle latches.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 332995.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A608TS554) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c61a1c6183b9d53c72e50adbaa01041e&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Hydraulic Manifolds
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy hydraulic manifolds.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 332996.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M308TJ326) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=fedc1da6468d27d8c1e764c4f0d70f5a&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Hydraulic Ram Pumps
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy hydraulic ram pumps.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 333911. This acquisition is 100 percent small business set aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M308TJ331) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f19945014f1d794c307bf006b13a404a&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Latch Repair Kits
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy latch repair kits.
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The NAICS code for this requirement is 336411.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708T8255) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5fd8b7750598e4784b84c87c8fecb6f1&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Management Support Services
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was soliciting management support services.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 541618 with the size standard of $7 million. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SP4701-08-Q-0123) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=127a2adeff08f162ab709591105eb431&tab=core&_cview=1.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy mechanical power transmission equipment.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 333613.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7A508TC598) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=10f0e22754299e5c24543bab480b949a&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Navigational Lights
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy navigational lights.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 336321.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A508T9841) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=725ef0ad5d004853066a46d16e20525f&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Nose Weight
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy nose weight.
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This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QF746) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d078cec1ef19937a0b9b58eb759396d6&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Panel Assemblies
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy panel assemblies.
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The NAICS code for this requirement is 336411.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708T8258) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=08a2265c293393cfc46cd4274a1d5b55&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Pin Assembly Housings
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy pin assembly housings.
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The NAICS code for this requirement is 336411. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708T8249) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f29e747f44426cce3ce3cff2ebc095a5&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Pipes, Tubing, Hoses, Fittings
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy pipes, tubing, hoses and fittings.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 332996. This acquisition is 100 percent small business set aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M308TJ324) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=250ea1dac79684b242e2aca6cefa9f2c&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Power Cable Assemblies
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy power cable assemblies.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 221122.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A608TS529) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=6b132ccfad59cfd42e1287a1c17c6666&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Power Supply
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was soliciting power supply.
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The NAICS code for this requirement is 334416.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TN558) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=e768ed33c7c3bbebe5563d0bd1aac0fe&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Quick Coupling Halves
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy quick coupling halves.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 332996.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M308TJ230) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=762180bd7a5c4797fcfa5b248fa2d7fb&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Radomes
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy radomes.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QF641) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=076b1b8d8e50f878145c7a8e2c09a3af&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Reciprocating Cylinders
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy reciprocating cylinders.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 333912.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M308TJ313) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=faf138707ecb687204dabef5d51fa30a&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Safety Relief Valves
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy safety relief valves.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 336311. This acquisition is 100 percent small business set aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M208TG813) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c06e285dbff9c4ff9f575536f7c18727&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Scanners
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy scanners.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 334119.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 15.
The solicitation (No. SP3100-08-Q-0115) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3e2c5c563fbd2795f7039904ef936efc&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Sediment Strainer Body
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy sediment strainer body.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 332996.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M308TJ354) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=a422a0a87b741aba30580d174965952e&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Sleeve Bushings
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy sleeve bushings.
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This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4M108Q6371) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=2d850ff6421451da04c9b0fe50512bcf&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Sleeve Bushings
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy sleeve bushings.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A508Q4861) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=24ca5f346e82b77609ab91e0af416191&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Solenoid Valves
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy solenoid valves.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 332912. This acquisition is 100 percent small business set aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M208TG810) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=4860b21cd9417f6a4baccbb536e95ede&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Special Cable Assemblies
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy special cable assemblies.
This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 25.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A608Q9510) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=eee320a82f42e6fa572a40c3b2c986f7&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Special Cable Assemblies
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy special cable assemblies.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 221122.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A608TS512) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=efd2cc7c2ea7aa4c0c5b4260a182d531&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Spool Housings
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy spool housings.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 8.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A508Q4845) was posted on Sept. 4 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=56e03ef8cc4e18a3e7efdf3e295128c1&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Steering Wheels
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy steering wheels.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 333923.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7A508TC639) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=6ddbf0d783f13f2f53f36b1932abec08&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Straight Tube Adapters
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy straight tube adapters.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 332996.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM7M308TJ234) was posted on Sept. 3 and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9d7ec214d2a21185333627c4ec0c38c8&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Structural Panels in Oklahoma
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 4 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy structural panels to be delivered to Defense Distribution Depot, Oklahoma City.
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This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 18.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QF743) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=1375d4b56eaba7e5557c02a12a78c0a7&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Valve Flange Assemblies
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy valve flange assemblies.
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The NAICS code for this requirement is 336413.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708T8264) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3acd14ae8d71724c6e74e73d3e62add6&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Voltage Regulators
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy voltage regulators.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 334519.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TN485) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=cb8c38f6b7dab7e6b70f3e2c1c999721&tab=core&_cview=0.
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Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Windshield Washer Tanks
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy windshield washer tanks.
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The NAICS code for this requirement is 336411. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.
All request for quotations are due by Sept. 19.
The solicitation (No. SPM4A708T8261) was posted on Sept. 4Â and is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9598d3b9c42bf9ef4002b390f4e363ad&tab=core&_cview=0.
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DEFENSE SECURITY SERVICE ACADEMY FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following fact sheet:
The Defense Security Service's Security Education, Training and Awareness (SETA) Directorate oversees the missions of the DSS Academy (DSSA) and the Security Career Development and Professionalization Office (SCDPO).
The DSS Academy (DSSA):
The DSS Academy provides security education and training to Department of Defense (DoD) and other U.S. Government personnel, employees of
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DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, INTELLIGENCE CAREER FAIR SEPT. 4
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Army Community Services Employment Readiness Program and the Aberdeen Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association will co-host a Defense Technology and Intelligence Career Fair, noon to 4 p.m.,
Sept. 4, at the Aberdeen Area Recreation Center, building 3326.
Job seekers with any security clearance, information technology, technical scientific, military, government, c
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DELAWARE FIELD HOCKEY TRAVELS TO CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE TO KICK OFF 2008 SEASON
NEWARK, Del., Aug. 28 -- The University of Delaware sports department issued the following news release:
The University of Delaware field hockey team will open up its 2008 campaign this weekend when the Blue Hens compete in the Champions Challenge hosted by Louisville at Trager Stadium.
At the Tournament, Delaware will be joined by some of the top teams in the country. On Saturday, the Hens will face off with #10 Michigan State at 2 p.m. before taking on either #17 Louisville or #12 Duke o
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DELAWARE'S HENDRICKS, STRIEFSKY, MARCORELLE NAMED TO THE SPORTS NETWORK PRE-SEASON ALL-AMERICAN SQUAD
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23 -- The University of Delaware sports department issued the following news release:
University of Delaware senior center Kheon Hendricks (at right), junior kicker Jon Striefsky, and junior defensive end Matt Marcorelle, have been named to The Sports Network Pre-Season All-American team.
The three were among 13 Colonial Athletic Association players named to the three all-star teams. Hendricks was a first team selection while Striefsky and Marcorelle were each named to t
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DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH NABS RIVERTON RABBIT RUSTLER
LANDER, Wyo., July 11 -- The Wyoming Department of Game and Fish issued the following news release:
A series of unlikely events led to the recent conviction of a Dubois man that had killed nearly a dozen rabbits at a well site east of Riverton where the rabbits had become accustomed to human presence. A tip from a citizen set the wheels in motion on this unusual conviction in which the poacher suffered heavy penalties for his actions.
Dan Kinneman of Dubois received penalties for waste of
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DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY FOR BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION BRINKLEY APPEALS TO DOD LOGISTICS COMMUNITY
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Martha Deutscher
Business Transformation Agency
Paul Brinkley, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Business Transformation (DUSD/BT), noted that a decentralized approach to management and tiered accountability are critical to Department of Defense (DoD) business transformation, when he addressed the defense logistics community at the annual North American Cross Serv
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Detecting Dangerous Chemicals with Lasers, Exploring the Brain's Circuitry with Light and the World's Largest Laser System Featured at CLEO/QELS Meeting in San Jose
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release:
Nearly 6,000 researchers from around the world will present the latest breakthroughs in electro-optics, lasers and the application of light waves at the 2008 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (CLEO/QELS) May 4-9 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif.
CLEO is the preeminent event for those in the lasers and electro-optics co
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DINING FACILITIES SERVE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SPECIALTY MEAL
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Customer Appreciation Specialty Meal will be held in the Aberdeen Area dining facilities, buildings 4503 and 4219 and the Edgewood Area dining facility, building E-4225, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Aug. 19. During this event all military personnel, Family members, Department of Defense civilians, retirees and guests are invited to dine.
The standard meal rate of $3.85 applies to any officer, enlisted member
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DOD BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION REACHES MAJOR MILESTONE
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
The Department of Defense recently achieved a major milestone in Defense Business Transformation, and has embarked on the next phase of the transformation journey. With a solid, proven foundation now in place, focus is shifted from the development of a Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA) and Enterprise Transition Plan (ETP) to ongoing maintenance of these existing pro
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DOD, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SIGN AGREEMENT
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England and Deputy Secretary of Education Raymond Simon signed an agreement at the Pentagon June 25 to work together to ease transition challenges for military children.
The Memorandum of Understanding formalizes the partnership between the two agencies. The agreement is designed to establish a collaborative framework between DoD and DoE to address the unique chall
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Dutch Valley Supply Wins $152,342 Contract for Valves
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $152,342 contract to Dutch Valley Supply Co., Lawrenceville, Ga., for valves.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va.
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EASTERN OPENS YEAR WITH RECORD FRESHMAN CLASS
WILLIMANTIC, Conn., Aug. 29 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news release:
A record 1,649 freshmen will join the ranks of Eastern Connecticut State University's student body when classes start on Sept. 2. With all undergraduate and graduate students included, the University will serve more than 5,300 students this year.
Eastern formally opened its academic year on Aug. 29 with a Convocation ceremony in the Francis E. Geissler Sports Center Gymnasium. During the
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EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING B.J. AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT, NORFOLK, VA.
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision:
B.J., Appellant
and
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT, Norfolk, VA, Employer
Docket No. 08-443
Appearances:
Case Submitted on the Record
Appellant, pro se
Office of Solicitor, for the Director
DECISION AND ORDER
Before:
ALEC J. KOROMILAS, Chief Judge
COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge
MICHAEL E. GROOM, Alternate Judge
JURISDICTION
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EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING B.L. AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, BUTNER, N.C.
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision:
B.L., Appellant
and
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, Butner, NC, Employer
Docket No. 08-769
Appearances:
Case Submitted on the Record
Daniel F. Read, Esq., for the appellant
Office of Solicitor, for the Director
DECISION AND ORDER
Before:
ALEC J. KOROMILAS, Chief Judge
COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge
JAMES A. HAYNES, Alternate Judge
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EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING E.S. AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT RED RIVER TEXAS, TEXARKANA, TEXAS
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision:
E.S., Appellant
and
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT RED RIVER TEXAS, Texarkana, TX, Employer
Docket No. 08-343
Appearances:
Case Submitted on the Record
Brett Blumstein, Esq., for the appellant
Office of Solicitor, for the Director
DECISION AND ORDER
Before:
DAVID S. GERSON, Judge
MICHAEL E. GROOM, Alternate Judge
JAMES A. HAYN
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ENCOURAGE ENERGY CONSERVATION, EFFICIENCY
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla. (4th CD), issued the following news release:
The energy solutions that America must embrace are not only found in the increase of exploration and production supply of American made fuel and energy, but also in the effort to encourage a new wave of conservation and efficiency.
Tax incentives have proven effective in motivating individuals to participate in programs such as energy efficient auto purchases or home upgrades, and we should conti
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Entrepreneur Extraordinaire Recognition Presented to Ann Arbor's Maria Thompson, A123 Systems
LANSING, Mich., July 24 -- The Small Business Association of Michigan issued the following news release:
Maria Thompson, former President and CEO, T/J Technologies, Ann Arbor, was recognized on Thursday, July 24 as an Entrepreneur Extraordinaire by the Small Business Foundation of Michigan. The Entrepreneur Extraordinaire recognition is given to an individual who demonstrates exceptional merit in the assumption of risks for an enterprise that transforms ideas into new value within the context
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EPLOS MOVE INTO PLACE TO SUPPORT GUSTAV
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
As Hurricane Gustav nears landfall, Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers from all over the nation have been brought in to help.
EPLOs from as far away as Alaska have moved into place in Louisiana, Texas and Alabama to coordinate military assets to support civil authorities.
Lt. Col. Kelly Carmen, an Alaska-assigned EPLO, is in place in New Orleans supporting
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EPLOS READY FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE ROLE
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers nationwide stand ready to respond to national emergencies and events when requested.
U.S. Air Force Reserve EPLOs are stationed in every state to coordinate military assets to support civil authorities in the event of a natural or man-made disaster or a national special security event.
Working with officers from the Navy,
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EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT CHECKI SPEAKS ON EMERGING MARKETS: MANAGING GOOD TIMES
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the text of the following speech:
Terrence Checki, Executive Vice President
Remarks at Central Bank of Argentina Money and Banking Seminar
It is a pleasure to be here among so many friends, including many fellow veterans of past episodes of stress in the emerging world, to enjoy the gracious hospitality of Governor Redrado and the Central Bank and to have the benefit so many thoughtful presentations.
The title of this s
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EYE ON TECHNOLOGY: SHADOW 200 SUPPORTS WARFIGHTER
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Unmanned Aerial Systems have become the 'eyes of the commander' in the skies of Iraq, providing key situational awareness.
At any given time, numerous unmanned aerial aircraft patrol the sky while operators gather intelligence from ground control stations. Where is this critical technology coming from? One of the Army's UAS platforms is right here in Maryland.
AAI Corporation of Hunt Valley manuf
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Factionalism snags CPN-Maoist
Kathmandu, Sept. 6 -- CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal exuded a lot of confidence last week while announcing the much-delayed Cabinet expansion. The first prime minister of the Republic of Nepal had displayed a lot of patience and political acumen in the process. But he now seems to be facing a much tougher struggle settling an intra-party battle -- between the hardliners and the moderates -- and few seem to know where he will cast his own deciding vote.
Very astute at managing dissenti
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Factionalism snags CPN-Maoist
Kathmandu, Sept. 6 -- CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal exuded a lot of confidence last week while announcing the much-delayed Cabinet expansion. The first prime minister of the Republic of Nepal had displayed a lot of patience and political acumen in the process. But he now seems to be facing a much tougher struggle settling an intra-party battle -- between the hardliners and the moderates -- and few seem to know where he will cast his own deciding vote.
Very astute at managing dissenti
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FACULTY MEMBER'S BOOK URGES AMERICANS TO CREATE THEIR OWN FUTURE
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg issued the following news release:
As America's leading politicians and candidates attempt to create a future for the nation which is appealing to its citizens, a Penn State Harrisburg faculty member is urging citizens to craft their own future.
"The America of the future should not happen to citizens, but should instead be created by citizens," Dr. James T. Ziegenfuss Jr. writes in his newest book.
Encouraging the
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Farm Bill Includes Historic Produce Provisions, COOL Compromise
NEWARK, Del., May 15 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release:
Produce Marketing Association's (PMA) leadership applauded today's news that both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives had approved the chambers' joint conference agreement on the farm bill, and called on President George Bush to sign the historic $300 billion, five-year bill into law immediately. The conference committee reported its compromise of the House and Senate versions of the bil
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FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE GET $1.5 MILLION FOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT
PEMBROKE, N.C., Dec. 6 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
Collaboration between Fayetteville State University (FSU), UNC Pembroke and the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Army Research resulted in $1.5 million funding this fall for an advanced electron probe microanalyzer to further student and faculty research along with commercial and military applications.
The microanalyzer will allow scientists and their students to unlock the secrets
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Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Ohio (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Ohio.
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Dreier & Maller Wins $240,669 Contract
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $240,669 contract to Dreier & Maller Inc., Reynoldsburg, Ohio, for utilities and housekeeping services.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
For more information, contact Jason D. Gallo at 614/692-6137, or e-mail jason.gallo@dla.mil
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Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Pennsylvania (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Pennsylvania.
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DRS Communications Wins $320,740 Contract
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $320,740 contract to DRS Communications Co. LLC, Wyndmoor, Pa., for digital convertor.
The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia.
For more information, contact John P. Gormley at 215/697-3160, or e-mail john.p.gormley@navy.mil.
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Weems Industr
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Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Virginia (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Virginia.
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SIT Wins $53,742 Contract for Bellows Transducer
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $53,742 contract to SIT Corp., Miami, for bellows transducer.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va.
For more information, contact Brenda Hilliard at brenda.hilliard@dla.mil.
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Dutch Valley Supply Wins $152,342 Contract
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Alabama (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Alabama.
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BAE Systems Land Armaments Wins $52,423 Contract for Interface Kits
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $52,423 contract to BAE Systems Land Armaments Inc., Anniston, Ala., for medium tactical vehicle replacement interface kits.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in California (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in California.
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Mister Fire Protection Wins $72,000 Contract
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif., Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $72,000 contract to Mister Fire Protection, Yucca Valley, Calif., for fire extinguisher service maintenance and repair.
The contract was awarded by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
For more info
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Connecticut (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Connecticut.
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Murray Benjamin Electric Wins $46,300 Contract
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $46,300 contract to Murray Benjamin Electric Co., Stamford, Conn., for electrical wire.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
For more information, contact John Kirk at john.kirk
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Florida (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Florida.
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SIT Wins $53,742 Contract for Bellows Transducer
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $53,742 contract to SIT Corp., Miami, for bellows transducer.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va.
For more information, contact Brenda Hilliard at brenda.hilliard@dla.mil.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Georgia (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Georgia.
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Dutch Valley Supply Wins $152,342 Contract for Valves
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $152,342 contract to Dutch Valley Supply Co., Lawrenceville, Ga., for valves.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va.
For more information, contact Steven W. Beyer at 614/692-7946,
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Iowa (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Iowa.
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Weems Industries Wins $30,000 Contract
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $30,000 contract to Weems Industries Inc., Marion, Iowa, for maintenance and repair shop equipment.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia.
For more information, contact Stephen Wielgosz at stephen.w
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Maryland (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Maryland.
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Phoenix Trading Wins $35,584 Contract for Microphone Headset
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $35,584 contract to Phoenix Trading Inc., Rockville, Md., for microphone headset.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
For more information, contact Carla Smock at ca
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Ohio (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Ohio.
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Dreier & Maller Wins $240,669 Contract
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $240,669 contract to Dreier & Maller Inc., Reynoldsburg, Ohio, for utilities and housekeeping services.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
For more information, contact Jason D. Gallo at 614
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Oregon (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Oregon.
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Howco Distributing Wins $53,248 Contract
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $53,248 contract to Howco Distributing Co. Inc., Portland, Ore., for solenoid valve.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
For more information, contact Jason D. Gallo at 614/692-6137, or e
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Texas (Sept. 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Texas.
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BAE Systems Wins $37,623 Contract for Stair Tread Weldment
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $37,623 contract to BAE Systems, Sealy, Texas, for stair tread weldment.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
For more information, contact Linda Combs at linda.combs@dla.
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FELLOWSHIPS HELP STUDENTS FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY, SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
BERKELEY, Calif., June 16 -- The University of California Haas School of Business issued the following press release:
Through two partnerships, the Center for Responsible Business (CRB) has awarded fellowships to seven Berkeley MBA students interested in pursuing careers in sustainable business practices and social enterprises.
The McDonald's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Fellows Program, launched in 2005, gave two students the opportunity to apply their business skills to improvin
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FINRA Expels Barron Moore and Takes Disciplinary Actions Against Seven Individuals for Illegal Sales of Unregistered Penny Stocks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority issued the following news releases:
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has expelled Barron Moore, Inc. of Dallas, TX and taken disciplinary action against seven individuals for violations arising from the illegal sale of unregistered penny stocks. Those sanctions range from fines and suspensions to permanent bars from the securities industry.
The individuals include five registered r
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First Recipient of Corning Outstanding Student Paper Award Competition Announced
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release:
Corning, Incorporated and the OSA Foundation today announced the winner of the inaugural Corning Outstanding Student Paper Award Competition, which recognizes future leaders in optical communications. Frederik Van Laere, Ghent Univ.-IMEC, Belgiumwas awarded top honors for his paper, "Multifunctional Photonic Crystal Compact Demux-Detector on InP." The $1,500 award and $1,000 honorable mentions will be form
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FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST FREE PRESENTATION ON WOMEN WAGING PEACE IN COLOMBIA
KALISPELL, Mont., April 1 -- Flathead Valley Community College issued the following bews release:
In collaboration with the Montana Human Rights Network and the Lutheran World Federation, the Flathead Valley Community College Multicultural Services program will host a presentation titled, "Women Waging Peace in Colombia," April 14.
Free and open to the public, the presentation will be delivered by human rights activist Maria Ruth Sanabria, representative of the Permanent Committee for the
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Football: Koch, Crump Help DuPage Topple RVC, 31-19
ROCKFORD, Ill., Aug. 30 -- Rock Valley College issued the following news release:
In most cases, knocking the opposing team's starting quarterback out would work to your advantage. That was not the case on Saturday afternoon at Rock Valley College. Leading 13-10 in the fourth quarter, RVC put a big hit on DuPage starting quarterback Jon Daniels after a first down scramble, a hit that ended his day. Unfortunately, DuPage backup quarterback Kevin Koch came ready to play. On the first play follo
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FOREIGN OWNERSHIP, CONTROL OR INFLUENCE FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following fact sheet:
Foreign investment plays an important role in maintaining the vitality of the U.S. industrial base. Therefore, it is the policy of the U.S. Government to allow foreign investment consistent with the national security interest of the United States.
The Defense Security Service conducts adjudication of FOCI factors of cleared contractors participating in the National Industrial Se
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FORMER NAVY CIVILIAN SENTENCED FOR BRIBERY
NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release:
Leslie E. Doggett, Jr., age 38, of Chesapeake, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for public bribery. Chuck Rosenberg, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, A.J. Turner of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Samuel Worth of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and Christine Marrion of the Defense Criminal Investigative Service made the
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Former Virginia State Bar President Is Local Bar Leader of the Year
RICHMOND, Va., July 7 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news release:
Jeannie P. Dahnk, a Fredericksburg lawyer, has been named 2008 Local Bar Leader of the Year by the Virginia State Bar Conference of Local Bar Associations.
Dahnk was president of the VSB for the 2003-04 fiscal year and has served it in many ways since. But it was also her participation in the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association that led the association to nominate her for the Local Bar Leader Award, which re
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FSU FOUNDATION WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD
FROSTBURG, Md., Aug. 4 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news release:
The Frostburg State University Foundation Inc. at its most recent meeting welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors: Larry Boggs of Cumberland, Md., Dr. Barry Phillips of Oakdale, Pa., Jason Sweitzer of Oakland, Md., and Sandy Day of Mt. Airy, Md., as well as Ronald Forrester of Middletown, Md., who serves in an ex officio capacity as the president of the FSU Alumni Association.
During Boggs' mo
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GERVAIS TAKES OVER ENVIRONMENTAL COMMAND DURING ERA OF CHANGE
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Over the past 36 years, under various names and evolving missions, the U.S. Army Environmental Command has supported the Army's growing role as a world leader in environmental responsibility.
Change came again July 29, as Col. Michael P. O'Keefe passed command to Col. Maria R. Gervais
Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson, the Army's Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management and Commanding General of
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GLOBE TREKKING ALUMNA LOOKS BACK ON THREE DECADES OF TRAVELS
ARCATA, Calif., Aug. 15 -- Humboldt State University issued the following press release:
For Carol Stieger ('58) dreams of international travel were in the works from the day she started as a teacher in Sacramento.
"I'd planned on working three years to get enough experience to join the Department of Defense and work overseas," says Carol.
Well, life has a way of changing one's plans and instead Carol settled into a routine of raising her two daughters as a stay-at-home mom.
But in 1
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GOV. FREUDENTHAL PROCLAIMS SEPT. 27 AS PUBLIC LANDS DAY
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 19 -- Gov. Dave Freudenthal, D-Wyo., issued the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, America's system of public lands includes parks, unique landscapes, forests, wildlife refuges, historic trails, natural streams and wetlands, nature centers, gardens and other landmark areas throughout the nation that individually and collectively represent irreplaceable national resources; and
WHEREAS, Public lands provide locally accessible natural and cultural resources for environmenta
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GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, APRIL 20 - 25
HONOLULU, April 25 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter:
Governor Outlines Strengths of Hawai`i's Economy
Governor Lingle shared her optimism for the economic future of the state in a major address before the Hawai`i Economic Association. "Hawai`i's future promises to be a successful and sustainable new era for our economy, one based on innovation and energy independence," said Governor Lingle.
To view more, visit: http://hawaii.gov/gov/PloneSite/news/events/2
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GOV. PERRY ADRESSES TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 5 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Peter [Holt, Owner, SA Spurs, etc.]. It is a real honor to be here tonight with a group of people who just might love Texas as much as I do. I also would like to thank my lovely wife, Anita, for being here. Like me, she grew up in rural Texas and understands conservation. Plus, in my opinion, no one in the world looks better in camo.
On my travels this year, I have noticed that Texas is p
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GOV. PERRY REMARKS AT 'TEX' HILL'S MEDAL CEREMONY AND FUNERAL
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Buckner (Fanning). Today, we are marking the end of an era as we call the final muster for an American hero, a family man, and a Texas treasure. David Lee "Tex" Hill embodied what is great about Texas. He was bold, he was resourceful and he gave his all to the things that matter. It may have been the experience of growing up the child of missionaries, but he understood what it meant to sacr
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GOV. PERRY REMARKS AT NATIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT RECEPTION
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Laura (Bush). It is such a pleasure to see you back in Austin. You are definitely carrying on a proud First Lady tradition, pursuing Lady Bird's vision for our national parks. I would like to thank my First Lady for being here as well. Anita, your wisdom and passion for our beautiful state continue to inspire me.
Good evening also to Secretary Paulson (Treasury), Secretary Kempthorne (Inte
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GOV. PERRY SPEAKS AT BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD CEREMONY
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Roger (Williams) for that kind introduction. It's remarkable to see you giving your time and effort to yet another good cause. It is great to see Bob Cole here. Whether you're supporting the Scouts, announcing Longhorn games or keeping your restaurants rolling, you really are THE genuine Austin original. And it's great to see Gene Stallings here. You have influenced so many lives as a footb
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GOV. PERRY'S REMARKS TO TEXAS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Roy (Grona, Quartermaster/State Adjutant). It is a real honor to be here in the presence of true patriots. Before I came in here, I had a chance to meet with your scholarship award winners. Believe me, I enjoyed a round of firm handshakes and direct eye contact from that group. I am encouraged when I meet young people like this. They represent yet another generation of Americans who are ble
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GOV. PERRY: OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURES ARE WORTH DEFENDING
AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Frank [Tsuru, CEO of Momentum Energy] for that kind introduction and thank you, Larry [Kellner, CEO Continental Airlines] for hosting us here. A lot of people would have just put up a picture of an airliner for a backdrop, but you know as well as I do that Eagle Scouts won't settle for an imitation of the real thing.
I am humbled to be in the presence of so many fellow Eagle Scouts. Bei
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GOV. PERRY: ROCKWELL COLLINS TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Al (Caslavka, Rockwell Collins) and thank you all for having me here today. Mayor Mitchell, thank you for hosting us in your fair city. I'm especially impressed with the location of today's event. Take a great state like Texas, a beautiful city like Richardson, and a state-of-the-art facility like this, and you have a combination that's hard to beat.
It's no wonder that companies keep mo
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GOV. PERRY: SCOUTING'S VALUES ARE WORTH FIGHTING FOR
AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Jerome [Jerome Garza, Regions Bank Vice President] for that kind introduction and thank you for your support of Scouting. Mayor Leppert, it's great to be back here in your town and even better to see your degree of support for the Scouts. And Craig (Watkins, District Attorney), it is my sincere hope that the Scouts are so successful turning young men into responsible adults that your job as d
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GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER DELIVERS REMARKS AT PRESS CONFERENCE HOSTED BY CCCA & INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 27 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the text of the following speech:
MAYOR STAPLETON: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for coming out this morning. My name is Kevin Stapleton, mayor of the city of Covina and president-elect of the Independent Cities Association. The Independent Cities Association is composed of 53 cities, representing 7 million people in Los Angeles County. We are the face of local government.
First, I want to acknowled
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GOVERNOR APPOINTS JUDGE AMANDA POTTERFIELD TO IOWA COURT OF APPEALS
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 3 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
Governor Culver appointed District Judge Amanda Pierce Potterfield, Tiffin, to the Iowa Court of Appeals. Judge Potterfield, 60, will fill the vacancy that resulted from the appointment of Court of Appeals Judge David Baker to the Iowa Supreme Court.
Judge Potterfield has served on the district court in the Sixth Judicial District since January, 2001. Prior to her appointment to the bench, she was in priv
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GUSTAV: FEDERAL AGENCIES SUPPORT STATES, EVACUEES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release:
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with a variety of federal agencies and voluntary organizations to support state and local authorities in their early response to Hurricane Gustav. President Bush has issued pre-landfall Emergency Disaster Declarations for Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi which enable
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HCAA Supports SIIA's Legal Defense Initiative
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C., March 24 -- The Self Insurance Institute of America issued the following news release:
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today announced that it has received a $10,000 contribution to its legal defense fund from Health Care Administrator Association(HCAA), representing a show of support for SIIA's continued efforts to protect the self-insurance/ ART industry from multiple legislative/regulatory threats.
"We know SIIA has been very effective in past le
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HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE CUTS FUNDING FOR 3RD DDG-1000, SEN. COLLINS VOWS TO FIGHT PROVISION
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
The full House Armed Services has approved its version of the fiscal year 2009 Defense Authorization bill that includes a provision that would completely eliminate funding for construction of the third DDG-1000 Zumwalt class destroyer. In contrast, the U.S. Senate version of the same bill includes a provision backed by Senator Susan Collins that fully funds the third DDG-1000 and would benef
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Howell Instruments Wins $44,475 Contract for Special Scale Meter
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $44,475 contract to Howell Instruments Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, for special scale meter.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
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ID CARD/CAC OFFICE TO CLOSE FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADE
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Aberdeen Proving Ground Identification Card section, located in building 4305, first floor, will be closed Aug. 25 thru 27, reopening Aug. 28.
The reason for the closure is to upgrade existing Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System/ Real-Time Personnel Identification System (DEERS/ RAPIDS) software in preparation for the new Common Access Card (CAC).
During the closure, ID card facili
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INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE STUDENT MEALS IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Education Activity issued the following press release:
As the 2008-2009 School year beings, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) wants families of children attending Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) in Europe and the Pacific to be aware of recent adjustments published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced-Price Student Meals. The
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INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA ON SEPT. 2: UNITED STATES SUES BOEING FOR INFLATING CONTRACT PRICE FOR B-1 BOMBER TOWED DECOY SYSTEM
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Central District of California issued the following press release:
The United States today filed a civil lawsuit against The Boeing Company, alleging that the company unlawfully inflated the price it charged the Air Force to manufacture the Towed Decoy System for the B-1 bomber.
At the core of the lawsuit, which was filed in United States District Court in Los Angeles, is the allegation that during cont
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM BRANCH FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following fact sheet:
The International Program Branch (IPB) works with 65 foreign governments that are signatories to Bilateral Security Agreements for the coordination and approval of international transfers of classified technology and defense systems. These transfers result from direct commercial sales by U.S. defense contractors to foreign governments and foreign contractors. The international tran
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INTRAMURAL WOMEN SNAG FLAG FOOTBALL 'FINAL FOUR' BERTH
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Jan. 16 -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
The intramural women's flag football team at Texas State University-San Marcos claimed third place at the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association's (NIRSA) National Flag Football Championships at the University of Texas at Dallas Jan. 3-5.
Some of the nation's best collegiate flag football teams made their way to Dallas for the NIRSA competition that was part of the National Campus Champion
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INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO CURB HIGH ENERGY AND FOOD PRICES
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The office of Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., issued the following newsletter:
Last week,following a series of hearings where financial experts said that one reason for the recent spikes in food and energy prices may be due to excessive speculation in the commodities market, I joined Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and to introduce the Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008. I think we need to establish a clear, bright line in the oil and gas m
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IOWA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION ON JAMES SCOTT EDWARDS, OTHERS, VS. NORMAN SMITH, GREAT RIVER MEDICAL
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF IOWA
No. 8-603 / 07-1585
Filed August 27, 2008
JAMES SCOTT EDWARDS AND LESLIE EDWARDS, Individually and as parents and next friends of JACE EDWARDS AND CLAY EDWARDS, Minors,
Plaintiffs-Appellants,
vs.
NORMAN SMITH, D.O., AND GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER, a Corporation,
Defendants-Appellees.
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Des Moines County, Michael J. Schil
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IOWA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION ON STATE OF IOWA VS. BRADLEY ALLEN REYNOLDS
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF IOWA
No. 8-560 / 07-1617
Filed August 27, 2008
STATE OF IOWA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
vs.
BRADLEY ALLEN REYNOLDS,
Defendant-Appellant.
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Lyon County, Robert J. Dull, District Associate Judge.
Appeal from conviction of assault causing bodily injury.
REVERSED AND REMANDED.
Martha McGinn, Sioux City, for appellant.
Thom
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IOWA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION ON STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER VS. IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR FLOYD COUNTY
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF IOWA
No. 8-660 / 07-1661
Filed August 27, 2008
STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER,
Plaintiff,
vs.
IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR FLOYD COUNTY,
Defendant.
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Floyd County, Gerald W. Magee, Associate Juvenile Judge.
The State Public Defender was granted certiorari review from the district court order requiring the State Public Defender to pay co
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Jack Welch, Tony Snow, Ken Schmidt to Headline 2008 Fresh Summit
NEWARK, Del., May 14 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release:
Businessman Jack Welch, White House veteran Tony Snow and Harley Davidson brand revitalizer Ken Schmidt will take the stages this fall when Produce Marketing Association (PMA) hosts its 2008 Fresh Summit International Convention and Exposition on Oct. 24-27 in Orlando, Fla., USA.
PMA's Bryan Silbermann will round out the keynote speaker line-up with his popular annual "State of the Industry" addres
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JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT'S PERSEVERANCE PAYS OFF
JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 25 -- Jackson State University issued the following news release:
The saying goes, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." For one young Jackson State University student, this phrase has become a mantra.
Demyia Pridgen, 20-year old junior international relations major from Arlington, TX, spent a large portion of her freshman and sophomore years at JSU applying for scholarships and funding programs, hoping to get the financial support she needed to satisfy her
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JAMES S. COGSWELL OUTSTANDING INDUSTRIAL SECURITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following fact sheet:
The Cogswell award was established in 1966 and is named in honor of the late Air Force Col. James S. Cogswell, who was the first chief of the unified office of Industrial Security. Col. Cogswell is responsible for the underlying principle of the Industrial Security Program. That principle is the need for a true partnership between industry and government to ensure the protection of
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JETS, USO-METRO JOB FAIR JULY 25
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Joint Employment Transition Services, or JETS, and the USO of Metropolitan Washington will host a job fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 25, located at the Spates Community Club, located on 214 McNair Road, Fort Myer, Va.
Employers include area police and fire departments, federal agencies, health care agencies, defense and government contractors are participating to discuss job openings with candida
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JOHNSON-CRELL NAMED GOALKEEPING COACH FOR FIELD HOCKEY
NEWARK, Del., Aug. 24 -- The University of Delaware sports department issued the following news release:
Erica Johnson-Crell has joined the University of Delaware field hockey staff as an assistant coach in charge of goalkeepers, head coach Carol Miller announced today.
Throughout her professional career, Johnson-Crell has spent time working with area field hockey teams in both a coaching and consulting role. Prior to arriving at Delaware, she served in a goalkeeping consultant position at
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JOINT ERADICATION TEAMS TRIM "GRASS" PRODUCTION IN STATE
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 3 -- The National Guard issued the following news release:
By Staff Sgt. Chris A. Durney
Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs
"Bingo, there's a tall patch of it right there," says Trooper "L" over the intercom. He's pointing out the open door of the helicopter at a large group of light green plants barely discernable from the surrounding thick vegetation.
An Arkansas Army National Guard pilot, call sign "Snake," smartly rolls the OH-58 Kiowa to the left
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JOINT PERSONNEL ADJUDICATION SYSTEM FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following fact sheet:
The Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) is the Department of Defense's automated system of record for recording and providing personnel security eligibility and access information for DoD government, military and contractor personnel.
JPAS consists of two systems:
* JAMS - The Joint Adjudication Management System - provides the Central Adjudication Facilities (CAFs) wi
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JPRC CONTINUES TO PREPARE FOR GUSTAV
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
The 601st Air and Space Operations Center's Joint Personnel Recovery Center continues to make preparations with states in the potential path of Hurricane Gustav.
As Gustav makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico, the JPRC has requested each state's search and rescue plan.
"By knowing what assets they have available, we can tailor our Department of Defense suppo
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Laser Light May Be Able to Detect Diseases on the Breath
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release:
A team of scientists at JILA, a joint institute of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado (CU) at Boulder, has shown that by sampling a person's breath with laser light they can detect molecules in the breath that may be markers for diseases like asthma or cancer. While many studies have been done to showcase the potential of optical technologies for breat
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LEADERS, STUDENTS HONORED AT 2008 BUSINESS VISIONS BANQUET
PEMBROKE, N.C., May 2 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
Years ago Dick Geibert was not sure a New Yorker could survive in a service business in Southeastern North Carolina.
Twenty years later the Lumberton, N.C., resident's pool and spa business continues to thrive, and his wife, Kathy, who helps run the business, was named the 2008 Business Visions Entrepreneur of the Year.
In accepting the award at the April 28 annual banquet, Kathy Geibe
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LEGAL SERVICES TO GIVE STUDENTS 'A NIGHT TO REMEMBER'
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 6 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:
From party to conviction, the SHSU Students' Legal Services office is hoping to give participants a night they won't soon forget with a DWI educational seminar on Tuesday (April 8).
"A Night to Remember" will be held at 6 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Theater.
The event will feature a 35-minute film produced by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Hays County Courts that details t
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LT. GOV. PATERSON ANNOUNCES ROADMAP TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION IN NEW YORK
ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 25 --The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release:
Lieutenant Governor David A. Paterson, Chairman of the State's Renewable Energy Task Force, today announced 16 Task Force recommendations as part of a roadmap to significantly increase renewable energy generation in New York. These first recommendations include more solar energy production funding the state's program to get 25 percent of New York's electricity from renewable ene
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MAGAZINE RANKS UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE IN TOP 30 FOR SERVICE TO MILITARY
PEMBROKE, N.C., Jan. 23 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke was selected by Military Advanced Education magazine as one of the top 30 military-friendly universities in the U.S.
As a provider of higher education to military personnel on Ft. Bragg, the University was invited to apply for the award by the magazine. The news of the designation came on November 29 to UNCP's Office for University and Commun
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MAJ. GEN. SCOTT NAMED DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF BTA
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Kelly Vick
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA) Director David Fisher announced the appointment of Air Force Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Scott as the first Deputy Director of the BTA.
Scott is currently the Commander, Joint Contracting Command - Iraq/Afghanistan, where he is a customer of BTA's work in theater in the area of Contingency C
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Mandatory Malpractice Insurance--It's Time To Call The Question
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 4 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news release:
Three years after the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Virginia General Assembly asked the Virginia State Bar to study the question of mandatory malpractice insurance, a proposed rule requiring such insurance has been published for consideration.1 The proposed rule was developed by the VSB Special Committee on Lawyer Malpractice Insurance (LMI Committee) at the direction of the VSB Council. Neither the committ
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Martial Arts Students Become Karate Kids
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 1 -- Auburn University at Montgomery issued the following news release:
Auburn Montgomery physical education professor Erin Reilly demonstrates the proper way to split a board with one kick during her Introduction to Martial Arts class.
"I teach the basic techniques, history and etiquette of Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Judo and Kuk Sool Won," said Reilly. "We do basic kicking, punching, throwing, choking, grappling and joint lock skills with an emphasis on self defense. On
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MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA APPOINTS VETERAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZER TO LEAD LOS ANGELES CENSUS COUNT
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 -- The office of the Los Angeles Mayor issued the following news release:
Continuing his fight for Los Angeles' fair share of federal funding, Mayor Villaraigosa today advanced his effort to ensure that every Angeleno is counted in the 2010 Census by appointing veteran community organizer Norma Vega as Executive Director of the Office of the Census 2010.
"Norma is an exceptional talent, and I am proud to have her spearheading this program to make sure we receive our fa
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MCCHORD DELIVERS AIRMEN, SUPPLIES TO NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, La., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command issued the following press release:
By Staff Sgt. Oshawn Jefferson
62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
A C-17 Globemaster III from the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., provided rapid deployment of a four-man team and 15,500 lbs of cargo from the 615th Contingency Response Wing at Travis AFB, Calif., into New Orleans International Airport Saturday in preparation for Hurricane Gustav.
The 615th CRW opens f
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MCCHORD DEPLOYS FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV RESPONSE EFFORTS
MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command issued the following press release:
By Staff Sgt. Oshawn Jefferson
62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
"Anytime, any place." McChord Air Force Base, Wash., put those words into action in the early hours Saturday as a C-17 Globemaster III headed to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., for Hurricane Gustav preparation efforts.
Without knowing what or who they were picking up, the first of three C-17 Globemaster IIIs
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MONTHLY REPORT FROM SEN. VOINOVICH, AUG. 29: WORKING TO PROTECT GREAT LAKES BEACHES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The office of Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio, issued the following newsletter:
This week, Sen. Voinovich held a news conference at Huntington Beach in Bay Village, Ohio on the Beach Protection Act of 2008 - legislation he introduced earlier this year to increase grants to states for the development and implementation of programs focused on remediating contamination sources. This is a provision not currently covered under the original BEACH Act, which Sen. Voinovich's
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MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLES AFFECT LODGEPOLE AND WHITEBARK PINES
MOOSE, Wyo., Aug. 21 -- The National Park Service's Grand Teton National Park issued the following press release:
A number of red-colored trees interspersed throughout the conifer forests of Grand Teton National Park have captured the attention of visitors and local residents and prompted many questions about what is happening. These conspicuous red trees stem from a cyclic, natural phenomenon caused by mountain pine beetles, a native insect whose activities kill individual lodgepole and whit
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MRICD EMPLOYEE RECOGNIZED BY PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
An animal care technician at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense has been awarded the first 2008 National Capital Area Branch of the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science Technician Award, which is presented by the Scientists Center for Animal Welfare.
Erika Weaver was selected to receive the award based on a paragraph she submitted to explain "why the animal car
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MULTINATIONAL FORCE - IRAQ CONDUCTS PRESS BRIEFING, AUG. 28
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 28 -- The Multi-National Forces - Iraq issued the following press briefing:
Mr. Jawad al-Bulani, Iraqi Minister of Interior
Lieutenant General Frank G. Helmick, Commander of Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq and NATO Training Mission - Iraq
DATE: August 28, 2008
TRANSCRIBED BY:
SOS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
PARTICIPANTS:
Mr. Jawad al-Bulani
Lieutenant General Frank Helmick
REPORTERS:
Ahmed Jassem. Al-Arabiya Newspaper
Abdul Rachman[ph
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MULTINATIONAL FORCE - IRAQ CONDUCTS PRESS BRIEFING, AUG. 31
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 31 -- The Multi-National Forces - Iraq issued the following press briefing:
DR. TAHSEEN AL-SHEIKHLY, CIVILIAN SPOKESMAN FOR OPERATION FARDH AL-QANOON; BRIGADIER GENERAL JEFFREY DORKO, COMMANDING GENERAL, GULF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT; and BRIGADIER GENERAL JEFFREY TALLEY, COMMANDER 926TH ENGINEERING BRIGADE
DATE: 31 August 2008
TRANSCRIBED BY:
SOS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
PARTICIPANTS:
DR. AL-SHEIKHLY, BG DORKO, and BG TALLEY
REPORTERS 1-6:
INT=INTERPRETER
RP
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NASDA Joins 50-State Summit on Food Safety
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following newsletter:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a high-level 50-state meeting August 12 to 14 in St. Louis, Missouri, with state agriculture and health department officials to address a new framework for ensuring the nation's food is safe and secure. NASDA was represented at the meeting by South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Bill Even, American Samoa Acting Director of Agriculture P
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NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY PROGRAM FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following fact sheet:
The NISP was established by Executive Order 12829 to ensure that cleared U.S. defense industry safeguards the classified information in their possession while performing work on contracts, programs, bids or research and development efforts. The Defense Security Service (DSS) administers the NISP on behalf of the Department of Defense as well as 23 non-DoD federal agencies within th
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National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and Natural Resources Defense Council Announce
ARLINGTON, Va., June 3 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news release:
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining an array of joint programs that aim to improve energy efficiency in America.
The MOU marks the beginning of a unique collaboration between the utility network responsible for providing power to 42 mi
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NATIONAL SECURITY EXPERT ADDRESSES BTA'S ROLE IN TRANSFORMING DEPLOYED BUSINESS OPERATIONS
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Sabrina Smith
Business Transformation Agency
Dr. Janine Davidson shared her experience observing the Business Transformation Agency's (BTA) work in transforming business operations for the deployed force and contributions to the warfighter recently as part of an ongoing lecture series at the agency.
BTA's Warfighter Support Office (WSO)-sponsored event offered
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NEED LANGUAGE? DLIFLC ACTIVATES FREE ONLINE LANGUAGE MATERIALS SHOPPING CART
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center activated its new Language Materials Distribution System Web site July 1, making available hundreds of language survival kits and other materials free of charge to deploying service members. To view the shopping cart, go to: https://lmds.dliflc.edu.
The Web site offers Language Survival Kits - pocket size booklets with audio CDs, in over 30 lang
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New Focus and the Optical Society Announce Finalists for Student Award
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release:
The Optical Society (OSA) and New Focus, a Bookham brand, today announced the finalists of the 2008 OSA - New Focus/Bookham Student Award, which recognizes student researchers who exemplify the skills critical to scientific achievement: excellence in research, presentation and leadership.
This year's competition attracted submissions from a number of prominent colleges and universities, both in the Unite
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NO. 9 DELAWARE FALLS SHORT IN UPSET BID, DROPS TIGHT 14-7 VERDICT TO MARYLAND IN FOOTBALL OPENER
COLLEGE PARK, Md., Aug. 30 -- The University of Delaware sports department issued the following news release:
The No. 9 ranked University of Delaware football team knew it could compete against the University of Maryland, and it did just that Saturday afternoon at Chevy Chase Field at Byrd Stadium as the Blue Hen held tough all day long before bowing out 14-7 in a defensive struggle.
Playing their season opener in front of a national ESPN television audience and 49,119 fans, the largest cr
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North America's Largest Manufacturing Event, WESTEC, Focuses on Promoting Careers
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release:
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers' WESTEC 2008 Exposition and Conference will take place March 31-April 3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The largest annual machine tools and advanced manufacturing event in North America, WESTEC connects manufacturing professionals with the latest technology and applications.
With more than 16,000 manufacturers in LA County, WESTEC attracts lead
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING BARTLETT MILLING COMPANY V. WALNUT GROVE AUCTION AND REALTY ET AL.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
BARTLETT MILLING COMPANY, L.P., Plaintiff,
v.
WALNUT GROVE AUCTION AND REALTY
CO., INC., ROCKY CREEK DAIRY,
INC., and BROKER DAIRY, INC., Defendants.
Iredell County
No. 03 CVS 326
Appeal by plaintiff and cross-appeal by defendant from an order entered 22 August 2006 by Judge Larry G. Ford in Iredell County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 29 October 2007.
Blanco Tackabe
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING BRENDA LIVESAY V. CAROLINA FIRST BANK ET AL.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
BRENDA LIVESAY, Trustee of the Ronald Livesay and Brenda Livesay Family Trust dated March 26, 1998, BRENDA LIVESAY, Guardian ad Litem for Candice
Livesay and Ron Livesay, Jr., and BRENDA LIVESAY, Individually, Plaintiff,
v.
CAROLINA FIRST BANK, SAFECO CORPORATION, FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, and E.K. MORLEY, Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Ronald
B. Livesay, Deceased, Def
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO. V. EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION OF NORTH CAROLINA
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO., Petitioner,
v.
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION OF NORTH CAROLINA; and HERMAN D. ROBERTS,
Respondents.
Wake County No. 06 CVS 5773
Appeal by petitioner from judgment entered 28 August 2006 by Judge A. Leon Stanback and from order entered 19 July 2007 by Judge Paul G. Gessner in Wake County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 18 March 2008.
Cranfill, S
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING CITY OF ASHEVILLE V. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ET AL.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
CITY OF ASHEVILLE, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff,
v.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, and COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE, et al.,Defendants.
Wake County No. 05 CVS 10743
Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 2 February 2007 by Judge Howard E. Manning, Jr. in Wake County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 4 February 2008.
Robert W. Oast, Jr., City Attorney for the City of Asheville, and Moor
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING CYNTHIA H. CARROLL V. RANDOLPH COUNTY
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
CYNTHIA H. CARROLL, Plaintiff,
v.
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Defendant.
Randolph County
No. 06 CVS 2147
Appeal by plaintiff from an order entered 7 September 2007 by Judge Vance Bradford Long in Randolph County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 30 April 2008.
Carruthers & Roth, P.A., by Kenneth R. Keller and William J. McMahon, IV, for plaintiff-appellant.
Teague, Campbell, Denni
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING DOGWOOD DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY V. WHITE OAK TRANSPORT COMPANY
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
DOGWOOD DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC, Plaintiff,
v.
WHITE OAK TRANSPORT COMPANY, INC., Defendant.
Forsyth County
No. 04 CVS 2671
Appeal by defendant from orders entered 3 January 2006 and 2 March 2006 by Judge Howard R. Greeson, Jr., in Forsyth County Superior Court. This case was originally heard in the Court of Appeals on 24 April 2007. See Dogwood Dev. & Mgmt. Co. v. White
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING HARRIETT HURST TURNER ET AL. V. THE HAMMOCKS BEACH CORP. ET AL.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
HARRIETT HURST TURNER and JOHN HENRY HURST, Plaintiffs,
v.
THE HAMMOCKS BEACH CORPORATION, NANCY SHARPE CAIRD, SETH DICKMAN SHARPE,
SUSAN SPEAR SHARPE, WILLIAM AUGUST SHARPE, NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, ROY A. COOPER, III, in his capacity as Attorney General of the State of North Carolina, Defendants.
Wake County
No. 06 CVS 18173
Appeal by Defendant The Hammocks Beach Corpo
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING KEITH CHRISTMAS V. CABARRUS COUNTY ET AL.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
KEITH CHRISTMAS, as Executor and Personal Representative for the ESTATE OF ALEXANDR RAYMOND JOHNSON-CHRISTMAS, Plaintiff,
v.
CABARRUS COUNTY; CABARRUS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES;
JAMES F. COOK, JR., individually and in his official capacity as Director of the Cabarrus County Department of Social Services;
CONNIE POLK, individually and in her official capacity as Supervisor/
Program A
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING KEITH SMITH AND MARY SMITH V. BLYTHE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
KEITH SMITH and MARY SMITH, Plaintiffs,
v.
BLYTHE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Defendant.
Mecklenburg County
No. 07 CVS 2450
Appeal by plaintiffs from order entered 1 October 2007 by Judge Richard D. Boner in Mecklenburg County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 11 June 2008.
Grier, Furr & Crisp, P.A., by Alan M. Presel, for plaintiff- appellants.
York, Williams, Barringer, Lewi
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING LARRY CAGLE V. .H. GLATFELTER/ECUSTA DIVISION
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
LARRY CAGLE, Employee-Plaintiff,
v.
P.H. GLATFELTER/ECUSTA DIVISION, SELF-INSURED, Employer-Defendant, and
PMA Insurance Group, Third Party Administrator.
N.C. Industrial Commission
I.C. No. 121196
Appeal by Defendant from Opinion and Award entered 7 September 2007 by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Heard in the Court of Appeals 22 May 2008.
Neill S. Fuleihan, Attorney at
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING MICHAELA MILLER V. GLENN MILLER
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
MICHAELA MILLER, Plaintiff,
v.
GLENN MILLER, Defendant.
Harnett County No. 03 CVD 1751
Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 5 March 2007 by Judge Jimmy L. Love, Jr. in Harnett County District Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 4 March 2008.
Hedahl & Radtke Family Law Center, by Joan E. Hedahl, for plaintiff-appellant.
Lewis, Deese & Nance, LLP, by Renny W. Deese, for defendant- ap
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING S.B. SIMMONS LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATING V. ROGER BOGGS
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
S.B. SIMMONS LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATING, INC., Plaintiff,
v.
ROGER BOGGS and wife, MARY BETH BOGGS, Defendants.
Forsyth County No. 06-CVS-3768
Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 16 May 2007 by Judge R. Stuart Albright and judgment entered 13 June 2007 by Judge Richard L. Doughton in Superior Court, Forsyth County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 15 May 2008.
Stephen E. Lawing, for plaint
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. BILLY JOE SQUIRES
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
v.
BILLY JOE SQUIRES
Beaufort County
No. 05 CRS 52597
Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 9 October 2007 by Judge Alma L. Hinton in Superior Court, Beaufort County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 18 August 2008.
Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General Creecy C. Johnson, for the State.
Greene & Wilson, P.A., by Thomas Reston Wilson, fo
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. CHRISTOPHER MELVIN HUNT
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
v.
CHRISTOPHER MELVIN HUNT
Robeson County No. 06CRS050343
Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 27 July 2007 by Judge Thomas H. Locke in Robeson County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 21 May 2008.
Attorney General Roy A. Cooper, III, by Assistant Attorney General Robert M. Curran, for the State.
Haral E. Carlin for defendant-appellant.
HUNT
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. GARY ROGER WALKER
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
v.
GARY ROGER WALKER
Rockingham County
No. 06 CRS 3785
Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 10 August 2007 by Judge Edgar B. Gregory in Superior Court, Rockingham County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 10 June 2008.
Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Special Deputy Attorney General Mary D. Winstead and Special Deputy Attorney General G. Patrick Murphy, for the
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. JERRY DALE DUANE
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
v.
JERRY DALE DUANE
Burke County
No. 06 CRS 5484
Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 4 October 2007 by Judge Robert C. Ervin in Superior Court, Burke County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 18 August 2008.
Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General Chris Z. Sinha, for the State.
Anne Bleyman, for defendant-appellant.
WYNN, Judge.
Up
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. REGINALD JERMAINE OLIVER
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
v.
REGINALD JERMAINE OLIVER
Mecklenburg County
Nos. 06 CRS 223144-46
Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 7 February 2007 by Judge David S. Cayer in Mecklenburg County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 20 February 2008.
Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Special Deputy Attorney General Gayl M. Manthei, for the State.
Gilda C. Rodriguez for defe
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. WESLEY DAVID BOLLINGER
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
v.
WESLEY DAVID BOLLINGER
Cabarrus County No. 05 CRS 054295
Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 21 February 2007 by Judge Christopher M. Collier in Cabarrus County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 18 March 2008.
Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General Robert M. Wilkins, for the State.
Jarvis John Edgerton, IV for defendant-
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING SUSAN S. ELROD V. CHARLES JEFFREY ELROD
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
SUSAN S. ELROD, Petitioner/Plaintiff,
v.
CHARLES JEFFREY ELROD, Respondent/Defendant.
Buncombe County No. 07 CVD 4036
Appeal by defendant from order entered 15 October 2007 by Judge James Calvin Hill in District Court, Buncombe County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 18 August 2008.
The McDonald Law Office, PA, by Diane K. McDonald, for plaintiff-appellee.
William E. Loose , for defenda
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING WHITE FOX CONSTRUCTION V. MOUNTAIN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH ET AL.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
WHITE FOX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff,
v.
MOUNTAIN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, INC., formerly known as and successor-in-interest To MOUNTAIN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH and MOUNTAIN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, an unincorporated association, Defendant.
Caldwell County No. 04 CVS 67
Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 29 June 2006 and order entered 6 December 2006 by Judge W. Robert Bell in Cald
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NOVEL MOLECULES DEVELOPED AT UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO CAN BOOST VACCINE POTENCY
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 5 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release:
Two novel proteins studied by a University at Buffalo professor of microbiology and immunology appear to have the potential to enhance the production of antibodies against a multitude of infectious agents.
Terry D. Connell, Ph.D., professor of microbiology and immunology in the Witebsky Center for Microbial Pathogenesis in the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, developed and patented the LT-I
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ISSUED RESPONSE TO MARCH 28 REPORT FROM GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following response to a report from the Government Accountability Office:
The Honorable John F. Tierney
Chairman, Subcommittee on National
Security and Foreign Affairs Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
On behalf of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), I am providing you the NRC's written statement, which was prepare
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OFF-POST CHILD CARE IS WITHIN REACH
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Any military or Department of Defense civilian Family attached to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Meade, Walter Reed or Fort Detrick who is looking for off-post child care, should contact LOCATE: Child Care at 1-800-999-0120.
Today's military Families have several challenges in meeting their child care needs. In addition to the economic issues experienced by many non-military Families, military Famili
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OFFENSE SOLID AS UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE TAKES PART IN FIRST FILMED SCRIMMAGE OF PRE-SEASON
NEWARK, Del., Aug. 12 -- The University of Delaware sports department issued the following news release:
The offense looked solid as the University of Delaware football team took part in its first filmed scrimmage of the pre-season Tuesday afternoon at Delaware Stadium.
A crowd of approximately 150 looked on as the Blue Hens spent nearly three hours on the field and took part in over 130 plays on a sunny afternoon. Delaware, which began pre-season camp Aug. 5, will take part in its second
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OFFICE OF THE DESIGNATED APPROVING AUTHORITY FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following fact sheet:
The Office of the Designated Approving Authority was created in the autumn of 2005 in response to concerns raised by cleared Industry about unacceptable delays and inconsistent policy implementation occurring in the certification and accreditation (C&A) process within the Defense Security Service (DSS). Aligned with this new ODAA standup, were efforts to provide Industry with great
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OSA Foundation Partners with Harvey M. Pollicove Memorial Fund
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release:
The Optical Society of America (OSA) Foundation is pleased to honor the work of Harvey Pollicove by supporting the Harvey M. Pollicove Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a student who is pursuing a degree in the field of precision optics manufacturing. The first scholarship will be given this fall.
The H.M. Pollicove Memorial Fund was originally established in 2005 through contributions from Harvey Polli
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OSA Members Visit Legislators on Capitol Hill to Call for Increased Investment in Federal R&D Funding
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release:
Optical Society of America (OSA) members from across the country are coming together on Capitol Hill today to speak with their senators and representatives about science policy issues. The OSA members join hundreds of other scientists, engineers and graduate students as part of the annual Congressional Visits Day (CVD), sponsored by the Science-Engineering-Technology Working Group. CVD is held each year
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PAMS XXXII DELEGATES DISCUSS GAINING SITUATIONAL UNDERSTANDING
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following press release:
By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd
United States Army, Pacific
Delegates from 30 Asia-Pacific countries discussed "Gaining and maintaining situational understanding in the contemporary operating environment" during Pacific Armies Management Seminar XXXII here Aug. 26.
PAMS is the U.S. Army's largest Asia-Pacific theater security cooperation program event. It is a multinational military se
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PENN STATE HARRISBURG ACADEMIC HOME TO CERTIFICATE STUDY IN HOMELAND SECURITY
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg issued the following news release:
Penn State Harrisburg is playing a key role in the University's homeland security education efforts throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.
The college's School of Public Affairs, designated Penn State's flagship school of public affairs, is now the academic home for the University's new postbaccalaureate certificate program in Homeland Security and Defense.
The 12-credit, four-cou
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PENTAGON OFFICAL TELLS SENATOR COLLINS THAT HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT PROPOSED HOUSE CUTS TO DDG-1000 PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
The Senate Armed Services Committee, of which Senator Collins is a Member, today held a hearing on the Pentagon's acquisition of major weapons systems. During the hearing, Senator Collins questioned John Young, Jr. who is the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics at the Department of Defense, about his view of the House Defense Authorization legislation, which e
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Phoenix Trading Wins $35,584 Contract for Microphone Headset
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $35,584 contract to Phoenix Trading Inc., Rockville, Md., for microphone headset.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
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PHYSICS PROFESSOR HITS $4M MARK IN GRANTS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, March 26 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release:
Physics professor James "Jeff" Carroll's research on nuclear isomers has already attracted the most federal grant funds ever awarded to a single faculty member in Youngstown State University history. Now he's adding another $1 million to his tally.
Carroll, an internationally-respected nuclear physicist, has been awarded a three-year, $1.09 million research grant by the federal Defense Threat Reduc
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PISALL NAMED TRANSFORMATION PRIORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR OF THE BTA
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
David Fisher, Business Transformation Agency (BTA) director, announced the appointment of Kimberly Pisall as the Director of the Transformation Priorities and Requirements Supply Chain Management directorate of the BTA. In this role, Pisall will identify enterprise priorities that enable Defense business modernization and de
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PPP leaders say "at times Zardari seems paranoid" because of his past experiences
Islamabad, Sept. 6 -- Though his party the PPP has brought forth strong defence in support of his mental health, some of his party insiders say that PPP Co-chairman and presidential hopeful Asif Ali Zardari seems paranoid at times because of intense public scrutiny, numerous threats to his life and his wife's highly public assassination last year.
According to the Washington Post, Zardari's circle of trusted aides and advisers is "relatively small as a result".
"At times, he is someone wh
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PRESIDENT OF THE CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND EDELMAN TO DELIVER CONVOCATION ADDRESS
FREDONIA, N.Y., Aug. 27 -- The State University of New York at Fredonia issued the following news release:
Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund, will present the annual Maytum Convocation Lecture at SUNY Fredonia, "Human Rights: With Liberty and Justice for All?" on Wednesday, Sept. 24. She has also been named a Williams Distinguished Visiting Professor at Fredonia.
The lecture will begin at 3:30 p.m. in King Concert Hall and Fredonia President Dennis
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President Paul g. Gaffney II Appointed to the Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., April 15 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release:
President Paul G. Gaffney II has been appointed to the Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel (ORRAP) for a four-year term, effective April 14.
As a statutorily authorized panel, the members provide independent advice on ocean scientific and ocean resource management issues to the heads of federal agencies involved in ocean matters, such as the President's Science Advisor, the Administrator of N
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PREVENTION, COMMUNICATION RANK AS THE TWO TOP PRIORITIES AT FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION CONFERENCE
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Non-battle injuries are the single greatest cause of medical evacuations from the U.S. Central Command, with more than a third of all evacuations attributed to NBI. Sports and physical training injuries cause more of these injuries than any other category.
In theater, gastrointestinal illness sidelines service members more often than any other class of disease. Hearing loss and ringing in the ears d
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Project Management Institute to Support the Growth of the Project Management Profession in India
NEW DELHI, March 31 -- The Project Management Institute issued the following news release:
Project Management Institute, Inc (PMI), the world's leading advocacy association for the project management profession, announced the inauguration of its India office to be located in Mumbai to support the growth of the project management profession in India. PMI establishes project management as a critical discipline that ensures projects of all kinds can completed on time and within budget and align
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PROJECT MANAGER OF ROADRUNNER, RECORD-SETTING SUPERCOMPUTER, HEADLINES 'FRONTIERS IN MULTICORE COMPUTING' AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-BALTIMORE COUNTY
BALTIMORE, Aug. 25 -- The University of Maryland- Baltimore County issued the following news release:
Andrew White, longtime leader of supercomputer development at Los Alamos National Laboratory and project manager of the world's fastest supercomputer "Roadrunner," is the keynote speaker at "Frontiers of Multicore Computing," an Aug. 27-28 conference hosted by UMBC. The event will bring to campus academic, government and industry researchers focused on the science applications for the Cell Br
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PROJECT VOTE SMART VISITS YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS THIS WEEK
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 14 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release:
The Project Vote Smart National Bus Tour will visit Youngstown State University from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17.
The bus will be parked between DeBartolo Hall and the Lincoln Avenue parking deck from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan political research organization whose main goal is to provide unbiased, accurate information on candidates running for po
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Put Disease Lab At Least-Risk Location
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release:
A new national laboratory for researching and diagnosing foreign animal diseases should be located on the U.S. mainland in an area with small livestock and wildlife populations, the National Pork Producers Council said in congressional testimony today.
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on a replacement facility for the 54-year-old Plum Island
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REP. BERMAN SPEAKS ON HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ISRAEL'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Howard L. Berman, D-Calif. (28th CD), made the following remarks:
The following are Chairman Berman's remarks as delivered during House debate of H.Con.Res. 322, a resoultion recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern Sate of Israel. The resolution passed by a vote of 417-0.
"Mr. Speaker, in the sixty years since the founding of our ally Israel, the United States has had no greater friend in the Middle East. U.S.-Israeli friendship is based
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REP. BOYDA JOINS REPS. SKELTON, EDWARDS FOR FORT LEAVENWORTH CHAPEL GROUNDBREAKING
TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 18 -- Rep. Nancy Boyda, D-Kan. (2nd CD), has issued the following news release:
Nearly seven years after St. Ignatius Chapel was destroyed by fire in 2001, ground was broken today for a new Fort Leavenworth Chapel. Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) gave remarks at the ceremony. Joining her for this important event, were Rep. Ike Skelton, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Chet Edwards, Chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Aff
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REP. BUYER PRAISES VA INITIATIVES IN PREPARING FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV
MONTICELLO, Ind., Sept. 1 -- Rep. Steven E. Buyer, R-Ind. (4th CD), issued the following press release:
On Sunday, August 31, Congressman Steve Buyer (IN-04), Ranking Member for the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, received an updated situational report from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Peake on the Department's preparation for Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna.
"In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, three years after the monumental failures of local, state, and fed
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REP. BUYER PRAISES VETERANS AFFAIRS INITIATIVES IN PREPARING FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Republicans on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following news release:
Today, Committee Ranking Republican Member Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) received an updated situational report from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Peake on the Department's preparation for Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna.
"In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, three years after the monumental failures of local, state, and federal agencies surrounding Hurricane Katrina,
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REP. CUMMINGS, COMMANDANT ADMIRAL ALLEN ADDRESS COAST GUARD ACADEMY IN RESPONSE TO RACIST INCIDENTS
NEW LONDON, Conn., Oct. 4 -- Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md. (7th CD), issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, was joined by United States Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen in addressing the student body, faculty, and staff of the Coast Guard Academy in response to the placement of nooses in the bag of a student and the office of an officer conducting diversity training
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REP. FEENEY TAKES MORE MONEY FROM DEVELOPER SEEKING NASA CONTRACTS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 18 -- The Florida House of Representatives (Democrats) issued the following news release:
In the latest round of FEC reports filed this week, Feeney reported taking $2,500 from Tyng-Lin Yang in June, bringing Yang's contributions for Feeney's 2008 campaign up to $4,500. [FEC report, 7/15/08]
Feeney has been criticized in the past for taking money from Yang, since one company Yang owns hopes to win NASA operations contracts. Tom Feeney is currently the highest-rankin
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REP. JORDAN IN LIMA AUG. 25
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio (4th CD), issued the following news release:
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) will be in Lima on Monday, August 25.
Jordan will attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Michael G. Oxley Administration and Technology Center at Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, 1161 Buckeye Road.
Jordan had language included in last year's defense authorization bill approving the designation for Oxley, who obtained federal funding for this fac
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REP. JORDAN ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF REP. JONES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio (4th CD), issued the following statement:
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) issued the following comments on the sudden passing of Ohio Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Cleveland):
My family and I join all of Ohio in expressing our shock and profound sadness at the death of Stephanie Tubbs Jones.
Stephanie brought genuine passion to her work as a representative of the people of Cleveland-her lifelong home. Her tireless advocacy on beh
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REP. WILSON ISSUES STATEMENT ON FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M. (1st CD), gave the following statement:
Congresswoman Heather Wilson (R-NM) spoke on the House floor today and issued the following statement supporting passage of a law modernizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The bill passed by a vote of 293-129.
"On December 16, 2005, I was walking to work in the morning and crossed First and C streets. There, on the front page of the New York Times in the box on the corner, was a
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REP.MAHONEY CALLS FOR ACTION ON HOMEOWNERS' INSURANCE LEGISLATION
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- Rep. Tim Mahoney, D-Fla (16th CD), has issued the following news release:
On the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Congressman Mahoney is calling on the Senate to take action on The Homeowner's Defense Act of 2007 that has been sitting for over 9 months with no action. The Bill passed the House November 9, 2007 and Senators Nelson and Clinton sponsored and introduced the bill in the Senate that very same week.
"Today, on the anniversary of Katrina, Fl
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REPORTS OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS OVERBLOWN
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Reports of electrical hazards caused by negligence in Iraq are overblown, a senior Defense Department spokesman said July 29.
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell spoke at a news conference on the eve of testimony before the House Government Reform Committee.
Acting DoD Inspector General Gordon S. Heddell is one of four Pentagon officials expected to testify, according to House officials.
Th
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RESEARCH EXPENDITURES AT UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO REACH RECORD $323 MILLION
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 14 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release:
Research expenditures at the University at Buffalo across all disciplines reached a record $323.42 million in the 2007 fiscal year (FY 2007) ending last June 30, according to the National Science Foundation's Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges.
For the first time, UB's research expenditures in sciences and engineering have surpassed the $300 million mark, and at
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RIALTO CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR APRIL 15 MEETING
RIALTO, Calif., April 15 -- The Rialto City Council issued the following meeting agenda:
4:00 p.m.
AGENDA
Members of the public are afforded an opportunity to speak on any listed agenda item. Please notify the City Clerk if you wish to do so. All agendas are posted in the City Hall Administration Building (150 South Palm Avenue, Rialto) at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Copies of the staff reports relating to each item on the agenda are on file in the office of the City Cle
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RIBBON-CUTTING PLANNED FOR MISSOURI'S FIRST HYDROGEN FUELING STATION
ROLLA, Mo., Aug. 11 -- The University of Missouri at Rolla issued the following news release:
Missouri's first fueling station for hydrogen vehicles will be on display Tuesday, Aug. 19, along with several hydrogen vehicles during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Missouri University of Science and Technology's E3 (E-cubed) Commons development east of the Missouri S&T campus.
The event coincides with a coast-to-coast tour of hydrogen vehicles sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. T
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RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON GRADUATE SIEGEL SIGNS WITH SOUTHERN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PATRIOTS
HILLSBORO, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Southern State Community College issued the following news release:
Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington graduate Jackie Siegel signed a letter of intent to play with the Southern State Community College Patriots. She will play both basketball and fast-pitch softball.
"Jackie will be a great addition to SSCC sports," said Jim Winner, athletic director for the college. "Her athletic skill level is going to be used to upgrade softball and basketball competitiveness."
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Address 2008 NRPA Congress
ASHBURN, Va., March 27 -- The National Recreation and Park Association issued the following news release:
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has announced that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., one of the nation's foremost activists on environmental issues, will address the Opening General Session of its 2008 Congress and Exposition, to be held October 14-18 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Nearly 10,000 park and recreation leaders, advocates and suppliers are expected to participat
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ROBINS AIT OFFICE EARNS 2008 GCN AGENCY AWARD
ROBINS AFB, Ga., Sept. 5 -- Robins Air Force Base issued the following news release:
By Holly Birchfield
78 ABW/PA
Robins is taking the lead in helping people find things.
The 78th Communications Group's Automatic Identification Technology Office recently earned the 2008 Government Computer News Agency Award for its Air Force Global Enterprise Tracking system, a collaboration of location and tracking technologies designed to provide total asset visibility through automation.
The GCN
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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI TO BE RECOGNIZED OCT. 19
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:
Five Sam Houston State University graduates who have brought pride to the university through their contributions to business, humanitarian efforts, the medical profession, and public service will be honored as Distinguished Alumni on Oct. 19 as part of the university's 2007 homecoming festivities.
The honorees include Kemper Crabb, Melinda Estes, Roger Lawrence and Cecil Neely, and Peter Bell, the
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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY GETS SEVENTH ACTIVE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRANT
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 15 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:
The National Science Foundation, with an annual budget of $5.92 billion, funds specific research proposals that have been judged the most promising in the United States by a rigorous and objective merit-review system.
The foundation's goal is to keep "the United States at the leading edge of discovery in a wide range of scientific areas, from astronomy to geology to zoology."
The foundation s
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Science Seminar Series Focuses on Energy
UPLAND, Ind., Sept. 5 -- Taylor University issued the following news release:
Our Energy Future is the theme of the 44th annual Natural Sciences Seminar at Taylor University. The series begins at 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 8 and continues each Monday during the fall semester.
According to Dr. Michael Guebert, professor of earth and environmental science and series coordinator, the series' lecturers include Taylor faculty members and guest speakers from other universities/organizations wh
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SECRETARY CORTS, MAJ. GEN. WRIGHT URGE PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MEMBERS TO PREPARE EARLY TO VOTE
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State issued the following news release:
Recognizing national Armed Forces Voters Week as an opportunity to honor the courage and commitment of the commonwealth's men and women in uniform, Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. Corts and Pennsylvania Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jessica L. Wright today urged Pennsylvanians serving in the military to prepare early to cast absentee ballots in the Nov. 4 General Election.
The U.S. Depar
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SECRETARY OF STATE IRELAND, ADJUTANT GENERAL TACKETT KICK OFF 'ARMED FORCES VOTING WEEK'
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Aug. 26 -- The West Virginia Secretary of State issued the following news release:
West Virginia Secretary of State Betty Ireland and Adjutant General Allen Tackett, in honor of Armed Forces Voting Week (August 31 through September 7), joined together today for a press conference to focus attention on efforts to ensure voting by active duty military stationed out-of-state or overseas.
"Today we honor the men and women of our military who are fighting hard for the freedom
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SEN. CASEY DISCUSSES IRAQ, FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) today spoke on the Senate floor about the war in Iraq and how U.S. efforts there have exacted a direct cost on the fight against al Qaeda and its affiliates in Afghanistan.
Full text of his remarks are below:
Mr. President, I rise today to convey my concerns, shared by so many of my constituents, on the war in Iraq and how our efforts there have exacted a dir
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SEN. CASEY QUESTIONS RICE, GATES ON AFGHAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES READINESS
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) today sent a letter to Secretary Condoleezza Rice and Secretary Robert Gates asking them about the lack of preparedness of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) as described in a report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on June 18th, 2008. Senator Casey, who recently returned from Afghanistan, today spoke on the Senate floor to voice h
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SEN. COLLINS QUESTIONS MEMBERS OF COMMISSION ON NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVES
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
Members of the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves, who recently released a report on the status of the National Guard and Reserve and recommendations for the future of those organizations, testified today before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Senator Collins, who is a Member of the Committee, questioned commission members about the role of the National Guard and Reserves in
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SEN. CORNYN PRESENTS OVERDUE PURPLE HEART TO DISTINGUISHED KOREAN WAR VETERAN
SAN ANTONIO, March 26 -- The office of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today presented a long overdue Purple Heart to Corporal Samuel A. Dunlap II for his courageous service during the Korean War. Dunlap, who was critically wounded while fighting north of Chun Chon, North Korea in 1952, was awarded the Purple Heart but never physically received the medal, as its records were destroyed in the
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SEN. CORNYN SUPPORTS PASSAGE OF CRITICAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The office of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, made the following statement today regarding the Senate's passage of H.R. 1585, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. With the support of Senator Cornyn, this legislation passed the Senate this evening by a vote of 92 to 3.
"Every day the men and women in our military put their lives on the line to d
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SENIOR ARMY LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC CONVERGE ON INDONESIA
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following press release:
By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd
United States Army, Pacific
Senior Army and security officials from 30 nations gathered here for the Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PAMS) XXXII Aug. 25 to share understanding of mutual issues affecting the vast region.
PAMS is the US Army's largest Asia-Pacific theater security cooperation program event. It is a multinational military seminar that pro
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SENIOR ARMY LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC CONVERGE ON INDONESIA
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following press release:
By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd
United States Army, Pacific
Senior Army and security officials from 30 nations gathered here for the Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PAMS) XXXII Aug. 25 to share understanding of mutual issues affecting the vast region.
PAMS is the US Army's largest Asia-Pacific theater security cooperation program event. It is a multinational military seminar that pr
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SENS. KERRY, KENNEDY, REP. TSONGAS CONGRATULATE BILLERICA ON RECEIVING $22.2 MILLION ORDER FROM U.S. GOVERNMENT
BOSTON, Aug. 29 -- The office of Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., issued the following news release:
Senators John Kerry and Edward Kennedy, and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas today congratulated American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E of Billerica for receiving a $22.2 million order from the United States Army for 22 Z Backscatter Vans (ZBV) -- the industry's top-selling mobile x-ray screening system.
The ZBV is a non-intrusive mobile inspection system that assists the U.S. Government in cri
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SENS. NELSON, COLLINS, BAYH CALL ON PRESIDENT TO ENSURE THAT IRAQIS TAKE GREATER RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECONSTRUCTION, OTHER COSTS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
Senators Ben Nelson (D-NE), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Evan Bayh (D-IN) are calling on President Bush to press to ensure that the Iraqis are making "increasing investments in their own future." A recently-released Government Accountability Office (GAO) report verifies what the Senators have long been saying: The Iraqi government is benefitting from an oil revenue windfall and has the ability
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SIIA Announces RRG Legal Defense Initiative
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C., March 26 -- The Self Insurance Institute of America issued the following news release:
Increasing illegal interference by state insurance regulators in the workings of federally enabled risk retention groups (RRGs) has prompted the Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) to establish a new legal defense fund in order to provide the self-insurance/ART industry important leverage and resources as it works to counter such serious threats.
"Unfortunately, there is
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SIIA Issues Special Report on ERISA Background and Intent
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C., March 17 -- The Self Insurance Institute of America issued the following news release:
In light of a perceived serious lack of understanding of ERISA by today's key policy-makers on Capitol Hill and in our State Capitals, SIIA has released a special report that provides both a detailed explanation of the main components of ERISA, as well the clear intentions of the legislators who drafted it. The report highlights that ERISA is the foundation of the employment-based healt
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SIT Wins $53,742 Contract for Bellows Transducer
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 6 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $53,742 contract to SIT Corp., Miami, for bellows transducer.
The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va.
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SLIFE TAKES COMMAND OF MRICD
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The staff of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, along with distinguished guests, gathered on the lawn of the institute July 10 as Col. Harry F. Slife Jr. assumed command of the organization from Col. Timothy K. Adams.
Adams, who became commander only last July, was recently selected to be the next chief of the Veterinary Corps, with promotion to brigadier general, as well
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SME Gears Up to 'Accelerate' Manufacturing at EASTEC 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., April 15 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release:
East Coast manufacturers are gearing up for EASTEC 2008 Advanced Productivity Exposition (APEX). Produced by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the East Coast's largest annual manufacturing event, will take place May 20-22 at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, Mass. EASTEC is expected to attract more than 14,000 decision makers representing aerospace, defense, me
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SME's WESTEC 2008 Gets 'Back-To-Basics' in Los Angeles
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release:
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is set to host the WESTEC 2008 Exposition, the largest annual machine tools and advanced manufacturing technologies event in North America. This four day event will take place March 31-April 3, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center and connect thousands of manufacturing professionals representing aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, electr
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SMOKING PROMPTS TOOTH DECAY, ORAL CANCER
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Most people know that smoking can cause heart disease, stroke, lung cancer or other respiratory diseases. But many don't know that smoking causes tooth decay and gum disease.
Drinking beverages like sports drinks or soda and eating sugary, starchy foods are not the only culprits. Smoking affects the whole mouth--teeth and gums. Besides decay, it can lead to oral cancer.
Smoking contributes to too
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SOLDIER BODY ARMOR WAS TESTED, GENERAL SAYS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Despite reports to the contrary, the body armor being used by Soldiers today in Iraq has been rigorously tested.
During testimony before the House Armed Services Committee subcommittee on air and land forces, Lt. Gen. N. Ross Thompson III, military deputy to the acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, told committee members that a misinterpretation of the Fed
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SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT ISSUES UNPUBLISHED OPINION REGARDING AL-TERICKE PRAYLOW V. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA, S.C., June 16 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Supreme Court issued the text of the following unpublished opinions:
Al-Tericke Praylow, Petitioner,
v.
State of South Carolina, Respondent.
ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI
Appeal From Newberry County
Paul M. Burch, Circuit Court Judge
Roger L. Couch, Post-Conviction Judge
Memorandum Opinion No. 2008-MO-026
Submitted June 12, 2008 - Filed June 16, 2008
APPEAL DISMISSED
Appellate Defender Robert M. Pachak, of the
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SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT ISSUES UNPUBLISHED OPINION REGARDING CHRISTOPHER L. BURKE V. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA, S.C., June 2 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Supreme Court issued the text of the following unpublished opinions:
Christopher L. Burke, Petitioner,
v.
State of South Carolina, Respondent.
ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI
Appeal From Lexington County
William P. Keesley, Circuit Court Judge
Memorandum Opinion No. 2008-MO-024
Submitted May 29, 2008 - Filed June 2, 2008
AFFIRMED
Appellate Defender Robert M. Pachak, South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, D
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SPACE EXPERTS INVADE CACHE VALLEY AUG 11-14
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 5 -- Utah State University issued the following news release:
The 22nd Annual Small Satellite Conference kicks off August 11-14, at Utah State University. This year's focus is on the expanding business of small space and strategically advancing the business into a profitable industry.
"Every company has to come up with a business plan to determine profitability," said Pat Patterson, chairman of the conference. "The small space industry is the same, so we need to develop o
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SPEAKER TO DISCUSS HOUSTON'S PORT AUTHORITY
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:
Robert Morgan, Jr., trade development manager for the Port of Houston Authority, will discuss the industry on Wednesday (Oct. 17).
"Port of Houston Authority: Texas' Gateway to the World," part of the College of Business Administration's "Global Business Lecture Series," will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Smith-Hutson Business Building Room 186.
As trade development manager for custom
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON SEYCHELLES
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
OFFICIAL NAME:
Republic of Seychelles
Geography
Area: 444 sq. km; about 2.5 times the size of Washington DC. Major islands: Mahe and Praslin. Cities: Capital-Victoria. Terrain: About half of the islands are granitic in origin, with narrow coastal strips and central ranges of hills rising to 905 m. The other half are coral
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON SOUTH AFRICA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
Republic of South Africa
Geography
Area: 1.2 million sq. km. (470,462 sq. mi.). Cities: Capitals-administrative, Pretoria; legislative, Cape Town; judicial, Bloemfontein. Other cities-Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth. Terrain: Plateau, savanna, desert, mountains, coastal plains. Climate: mode
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON THAILAND
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
Kingdom of Thailand
Geography
Area: 513,115 sq. km. (198,114 sq. mi.); equivalent to the size of France, or slightly smaller than Texas. Cities: Capital-Bangkok (population 9,668,854); Nakhon Ratchasima (pop. 437,386 for Muang district and 2,565,685 for the whole province), Chiang Mai (pop. 247,6
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON TURKEY
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
Republic of Turkey
Geography
Area: 780,580 sq. km. Cities: Capital-Ankara (pop. 3.9 million). Other cities-Istanbul (11.3 million), Izmir (2.6 million), Bursa (1.5 million), Adana (1.5 million), Gaziantep (1.2 million). Terrain: Narrow coastal plain surrounds Anatolia, an inland plateau becomes i
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON TURKMENISTAN
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
Turkmenistan
Geography
Area: 488,100 sq. km. (303,292 sq. mi.). Cities: Capital-Ashgabat. Other cities-Turkmenabat (formerly Chardjou/Charjew), Dashoguz (formerly Dashowuz), Mary, Turkmenbashi (formerly Krasnovodsk). Terrain: 80% covered in subtropical, sandy Karakum Desert, with dunes rising to
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON UNITED KINGDOM
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Geography
Area: 243,000 sq. km. (93,000 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than Oregon. Cities: Capital-London (metropolitan pop. about 7.2 million). Other cities-Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bradford, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristo
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON URUGUAY
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Geography
Area: 176,220 sq. km. (68,000 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than the state of Washington. Cities: Capital-Montevideo (est. pop. 1.4 million). Terrain: Plains and low hills, fertile coastal lowland; 84% agricultural. Climate: Temperate.
People Nationality: No
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Supreme Court Updates Forms for Indigent Defense Fee-Cap Waiver Applications
RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 2 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news release:
The Supreme Court of Virginia has issued revised forms (effective Jan. 1, 2008) for applying for fee-cap waivers in indigent criminal defense cases. The new forms clarify information needed for waivers. The Court will continue to accept the July 1, 2007, version of the old forms. Click here for the downloadable new forms: http://www.courts.state.va.us/news/2007_0626_waivers_of_statutory_fee_caps.html
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Sureties Reaffirm their Commitment in a Changing Market
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Surety & Fidelity Association of America issued the following news release:
There will be less construction work in an uncertain economy and flat revenues are ahead for many segments of the construction industry. This means less bond business for the surety industry, according to what Chair of the Board, Rick Kinnaird, told attendees at the 100th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA). Kinnaird, who is the Senior Executive fo
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TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES
FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release:
By Maj. Karen E. Fauber
DeCA dietitian
We all want the best for our children; yet we find it challenging at times to get healthy, satisfying meals on the table. Work, school and all the many day-to-day activities often have us on the go. If you find yourself rushing home after work and trying to decide what to make for dinner at the last minute, you are not alone. Your
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TECHNOLOGY WOULD HELP DETECT TERRORISTS BEFORE THEY STRIKE
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 5 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release:.
Are you a terrorist?
Airport screeners, customs agents, police officers and members of the military who silently pose that question to people every day, may soon have much more than intuition to depend on to determine the answer.
Computer and behavioral scientists at the University at Buffalo are developing automated systems that track faces, voices, bodies and other biometrics against scientifically
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TEN WIN GOLD AT MAY FEB AWARDS LUNCHEON
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Ten Aberdeen Proving Ground employees were presented gold awards during the 2008 Excellence in Federal Career awards program at Martin's West in Baltimore May 2.
Silver and bronze awards went to 73 during the annual ceremony that is presented by the Baltimore Federal Executive Board.
Supervisors from federal installations or organizations submit nominees for FEB awards months in advance and a blu
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TEXAS STATE PROFESSOR CHOSEN AS ACADEMIC FELLOW WITH FDD
SAN MARCOS, Texas, July 23 -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
Texas State University-San Marcos professor William Ruger was recently selected as a 2008-2009 academic fellow with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
Ruger, an assistant professor in the political science department, spent June 9-20 in Israel as part of the fellowship. This particular aspect of the program focused on how terrorism threatens democracy.
The program consisted of lectures a
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TOP INJURY EPIDEMIOLOGIST NAMED LOVELL AWARD WINNER
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
A medical doctor and injury epidemiologist is the 27th recipient of the Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine's Joseph Lovell Award.
Bruce H. Jones earned the award for careerlong, trail-blazing injury research and for public health/preventive medicine leadership.
The Joseph Lovell Award is given by CHPPM to a scientist whose career in public health/preventive medicine is as innovat
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TOPUDURTI NAMED ILLINOIS GOVERNMENT ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Aug. 29 -- The Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news release:
ERDC-CERL deputy director Dr. Kirankumar ("Kumar") Topudurti won the Illinois Government Engineer of the Year Award for 2008. He received the award at the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers' Annual Meeting in Springfield, Ill. Any engineer who is a federal, state or local government employee in Illinois can be nominated for this award. Selection criteria for the winning nom
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TRANSFER OF SECURITY IN ANBAR
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release:
By Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General David H. Petraeus on the Transfer of Security Responsibility for Anbar Province, Iraq.
The United States and Multi-National Force-Iraq welcome the transfer of security in Anbar Province to Iraqi responsibility as a positive step on the path to Iraq's self-reliance.
Anbar is the eleventh province to be transferred to Iraqi security responsi
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TRUSTEES OK FULL-TUITION WAIVERS FOR MANY GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
ORLANDO, Fla., May 22 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release:
UCF will be able to recruit and retain more high-quality graduate students by offering them competitive financial support packages, thanks to a Board of Trustees approval on Thursday.
The trustees voted to provide full tuition coverage for all graduate assistants who work at least 20 hours per week, through a combination of setting out-of-state
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U.S. MILITARY MAKES RAMADAN CONSIDERATIONS FOR MUSLIM TROOPS
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following news feature article:
By Spc. Mary Louise Gonzalez
CJTF-101
Ramadan began Monday, and Muslims have begun to fast in observance of this holy month.
Because Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink during daylight hours, Ramadan can be a hazardous time for deployed Muslims in the U.S military, said Army Maj. Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad, a Muslim chaplain and small-group instructor for
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U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND PREPARES FOR TROPICAL STORM GUSTAV
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
U.S. Northern Command is deploying unique military capabilities as part of its defense support to civil authority's emergency response efforts in preparation for Tropical Storm Gustav's landfall in the Southern U.S.
The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are or could become part of U.S. Northern Command's support efforts:
* Four Defense Coord
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U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND'S PREPARATIONS IN ANTICIPATION OF HURRICANE GUSTAV
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
U.S. Northern Command is coordinating defense support of civil authority's emergency response efforts in preparation for Hurricane Gustav's landfall in the Southern United States.
The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are part of U.S. Northern Command's support efforts:
NEW OPERATIONS:
* Department of Defense aeromedical evacuation capabi
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U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND, CANADA COMMAND IMPLEMENT CIVIL ASSISTANCE PLAN
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
For the first time, U.S. Northern Command and Canada Command used the Civil Assistance Plan to coordinate Canadian military support that was in response to Hurricane Gustav.
"This was a great first use of the Civil Assistance Plan, "said Gen. Gene Renuart, Commander of U.S. Northern Command. "Everything went exactly as it was designed to."
After receiving appr
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE GRADUATES 475 ON MAY 3
PEMBROKE, N.C., May 14 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
In his welcoming remarks at Spring Commencement on May 3, Student Government Association President Barry Burch Jr. summed up the moment for 475 graduates of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
View webcast of commencement at http://www.uncp.edu/commencement/media/s2008.ram
"We all took diverse routes to get here and we will all go different ways, but commencement is the one
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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT GRADUATES TO APPEAR ON SCIENCE CHANNEL ON JULY 14
MENOMONIE, Wis., July 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stout issued the following news release:
University of Wisconsin-Stout graduates Craig Anderson, of River Falls, Wis., and Mark Anderson, of Research Triangle Park, N.C., helped develop the TerraMax - a smart vehicle that can drive itself, navigating entirely on its own with no human driver and no remote control.
The Science Channel, which is part of the Discovery Channel Network, filmed a documentary of the 2007 DARPA Urban Challeng
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UP AND DOWN THE HILL, AUG. 27: ELITE DEMINING TESTING SITE FOR WORLD COMMUNITY
FORT HILL, Va., Aug. 27 -- Fort Hill issued the following newsletter story:
Imagine visiting someone's home and find an Anti-Tank AT mine sitting atop their refrigerator. Sound incredibly ridiculous? Well, not if you live in Ecuador along the Peru border where nearly 67 thousand citizens living in 43 communities are impacted by mines according to an Executive Summary of the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Foreign Affairs Ministry of Ecuador.
According to the summary, mines were placed
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USNORTHCOM CONTINUES PREPARATIONS IN ANTICIPATION OF HURRICANE GUSTAV
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
U.S. Northern Command is coordinating department of defense's support to FEMA, state and local response efforts in preparation for Hurricane Gustav's landfall in the Southern United States.
The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are part of U.S. Northern Command's support efforts:
NEW OPERATIONS:
* Canada Command deployed a CC-177 Globemas
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USNORTHCOM READY IN HURRICANE GUSTAV AFTERMATH
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
U.S. Northern Command is coordinating Department of Defense's support to FEMA, state and local response as Hurricane Gustav moves through the Southern United States.
The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are part of U.S. Northern Command's support efforts:
NEW OPERATIONS:
* Designated two military installations (Barksdale Air Force Base,
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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY'S SPACE DYNAMICS LABORATORY INVESTS $5.7 M TO UPGRADE ITS CALIBRATION CAPABILITIES
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 8 -- Utah State University issued the following news release:
At a time when many companies are trimming personnel and reducing investments in infrastructure, the Space Dynamics Laboratory in North Logan, Utah, is doing the opposite. The research lab owned by Utah State University and known as SDL, is spending millions of dollars to upgrade its equipment and facilities and has increased its talented workforce by nearly a quarter since 2006.
The electro-optical sensor cali
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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY'S SPACE DYNAMICS LABORATORY SPONSORS 17TH CALIBRATION CONFERENCE
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news release:
The17th annual CALCON Technical Conference held on the Utah State University campus in the Eccles Conference Center is August 25-28.
The conference will include a pre-conference tutorial and several technical sessions with presentations from all sectors of the calibration community. Accurate calibration of space-based sensors is essential to gathering data to help scientists understand the drivers of global cl
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL BEGINS AUG. 4
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The last chance for preregistration for APG Vacation Bible School for all faiths is fast approaching.
VBS is for all children of military and Department of Defense civilian Families ages 5 through grade 6, 6 to 8:45 p.m., Aug. 4 through 8 at Main Post Chapel.
The theme is "Avalanche Ranch," an exciting Bible program with music, crafts, Bible dramas, theater and delicious snacks.
A picnic for a
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VETERANS DAY: A TIME TO RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO HAVE BRAVELY SERVED OUR NATION
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Michael N. Castle, R-Del. (at-large), issued the following column:
Veterans Day is a time to show our gratitude to the heroes of our great nation who have made extremely difficult sacrifices in order to protect the rights and freedoms that we hold dear. This week, it is important that we acknowledge those brave men and women who have served throughout the world in the decisive conflicts of the 20th century. It is also vital that we remember today's soldiers, who tim
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VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ISSUES DIRECTIVE REGARDING SMOKE-FREE POLICY FOR VA HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration issued the following directive:
1. PURPOSE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive provides current smoke-free policies for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) health care facilities.
2. BACKGROUND
a. VA health care facilities have had a smoke-free policy since 1991, with indoor smoking allowed only in designated areas.
b. In 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-585, requiri
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Vietnam Era Educational Center Hosts Lecture by Monmouth University President and Vietnam Veteran Paul Gaffney
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Jan. 23 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release:
Event Will Be Held at the Vietnam Era Educational Center in Holmdel, NJ.
On Saturday, February 2, at 1 p.m., the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation will host a lecture and oral-history discussion titled "In the Navy, in Vietnam," delivered by U.S. Navy Vice Admiral (Retired) Paul G. Gaffney II, who is currently President of Monmouth University. Admiral Gaffney, a Vietnam Veteran, will spea
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Virginia State Bar Announces Recommendation of New Bar Counsel
RICHMOND, Va., June 2 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news release:
A Virginia State Bar search committee is recommending Assistant Bar Counsel Edward L. "Ned" Davis of Richmond to succeed George W. Chabalewski as bar counsel. The recommendation is expected to receive the required approval of the Virginia Attorney General and the Virginia State Bar Council at its next meeting on June 19, 2008, with the appointment to become effective immediately.
The bar counsel supervises t
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Virginia State Bar E-News
RICHMOND, Va., March 4 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news release:
COMMENTS SOUGHT ON EMERGENCY LEGAL SERVICES RULE -- The Virginia State Bar is seeking comments on a proposed Supreme Court of Virginia rule intended to ensure that Virginians can obtain pro bono legal services after disasters or emergencies. The rule will be considered by the Virginia State Bar Council during its June 19, 2008, meeting in Virginia Beach.http://www.vsb.org/site/news/item/comments-sought-on-emer
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WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES MOTION DOCKET FOR FEB. 26
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Feb. 26 -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued the following docket:
1. SER Mark Johnson v. Thomas McBride, Warden - 072300 - Petitioner seeks an appeal and reversal of a February 12, 2007 Order of the Jefferson County Circuit court which denied Mr. Johnson's petition for writ of habeas corpus. - Refuse 3 - 2, Starcher & Albright.
2. Jeanne Cartwright v. Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. - 072623 - Plaintiff appeals from the circuit court's order awarding su
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WISCONSIN STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER BOARD CHAIR DAN BERKOS NAMED LEADER IN LAW
MADISON, Wis., May 12 -- The Wisconsin Office of the Public Defender issued the following news release:
Daniel M. Berkos, Chairman of the Wisconsin State Public Defender (SPD) Board and solo practitioner with the Berkos Law Office, will be honored as a Leader In The Law for 2008. Attorney Berkos will receive his recognition during a luncheon ceremony on May 16 in Milwaukee.
The honor, sponsored by the Wisconsin Law Journal, recognizes the top members of the state's legal community. Recipie
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YEIGH APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
UTICA, N.Y., May 13 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
On May 13, 2008, the State University of New York Board of Trustees appointed Bjong Wolf Yeigh, Ph.D., as the permanent president of the State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNYIT) effective no later than August 1.
An engineer by training, Dr. Yeigh is currently vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Norwich University in Northfield, V
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YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY ARMY ROTC RETURNS TO BATTALION STATUS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 7 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release:
Army Major Michael C. StullExpect to see more students and faculty in military uniform on campus this fall, now that Youngstown State University's Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps has been restored to the host battalion status it lost in 1990.
YSU's Army ROTC will stand alone, no longer a partnership program of Kent State University as it has been since 1995. The change will mean more full-tuiti
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ZEN PHILOSOPHY MEETS MARTIAL ARTS IN THE SHAOLIN WARRIORS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 23 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release:
The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present Shaolin Warriors at 8 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Mainstage theater in the Center for the Arts on the UB North (Amherst) Campus. The performance is sponsored in part by the UB Students Association.
In a fully choreographed theatrical production, the Shaolin Warriors bring the remarkable skill, stunning movement and spectacular imagery of Kung
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ARMY TEN-MILER ANNOUNCES ONLINE LOTTERY FOR 400 SERVICE MEMBERS
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Army Ten-Miler officials announced that 400 ATM race entries will be offered to U.S. armed forces service members through a special, online lottery Aug. 11 through 15.
"This is the Army's race and many military personnel didn't know where they would be in October when the race sold out on April 21," remarked Jim Vandak, race director. "We realize that the four hundred military entries will not cover
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY'S ADVANCED LEADERSHIP EVENT FOCUSES ON STABILITY OPERATIONS
ARLINGTON, Va., June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
The Business Transformation Agency's (BTA's) Advanced Leadership Series is designed to facilitate building a common knowledge foundation leading to more effective and significant collaboration among military, interagency and private sector actors in stabilization scenarios.
The latest event, "Creating Unity of Effort in S
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COMMENTARY: PENTAGON SURVIVAL MANUAL OFFERS INSIGHT, FOR A PRICE
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The extent of my prior knowledge concerning the Pentagon was limited to the following few tidbits of information: 1) According to my 11th grade American Government teacher, the building is an architectural marvel. 2) According to my 8-year old daughter, it's a five-sided geometrical figure that resembles a house. 3) According to my own meandering mind, I'd say that if the military world could be descri
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DOD, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SIGN AGREEMENT
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England and Deputy Secretary of Education Raymond Simon signed an agreement at the Pentagon June 25 to work together to ease transition challenges for military children.
The Memorandum of Understanding formalizes the partnership between the two agencies. The agreement is designed to establish a collaborative framework between DoD and DoE to address the unique chall
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FORMER CHIEF OF ORDNANCE WITH ABERDEEN ROOTS BECOMES ARMY LOGISTICS DEPUTY
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
A graduate of Aberdeen High School, a former chief of ordnance at Aberdeen Proving Ground and a career logistician was awarded his third star during a June 17 ceremony at the Pentagon.
Lt. Gen. Mitchell H. Stevenson was the 31st chief of Ordnance, commanding the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and Schools from July 2000 to August 2003. From September 2003 to October 2005 he served as the Deputy Chief of S
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FSU FOUNDATION WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD
FROSTBURG, Md., Aug. 4 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news release:
The Frostburg State University Foundation Inc. at its most recent meeting welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors: Larry Boggs of Cumberland, Md., Dr. Barry Phillips of Oakdale, Pa., Jason Sweitzer of Oakland, Md., and Sandy Day of Mt. Airy, Md., as well as Ronald Forrester of Middletown, Md., who serves in an ex officio capacity as the president of the FSU Alumni Association.
During Boggs' mo
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Jack Welch, Tony Snow, Ken Schmidt to Headline 2008 Fresh Summit
NEWARK, Del., May 14 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release:
Businessman Jack Welch, White House veteran Tony Snow and Harley Davidson brand revitalizer Ken Schmidt will take the stages this fall when Produce Marketing Association (PMA) hosts its 2008 Fresh Summit International Convention and Exposition on Oct. 24-27 in Orlando, Fla., USA.
PMA's Bryan Silbermann will round out the keynote speaker line-up with his popular annual "State of the Industry" addres
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PENTAGON OFFICAL TELLS SENATOR COLLINS THAT HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT PROPOSED HOUSE CUTS TO DDG-1000 PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
The Senate Armed Services Committee, of which Senator Collins is a Member, today held a hearing on the Pentagon's acquisition of major weapons systems. During the hearing, Senator Collins questioned John Young, Jr. who is the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics at the Department of Defense, about his view of the House Defense Authorization legislation, which e
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REP. UDALL QUESTIONS SUSPENSION OF CYBER COMMAND ACTIVITIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Mark Udall, D-Colo. (2nd CD), issued the following news release:
Today Congressman Mark Udall (D-Eldorado Springs) sent a letter to Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley requesting further information on news that Air Force Cyber Command has been ordered to stop all activities, just weeks before it was scheduled to become operational. A copy of the letter can be found here: Cyber Command Suspension
Along with members of the Colorado delegation, Rep. U
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REPORTS OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS OVERBLOWN
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Reports of electrical hazards caused by negligence in Iraq are overblown, a senior Defense Department spokesman said July 29.
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell spoke at a news conference on the eve of testimony before the House Government Reform Committee.
Acting DoD Inspector General Gordon S. Heddell is one of four Pentagon officials expected to testify, according to House officials.
Th
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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI TO BE RECOGNIZED OCT. 19
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:
Five Sam Houston State University graduates who have brought pride to the university through their contributions to business, humanitarian efforts, the medical profession, and public service will be honored as Distinguished Alumni on Oct. 19 as part of the university's 2007 homecoming festivities.
The honorees include Kemper Crabb, Melinda Estes, Roger Lawrence and Cecil Neely, and Peter Bell, the
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SECRETARY RE-EMPHASIZES ARMY STANCE ON SEXUAL ASSAULT
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Secretary of the Army Pete Geren told senior leaders July 1 that the Army will be launching new sexual assault prevention initiatives that he believes will eventually help change society.
Geren opened the sexual assault prevention and response refresher training session telling a full Pentagon auditorium that sexual harassment and sexual assault is not just problematic in the Army, "it's a national
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SEN. CASEY DISCUSSES IRAQ, FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) today spoke on the Senate floor about the war in Iraq and how U.S. efforts there have exacted a direct cost on the fight against al Qaeda and its affiliates in Afghanistan.
Full text of his remarks are below:
Mr. President, I rise today to convey my concerns, shared by so many of my constituents, on the war in Iraq and how our efforts there have exacted a dir
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SEN. CONRAD ISSUES STATEMENT ON AIR FORCE PROPOSES MAINTAINING FLEET OF 76 BOMBERS
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The office of Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., issued the following news release:
Senator Kent Conrad made the following statement today regarding an Air Force proposal to maintain the nation's fleet of B-52 Stratofortress bombers and reverse an earlier Pentagon plan to dramatically reduce America's bomber force.
"Yesterday the head of Air Combat Command confirmed the vital importance of our B-52 fleet. He stated, unequivocally, that the Air Force has a vital need for a la
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US cross-border raids into Pak set to increase in coming months
Washington, Sept. 6 -- US military officials have reportedly said that strikes in Pakistan's FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) will increase in the coming months as "such cross-border raids were necessary" to counter increasing violence in Afghanistan.
According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, the cross-border US commando missions, like Wednesday's strike in Wana killing around 20 civilians, into Pakistan may grow in coming months despite doubts within the Pentagon over the eff
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YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY ARMY ROTC RETURNS TO BATTALION STATUS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 7 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release:
Army Major Michael C. StullExpect to see more students and faculty in military uniform on campus this fall, now that Youngstown State University's Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps has been restored to the host battalion status it lost in 1990.
YSU's Army ROTC will stand alone, no longer a partnership program of Kent State University as it has been since 1995. The change will mean more full-tuiti
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17TH SIGNAL BATTALION REUNION PLANNED
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The 17th Signal Battalion Association is planning a reunion Sept. 18 to 21, at the Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, Killeen, Texas. The reunion will emphasize a military theme, and will include a memorial service and a golf outing.
The 17th Signal Battalion Association is a designated World War II commemorative Community, according to Arlo Janssen, vice president for Public Affairs of the association.
For
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17TH SIGNAL BATTALION REUNION PLANNED
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The 17th Signal Battalion Association is planning a reunion Sept. 18 to 21, at the Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, Killeen, Texas. The reunion will emphasize a military theme, and will include a memorial service and a golf outing.
The 17th Signal Battalion Association is a designated WW II commemorative Community, according to Arlo Janssen, vice president for Public Affairs of the association.
For additi
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200,000 civilians flee Bajaur as intense fighting continues between Pak govt, militants
Islamabad, Sept. 6 -- Amid intense fighting going on between the Pakistan forces and militants in the Bajaur Agency district in north Pakistan, hordes of people have started begun fleeing the area to safer places. So far, nearly two lakh people have fled their villages in the Bajaur Agency, said an official of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
While a large number of civilians traveled south to Mardan and Peshawar, others headed north to the Lower Dir district. Besides, app
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30 LTTE cadres killed in heavy fighting
Colombo, Sept. 6 -- Two LTTE boats and LTTE defences in the northern war front were attacked with heavy artillery and ground assaults in a new wave of fighting that killed at least 30 LTTE cadres and five soldiers, the military said.
They said 11 bodies, including those of several soldiers who had gone missing were handed over to the army on Thursday by the ICRC.
The soldiers had gone missing during fierce battles that raged in the north and east of Nachchikuda, Akkarayankulam, Vannarikula
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4-H MILITARY PARTNERSHIPS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The National 4-H Headquarters at the United States Department of Agriculture has established formal partnerships with Air Force Services Family Member Programs, Army Child and Youth Services and Navy Child and Youth Programs to support positive youth development education for youth whose parents are serving in the military.
These 4-H Military Partnerships bring the resources of the Land Grant Univer
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60TH ANNIVERSARY OF INTEGRATION IN MILITARY APPROACHES
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981, establishing the President's Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services, and effectively eliminating segregation in America's armed forces. It was accompanied by Executive Order 9980, which created a Fair Employment Board to eliminate racial discrimination in federal employment.
George Mercer, publ
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700 more deserters to face Court Martial
Colombo, Sept. 6 -- The army yesterday announced that 700 more army deserters are to be tried by Court Martial soon, and urged the remaining deserters to report back to service and avoid being arrested.
"We have so far arrested some 2000 army deserters, who failed to report back to the army" military Spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara said.
"Some 700 such deserters are to be tried by Court Martial in the next few weeks," he said. Brig. Nanayakkara also said 305 deserters were recently jailed foll
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8TH ARMY BAND READIES FOR WONJU FESTIVAL
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Bands issued the following news release:
Soldiers of the 8th U.S. Army Band in poodle skirts? On duty? Really?
Well, some of the women in the band, sure. And some of the men will be wearing '50s-style jeans and leather jackets.
It's all because the band wants to knock 'em dead, in the musical way, at this week's annual gathering of international marching bands, set to begin Friday and last through Sept. 9 at the Wonju Tattoo Stadium in W
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90-DAY RECORDS REVIEW STARTS FOR IMAS
DENVER, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news release:
By Master Sgt. J.C. Woodring
Air Reserve Personnel Center Public Affairs
Airmen who are Individual Mobilization Augmentees or are in the Participating Individual Ready Reserve category have 90 days to review their electronic personnel records, Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced Sept. 4.
Paper versions of the field records, technically called the Unit Personnel Record Group, have been
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9TH AML HAILS NEW COMMANDER
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The 9th Area Medical Laboratory welcomed its incoming commander and paid tribute to the departing commander during a ceremony at McBride Parade Field July 15.
Col. Terrell W. Blanchard assumed command of the 9th AML from Col. David W. Craft, who spent 2 years leading the unit.
Col. Ronald A. Maul, commander of the 44th Medical Command at Fort Bragg, N.C., oversaw the ceremony and presented Blanch
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AAFES SHOPPERS TO RECEIVE A+ SAVINGS IN BACK TO SCHOOL 101
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Students (and parents) from Kaiserlautern, Germany, to Fort Knox, Ky., are readying for the return to school. A major part of prepping for the new year will include back to school shopping and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is ready to help military Families get back to class, for less.
"Clothes, school supplies and even electronics are, of course, tax free everyday at the exchange," said AAF
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ACADEMIC RECORDS ASSOCIATE/TESTING COORDINATOR DOUTHIT RECEIVES MOMENTS OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SEPTEMBER
DICKINSON, N.D., Sept. 5 -- Dickinson State University issued the following news release:
Johnna Douthit, academic records associate/testing coordinator, was named recipient of the Staff Senate Moments of Excellence Award for September. Douthit was recognized for "Going the Extra Mile" when providing service members the information they need to apply for and receive military benefits for college. Students also find Johnna approachable and knowledgeable when inquiring about testing, whether it
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ACQUISITION CORPS BRIEFING SEPT. 4
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Lt. Col. Robert Marion, the Branch Chief of Acquisition Management Branch, and members of his staff, will conduct an Acquisition Corps briefing 9 a.m., Sept. 4, at the RDECOM Conference Center, building E-4810 auditorium.
This information session is open to all members of the Acquisition Workforce, both civilian and military. For more information, call John King, RDECOM G-1 office, 410-436-4141.
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Advance Registration Ends 12 September for Strategic Space and Defense 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 5 -- The Space Foundation issued the following news release:
Register by 12 September and save on standard industry registration for Strategic Space and Defense 2008, the global security conference for space and defense professionals. Individuals who register and pay in full by 12 September will receive the Advance Registration rate, a $200 savings off standard industry registration. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space and Defense w
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AFNORTH PROVIDES SEARCH AND RESCUE FOR GUSTAV
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
Joint search and rescue forces are responding in three states as Hurricane Gustav bears down on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
After five days of mobilization of forces and equipment, a new search and rescue group has been established to assist in human relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Gustav.
Col. Steve Kirkpatrick, commander of the 920th Search and Rescue A
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AFNORTH READY TO SUPPORT GUSTAV RELIEF EFFORTS
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
With Hurricane Gustav rapidly approaching, Air Forces Northern is ready to provide military resources to civil authorities if requested.
"We're ready and leaning forward to anticipate mission assignments," said Maj. Gen. Hank Morrow, 1st Air Force (AFNORTH) commander. "We bring a wealth of military capabilities to save lives, reduce suffering and minimize property
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AIR FORCE INSTRUCTORS SHOW TEXAS CADETS MAP-READING, -PLOTTING BASICS
WACO, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following press release:
1st Lt. Johanna O. Augustine
Public Affairs Officer
San Angelo Composite Squadron
Texas Wing
Twelve cadets from the San Angelo Composite Squadron received expert instruction recently on basic map reading, plotting and extracting coordinates, coordinate conversion, Universal Transverse Mercator plotting and determining line of bearing and course headings, thanks to three members of t
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AIR FORCE'S CLARINET QUARTET TO PERFORM
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 14 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:
Members of the United States Air Force Band of the West's Clarinet Quartet will share their talent and knowledge with the SHSU and Huntsville communities with a performance and a masterclass on Wednesday (Oct. 17).
The performance, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Music Building Room 202, will include a variety of pieces from the 18th through 20th centuries, including Johann Sebastian Bach's "So
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AIRLINES MODIFY EXCESS ACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE FEES FOR MILITARY TRAVELERS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Major airlines recently modified their excess accompanied baggage policy for military members traveling on official business.
Military members are required to show military ID to check up to three bags with no charge. Weight allowance and size restrictions vary by airline.
Some carriers have included dependents and other carriers never had a third-bag fee policy for excess accompanied baggage.
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ALASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
CAMP DENALI, Alaska, June 30 -- The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
The Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing held a historic ground breaking ceremony today on Elmendorf Air Force Base signifying the move of Air National Guard assets from Kulis Air National Guard Base to Elmendorf by 2011. "This is a great day in the history of Alaska," said Maj. Gen. Craig E. Campbell, adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard.
The move to Elmendo
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ALASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD RECOGNIZES CITIES
EIELSON AFB, Alaska, June 23 -- The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
The cities of North Pole and Fairbanks will be flying high with their city seals officially emblazoned on the nose of an Alaska Air National Guard KC-135R stratotanker here June 20.
The seals represent the home towns of the men and women of the 168th Air Refueling Wing and were proudly unveiled on two stratotankers by the Alaska Air National Guard at Eielson Air Force B
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ALASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD REVEALS AIRCRAFT NOSE ART
EIELSON AFB, Alaska, June 16 -- The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
The Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing, your hometown air force, will host a KC-135 nose art unveiling at 9 a.m. on Friday at the 168th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Hanger. The City of North Pole and City of Fairbanks seals will be displayed on the Alaska Air National Guard aircraft as nose art. Mayor Doug Isaacson, City of North Pole and Mayor Terry Strl
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ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD MEMBERS RECEIVE OFFICIAL DISCHARGE
CAMP DENALI, Alaska, June 20 -- The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
Sixty-one years ago more than 6,600 Alaskans volunteered to serve in the Alaska Territorial Guard and on 13 June eight of those members were officially recognized in Nulato, Alaska.
Henry B. Agnes, Stanislaus P. Ambrose, Berchmans Esmailka, Gerald F. Esmailka, Crispin P. Esmailka, Victor P. George, Eddie Hildebrand and Frederick W. Sommer are eight of the original 60 me
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ALUMNUS DONATES $1.25 MIL TO SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:
John R. Ragsdale, a Sam Houston State University alumnus who oversaw the Burger King restaurant franchise in the Houston area for over 30 years, has given $1.25 million to three different programs of the university, which will benefit former, current and prospective students.
In recognition of his generous contribution to the university, during Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 20 at 10 a.m., the new gat
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AMBASSADOR ADDRESSES BTA'S ROLE IN TRANSFORMING DEPLOYED BUSINESS OPERATIONS
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Sabrina Smith
Business Transformation Agency
Ambassador (Ret.) David C. Litt, Executive Director, Center for Stabilization and Economic Reconstruction (CSER), Institute for Defense and Business, offered his perspective on the Business Transformation Agency's (BTA) transformation initiatives providing direct support to the warfighter and the stabilization mission i
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AMERICANS SUPPORTING AMERICANS PROGRAM
FLORENCE, Ky., Nov. 23 -- The city of Florence issued the following press release:
The City of Florence has adopted two military units currently stationed in Iraq through the Americans Supporting Americans program. The two units are B Company and Headquarters & Headquarters Company (HHC), both of the 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, 502nd Infantry Unit out of Ft. Campbell. The City is facilitating the community effort to support these units and would like to request participation. In lie
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AN 'ALL OF THE ABOVE' STRATEGY TO BECOME ENERGY INDEPENDENT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va. (6th CD), issued the following newsletter:
The need for comprehensive energy legislation has never been more apparent. We've grown dangerously dependent on foreign oil sources and we can't allow this to threaten our economic security. Just as there was no one cause for our current energy crisis, there is no one silver bullet for getting us out of it. It will require comprehensive legislation which increases the supply of American-made energy, e
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ANNUAL FOUNDERS' DAY CELEBRATION TAKES ON EXTRA MEANING AS USC UPSTATE CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Feb. 20 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release:
The University of South Carolina Upstate held its annual Founders' Day Celebration on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Campus Life Center Ballroom. As the University celebrates its founding each year, it paused to honor friends and supporters who have been instrumental in the development of the institution, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
"Each year
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APG HONORS THREE RETIREES IN JULY
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Two Soldiers and one civilian ended their careers before Family and friends during the July retirement ceremony at Top of the Bay July 30.
The honorees included Lt. Col. Troy L. Nellans and Lt. Col. Erik N. Parker of the U.S. Army Evaluation Center and Douglas L. Conley of the Aberdeen Proving Ground Garrison's Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
Col. Jeffrey S. Weissman, APG Ga
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APG SOLDIERS CADDY FOR PROS
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Four Aberdeen Proving Ground Soldiers walked the greens with pro golfers while serving as honorary caddies during the AT&T National Tournament at Congressional Country Club July 2.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dwayne Hawkins and Sgts. 1st Class John Blaha and Ricky Tate of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, caddied for pros Fred Funk, Brandt Snedeker and Robert Garrigus, resp
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APG THRIFT SHOP PROVIDES CLOTHING FOR IRAQI CHILDREN
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Susquehanna Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and the local chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity recently requested a clothing donation from the Aberdeen Proving Ground Thrift Store for Iraqi children, after receiving an appeal from Capt. Glen L. Young, who is stationed at Camp Taja, Iraq.
The APG Thrift Shop selected hundreds of pounds of assorted children's clothing
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APG YOUTHS PARTICIPATE IN 4-H ART EXHIBIT DURING HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Youths from the Edgewood Area Youth Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground made an impressive showing during the 4-H Club Home Arts exhibit at the Harford County Farm Fair July 31 through Aug. 3.
Twenty-seven youths participated and several received first, second and thirdplace ribbons, according to Norma Warwick, facility director.
"This was the first time in APG history that our kids participated in
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ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE CELEBRATES 43RD BIRTHDAY WITH COMMUNITY BARBECUE
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Army Community Service treated the Aberdeen Proving Ground community to food, games and prizes during it 43rd birthday celebration at the Maryland Boulevard picnic area July 24.
Hundreds of service members, Family members, civilians and retirees attended the event which has become an Aberdeen Proving Ground annual tradition.
Arriving visitors signed in at the registration table and registered for
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ARMY EXPERIENCE CENTER OPENS IN PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
The Army opened the Army Experience Center, a one-of-a-kind, 14,500-square-foot virtual educational facility Friday at the Franklin Mills Mall.
The AEC, central to the Army Experience Pilot Program, offers visitors the opportunity to virtually experience many aspects of Army life, while evaluating new marketing strategies.
Located near a popular entertainment facility and an indoor skate park, the AEC features a n
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ARMY EXPERIENCE CENTER OPENS IN PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 29 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release:
The Army opened the Army Experience Center, a one-of-a-kind, 14,500-square-foot virtual educational facility Friday at the Franklin Mills Mall.
The AEC, central to the Army Experience Pilot Program, offers visitors the opportunity to virtually experience many aspects of Army life, while evaluating new marketing strategies.
Located near a popular entertainment facility and an indoor skate park, the AEC featu
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ARMY LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE FOR 'GIFTS' TO SOLDIERS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The "Gifts to Army" Web site, launched July 18, is an online resource developed to streamline and process gifts to the Army that benefit Soldiers and their Families.
Citizens often ask Soldiers, their Family members and Army civilians how they can support their Army. They want to know how they can help men and women in uniform. This Web site will provide the public an online resource to answer the q
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ARMY SCHOOL HELPS RECRUITS MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ENLISTMENT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
The Army is nearing capacity on it's basic training preparatory school at Fort Jackson, S.C.
The Army Preparatory School, which opened Aug.4, will reach its operating capacity of 240 students within the next two weeks, officials projected. The APS helps young Americans prepare for and earn a Certificate of General Educational Development, commonly referred to as a GED, so they may move on to basic combat training.
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ARMY SCHOOL HELPS RECRUITS MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ENLISTMENT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release:
The Army is nearing capacity on it's basic training preparatory school at Fort Jackson, S.C.
The Army Preparatory School, which opened Aug.4, will reach its operating capacity of 240 students within the next two weeks, officials projected. The APS helps young Americans prepare for and earn a Certificate of General Educational Development, commonly referred to as a GED, so they may move on to basic combat trainin
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ARMY TEN-MILER ANNOUNCES ONLINE LOTTERY FOR 400 SERVICE MEMBERS
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Army Ten-Miler officials announced that 400 ATM race entries will be offered to U.S. armed forces service members through a special, online lottery Aug. 11 through 15.
"This is the Army's race and many military personnel didn't know where they would be in October when the race sold out on April 21," remarked Jim Vandak, race director. "We realize that the four hundred military entries will not cover
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Asif Ali Zardari elected Pakistan president
Islamabad, Sept. 6 -- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari was Saturday elected the country's 13th president with a big majority, defeating his two rivals from two Pakistan Muslim League (PML) factions and emerging as the first civilian head of the state.
According to the results available with the PPP secretariat here, Zardari got 490 votes out of the 702 votes from the national and provincial legislatures while his rival from PML-Nawaz, Saeeduzzaman Siddiqui, receive
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ASIF ZARDARI ELECTED PAKISTAN'S PRESIDENT WITH THUMPING MAJORITY
Islamabad , Sep 6 (UNI) Pakistan Peoples' Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari was today elected as the country's 12th president almost 19 days after his predecessor Pervez Musharraf resigned after eight years of tumultuous rule.
Of the total 426 votes in the federal parliament comprising National Assembly and Senate, Mr Zardari secured 281 votes as against 111 by the Pakistan Muslim League (N) candidate Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui and just 34 by the former ruling party, Pakistan Muslim League (Q
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ASSEMBLYMAN QUINN ANNOUNCES CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS DRIVE
ALBANY, N.Y., July 21 -- Assemblyman Jack Quinn, R-Hamburg (146th District), issued the following press release:
Assemblyman Jack Quinn (R,C,I-Blasdell) today announced that he has partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers to collect cell phones which are no longer being used and provide them to troops stationed overseas so that they may call family and friends still located in the United States. Assemblyman Quinn is encouraging all who have old cell phones no longer in use or those who will be
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BACK TO SCHOOL
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va. (6th CD), issued the following newsletter:
As August comes to a close, students of all ages are stocking up on notebooks, rulers, textbooks, pens and pencils: the telltale signs that another school year is beginning. As teachers and students head back to school we are reminded of the importance of education. President John F. Kennedy once said "let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us th
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BAKE SALE WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL
TAYLOR, Mich., Aug. 2 -- The city of Taylor issued the following news release:
The mother of the only female Michigan solider killed in the war in Iraq is promoting a bake sale to raise money for a memorial honoring a deceased Dearborn Heights soldier.
Taylor resident Paula Zasadny, the mother of the late Army Spc. Holly McGeogh, is promoting a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 3, at the Pvt. James D. Donovan Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7910 at 25620 Van Born Road in Dearbor
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BERKELEY-COLUMBIA EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM WELCOMES 7TH CLASS
BERKELEY, Calif., June 16 -- The University of California Haas School of Business issued the following press release:
Seventy-one students from a wide range of industries and geographies began their studies May 21 as the seventh class of the Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA Program.
This year's students bring a wealth of expertise from companies including Intel, Microsoft, Google, Nike, Panasonic, WalMart.com, Accenture, Bessemer Trust, and Barclays Global Investors. In addition to traditio
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Boccieri Applauds House Passage of Emergency Supplemental Bill
ALLIANCE, Ohio, June 20 -- John Boccieri, a Democratic Party candidate for Ohio's 16th Congressional District, issued the following news release:
State Senator John Boccieri, candidate for Congress in Ohio's 16th District, today voiced his support for Thursday's passage legislation that supports our troops both abroad and here at home. The measure which passed the House provides funding for U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and addresses critical military issues.
"We must give our suppo
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Boccieri Receives 'Veteran Advocacy Award of the Year' from the Vietnam Veterans of America, Buckeye
ALLIANCE, Ohio, June 24 -- John Boccieri, a Democratic Party candidate for Ohio's 16th Congressional District, issued the following news release:
State Senator John Boccieri, candidate for Congress in Ohio's 16th District, was selected as the recipient for this year's Vietnam Veterans of America, Buckeye State Council's "Veteran Advocacy Award of the Year." The award is presented by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Buckeye State Council annually to the individual who best advocates for issue
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BRAIN RESEARCHERS CONVENE ON CAMPUS
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29 -- The University of California at Los Angeles issued the following press release:
Movie star town that L.A. is, a visit to UCLA by actor Dustin Hoffman to accept an award usually wouldn't raise an eyebrow. But the award he picked up Aug. 26 came from an atypical part of the campus -- the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) -- and from an unusual sponsor -- the International Brain Mapping and Intraoperative Surgical Planning Society.
Dustin Hoffman (Photos by Reed
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BROAD SUPPORT FOR U.S. - COLOMBIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The White House's Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following fact sheet:
What They're Saying:
"The most important argument in favor of the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement is that it is manifestly good for the United States and our interests. The most obvious benefit is expanded trade.... But this free-trade agreement is about more than economics. It is essential to securing U.S. strategic interests in this Hemisphere."
* Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtin
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BTA CONNECTS USAFRICOM WITH INDUSTRY WORKING ON CONTINENT
STUTTGART, Germany, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Sabrina Smith
Business Transformation Agency
The Defense Business Transformation Agency (BTA) hosted an industry expo recently for the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) to connect USAFRICOM staff with the business community already working on the continent. More than 80 African, European, Middle East and U.S. corporations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) a
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BTA PRESENTS AT ALMC LOGISTICS SEMINAR
FORT LEE, Va., May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Kelly Vick
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA) representatives were invited to make a presentation to the Logistics Enterprise Transition seminar at the U.S. Army Logistics Management College (ALMC) in Fort Lee, Va. The course provided a forum for logistics leaders to discuss logistics transformation and change management.
BTA staf
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BTA PRESENTS AT THE DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY'S ENTERPRISE CONFERENCE
FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA) Director of Enterprise Integration Prashant Gaur gave a presentation focused on advancing defense business transformation to senior information technology and systems engineering staff at the Defense Commissary Agency's (DeCA's) Shift to Optimize the Enterprise conference in Fort Lee, Va.
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BTA PRESENTS DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE
ARLINGTON, Va., March 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Kelly Vick
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA), Director of Transformation Priorities and Requirements for Financial Management Will Stormer spoke to Department of Defense (DoD) financial managers about recent BTA initiatives at the 2008 National Capital Regional Professional Development Institute in Washington, D.C., on March 6.
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BTA'S WARFIGHTER SUPPORT OFFICE OPENS THE DOOR AT U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND AND U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Sabrina Smith
Business Transformation Agency
The Defense Business Transformation Agency (BTA) conducted two Combatant Command (COCOM) engagement visits recently as part of BTA's continuing strategy to cultivate direct relationships with COCOMs.
BTA's Warfighter Support Office (WSO) conducted an engagement on July 9 with U.S. Special Operations Command
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY ASSISTS U.S. AFRICA COMMAND TO CHART NEW TERRITORY AS IT EXPLORES TRANSFORMATION
LANSDOWNE, Va., Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Tiffani Donahue
Business Transformation Agency
The Business Transformation Agency (BTA), in partnership with the National Defense University's Africa Center for Strategic Studies and the U.S. Africa Command, co-hosted an innovative symposium entitled, "Partnership, Security and Stability," June 9-11. This symposium introduced the U.S. Africa Command to the U.S. ac
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY AT WORLD'S LARGEST MARITIME EXPOSITION
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Martha Deutscher
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA) staff engaged military, civilian and contract personnel this week at the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space conference.
Sea-Air-Space is the largest maritime exposition in the world, featuring more than 150 defense industry exhibits. Seminars are led by top civilian and military leaders f
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY AT WORLDS LARGEST GOVERNMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITION
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA) staff engaged attendees in discussion about BTA and defense business transformation at the 2008 Federal Office Systems Exposition (FOSE) which focused on Technology Solutions for the Business of Government, April 1-3, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY VISITS III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
ARLINGTON, Va., April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Gerald Flack
Business Transformation Agency
The Business Transformation Agency (BTA) participated in the Global Combat Support System-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) site visit at the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) in Hawaii and Japan in January.
The III MEF is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force of the Marine Corps, which is forward deployed and able to rapidly
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY VISITS U.S. PACIFIC COMMAND
HONOLULU, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Tony Wilson
Business Transformation Agency
Business transformation needs of the unified combatant commanders were again on the agenda for Business Transformation Agency (BTA) Director David Fisher and BTA senior leaders the week of March 10, when they conducted a strategic-level engagement with the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) and five component commands.
The succe
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY'S ADVANCED LEADERSHIP EVENT FOCUSES ON STABILITY OPERATIONS
ARLINGTON, Va., June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
The Business Transformation Agency's (BTA's) Advanced Leadership Series is designed to facilitate building a common knowledge foundation leading to more effective and significant collaboration among military, interagency and private sector actors in stabilization scenarios.
The latest event, "Creating Unity of Effort in S
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C2D FUEL CELL TEAM SHOWCASES TECHNOLOGY AND RENOVATED FACILITY
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Command and Control Directorate's Fuel Cell Technology Team met with RDECOM Commander Maj. Gen. Fred D. Robinson to demonstrate technology platforms and showcase their new Aberdeen Proving Ground facility July 24.
C2D, a subordinate element of the Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center, celebrated the opening of its first APG building June 26 during a ribbon cutt
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS ISSUES MINUTES OF MARCH 19 COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING
OAKLAND, Calif., March 19 -- The California State University Board of Regents issued the following meeting minutes:
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
The Regents of the University of California met on the above date at UCSF-Mission Bay Community Center, San Francisco.
Members present: Regents Allen, Blum, Brewer, Bugay, De La Peña, Dynes, Gould, Hopkinson, Hotchkis, Island, Kozberg, Lozano, Marcus, O'Connell, Pattiz, Schilling, Varner, and Wachter
In attendance: Regents-des
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CANADA'S GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES SEVERAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR CFB GAGETOWN
GAGETOWN, New Brunswick, Sept. 5 -- The government of Canada issued the following news release:
The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced today on behalf of the Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, plans for several construction projects at CFB Gagetown with an estimated investment value of over $140 million for the local economy. These projects include the construction of new tra
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Chances are bleak for Zardari to complete full five-year Presidential term
Lahore, Sept. 6 -- PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari's ascendancy to the presidency seems to be a foregone conclusion as MNAs and MPAs in Pakistan cast their votes to elect the country's next President, but chances of Zardari completing his full five year term are bleak if one goes by the country's political history.
In the past 61 years after Separation, none of the seven presidents Pakistan had, could complete his full five-year term.
According to the Daily Times, though Fazal Elahi compl
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CHESTER COUNTY RESIDENT HONORED WITH CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING EPA AWARD
PHILADELPHIA, June 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 office issued the following news release:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's mid-Atlantic region presented the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Award to Andrew Kreider of Schuylkill Township at the annual employee recognition ceremony on May 13.
Established in 1961, CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign. Nearly four million federal employees and military personnel are abl
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CHILD CARE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Military Fee Assistance Program has offpost, licensed child care for military or DoD Families assigned to Fort Meade, Fort Detrick, Walter Reed or Aberdeen Proving Ground. Child Care Military Services is a program of the Maryland Committee for Children, Inc.
For more information, call LOCATE: Child Care Military Services, 1-800-999-0120.
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CHILD CARE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Military Fee Assistance Program has offpost, licensed child care for military or DoD Families assigned to Fort Meade, Fort Detrick, Walter Reed or Aberdeen Proving Ground. Child Care Military Services is a program of the Maryland Committee for Children, Inc. For more information, call LOCATE: Child Care Military Services, 1-800-999-0120.
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CHILD CARE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Military Fee Assistance Program has offpost, licensed child care for military or DoD Families assigned to Fort Meade, Fort Detrick, Walter Reed or Aberdeen Proving Ground. Child Care Military Services is a program of the Maryland Committee for Children, Inc.
For more information, call LOCATE: Child Care Military Services, 1-800-999-0120.
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CHILD CARE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Military Fee Assistance Program has offpost, licensed child care for military or DoD Families assigned to Fort Meade, Fort Detrick, Walter Reed or Aberdeen Proving Ground. ChildCare Military Services is a program of the Maryland Committee for Children, Inc.
For more information, call LOCATE: Child Care Military Services, 1-800-999-0120.
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CITY OF DELRAY BEACH SITE PLAN REVIEW AND APPEARANCE BOARD ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 27 MEETING
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 27 -- The city of Delray Beach Site Plan Review and Appearance Board issued the following regular agenda:
Time: 6:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
* July 23, 2008 (Revised)
* August 13, 2008
III. SIGNS
A. The Fleming Building; 600 & More E. Atlantic Avenue; New Blanket Sign Program; Mark Gregory, Agent.
B. Ed Morse Toyota; Master Sign Program; 2800 So. Federal Highway; Bob Freeman, McNeill Signs, Inc., Agent
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
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CITY OF FLORENCE TO HOLD 9TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, PROGRAM ON MAY 26
FLORENCE, Ky., April 4 -- The city of Florence issued the following press release:
The City of Florence will hold its 9th annual Memorial Day Parade & Program on Monday, May 26, 2008.
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Boone County High School and will proceed west onto Burlington Pike (KY 18) to Ewing Boulevard, then south onto Ewing Boulevard to the Boone County Veterans Memorial (located on the campus of the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Boulevard).
Parade registration form
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CITY OF FLORENCE TO HOLD ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PROGRAM ON NOV. 11
FLORENCE, Ky., Nov. 2 -- The city of Florence issued the following press release:
The City of Florence will hold its annual Veterans Day Program on Sunday, November 11 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Boone County Veterans Memorial, located on the campus of the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Boulevard.
Master of Ceremonies will be Vietnam Veteran and Boone County Veterans memorial founder H.B. Deatherage. The Program will feature the following:
* Ringing of the Florence Bell and Ballo
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CLARK UNIVERSITY POLITICAL SCIENTIST POSNER AUTHORS BOOK ON CHILEAN DEMOCRACY
WORCESTER, Mass., June 27 -- Clark University issued the following press release:
Clark University political scientist Paul W. Posner released his first book, "State, Market, and Democracy in Chile" (Palgrave Macmillan) last month.
"State, Market, and Democracy in Chile" assesses the quality of Chilean democracy by examining the impact of free market reforms on the urban poor's incentives for political participation and capacity for collective action. Using in-depth analysis of labor marke
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CLIMATE CHANGE COULD BE IMPETUS FOR WARS, OTHER CONFLICTS, EXPERT SAYS
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Aug. 21 -- The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign issued the following news release:
Hurricane season has arrived, sparking renewed debate regarding possible links between global warming and the frequency and severity of hurricanes, heat waves and other extreme weather events.
Meanwhile, a related discussion has ensued among international-security experts who believe climate-change-related damage to global ecosystems and the resulting competition for natural resour
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COMBAT VETERANS MORE LIKELY TO BE UNEMPLOYED, EARN LESS, STUDY FINDS
PULLMAN, Wash., Nov. 8 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
Combat veterans from the military draft period - those who fought in America's wars from World War II to Vietnam - are less likely to be employed or to have been employed. If employed, they tended to earn less than either noncombat veterans or nonveterans of the same age.
Those are some of the preliminary findings of a study conducted by Alair MacLean, assistant professor of sociology at Washington St
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COMMENTARY: IMMUNIZATIONS-EFFECTIVE 'BODY ARMOR' FOR SOLDIERS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Wouldn't you rather get a shot than be sick for a week or more and risk compromising a mission? This is a question that Soldiers should ask themselves when facing vaccinations at basic training and before deployment.
Thanks to vaccinations, humans have the amazing ability to develop immunity to diseases without having to physically experience the disease. Scientists have been able to develop vaccina
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COMMENTARY: PENTAGON SURVIVAL MANUAL OFFERS INSIGHT, FOR A PRICE
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The extent of my prior knowledge concerning the Pentagon was limited to the following few tidbits of information: 1) According to my 11th grade American Government teacher, the building is an architectural marvel. 2) According to my 8-year old daughter, it's a five-sided geometrical figure that resembles a house. 3) According to my own meandering mind, I'd say that if the military world could be descri
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COMMENTARY: TAKING CARE OF OUR OWN
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
There is a lot going on in our Army. In more than six years of sustained combat operations on two fronts, brave Soldiers continue to answer the call of our great nation. There's one thing going on in our Army, however, that does not make sense - losing Soldiers to accidents.
I will be the first to admit I don't have all the answers. Two trends in particular we need your help with. First, summer, mor
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COMMENTARY: WOW! ENDING A 40-YEAR CAREER
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
"Wow!" With that one final word, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Harold L. DeBerry pulled the curtain down on his 40-year Army career.
Wow! The word had a lasting impact on everyone attending DeBerry's July 10 retirement ceremony at the U.S. Army Ordnance Center & Schools' Ball Conference Center. It reverberated later that evening at his retirement dinner at APG's Top of the Bay.
DeBerry's son, Brian, us
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COMMUNITY FORUM AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT MARINETTE SEPT. 15
MARINETTE, Wis., Sept. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin-Marinette issued the following news release:
A Community Forum on the "History of Great Lakes Bulk Carriers" will be presented at UW-Marinette Monday, September 15 at 7:30 pm in M-117 of the Main Building. The forum will be given by Joseph P. Fischer, owner and president of Bay Engineering, Inc. in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
Fischer's talk is being given in conjunction with the "Nautical Art as History" art exhibit currently on loan to
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COMPLETING FEDERAL SURVEY CARDS HELPS FUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HONOLULU, Aug. 29 -- The Hawaii Department of Education issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, September 2, Hawaii's public school students will bring home a federal census survey card for parents to complete and promptly return to their schools. The returned cards qualify the public schools for more than $40 million in federal funds.
The annual survey determined the number of military and non-military federally-connected students in the public school system for whom the state rece
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Congress Passes Military Tax Relief
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 23 -- The National Society of Accountants issued the following news release:
Just in time for Memorial Day, Congress has passed a $1.2 billion tax-relief bill benefiting members of the U.S. Armed Forces (active and reserve) and their families.
"Providing tax breaks for the hard-working men and women of the military who sacrifice so much for our nation is the right thing to do," says National Society of Accountants (NSA) Executive Vice President John Ams. "If the Presid
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COUPLES STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AT RETREAT
LAIE, Hawaii, Sept. 2 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release:
They came from across the 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) prepared to strengthen their marriages and repair strained relationships brought on by the stress and uncertainty of separation and deployment to a war zone.
Twenty couples from the Army Reserve's 9th MSC participated in the "Strong Bonds" Marriage Skills Workshop, Aug. 15-17, at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu.
Marriage Skills, Single
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CRANE TO HOST POW/MIA RECOGNITION CEREMONY
CRANE, Ind., Aug. 19 -- The Naval Surface Warfare Center issued the following news release:
The Crane Army Ammunition Activity will join with Naval Support Activity Crane, and Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, in hosting the annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition (POW/MIA) Ceremony on September 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The Ceremony will be held at the site of Crane's POW Tree and Monument.
During Crane's 2007 Ceremony, 29 former POWs, or families of deceased former
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CSTO REGIONAL SECURITY GROUP CONDEMNS GEORGIA'S ACTION IN S.OSSETIA
Moscow, Sep 6 (UNI) Presidents of the member-countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) have at their two-day summit, condemned Georgia's military action in the breakaway region of South Ossetia and backed Russia's active role in peacemaking there.
"The CSTO member-states delare their deep concern over Georgia's attempt to resolve the conflict in South Ossetia by force, an act that has caused numerous victims among civilians and peacekeepers," a declaration adopted at the
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DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY OFFICES OF SPOKESPERSON FOR SECRETARY-GENERAL, SPOKESPERSON FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 2 -- The United Nations Office of the Secretary General issued the text of the following daily press briefing:
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today's noon briefing by Marie Okabe, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, and Janos Tisovszky, Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.
Good afternoon.
I'm sorry, I am a little late; I was waiting for a couple of things. We do have the General Assembly Spokesman here as well to give y
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DALE EARNHARDT JR. VISITS HIS DIVISIONS AT RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND
GREAT LAKES, Ill., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release:
By Scott A. Thornbloom
Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs
A NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver made a pit stop at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Aug. 27 where he visited with 170 new recruits who make up the newly commissioned "Dale Jr. Divisions" at the Navy's only boot camp.
"I'm a NASCAR fan, and this is just an honor for me to be included in [one of] his divisions," said Seaman Recruit Mark Thor
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DALHOUSIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DALHOUSIE GETS NATIONAL AWARD IN COMPUTER LITERACY
SHIMLA, India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of Himachal Pradesh issued the following news release:
Dalhousie Public School Dalhousie district Chamba( Himachal Pradesh) was today awarded national level computer literacy excellence award for the year 2007. Union Communications and Information Technology Minister Shri A .Raja gave away trophy and cash prize of rupees 1.5 lakhs award to Dr.(Capt.) G.S. Dhillion Principal Dalhousie Public School in an impressive function in Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi t
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DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SERVICE ACADEMIES QUICKLY APPROACHING
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, R-Texas (28th CD), issued the following news release:
If serving our country is a career path you or someone you know has chosen to pursue, why not earn a four year degree at the same time and then graduate as an officer? Congressman Henry Cuellar is now accepting applications for nominations to the United States Service Academies. Congressman Cuellar will nominate outstanding individuals hoping to seek a career as an officer in one of the country's
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DECA PARTNERS WITH MILITARY TO HELP PROMOTE SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS
FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release:
A reported 115 soldiers died from suicide in 2007, making that year the worst for self-inflicted deaths among soldiers in almost three decades.
During National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 7-13, the Defense Commissary Agency is partnering with both the DoD-funded Mental Health Self Assessment Program and the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Prevention to highl
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DECORATED VIETNAM VET SPEAKS AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release:
Carl Nunziato, an attorney, retired Army major and former vice president for National City Bank Trust, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree at Youngstown State University's summer commencement 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 in Beeghly Center on the YSU campus.
Christine Snipes, who graduates with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, will be the student speaker at the ceremony.
Nunziato is a 196
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DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, INTELLIGENCE CAREER FAIR SEPT. 4
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Army Community Services Employment Readiness Program and the Aberdeen Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association will co-host a Defense Technology and Intelligence Career Fair, noon to 4 p.m.,
Sept. 4, at the Aberdeen Area Recreation Center, building 3326.
Job seekers with any security clearance, information technology, technical scientific, military, government, c
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DEL. FALEOMAVAEGA RESPONDS TO RADEWAGEN'S GUEST EDITORIAL PUBLISHED BY SAMOA NEWS ON AUG. 22
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Del. Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, D-American Samoa, issued the following press release:
Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he is responding to Mrs. Aumua Amata Radewagen's guest editorial published by Samoa News on August 22, 2008 in which she criticizes his work on behalf of the people of American Samoa, including his efforts to strengthen the US tuna industry and protect the jobs of nearly 5,000 cannery workers.
"Despite the fact that all three US branded tuna
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DEL. NORTON GETS ASSURANCES FROM FEMA DIRECTOR ON READINESS FOR GUSTAV
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management with jurisdiction over FEMA, this evening spoke with FEMA Director David Paulson in Washington before he left for Texas, after meeting with the President. The conversation reassured her that major lessons had been learned from Hurricane Katrina. Norton was conce
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Demonstration For Peace at Monmouth University
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., March 31 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release:
Members of Peace@Monmouth and START (Students Taking Action & Responsibility Today) will promote peace through speeches, readings, music, and poetry, on Thursday, April 10, outside the Rebecca Stafford Student Center. The event will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Confirmed speakers include: Monmouth University President Paul Gaffney; Sue Niederer, Military Families Speak Out; Reverend Bob Moore, Coa
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DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH OFFERS AREA TWO SHEEP HUNTERS OPTION TO DELAY LICENSE TO 2009
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 8 -- The Wyoming Department of Game and Fish issued the following news release:
Due to the Gunbarrel Wildland Fire west of Cody restricting access, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering area 2 bighorn sheep hunters the option of delaying their license to the 2009 season.
The Shoshone National Forest has closed access to approximately 150 square miles of area 2 due to the lightning-induced fire that began July 26. "With no idea of when access may be resumed o
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DINING FACILITIES SERVE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SPECIALTY MEAL
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Customer Appreciation Specialty Meal will be held in the Aberdeen Area dining facilities, buildings 4503 and 4219 and the Edgewood Area dining facility, building E-4225, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Aug. 19. During this event all military personnel, Family members, Department of Defense civilians, retirees and guests are invited to dine.
The standard meal rate of $3.85 applies to any officer, enlisted member
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DIXIE FORUM MAKES 2008-09 DEBUT WITH ENCORE PRESENTATION ON 9/11, NFL FILMS PROJECT
ST. GEORGE, Utah, Sept. 5 -- Dixie State College of Utah issued the following news release:
Dixie State College of Utah's weekly noontime "Dixie Forum: A Window on the World" series makes its 2008-09 debut with an encore presentation of "9/11 and the NFL Films Project: The Healing," by 30-time Emmy Award-winner and DSC communication faculty member Phil Tuckett. The Forum will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 12 noon, in the Dunford Auditorium of the Browning Resource Center on the DSC campus.A
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DOD, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SIGN AGREEMENT
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England and Deputy Secretary of Education Raymond Simon signed an agreement at the Pentagon June 25 to work together to ease transition challenges for military children.
The Memorandum of Understanding formalizes the partnership between the two agencies. The agreement is designed to establish a collaborative framework between DoD and DoE to address the unique chall
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DOGS HELP WOUNDED WARRIORS HEAL AT WALTER REED
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
One of the most popular therapists at Walter Reed Army Medical Center prefers to show his enthusiasm and appreciation by wagging his tail and giving slobbery kisses.
Deuce
Deuce is a three-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever and the first therapy dog assigned to a U.S. military hospital. Walter Reed is the only military hospital to use therapy dogs, according to Deuce's owner, Harvey Naranjo, w
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EASTEC 2008 Brings Together Manufacturing's Generation 'Now' and 'Next'
DEARBORN, Mich., June 27 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release:
EASTEC 2008, the East Coast's largest annual manufacturing event, recently brought together generation "now" and "next" of manufacturing buyers and practitioners. Held at the "Big E" in West Springfield, Mass., on May 20-22, this Society of Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) event attracted some 14,000 decision makers representing a variety of industries.
While years and experience may separat
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EASTEC 2008 Brings Together Manufacturing's Generation 'Now' and 'Next'
DEARBORN, Mich., June 27 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release:
EASTEC 2008, the East Coasts largest annual manufacturing event, recently brought together generation now and next of manufacturing buyers and practitioners. Held at the Big E in West Springfield, Mass., on May 20-22, this Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) event attracted some 14,000 decision makers representing a variety of industries.
While years and experience may separate these
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ED REVIEW, AUG. 29
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following newsletter:
Free Books!
Register today at http://www.firstbook.org/register/ to access free new children's books through the 2008 Back to School Book Donation. Earlier this year, the Department teamed with First Book and Random House to launch the 2008 Summer Reading Initiative (see http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2008/05/05062008.html). This initiative was the first stage of a national distribution of over 8
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EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING J.M. AND DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, OFFICE OF SECURE TRANSPORTATION, ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision:
J.M., Appellant
and
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, OFFICE OF SECURE TRANSPORTATION, Albuquerque, NM, Employer
Docket No. 08-793
Appearances:
Case Submitted on the Record
Appellant, pro se
Office of Solicitor, for the Director
DECISION AND ORDER
Before:
ALEC J. KOROMILAS, Chief Judge
COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge
JAMES A. HAYNES, Alternate Judge
JURISDI
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EPLOS MOVE INTO PLACE TO SUPPORT GUSTAV
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
As Hurricane Gustav nears landfall, Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers from all over the nation have been brought in to help.
EPLOs from as far away as Alaska have moved into place in Louisiana, Texas and Alabama to coordinate military assets to support civil authorities.
Lt. Col. Kelly Carmen, an Alaska-assigned EPLO, is in place in New Orleans supporting
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EPLOS READY FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE ROLE
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers nationwide stand ready to respond to national emergencies and events when requested.
U.S. Air Force Reserve EPLOs are stationed in every state to coordinate military assets to support civil authorities in the event of a natural or man-made disaster or a national special security event.
Working with officers from the Navy,
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EQUALITY DAY MARCH INSPIRES TRI-BORDER AREA
SCHINNEN, Netherlands, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
By Sarah J. Schmidt
USAG Schinnen Public Affairs
It could have been a scene from 1920 as marchers at USAG Schinnen marked Women's Equality Day with a two-mile morning march to celebrate the day women first won the right to vote.
Carrying signs and placards designed to honor the original suffragists, marchers included active duty, civilians and family members from around the tri-border region. An estimate
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ETHIOPIA: TFG AUTHORITIES AGREE TO LEAVE DIFFERENCES BEHIND
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Aug. 28 - The government of Ethiopia issued the following news release:
Leaders of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia have signed an agreement on August 26, 2008 in Addis Ababa to leave behind their differences and work together for the establishment of peaceful Somalia.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of higher officials of the African Union, Intergovernmental Authoring on Development (IGAD) and the government of Ethiopia.
TFG Presi
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EXHIBITS TO HONOR VETS, EXPLORE 'STRANGERS'
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:
Two art exhibits, one honoring Veteran's Day and another a "narrative" on strangers, will be on display on the Sam Houston State University campus beginning Monday (Nov. 5).
"Veterans Appreciation," featuring government propaganda posters from 1917-1991, will be on display in the Lowman Student Center Gallery.
Local author Guy Hogue, who recently published "From Huntsville to Hell," which chroni
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EYE ON TECHNOLOGY: SHADOW 200 SUPPORTS WARFIGHTER
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Unmanned Aerial Systems have become the 'eyes of the commander' in the skies of Iraq, providing key situational awareness.
At any given time, numerous unmanned aerial aircraft patrol the sky while operators gather intelligence from ground control stations. Where is this critical technology coming from? One of the Army's UAS platforms is right here in Maryland.
AAI Corporation of Hunt Valley manuf
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FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE GET $1.5 MILLION FOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT
PEMBROKE, N.C., Dec. 6 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
Collaboration between Fayetteville State University (FSU), UNC Pembroke and the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Army Research resulted in $1.5 million funding this fall for an advanced electron probe microanalyzer to further student and faculty research along with commercial and military applications.
The microanalyzer will allow scientists and their students to unlock the secrets
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FINLAND: PRESIDENT HALONEN AT AMBASSADOR SEMINAR: FOREIGN POLICY MUST BE FOR THE LONG TERM
HELSINKI, Finland, Aug. 26 - The office of the President of Finland issued the following news release:
Finland's foreign policy must continue to be based on long-term efforts and a consensus of policy, said President of the Republic Tarja Halonen, speaking to the heads of diplomatic missions attending the ambassador seminar in Helsinki. President Halonen met the senior diplomats for a discussion session at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday 26 August.
"Government reports on security and
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FIVE TROOPERS TRANSFER TO PENDLETON POST
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 2 -- The Indiana State Police issued the following news release:
Lt. Clint Bundy, Commander of the Pendleton Post, has announced that five Indiana State Troopers have transferred to the Pendleton Post from Indiana State Police Posts around Indiana. Lt Bundy stated, "These five troopers are welcome additions to the manpower at the post."
* Trooper Aaron K. Pfaff- Graduated from the Indiana State Police Recruit School in July 2007. He is a graduate of Eastern Hancock Hig
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FOCUS GROUPS TO DETERMINE FUTURE OF FAMILY HOUSING
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Picerne Military Housing and Aberdeen Proving Ground will hold four focus group sessions in an effort to gain input from Soldiers about quality of life and standard of living issues in the housing areas.
The Directorate of Installation Operations housing office announced the selection of Picerne Military Housing as the Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) housing privatization partner in May. No
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Following "Taliban threats" Pak stops supplies to US, NATO forces
Peshawar, Sept. 6 -- Citing "security reasons" following Taliban threats, Pakistan has reportedly stopped supplies to the US and NATO forces in Afghanistan through its western Torkham border, with effect from Friday.
A senior Pakistan official said that the move to stop supplies was taken after am increase in Taliban threats to trucks carrying the supplies. He dismissed the impression that the decision was a reaction to continued US attacks in Waziristan.
"All Afghanistan-bound supplies f
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Four children, woman, man killed in Pak in 'US drone attack'
Miranshah (Pakistan), Sept. 6 -- Four children, a woman and a man were killed in Pakistan's Miranshah tribal area when a suspected US drone hit two houses here on Friday morning.
Miranshah is located on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan.
"Three missiles were fired from a drone that hit two houses. Four children, a woman and a man have been killed in the attack," the Daily Times quoted Pakistan intelligence officials as saying on condition of anonymity.
According to the
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FRANCE: NICOLAS SARKOZY BROKERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN RUSSIA AND GEORGIA
PARIS, Aug. 13 - The government of France issued the following news release:
As President of the European Union, Nicolas Sarkozy travelled to Russian and then Georgia on 13 August to present a peace plan for South Ossetia. The two countries agreed to the plan proposed by the French President.
While the region remains subject to tension between Georgia and Russia and the conflict has worsened over the last few days, Nicolas Sarkozy, negotiated the terms for a ceasefire in Georgia with his
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FRANCE: TRIBUTE TO TEN FRENCH SOLDIERS KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN ON AUG. 18
PARIS, Aug. 29 - The government of France issued the following news release:
While out on a reconnaissance mission some fifty kilometres east of Kabul, in the centre of the country, French soldiers were killed during an ambush on 18 August at the end of the day. Ten soldiers died in the fighting and twenty-one were wounded. The French government pays tribute to the victims and expresses its heart-felt sympathy and support for their families. On 3 April 2008, during the NATO summit in Buchare
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FREE HOME OWNERSHIP WORKSHOPS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Army Community Service will offer free Home Ownership Workshops, 1 p.m. every Thursday, Aug. 21 through Sept. 25 at ACS, building 2754, Rodman Road. Participants may sign up for any scheduled classes: Aug. 21, 28; Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25.
These free educational workshops are designed to guide military Families and DA civilian employees through most of the financial and administrative hurdles of purch
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FREE HOME OWNERSHIP WORKSHOPS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Army Community Service will offer free Home Ownership Workshops, 1 p.m. every Thursday, from Aug. 21 through Sept. 25 at ACS, building 2754, Rodman Road. Participants may sign up for any scheduled classes: Aug. 21, 28; Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25.
These free educational workshops are designed to guide military Families and DA civilian employees through most of the financial and administrative hurdles of p
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FREE VIDEO CONFERENCE CALLS TO IRAQI TROOPS ON JULY 1ST
GENESEE, N.Y., June 23 -- The State University of New York's Genesee Community College issued the following news release:
In honor of July 4th and the sacrifices made by the men and women of the U.S. military, Genesee Community College, TANDBERG, and the Freedom Calls Foundation are proud to offer their video conferencing networks to military families nationwide. Free video conferencing calls will be available to military families at 31 U.S. locations, including Genesee Community College's Ba
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FSU FOUNDATION WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD
FROSTBURG, Md., Aug. 4 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news release:
The Frostburg State University Foundation Inc. at its most recent meeting welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors: Larry Boggs of Cumberland, Md., Dr. Barry Phillips of Oakdale, Pa., Jason Sweitzer of Oakland, Md., and Sandy Day of Mt. Airy, Md., as well as Ronald Forrester of Middletown, Md., who serves in an ex officio capacity as the president of the FSU Alumni Association.
During Boggs' mo
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GALLERY 210 ANNOUNCES FALL EXHIBITION SEASON
ST. LOUIS, Mo., Aug. 27 -- The University of Missouri at St. Louis issued the following news release:
This fall, Gallery 210 at the University of Missouri-St. Louis will celebrate the modern prefabricated home and a homecoming of sorts.
Award-winning photographer Jennifer Dorsey, a former adjunct professor at UMSL and graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis, will display her latest batch of photos in the exhibit "Consumption." Gallery 210 also will provide a glimpse into the
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GEORGE BUSH'S VISIT REMINDS US WHY SEN. MCCAIN IS MORE OF THE SAME
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 20 -- The Florida House of Representatives (Democrats) issued the following news release:
President George W. Bush's visit to the Sunshine State today highlights how John McCain will provide just more of the same failed policies on issues important to our troops and veterans.
"Rather than keeping the promise to those who have served our nation, George Bush and John McCain have failed our brave men and women serving to defend our freedom, as well as all the veterans who
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GEORGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER CALLS ON EU TO SEND MISSION TO GEORGIA
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 21 -- The European Union's European Parliament issued the following press release:
There are no signs of a withdrawal of Russian forces and ethnic cleansing is continuing in the areas under Russian occupation, Georgian Foreign Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili told MEPs of the Foreign Affairs Committee, the Security and Defence Subcommittee and the EP's South Caucasus Delegation on Wednesday. Some MEPs supported her call for an European Security and Defence Policy mission to
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GERVAIS TAKES OVER ENVIRONMENTAL COMMAND DURING ERA OF CHANGE
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Over the past 36 years, under various names and evolving missions, the U.S. Army Environmental Command has supported the Army's growing role as a world leader in environmental responsibility.
Change came again July 29, as Col. Michael P. O'Keefe passed command to Col. Maria R. Gervais
Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson, the Army's Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management and Commanding General of
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GOV. BARBOU REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION, MOBILIZES NATIONAL GUARD THROUGH EXECUTIVE ORDER
JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 29 -- Gov. Haley Barbour, R-Miss., issued the following press release:
In his role as the state's chief executive, today Governor Haley Barbour continued with first steps to ensure Mississippi is as prepared as possible for the potential impact of Hurricane Gustav.
In a letter to President Bush, the Governor requested a federal disaster declaration for the entire state. This will begin the process of securing emergency assistance through the Federal Emergency Managemen
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GOV. BREDESEN CONTINUES SPECIAL LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 5 -- Gov. Phil Bredesen, D-Tenn., issued the following press release:
Governor Phil Bredesen today signed Executive Order #58, continuing a policy that ensures that state employees ordered to active military duty aren't financially constrained by lower military pay while they're in service.
Executive Order #58 extends for another year the special leave with partial pay granted to executive branch employees who are Tennessee National Guard and Reserve members serving
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GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, APRIL 20 - 25
HONOLULU, April 25 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter:
Governor Outlines Strengths of Hawai`i's Economy
Governor Lingle shared her optimism for the economic future of the state in a major address before the Hawai`i Economic Association. "Hawai`i's future promises to be a successful and sustainable new era for our economy, one based on innovation and energy independence," said Governor Lingle.
To view more, visit: http://hawaii.gov/gov/PloneSite/news/events/2
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GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, JAN. 26 - FEB. 1
HONOLULU, Feb. 1 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter:
HAWAI`I CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE LAUNCHED
Governor Lingle announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy that will work to have 70 percent of Hawai'i's energy come from renewable resources within one generation.
To view more, visit: http://hawaii.gov/gov/news/events/2008/january/hawaii-clean-energy-initiative-launched
Health
More than 60,000 of Hawai`i's students were vaccinated against th
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GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, JULY 26 - AUG. 1
HONOLULU, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter:
White House Executive Chef Heats Up Women's Leadership Conference
Register by August 22 for exclusive opportunity!
This week, Cristeta Comerford, the first female White House Executive Chef, joined an impressive line up of speakers for the fifth annual International Women's Leadership Conference. As the head of a kitchen unlike any other, Comerford is responsible for state dinners, casual meals in the East
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GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, MARCH 1-7
HONOLULU, March 7 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter:
Turtle Bay Meeting Held, Senate Passes Legislation
More than 600 Hawai`i residents gathered at Kahuku High School for a community "talk story" meeting to discuss the Governor's proposal to acquire the property and protect the North Shore's natural resources and country lifestyle, and the long-term economic viability of the existing resort.
To view more, visit: http://hawaii.gov/gov/PloneSite/news/events/2
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GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, MAY 24-30
HONOLULU, May 30 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter:
Keeping Maui Economy, Residents on the Move
At the dedication ceremony for the new Mokulele Highway, Governor Lingle shared her optimism for the economic future of Maui County. "Mokulele Highway is example of what my Administration is accomplishing statewide," the Governor said, referring to her Administration's investments in the state's infrastructure to meet the needs of residents and build a stronger futu
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GOV. PERRY ISSUES REMARKS REGARDING TOM PAULKEN'S APPOINTMENT
AUSTIN, Texas, April 15 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Congratulations, Tom and congratulations to the people of Texas, because, today, you got a good one. Tom, I am honored that you accepted my call on this opportunity and am confident that great things are headed our way as a result of your taking on this essential role. Ida [Pauken, his wife], I appreciate your lending Tom back to the state. Maybe his involvement with our workforce will give you a lit
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GOV. PERRY REMARKS AT THE TEX HILL MEDAL CEREMONY
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Good evening and welcome everyone to a very special moment honoring a very important man. I would like to take a moment to recognize the warriors here with me this evening.
First, I'd like you to meet Cecil Rigsby. Cecil was a P-38 pilot who also spent time with the 8th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. I was honored to have Cecil as my guest at the recent dedication of the World War II memorial on
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GOV. PERRY SPEAKS ON 2008 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Jimmy [Gregory, Coordinator, TX State Prayer Breakfast] for that kind introduction, and for your and Janet's ongoing example of prayer as a way of life. There are so many prayer warriors here this morning, from people with military-sounding titles like General Abbott, to actual military members like Major Ken Sorenson from Fort Hood, and all the other prayer warriors in between. I would li
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GOV. PERRY SPEAKS ON GONZALES MEDAL OF HONOR PRESENTATION
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Congressman Hinojosa and thank all of you for being here today, as we celebrate the life of a genuine American hero. I want to recognize the leaders who have joined us here today, Senator Hinojosa, Representative Gonzales, Representative Peña, Mayor Ochoa, Father Charleston, and most important of all, Mrs. Dolia Gonzalez. Mrs. Gonzales, I am so proud to meet you and so pleased to see just ho
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GOV. PERRY'S REMARKS ON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CADET GRADUATION
AUSTIN, Texas, March 28 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Allan (Polunsky, Chairman, Public Safety Commission) for that kind introduction. I think I speak for everyone when I say that you have hit the ground running in your new role as chairman of the commission and are doing a fantastic job. Colonel Davis, members of the Department of Public Safety and the law enforcement community, it is an honor and a pleasure to be in the company of people I
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GOV. PERRY'S REMARKS TO TEXAS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Roy (Grona, Quartermaster/State Adjutant). It is a real honor to be here in the presence of true patriots. Before I came in here, I had a chance to meet with your scholarship award winners. Believe me, I enjoyed a round of firm handshakes and direct eye contact from that group. I am encouraged when I meet young people like this. They represent yet another generation of Americans who are ble
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GOV. PERRY: COURAGE TAKES MANY FORMS
AUSTIN, Texas, April 4 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, General Cheney (MMA President) for that kind introduction and for having me here this evening.
As I look around the room, I feel like I'm at the leadership equivalent of the NBA All-Star game. If I tried to recognize every great leader, military hero and captain of industry here tonight, I'd run out of breath and time before I was done. So I will simply thank all of you for being here to
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GOV. PERRY: LET US ALWAYS CHERISH THE LIBERTY WE'VE BEEN GIVEN
AUSTIN, Texas, April 19 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Scott [Sayers, Chairman, TSC Committee] for that kind introduction and for all you do to preserve this remarkable place of honor and remembrance. Thank you, also, distinguished members of the Armed Services, my fellow Texans, and fellow veterans. I want to welcome you to the hallowed grounds of the Texas State Cemetery, the final resting place for the leaders of this state for more than 15
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GOV. RENDELL SAYS PENNSYLVANIA RESOURCES BEING SENT TO SUPPORT HURRICANE GUSTAV PREPAREDNESS
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
As tropical storm Gustav became a hurricane today, Governor Edward G. Rendell directed the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to coordinate state agency resources to support hurricane preparation for the storm, which could hit the Gulf Coast region as early as this weekend.
"The Gulf Coast has faced its fair share of natural disasters over recent years," said G
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GOV.BALDACCI RECOGNIZES MAINE PRISONERS OF WARS
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 30 -- Gov. John Baldacci, D-Maine, issued the following press release:
Governor John E. Baldacci today presented State of Maine Silver Star Honorable Service Medals to former Prisoners of War. The ceremony was held at the new Maine Military Museum and Learning Center.
"I am honored to present these medals to you on behalf of the State of Maine," said Governor Baldacci. "You know all too well the meaning of sacrifice and of service. This is one important way that
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GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES RESERVE UNITS IN NOVA SCOTIA, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
HALIFAX, Canada, Sept. 5 -- The government of Canada issued the following news release:
The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, announced today the return to service of the historic Halifax Rifles, and the creation of a new Army Reserve unit in Yellowknife.
"I'm proud to announce that one of Canada's oldest regiments - the Halifax Rifles - will see a return to service with the Reserve Army with Land Forces
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GRAT HELPS FIELD ID HAZARDS, CONTROLS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The newest tool in the Army's arsenal of safety products, the Ground Risk Assessment Tool, facilitates the process of identifying accident hazards and controls for a variety of ground operations and off-duty activities.
GRAT was designed to aid in mitigating risk by reinforcing the five-step composite risk management process. Brig. Gen. Bill Forrester, director of Army Safety and commanding general o
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GUARD ASSISTING WITH CONVENTION SECURITY IN MINNESOTA
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 2 -- The National Guard issued the following news release:
By Pvt. Cassandra Monroe
United States Army
During the first day of the Republican National Convention here, members of the Minnesota Army National Guard were called upon to provide crowd control.
The St. Paul Police Department requested 150 Minnesota National Guard Soldiers to assist with crowd control in downtown St. Paul after demonstrators there became increasingly aggressive.
The Soldiers assistin
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GUARD, CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTINUE WORK FOLLOWING GUSTAV
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release:
Some 14,000 National Guard troops are actively supporting recovery efforts following Hurricane Gustav which hit Louisiana and New Orleans Sept. 1.
An additional 36,000 Soldiers and Airmen are ready to support civilian authorities and restore order in those areas if needed. Gustav left some 1.3 million power outages in its wake in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas.
Gustav, now a tropical depression, came and
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HENNESSY TRAVELERS ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR U.S. AIR FORCE FOODSERVICE PERSONNEL AT CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release:
The Hennessy Travelers Association Educational Foundation (HTAEF) has awarded 25 outstanding U.S. Air Force (USAF) foodservice men and women the opportunity to attend a week-long educational program at The Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, N.Y., August 17-23, 2008. Among the scholarship recipients are winners of the 2008 Hennessy Awards, for which the National Restaurant Association is the
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HOME OWNERSHIP WORKSHOPS ON AUG. 28
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Army Community Service will offer free Home Ownership Workshops, 1 p.m. every Thursday, through Sept. 25 at the ACS, building 2754, Rodman Road. Participants may sign up for any scheduled classes: Aug. 28; Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25.
These free educational workshops are designed to guide military Families and DA civilian employees through most of the financial and administrative hurdles of purchasing or
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Opens Hotel In Columbus, Georgia
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 2 -- Homewood Suites, a division of the Hilton Hotels, issued the following news release:
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property, Homewood Suites Columbus, Georgia. The 91-suite hotel is owned by The Prestige Group, LLP and managed by Noble Investment Group, LTD. "We are excited to add a premium extended stay product in a well positioned and progressive market like Colum
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HONORING OUR TEXAS GENERALS
AUSTIN, Texas, April 20 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech:
Congratulations, General. That new star looks good on you. What can I say about a man like Lt. General Richard Box? In the many years I have known him, I have grown to trust Dr. Box without reservation. When you do what I do for a living, you learn that you can't trust just anyone who walks through your door. You need to make sure people have the necessary integrity before you let them into what some
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HOODA SEEKS APPROVAL FOR MILITARY SCHOOL IN HARYANA
Chandigarh, Sep 6 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today urged Defence Minister A K Antony to approve the establishment of a Military School at Matenhail in Jhajjar district.
In a written communication to the Minister, Mr Hooda said the Panchayat of Matenhail village had already donated 300 acres of land free of cost for the school and the foundation stone of the school was laid on September 7,2003 by the then Defence Minister George Fernandes.
However, the school had not
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HOW DID WE END UP WITH THE LOOMING SPACE FLIGHT GAP? JUST ASK SEN. MCCAIN
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 13 -- The Florida House of Representatives (Democrats) issued the following news release:
McCain's NASA stance went from "downright schizophrenic" to outright delusional yesterday with his campaign boasting of his influence on space policy in his former role as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - without mentioning that, under McCain's watch, the impending five-year gap between the retirement of the Shuttle and the developme
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ID CARD/CAC OFFICE TO CLOSE FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADE
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Aberdeen Proving Ground Identification Card section, located in building 4305, first floor, will be closed Aug. 25 thru 27, reopening Aug. 28.
The reason for the closure is to upgrade existing Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System/ Real-Time Personnel Identification System (DEERS/ RAPIDS) software in preparation for the new Common Access Card (CAC).
During the closure, ID card facili
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IHG To Open First Holiday Inn Hotel In Vietnam In 2012
SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- The InterContinental Hotels Group issued the following news release:
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed an agreement with MBLand (Military Bank Land) to manage the Group's first Holiday Inn Hotel in Vietnam's capital city of Hanoi. Scheduled to open in 2012, the new hotel, with more than 300 rooms, will be known as Holiday Inn Hanoi Dong Da and will be part of a mixed-development complex with an upmarket retail and commercial centre.
The project is a new b
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In New Book on Human Security In India and Pakistan, Monmouth Professor Thanks Students For Inspiration
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., March 27 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release:
Dr. Rekha Datta, associate professor and chair of political science at Monmouth University, has authored Beyond Realism: Human Security in India and Pakistan in the Twenty-First Century, published recently by Lexington Books, a division of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
The book calls for India and Pakistan--two conflict-ridden states reeling from challenges concerning economic development, an
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In The News: Rickety Democracy Dealt Staggering Blow
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Jan. 2 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release:
As the young nation of Pakistan struggles with the aftermath of Benazir Bhutto's assassination, only days before the Jan. 8 elections, the implications of this momentous event are deeply significant for the country, the region, and the world.
Bhutto was the first woman prime minister to lead a Muslim country. She had returned to Pakistan only months ago to chart a new course of democracy. Twice before
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INDIANA RESTAURATEUR TO TOUR U.S. AIR FORCE FOODSERVICE FACILITIES WORLDWIDE FOR PRESTIGIOUS HENNESSY AWARD PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release:
Indiana restaurateur and National Restaurant Association Board member C. Russell Adams is set to tour foodservice facilities at U.S. Air Force bases in the United States and abroad next month to pick winners for the 2008 Hennessy Awards. Sponsored by the Association, the awards program recognizes outstanding achievements in Air Force foodservice worldwide. Owner of Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso, Ind.,
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM BRANCH FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following fact sheet:
The International Program Branch (IPB) works with 65 foreign governments that are signatories to Bilateral Security Agreements for the coordination and approval of international transfers of classified technology and defense systems. These transfers result from direct commercial sales by U.S. defense contractors to foreign governments and foreign contractors. The international tran
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL STARTS JAN. 31
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 23 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release:
"Body Counts," the 12th annual International Women's Film Festival presented by the Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender (IREWG) at the University at Buffalo, will open Jan. 31 and continue on Thursday evenings through March 6 in the Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre, 639 Main St.
This year's festival features a wide selection of film and documentary works, including a film by two U
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Investors offered Constitutional guarantee by Govt - Foreign Secretary
Colombo, Sept. 6 -- Sri Lanka is at the threshold of a decisive phase in her history. The Security Forces are engaged in operations to clear the last hideouts of terrorists. The Government has embarked upon a comprehensive programme to extend governance; we take for granted, to all parts of the country and restore democracy and civilian administration.
"After the successful military campaign to free the Eastern Province from the LTTE stranglehold, civil administration has been further enhanc
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Iraqi outrage over US spying on Maliki claim
Washington, Sept. 6 -- Iraqi leaders and officials have expressed disappointment over a report that US had spied on Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and other top leaders.
"If it is true, it reflects that there is no trust and it reflects also that the institutions in the United States are used to spying on their friends and their enemies in the same way," said Ali al-Dabbagh, spokesman of the Iraqi Government.
"We will ask for an explanation," the Washington Post quoted Dabbagh, as saying
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JETS, USO-METRO JOB FAIR JULY 25
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Joint Employment Transition Services, or JETS, and the USO of Metropolitan Washington will host a job fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 25, located at the Spates Community Club, located on 214 McNair Road, Fort Myer, Va.
Employers include area police and fire departments, federal agencies, health care agencies, defense and government contractors are participating to discuss job openings with candida
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John Boccieri Files In 16th District Congressional Race To Continue Service To Ohio And America
ALLIANCE, Ohio, May 8 -- John Boccieri, a Democratic Party candidate for Ohio's 16th Congressional District, issued the following news release:
State Senator John Boccieri announced today he has filed his papers to run for Congress in Ohio's 16th Congressional District.
"Ohio's families are hungry for a change," John Boccieri said. "We face tough economic times and our region has been hit hard. We need someone who will put partisanship aside and fight for economic policies that put Ohio
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JOHNSON ASSUMES COMMAND OF 308TH MI BN
FORT MEADE, Md., Aug. 28 -- Fort Meade issued the following news release:
Lt. Col. Michael B. Johnson took the helm of the 308th Military Intelligence Battalion in a change-of-command ceremony on Aug. 21 at McGill Training Center.
Johnson assumed the post from Lt. Col. John T. Stromberg, who served as commander of the battalion for two years. Stromberg moves on to Intelligence Security Command at Fort Belvoir, Va. He will then attend a Senior Service College.
"This command is clearly ex
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JOINT ERADICATION TEAMS TRIM "GRASS" PRODUCTION IN STATE
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 3 -- The National Guard issued the following news release:
By Staff Sgt. Chris A. Durney
Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs
"Bingo, there's a tall patch of it right there," says Trooper "L" over the intercom. He's pointing out the open door of the helicopter at a large group of light green plants barely discernable from the surrounding thick vegetation.
An Arkansas Army National Guard pilot, call sign "Snake," smartly rolls the OH-58 Kiowa to the left
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JOINT PERSONNEL ADJUDICATION SYSTEM FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following fact sheet:
The Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) is the Department of Defense's automated system of record for recording and providing personnel security eligibility and access information for DoD government, military and contractor personnel.
JPAS consists of two systems:
* JAMS - The Joint Adjudication Management System - provides the Central Adjudication Facilities (CAFs) wi
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JULY WELL-BEING MEETING HIGHLIGHTS CHANGES AT APG
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Aberdeen Proving Ground Garrison leadership and organization representatives gathered to discuss the issues facing the installation during the Well-Being Council meeting July 17 at the Edgewood Chapel.
Col. Jeffrey S. Weissman, Garrison and deputy installation commander, began the meeting by stating that many of the changes talked about over the past several months are now taking place.
"We're mo
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KUSAHC COMMANDER TALKS CUSTOMERS, BRAC
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Shortly after assuming command of the Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, Lt. Col. James M. Nold said he is focused on the future challenges of supporting Aberdeen Proving Ground customers and missions.
Nold comes to APG from Fort Bragg, N.C. and the Joint Special Operations Command. Over a 26-year career he's earned the Army's Air Assault, Airborne and Expert Field Medical badges as well as the Navy's Sc
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KUSAHC TRAINING CENTER RENAMED TO HONOR APG NURSE KILLED IN IRAQ
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Nearly 200 people, including dignitaries, friends and former co-workers, gathered on the lawn of Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic July 10 for the dedication ceremony of a training center renamed to honor an APG nurse killed in Iraq on the one year anniversary of her death.
Capt. Maria Ortiz, a former chief nurse of General Medicine at Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, was killed during a mortar attack in Ba
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LA VERNIA STUDENT RECEIVES NOMINATION TO MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, R-Texas (28th CD), issued the following news release:
La Vernia student, Brianna LeFrere has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Brianna, a senior at La Vernia High School, received a nomination from Congressman Henry Cuellar to enter the Academy.
Congressman Cuellar says Briana was an obvious choice for his nomination. "Briana is a bright student who I was pleased to nominate," said Congressman Cuellar. "She will mak
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LEADERS, STUDENTS HONORED AT 2008 BUSINESS VISIONS BANQUET
PEMBROKE, N.C., May 2 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
Years ago Dick Geibert was not sure a New Yorker could survive in a service business in Southeastern North Carolina.
Twenty years later the Lumberton, N.C., resident's pool and spa business continues to thrive, and his wife, Kathy, who helps run the business, was named the 2008 Business Visions Entrepreneur of the Year.
In accepting the award at the April 28 annual banquet, Kathy Geibe
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LOCAL RETIREE NAMED FREEDOM TEAM AMBASSADOR
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Freedom Team Salute, an Army program that recognizes service members, veterans and their Families for their service to the nation, appointed a local retiree as its ambassador for the Aberdeen Proving Ground community in June.
Retired Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ricky C. Godbolt said he will be available to assist groups in recognizing Army veterans and offer Soldiers an opportunity to thank their parent
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LOSS OF AN ALLY IN THE WAR ON TERROR
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif. (52nd CD), issued the following column:
The future of America's partnership with Pakistan may now be in doubt following the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf. In the past, Pakistan, behind the leadership of President Musharraf, has been an important ally in the fight against terrorism. Now that the future of this relationship is clouded with uncertainty, the U.S. must look to its own military capabilities to ensure that the long-term
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LOUISIANA CADETS ENJOY WING SUMMER ENCAMPMENT
BATON ROUGE, La., July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following press release:
Capt. Michael G. James
Public Affairs Officer
Central Louisiana Composite Squadron
Louisiana Wing
Seven cadets from the Central Louisiana Composite Squadron joined more than 90 cadets from five wings at Barksdale Air Force Base for summer encampment.
Activities included flying B-52 and A-10 simulators, security forces demonstrations, survival training, leadership training, h
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MAGAZINE RANKS UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE IN TOP 30 FOR SERVICE TO MILITARY
PEMBROKE, N.C., Jan. 23 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke was selected by Military Advanced Education magazine as one of the top 30 military-friendly universities in the U.S.
As a provider of higher education to military personnel on Ft. Bragg, the University was invited to apply for the award by the magazine. The news of the designation came on November 29 to UNCP's Office for University and Commun
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Magistrate orders to file explanation on two different JMOs' reports
Colombo, Sept. 6 -- The Colombo Magistrate yesterday asked for explanation from the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) as to why two different JMOs' medical reports had been filed in court in the inquiry into the alleged involvement with a terrorist organization of a senior journalist Tissainayagam and two others.
When the case was taken up for magisterial inquiry before the Colombo Additional Magistrate Ms. Kumari Abeyratne the counsel for the suspects K.V. Thavarasha filed a copy of the
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MAJ. GEN. SCOTT NAMED DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF BTA
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Kelly Vick
Business Transformation Agency
Business Transformation Agency (BTA) Director David Fisher announced the appointment of Air Force Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Scott as the first Deputy Director of the BTA.
Scott is currently the Commander, Joint Contracting Command - Iraq/Afghanistan, where he is a customer of BTA's work in theater in the area of Contingency C
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MALCOLM HIRED AS ASSISTANT COUNSEL AT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE
PEMBROKE, N.C., April 22 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
Joshua D. Malcolm has joined The University of North Carolina at Pembroke as assistant University counsel.
Malcolm did not need a campus map to find his new office. A Pembroke native, he is a 1992 UNCP graduate with four brothers who are also graduates of the institution.
Malcolm is not new to higher education law either, coming from Fayetteville State University, where he held a si
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MANAGER GIVES OVERVIEW ON 2009 BUDGET
MAT-SU , Alaska, April 25 -- Matanuska-Susitna Borough issued the following news release:
Borough Manager John Duffy gave an overview of the proposed fiscal year 2009 Borough budget last night. Overall, the request for local government is down by $2.6 million over last year. However, due to less of an overall increase in assessed values, the proposed mill rate slightly went up.
For now, the proposed mill rate is up 0.682 in the areawide fund over last year and up .02 for the non-areawide.
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MARK MCKINNON HEADS UP 20TH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION STUDIES SLATE
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
Mark McKinnon, chief media strategist for Senator John McCain's presidential campaign, will open the Department of Communication Studies at Texas State University-San Marcos' 20th annual Communication Week on Feb. 25.
Communication Week runs Feb. 25-29, with a special "Spotlight Event" on Tuesday, March 4. All presentations are free and open to the public.
McKinnon, vice chairman of Public Strategies
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MECHANIC PLATFORM ANSWERS TECHNOLOGY NEEDS OF SOLDIER
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The days of standing on lug nuts or tires while repairing vehicles are coming to an end as the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command seeks solutions to the needs of Warfighter.
Presently, Army vehicles do not have a stable area for mechanics to stand, while accessing the vehicle's engine compartment for preventive maintenance checks and services. Consequently, this poses a potential
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MILITARY COUPLES STRENGTHEN MARRIAGE THROUGH STRONG BONDS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Nine Aberdeen Proving Ground couples participated in a Strong Bonds conference at Bob Pascal's St. Michaels Harbour Inn Marina and Spa located in the picturesque waterfront town of St. Michaels, Md., July 30 through Aug. 1.
The Strong Bonds conference is an Army wide conference for active duty military and their spouses that is designed to help couples deal with communication issues and the stress o
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MILITARY TRAVELERS SHOULD NOTE BAGGAGE FEE CHARGES
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Military personnel traveling on official orders will not have to pay new fees for checked baggage in most instances, although the airlines are not exempting other government employees on official business from the fees, according to information provided by provided by the General Services Administration
A spot-check of airlines shows service members traveling on leave would still have to pay baggage
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Monmouth University To Host 2008 Distinguished Business Leaders Award Dinner
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Feb. 12 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release:
Dinner Will Honor George Harms, Founder and CEO of George Harms Construction Co., Inc.
Monmouth University will host the 2008 Distinguished Business Leaders Award Dinner on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at 6 p.m. in Wilson Hall on the University's campus.
The event will honor George Harms, founder and CEO of George Harms Construction Co., Inc, for his entrepreneurial spirit and his outstanding achievem
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MORE CLARIFICATION ON ID CARD/CAC OFFICE TEMPORARY CLOSURE
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Aberdeen Proving Ground Identification Card section in building 4305 is closed for business Aug. 25 thru 27 for upgrades to the Real Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS).
Anyone anticipating a need for services should make plans to visit the office prior to Aug. 25. Customers requiring service during this closure should call ahead to the following sites for service:
* Fort
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MORE FEB GOLD WINNERS FOR APG
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The 2008 Excellence in Federal career awards program, presented by the Baltimore Federal Executive was held in May. Ten gold and 70 silver and bronze awardees were identified in the July 10 issue of the APG News. Inadvertently, three gold recipients were reported as silver recipients. The APG News regrets the error. Here are their stories.
Category 1b, Outstanding Supervisor GS-12 and Below.
The
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MULTINATIONAL FORCE - IRAQ CONDUCTS PRESS BRIEFING, AUG. 28
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 28 -- The Multi-National Forces - Iraq issued the following press briefing:
Mr. Jawad al-Bulani, Iraqi Minister of Interior
Lieutenant General Frank G. Helmick, Commander of Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq and NATO Training Mission - Iraq
DATE: August 28, 2008
TRANSCRIBED BY:
SOS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
PARTICIPANTS:
Mr. Jawad al-Bulani
Lieutenant General Frank Helmick
REPORTERS:
Ahmed Jassem. Al-Arabiya Newspaper
Abdul Rachman[ph
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MULTINATIONAL FORCE - IRAQ CONDUCTS PRESS BRIEFING, AUG. 31
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 31 -- The Multi-National Forces - Iraq issued the following press briefing:
DR. TAHSEEN AL-SHEIKHLY, CIVILIAN SPOKESMAN FOR OPERATION FARDH AL-QANOON; BRIGADIER GENERAL JEFFREY DORKO, COMMANDING GENERAL, GULF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT; and BRIGADIER GENERAL JEFFREY TALLEY, COMMANDER 926TH ENGINEERING BRIGADE
DATE: 31 August 2008
TRANSCRIBED BY:
SOS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
PARTICIPANTS:
DR. AL-SHEIKHLY, BG DORKO, and BG TALLEY
REPORTERS 1-6:
INT=INTERPRETER
RP
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MURRAH MAKES NEWSWEEK LIST FOR THIRD YEAR
JACKSON, Miss., June 4 -- The Jackson Public School District has issued the following news release:
Recently, Newsweek magazine recognized 1,300 public schools across the United States that do a superior job of preparing students for college. The schools are ranked based on a ratio developed by Newsweek that figures the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and/or Cambridge tests taken by all students at the school in 2007 divided by the number of graduating seniors.
Th
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MWR PRESENTS STEPPING UP
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
FMWR presents Stepping Up, performed by Step Afrika, 7 p.m., Oct. 4, at the Post Theater. Step Afrika celebrates stepping, an art form born at African American fraternities and sororities, based in African traditions. As the first professional company dedicated to stepping, Step Afrika's intricate kicks, stomps and rhythms mixed with spoken word pound the floor and fill the air.
Advance tickets cost
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- The city of Dayton issued the following press release:
The Dayton Police Department is pleased to announce its participation, once again, in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Night Out and the Dayton Police Department is proud to be part of this celebration of police-community partnerships.
National Night Out is celebrated to bring attention to crime and drug prevention awareness in the community. Over
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NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION ENCOURAGES TINSLEY TO RUN FOR NEW MEXICO'S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release:
The National Restaurant Association today strongly encouraged former chairman of the board of directors Ed Tinsley to announce a run for New Mexico's second congressional district seat. Representative Steve Pearce currently represents the district but has announced plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat of retiring Senator Pete Domenici.
"Throughout his many years of service on the National Restaur
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NATIONAL SECURITY EXPERT ADDRESSES BTA'S ROLE IN TRANSFORMING DEPLOYED BUSINESS OPERATIONS
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Sabrina Smith
Business Transformation Agency
Dr. Janine Davidson shared her experience observing the Business Transformation Agency's (BTA) work in transforming business operations for the deployed force and contributions to the warfighter recently as part of an ongoing lecture series at the agency.
BTA's Warfighter Support Office (WSO)-sponsored event offered
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NAVSEA SALVAGE ENGINEERS RECOVER PLANE MATERIALS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release:
Naval Sea System Command's (NAVSEA) Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) conducted the recovery of the engines and other components of an EA-6B "Prowler" Aug. 17-20. The plane crashed near Guam Feb. 12.
The recovery utilized the Navy's remotely operated vehicle (ROV) "Deep Drone" operating from the Military Sealift Command's USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52).
The EA-6B crashed into the Pacific Ocean in 6,500 feet of wat
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NEGISHI COMMUNITY TOURS A YOKOHAMA HISTORIC LANDMARK
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release:
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman
Fleet Public Affairs Center Det., Japan
Sailors living and working at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka's Yokohama Detachment, their family members and Japanese citizens got a rare look inside one of Yokohama's historic landmarks located outside the Negishi housing base Aug. 26.
The City of Yokohama opened the gates to an old horse racetrack grandstand
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NEW FMWR DIRECTOR PLANS TO IMPROVE EXISTING PROGRAMS, FACILITIES
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Aberdeen Proving Ground received a new Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation director who is currently working towards improving existing programs and facilities as APG moves forward with many new initiatives for APG 2012.
Michael Lupacchino, who has 23 years of experience working for FMWR, has worked in various positions and locations.
His most recent position was FMWR director at Fort McCoy,
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NEW YORK MEMBERS DELIVER CAP MESSAGE AT JFK INTERNATIONAL'S CAREER DAY
GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following press release:
2nd Lt. Roger Levy
Falcon Senior Squadron
Administrative Officer
New York Wing
Falcon Senior Squadron members shared Civil Air Patrol's history, missions and message with students and teachers visiting JFK International Airport for the facilitiy's annual Career Day.
Organized by Robbyn Stewart of the Port Authority's Airport Operations Division and held in the airport's Hang
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NIGHT VISION IED INTERROGATION ARM MAKES DIFFERENCE FOR WARFIGHTER
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The U.S. Army is confronting a new kind of warfare. The current Iraq War, held in contrast to the Gulf War of the early 1990s, has spawned an environment where unconventional warfare has become the norm. One ever-present characteristic of this new brand of warfare is the indiscriminate use of Improvised Explosive Devices by enemy insurgents.
"In 1991, you had two armies facing off across an empty de
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NMA Says Current Regulations Provide Comprehensive Environmental Protection for Minerals Mining; Additional Rules Unwarranted
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Mining Association issued the following news release:
A comprehensive web of environmental laws and regulations covering mineral mining operations from "cradle-to-grave" makes additional regulation redundant and unnecessary, a leading mineral mining expert told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today. Both federal and state agencies have rules to ensure all aspects of mineral mining - from exploration to reclamation and closure - are effecti
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING JACALYN ANN LEATHERWOOD BALLEW V. CHRISTOPHER PATRICK BALLEW
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
JACALYN ANN LEATHERWOOD BALLEW, Plaintiff
v.
CHRISTOPHER PATRICK BALLEW, Defendant
Buncombe County, No. 05 CVD 2796
Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 4 November 2005 by Judge Marvin P. Pope, Jr. in Buncombe County District Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 13 May 2008.
Mary Elizabeth Arrowood, for plaintiff-appellant.
Wade Hall, for defendant-appellee.
CALABRIA, Judge.
J
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NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING MICHAELA MILLER V. GLENN MILLER
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion:
MICHAELA MILLER, Plaintiff,
v.
GLENN MILLER, Defendant.
Harnett County No. 03 CVD 1751
Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 5 March 2007 by Judge Jimmy L. Love, Jr. in Harnett County District Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 4 March 2008.
Hedahl & Radtke Family Law Center, by Joan E. Hedahl, for plaintiff-appellant.
Lewis, Deese & Nance, LLP, by Renny W. Deese, for defendant- ap
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NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT NABS INDIVIDUAL TROPHY
RAINSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 19 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release:
Northeast Alabama Community College student, Jake Hicks of Stevenson won a trophy at an Alabama quiz competition sponsored by the National Academic Quiz Teams Organization. Hicks placed fourth out of over seventy two-year students from Alabama and northern Florida. The competition was held on February 9, 2008 at the Marion Military Institute.
"Jake is a valued member of our team," said Dr. D
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NRC ISSUES ORDER IN MATTER OF ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS ET AL.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following order:
Dale E. Klein, Chairman
Gregory B. Jaczko
Peter B. Lyons
Kristine L. Svinicki
In the Matter of
ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC and ENTERGY NUCLEAR PALISADES, LLC
(Palisades Nuclear Plant)
Docket Nos. 50-255-LT-2 and 72-7-LT
ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC and ENTERGY NUCLEAR FITZPATRICK, LLC
(James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant)
Docket Nos. 50-333-LT-2 and 72-12-LT
ENTERGY NUCLEAR
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NUCA Supports New Mexico Congressional Candidate Dan East
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13 -- The National Utility Contractors Association issued the following news release:
The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) announces its support of Daniel K. East--NUCA Senior Vice President and president of NUCA member company Cone Construction--in his bid for the seat of outgoing US Representative Tom Udall, a Democrat from New Mexico's 3rd congressional district who is running for the US Senate seat of outgoing Republican Sen. Pete Domenici.
"Having a
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OBAMA ACCUSES PAK OF USING US AID AGAINST INDIA
Washington, Sep 6 (UNI) U S Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has accused Pakistan of using the military aid that it had received from the United States for "preparing for a war against India."
In an interview with Fox news Channel, he said that the aid was given to Pakistan "without having enough strings attached." It was actually meant to fight Taliban, Al Qaida and other terrorist groups active on the Pakistan Afghan border.
He made this brief reference to Pakistan in an i
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Obama vows to pressurise Pak to do more in war-on-terror
Washington, Sept. 6 -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has said that if he one this year's presidential poll, he would increase pressure on Pakistan in the hunt for Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.
He also said that he would ask Pakistan to "do more" in the US-led global war-on-terror.
"What we can do is stay focused on Afghanistan and put more pressure on the Pakistanis," the Daily Times quoted Obama as saying in a TV interview.
Obama also vowed to be tough on the nation'
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OFF-POST CHILD CARE IS WITHIN REACH
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Any military or Department of Defense civilian Family attached to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Meade, Walter Reed or Fort Detrick who is looking for off-post child care, should contact LOCATE: Child Care at 1-800-999-0120.
Today's military Families have several challenges in meeting their child care needs. In addition to the economic issues experienced by many non-military Families, military Famili
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OFFICE EAGLE BSC CELEBRATES NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The Aberdeen Proving Ground Office Eagle Base Supply Center will celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 21. The Office Eagle store is located on 320 Johnson Road, building 320.
The summer-themed event, open to all personnel, will feature light refreshments, and Office Eagle associates will be on hand to answer any questions. Blind and disabled associates pla
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OHIO CADET PARTICIPATES IN PARARESCUE TRAINING, THEN HONES HONOR GUARD SKILLS
COLUMBUS, OHIO, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following press release:
2nd Lt. John C. Morgan
Public Affairs Officer
Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker Composite Squadron
Ohio Wing
Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Corey Owen Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker Composite Squadron has devoted much of his summer to sharpening a diverse range of skills as a Civil Air Patrol cadet.
From June 22-29 Owen participated in the U.S. Air Force Basic Pararescue Course at Kirkland Air Forc
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ONLINE ENROLLMENT GROWS AT RIO SALADO
TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 5 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release:
Ready for college? Looking for additional education so you can get promoted or start a new career? There's a good chance you'll be taking class from the comfort of your home.
Online education is no longer the new kid on the block but has become a popular way of gaining an education. So popular that enrollment grew by nearly 14% from 2007 to 2008 at Rio Salado College. And in the last six years online ed
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OPERATION BOOK DRIVE TAKES ONE BIG STEP TOWARDS LITERACY IN COALITION DETENTION
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Sept. 4 -- U.S. Third Army Central issued the following news release:
August 1, 2008, marked the one year anniversary of the grand opening of Dar Al Hikmah (House of Wisdom). What better way to celebrate the anniversary than with the arrival of over 1,500 high school books from the Iraqi Ministry of Education (MOE)?
Dar Al Hikmah is the only school for juvenile detainees under the supervision of Coalition forces. For the past year, teachers have been struggling to teach seve
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Optical Society Confers 17 General and Specialty Awards for 2008
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release:
The Optical Society (OSA) is pleased to announce this year's recipients of many of its prestigious awards. The winners include: Peter Knight, Frederic Ives Medal/Jarus W. Quinn Endowment; Eric Mazur, Esther Hoffman Beller Medal; Peter W. Milonni, Max Born Award; Bahaa Saleh, Distinguished Service Award; Ursula Keller, Joseph Fraunhofer Award/Robert M. Burley Prize; Kam Yin Lau, Nick Holonyak, Jr. Award;
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OUTSOURCING SACRIFICE: SHOULD AMERICANS HONOR THE SOLDIER FOR HIRE?
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 14 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release:
America's increasing use of private military contractors in Iraq and other international battlefields is changing the traditional emotional and psychological relationships between U.S. citizens and those who fight for their country, a UB Law School professor says.
Mateo Taussig-Rubbo examines whether these military contractors - sometimes called soldiers for hire or mercenaries - should be embraced as h
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OUTSTANDING FACULTY, STAFF RECOGNIZED AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT
STEVENS POINT, Wis., July 3 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point issued the following news release:
Outstanding faculty and staff members for the 2007-2008 academic year were recognized at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Selected for Excellence in Teaching were C.Y. Allen, professor of communication; Todd Huspeni, assistant professor of biology; Kathleen Lamb, assistant professor of sociology; Ed Miller, professor of political science; and Craig Wendorf, associate profes
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OUTWARD BOUND WAR VETERANS EXPEDITION, SEPT. 3-7
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Outward Bound Wilderness offers veterans expeditions for those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Course Number CEC910 expedition will be held in Leadville, Colo., and includes backpacking and rock climbing in the Colorado Rockies. Under this program, all Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans, including current and former members of the active and reserve components of the
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OUTWARD BOUND WAR VETERANS EXPEDITION, SEPT. 3-7
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Outward Bound Wilderness offers veterans expeditions for those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Course Number CEC910 expedition will be held in Leadville, Colo., and includes backpacking and rock climbing in the Colorado Rockies. Under this program, all Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans, including current and former members of the Active and Reserve Components of the
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OUTWARD BOUND WAR VETERANS EXPEDITION: SEPT. 3 - 7
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Outward Bound Wilderness offers veterans expeditions for those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Course Number CEC910 expedition will be held in Leadville, Colo., and includes backpacking and rock climbing in the Colorado Rockies. Under this program, all Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans, including current and former members of the Active and Reserve Components of the
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PACIFIC ARMY MANAGEMENT SEMINAR 2008 COMES TO CLOSE
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following press release:
By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd
United States Army, Pacific
Senior leaders and security officers from 30 countries converged here Aug. 25-29 with the goal of sharing experiences, fostering partnerships and furthering multi-lateral cooperation in the Pacific region during this year's Pacific Army Management Seminar.
PAMS is the U.S. Army's largest Asia-Pacific theater security cooperati
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Pak has never had President from Balochistan, or a woman President
Lahore, Sept. 6 -- Even as Pakistan witnesses presidential poll today, there are two startling facts that come to one's minds, i.e. the country has never had a woman President; and that none of the 10 Presidents was from Balochistan, one of the four provinces in Pakistan.
Of the total 10 Presidents and four governor generals Pakistan has had so far, six were from Punjab, six from Sindh and two from the NWFP, but none from Balochistan, reported the Daily Times.
Going by castes, Pathans topp
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PAMS XXXII DELEGATES DISCUSS COOPERATIVE INTER-AGENCY APPROACHES
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following press release:
By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd
United States Army, Pacific
Delegates from 30 Asia-Pacific countries discussed "Employing cooperative inter-agency and non-governmental approaches during post-conflict operations" during Pacific Armies Management Seminar XXXII here Aug. 27.
PAMS is the U.S. Army's largest Asia-Pacific theater security cooperation program event. It is a multinational milit
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PAMS XXXII DELEGATES DISCUSS GAINING SITUATIONAL UNDERSTANDING
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following press release:
By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd
United States Army, Pacific
Delegates from 30 Asia-Pacific countries discussed "Gaining and maintaining situational understanding in the contemporary operating environment" during Pacific Armies Management Seminar XXXII here Aug. 26.
PAMS is the U.S. Army's largest Asia-Pacific theater security cooperation program event. It is a multinational military se
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PAMS XXXII DELEGATES DISCUSS TRAINING AND EDUCATION
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following press release:
By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd
United States Army, Pacific
Senior Army and security officials from 30 nations gathered here for the Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PAMS) XXXII Aug. 26 to discuss "Training and educating forces for success in complex coalition operations."
PAMS is the U.S. Army's largest Asia-Pacific theater security cooperation program event. It is a multinational mi
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PAMS XXXII DELEGATES DISCUSS TRANSITIONING FROM CONFLICT TO POST-CONFLICT
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following press release:
By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd
United States Army, Pacific
Delegates from 30 Asia-Pacific countries discussed "Transitioning from conflict to post-conflict coalition operations" during Pacific Armies Management Seminar XXXII here Aug. 27.
PAMS is the U.S. Army's largest Asia-Pacific theater security cooperation program event. It is a multinational military seminar that provides a forum
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PENN STATE SHENANGO TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL SPRING FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
SHARON, Pa., April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University at Shenango issued the following news release:
Penn State Shenango will present five recently released French international films as part of its Second Annual Spring French Film Festival starting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, and continuing each night through Saturday, May 3, in the campus' Forker Lab Forum. This week-long event, sponsored by the French-American Cultural Exchange and the Penn State Shenango Institute of Family and Co
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PISALL NAMED TRANSFORMATION PRIORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR OF THE BTA
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release:
By Anna Ross
Business Transformation Agency
David Fisher, Business Transformation Agency (BTA) director, announced the appointment of Kimberly Pisall as the Director of the Transformation Priorities and Requirements Supply Chain Management directorate of the BTA. In this role, Pisall will identify enterprise priorities that enable Defense business modernization and de
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PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS NEW MILITARY TAX BREAKS INTO LAW
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
A military tax bill containing a combination of new tax benefits and the extension of existing benefits was signed into law June 17 by President Bush.
The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008, or HEART Act, includes a provision allowing military Families to receive the $600--perperson economic stimulus rebate even if a spouse does not have a Social Security number.
* Also, through
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PRESIDENT OF U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL, CHAIRMAN OF MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE FOR SEPTEMBER ANNOUNCED
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 2 -- The United Nations issued the following press release:
In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following are the President of the United Nations Security Council and the Chairman of the Military Staff Committee for September:
Security Council
Michel Kafando, Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso, succeeds Jan Grauls, Permanent Representative of Belgium, as President of the Security Council.
Military Staff Committee
Lieutenant Ge
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PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL BRADLEY BRINGS MESSAGE OF CHANGE TO UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE
PEMBROKE, N.C., March 5 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
Answers to the toughest questions facing the nation are out there if the people are willing to confront them, said former pro basketball player, U.S. Senator and presidential hopeful Bill Bradley.
Bradley spoke to an audience of approximately 500 in the Givens Performing Arts Center on February 25 as a part of UNC Pembroke's Distinguished Speaker Series.
"We're in the grip of an old
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PREVENTION, COMMUNICATION RANK AS THE TWO TOP PRIORITIES AT FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION CONFERENCE
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Non-battle injuries are the single greatest cause of medical evacuations from the U.S. Central Command, with more than a third of all evacuations attributed to NBI. Sports and physical training injuries cause more of these injuries than any other category.
In theater, gastrointestinal illness sidelines service members more often than any other class of disease. Hearing loss and ringing in the ears d
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RECRUITMILITARY CAREER FAIR IN BALTIMORE
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
RecruitMilitary, in conjunction with the Department of Labor, American Legion and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network will hold a free hiring event for veterans, service members transitioning from active duty, National Guard and Reserves and military spouses 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 21 at the M&T Bank Stadium (Raven's Stadium) in Baltimore.
Meet with representatives from government contracto
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REGISTER FOR OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMERITUS 'PASSPORT' SERIES IN GLENVIEW
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 19 -- Oakton Community College issued the following news release:
Register now for Passport to the World, a series of foreign relations lectures offered by the Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College. Join local experts for an analysis of international events and issues facing the next U.S. president.
The four-week session meets 1 - 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, starting Sept. 9, at Classic Residence by Hyatt, 2500 Indigo Lane, Glenview. Seating is limited.
The series
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REP .TANNER PROUD OF COMMUNITY'S PLEDGED SUPPORT TO FORT CAMPBELL SOLDIERS, FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. John Tanner, D-Tenn. (8th CD), issued the following news release:
Congressman John Tanner thanked the Middle and West Tennessee community for its support of the military families stationed at Fort Campbell Army Base. Tanner attended a ceremony at Fort Campbell Friday for the signing of an Army Community Covenant that expresses regional support for U.S. troops and the Fort Campbell community.
"We will continue to show our support for our men and women in uniform
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REP. ARCURI TO SPEAK WITH WWII VETERANS IN HERKIMER
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-N.Y. (24th CD), has issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will meet with local WWII veterans and discuss legislation passed by Congress to support and honor our veterans and service members in Herkimer tomorrow, Tuesday, August 5th.
Time: 9:30am
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Location: Denny's, 107 Mohawk St., Herkimer, NY
Contact: Stanley Babowitz, 315-797-2188
Since taking office, Arcuri has wo
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REP. BALDWIN'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, AUG. 1
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. (2nd CD), issued the following newsletter:
THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS
I was proud to join in the introduction of two pieces of legislation that will improve our nation's healthcare.
The Nurses' Higher Education and Loan Repayment Act (H.R. 6652) that I co-authored with Rep. Tom Latham (R-IA) addresses the root cause of the nationwide shortage of registered nurses: the growing faculty shortage at U.S. nursing schools. This bipartisan legislation
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REP. BALDWIN'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, JULY 29
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. (2nd CD), issued the following newsletter:
THE WEEK OF JULY 21 IN CONGRESS
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader John Boehner this week announced joint appointments to the board of the new Office of Congressional Ethics. For the first time in the history of the House, private citizens will actively participate in the House ethics enforcement process. The Office of Congressional Ethics is intended to supplement the work of the Ho
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REP. BERMAN SPEAKS ON HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ISRAEL'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Howard L. Berman, D-Calif. (28th CD), made the following remarks:
The following are Chairman Berman's remarks as delivered during House debate of H.Con.Res. 322, a resoultion recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern Sate of Israel. The resolution passed by a vote of 417-0.
"Mr. Speaker, in the sixty years since the founding of our ally Israel, the United States has had no greater friend in the Middle East. U.S.-Israeli friendship is based
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REP. BOYDA JOINS REPS. SKELTON, EDWARDS FOR FORT LEAVENWORTH CHAPEL GROUNDBREAKING
TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 18 -- Rep. Nancy Boyda, D-Kan. (2nd CD), has issued the following news release:
Nearly seven years after St. Ignatius Chapel was destroyed by fire in 2001, ground was broken today for a new Fort Leavenworth Chapel. Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) gave remarks at the ceremony. Joining her for this important event, were Rep. Ike Skelton, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Chet Edwards, Chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Aff
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REP. BOYDA TO HOST ACADEMY DAYS IN PITTSBURG, LAWRENCE, MANHATTAN
TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 22 -- Rep. Nancy Boyda, D-Kan. (2nd CD), has issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) has announced dates and locations for the 2008 Academy Days.
The purpose of Academy Days is to make information available to high school students and their families on U.S. military academies.
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda said, "The United States military academies provide students with impressive educational opportunities, and the opportunit
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REP. COURTNEY: NEW GI BILL IS VERY LEAST WE CAN DO FOR THOSE WHO PUT LIFE ON HOLD TO SERVE
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn. (2nd CD), has issued the following news release:
Congressman Courtney welcomed news today that President George Bush signed into law an expansion of the GI Bill of Rights that better meets the educational needs of returning U.S. troops currently serving in combat. Earlier in the year, the President had threatened to veto the legislation, essentially calling it too generous. The Administration stated that it was "concerned that because of the h
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REP. CUELLAR ANNOUNCES NEW ARMY PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE IMMERSION IN CRITICAL FOREIGN LANGUAGES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, R-Texas (28th CD), issued the following news release:
Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today a new financial incentive from the U.S. Army for recruiting college Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets to take courses in critical foreign languages, including Arabic and Mandarin Chinese. To qualify for the incentive, cadets would have to commit to entering the Army, the Army Reserve or the Army National Guard as a commissioned officer.
Under
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REP. CUMMINGS, SEN. MIKULSKI URGE PRESIDENT BUSH TO HONOR BILL FOR GREEN CARD SOLDIERS
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md. (7th CD), issued the following news release:
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, chair of the Maryland delegation, (both D-Md.) today celebrated Congress' passage of the Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act (S. 2516), which would make it easier for military service members to become U.S. citizens and demand better coordination among U.S. immigration and milit
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REP. MYRICK'S E-NEWSLETTER: MYRICK SIGNS ONTO MILITARY FREEDOM ACT
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Sue Myrick, R-N.C. (9th CD), issued the following newsletter:
Rep. Myrick recently announced that she has cosponsored the Military Freedom Act (HR 5462). Congressman Louis Gohmert of Texas introduced this legislation in response to the City of Berkeley, California. They obstructed military recruiters from doing their duty, and labeled them "unwelcome intruders".
"The men and women in the military protect us and our freedoms. They did not deserve the unbelievabl
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REP. ROS-LEHTINEN ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN ADDRESS OF HER MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL SATELLITE OFFICE
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Aug. 26 -- Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a senior member of the Florida Congressional Delegation, is announcing that her Miami Beach City Hall satellite office has changed addresses, moving to a building next door to City Hall. The address of the Surfside office remains the same.
The offices are opened EVERY Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Ros-Lehtinen's Congressiona
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REP. SMITH VOTES FOR VETERANS' FUNDING BILL
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb. (3rd CD), has issued the following news release:
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), co-chair of the Congressional Rural Veterans Caucus, today voted to pass H.R. 6599, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations legislation. The legislation passed 409-4.
The bill provides $72.7 billion in overall spending, funding military construction and family housing, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and operating expenses for rel
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REP. UDALL QUESTIONS SUSPENSION OF CYBER COMMAND ACTIVITIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Mark Udall, D-Colo. (2nd CD), issued the following news release:
Today Congressman Mark Udall (D-Eldorado Springs) sent a letter to Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley requesting further information on news that Air Force Cyber Command has been ordered to stop all activities, just weeks before it was scheduled to become operational. A copy of the letter can be found here: Cyber Command Suspension
Along with members of the Colorado delegation, Rep. U
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REP. VISCLOSKY ANNOUNCES PLANS TO MOVE NORTHWEST INDIANA OFFICE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Ind. (1st CD), issued the following news release:
Congressman Pete Visclosky today announced plans to move his Northwest Indiana office to 7895 Broadway, Suite A, in Merrillville. Visclosky's Northwest Indiana office will be closed on Monday, August 25, and Tuesday, August 26, to accommodate the move, and will reopen at noon on Wednesday, August 27. The telephone, fax, and email addresses for the Northwest Indiana office will remain unchanged.
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REPORTS OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS OVERBLOWN
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Reports of electrical hazards caused by negligence in Iraq are overblown, a senior Defense Department spokesman said July 29.
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell spoke at a news conference on the eve of testimony before the House Government Reform Committee.
Acting DoD Inspector General Gordon S. Heddell is one of four Pentagon officials expected to testify, according to House officials.
Th
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RIPKEN STADIUM APPRECIATES THE RIPKEN STADIUM APPRECIATES THE MILITARY
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Aberdeen Proving Ground service members shined during pre-game festivities for the annual Military Appreciation Night at Ripken Stadium Aug. 9.
Aberdeen Ironbirds director of ticket sales Lev Shellenberger started things off with a presentation to Maj. Gen. Fred D. Robinson Jr., commander of APG and the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. On behalf of Ripken Baseball, Shellenber
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ROTARY PAVER PLANTING PROJECT ON MAY 2
FLORENCE, Ky., May 1 -- The city of Florence issued the following press release:
The Florence Rotary Paver Planting Project will be held on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Boone County Veterans Memorial located on the campus of the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Boulevard.
Blue Star Mothers purchased the 44 pavers to be planted, of which the names of 44 active duty military personnel have been etched.
Florence Rotary Club members and Boone County Alternative School student
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ROTC RANGER CHALLENGE BRINGS HOME THE GOLD
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 28 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:
Sam Houston State University's Ranger Challenge Team showed they were "Army strong," finishing first and fifth in a competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, Oct. 12-14.
The male and co-ed teams, "consisting of the some of the best cadets SHSU's Military Science program has to offer," competed against 21 other universities from Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, according to Lt. Col. Rick King, chair of th
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Russia and the US find old hostility in a new cold war
Dhaka, Sept. 5 -- As the US and the Russian Federation confront each other in Georgia over its breakaway parts in Ossetia and Abkhazia etc., it seems that old conflicts have revived once more in a new cold war.
Georgia is America's staunchest ally in the region. Popular revolt installed Mikhail Saakhasvalli in 2003, a pro-western politician whose great ambition is to be a full partner in the Western alliance. When he came to power, Russia was already strong but not so aggressive. But since th
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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI TO BE RECOGNIZED OCT. 19
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:
Five Sam Houston State University graduates who have brought pride to the university through their contributions to business, humanitarian efforts, the medical profession, and public service will be honored as Distinguished Alumni on Oct. 19 as part of the university's 2007 homecoming festivities.
The honorees include Kemper Crabb, Melinda Estes, Roger Lawrence and Cecil Neely, and Peter Bell, the
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SCIENTISTS SEARCH FOR BRAIN CENTER RESPONSIBLE FOR TINNITUS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 5 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release:
For the more than 50 million Americans who experience the phantom sounds of tinnitus - ringing in the ears that can range from annoying to debilitating - certain well-trained rats may be their best hope for finding relief.
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have studied the condition for more than 10 years and have developed these animal models, which can "tell" the researchers if they are experien
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SECRETARY CORTS, MAJ. GEN. WRIGHT URGE PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MEMBERS TO PREPARE EARLY TO VOTE
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State issued the following news release:
Recognizing national Armed Forces Voters Week as an opportunity to honor the courage and commitment of the commonwealth's men and women in uniform, Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. Corts and Pennsylvania Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jessica L. Wright today urged Pennsylvanians serving in the military to prepare early to cast absentee ballots in the Nov. 4 General Election.
The U.S. Depar
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SECRETARY OF STATE IRELAND, ADJUTANT GENERAL TACKETT KICK OFF 'ARMED FORCES VOTING WEEK'
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Aug. 26 -- The West Virginia Secretary of State issued the following news release:
West Virginia Secretary of State Betty Ireland and Adjutant General Allen Tackett, in honor of Armed Forces Voting Week (August 31 through September 7), joined together today for a press conference to focus attention on efforts to ensure voting by active duty military stationed out-of-state or overseas.
"Today we honor the men and women of our military who are fighting hard for the freedom
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SEN. BROWN REMINDS OHIOANS OF APPROACHING DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION TO U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has issued the following news release:
United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today encouraged applications from Ohioans seeking nomination from his office to U.S. Military Service Academies for the 2009-2010 academic year. Applications are due to Brown's office by October 1, 2008.
"It's my honor to nominate young Ohioans for admission to our nation's service academies," said Brown. "These academies develop leaders as the
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SEN. CASEY DISCUSSES IRAQ, FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) today spoke on the Senate floor about the war in Iraq and how U.S. efforts there have exacted a direct cost on the fight against al Qaeda and its affiliates in Afghanistan.
Full text of his remarks are below:
Mr. President, I rise today to convey my concerns, shared by so many of my constituents, on the war in Iraq and how our efforts there have exacted a dir
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SEN. CASEY ISSUES STATEMENT ON ISRAEL'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following statement:
On the 60th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Statement of U.S. Senator Bob Casey
May 8, 2008
Mr. President, I rise today to commemorate and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel. I want to commend my colleagues from Connecticut and New Jersey, Senators
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SEN. CASEY QUESTIONS RICE, GATES ON AFGHAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES READINESS
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) today sent a letter to Secretary Condoleezza Rice and Secretary Robert Gates asking them about the lack of preparedness of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) as described in a report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on June 18th, 2008. Senator Casey, who recently returned from Afghanistan, today spoke on the Senate floor to voice h
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SEN. CLINTON'S CAMPAIGN COMES TO UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLIN AT PEMBROKE LED BY FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON
PEMBROKE, N.C., April 7 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
The nation is on the edge of making history in the 2008 campaign for president, former President Bill Clinton told an audience of more than 1,500 during a rally Friday, April 4, at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
View online video of speech at http://www.uncp.edu/wncp/media07-08/BillClinton08-04-04.rm
"We will either have the first African American candidate or the firs
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SEN. CONRAD HONORS MEMORY OF NORTH DAKOTA'S FALLEN HEROES
BISMARCK, N.D., May 26 -- The office of Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., issued the following news release:
Honoring the sacrifice of North Dakota's fallen soldiers, Senator Kent Conrad observed Memorial Day with military veterans from across the state today at ceremonies at the State Capitol and the Mandan All-Veterans cemetery.
"Those who died in service to our country deserve our unending gratitude, our respect, and our prayers," Senator Conrad said. "Veterans always tell me, 'We honor the dea
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SEN. CONRAD ISSUES STATEMENT ON AIR FORCE PROPOSES MAINTAINING FLEET OF 76 BOMBERS
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The office of Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., issued the following news release:
Senator Kent Conrad made the following statement today regarding an Air Force proposal to maintain the nation's fleet of B-52 Stratofortress bombers and reverse an earlier Pentagon plan to dramatically reduce America's bomber force.
"Yesterday the head of Air Combat Command confirmed the vital importance of our B-52 fleet. He stated, unequivocally, that the Air Force has a vital need for a la
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SEN. CORNYN SUPPORTS PASSAGE OF CRITICAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The office of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, made the following statement today regarding the Senate's passage of H.R. 1585, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. With the support of Senator Cornyn, this legislation passed the Senate this evening by a vote of 92 to 3.
"Every day the men and women in our military put their lives on the line to d
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SEN. MCCAIN'S LOW ROAD ON NASA
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 2 -- The Florida House of Representatives (Democrats) issued the following news release:
Once again, John McCain and his campaign have decided to take the low road rather than defend his own record on NASA issues, which Florida Today called "downright schizophrenic." Not only has McCain voted to take funding from NASA to fund other priorities, but his "fantasy" plan to pay for making the Bush's tax cuts permanent by freezing discretionary funding and vetoing every bill
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SENATE PASSES SEN. CORNYN-BACKED BILL TO INCREASE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR TEXAS VETERANS
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The office of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation this evening supported by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn that would make housing more affordable for Texas veterans through the Qualified Veterans Mortgage Bond (QVMB) program. The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act, H.R. 6081, includes provisions from legislation Sen. Cornyn co-sponsored last year that will open an existing low-interest housing
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SENATORS INTRODUCE SEMPER FI ACT OF 2008
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The office of Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina), Saxby Chambliss (R-Georgia), Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-Oklahoma), John Cornyn (R-Texas), James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), and David Vitter (R-Louisiana) introduced the Semper Fi Act of 2008. The bill would rescind over $2 million in hidden earmarks for Berkeley, California in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations bill, and transfer the funds to the Marine Corps
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SENIOR ARMY LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC CONVERGE ON INDONESIA
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following press release:
By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd
United States Army, Pacific
Senior Army and security officials from 30 nations gathered here for the Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PAMS) XXXII Aug. 25 to share understanding of mutual issues affecting the vast region.
PAMS is the US Army's largest Asia-Pacific theater security cooperation program event. It is a multinational military seminar that pro
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SENIOR ARMY LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC CONVERGE ON INDONESIA
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following press release:
By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd
United States Army, Pacific
Senior Army and security officials from 30 nations gathered here for the Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PAMS) XXXII Aug. 25 to share understanding of mutual issues affecting the vast region.
PAMS is the US Army's largest Asia-Pacific theater security cooperation program event. It is a multinational military seminar that pr
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SEPTEMBER CAR WASH TO BENEFIT CITY'S ADOPTED MARINES
MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Aug. 29 -- The city of Mission Viejo issued the following news release:
Members of the City of Mission Viejo's Marine Adoption Committee will host a car wash on Saturday, Sept. 6 to help benefit the city's Marines and Sailors.
The car wash will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. Folks can get their vehicles washed and help support the Marines by giving donations for car washes, food, shirts, hats and military coins.
The car wash, whi
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SHELTERS HAVE OPENED ACROSS ARKANSAS IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 30 -- The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management issued the following news release:
The state of Arkansas has already begun to accept evacuees from Louisiana. As of now Fort Chaffee has roughly 200 evacuees already on site with three planes still in route to the military base. There are 2,000 evacuees on their way to Fort Chaffee via bus.
"We have been planning for this situation since Hurricane Katrina. We have a pre-arranged agreement to accept 4,000 controll
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SJU Bookstore Hosts Author Appearances Before Home Football Games
COLLEGEVILLE, Minn., Sept. 2 -- The College of Saint Benedict / Saint John's University issued the following news release:
The Saint John's University Bookstore will have author appearances before six home football games this fall, beginning Sept. 6. All book signings take place from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the campus bookstore, which is located in Sexton Commons.
Sept. 6: Larry Haeg will be signing copies of his book Saint Benedict's Rule for Fair Play in Sports. Haeg, SJU '67, is exe
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SLIFE TAKES COMMAND OF MRICD
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The staff of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, along with distinguished guests, gathered on the lawn of the institute July 10 as Col. Harry F. Slife Jr. assumed command of the organization from Col. Timothy K. Adams.
Adams, who became commander only last July, was recently selected to be the next chief of the Veterinary Corps, with promotion to brigadier general, as well
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SME Gears Up to 'Accelerate' Manufacturing at EASTEC 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., April 15 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release:
East Coast manufacturers are gearing up for EASTEC 2008 Advanced Productivity Exposition (APEX). Produced by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the East Coast's largest annual manufacturing event, will take place May 20-22 at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, Mass. EASTEC is expected to attract more than 14,000 decision makers representing aerospace, defense, me
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SOLDIER BODY ARMOR WAS TESTED, GENERAL SAYS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Despite reports to the contrary, the body armor being used by Soldiers today in Iraq has been rigorously tested.
During testimony before the House Armed Services Committee subcommittee on air and land forces, Lt. Gen. N. Ross Thompson III, military deputy to the acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, told committee members that a misinterpretation of the Fed
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SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE ISSUES DAILY JOURNAL, APRIL 9
COLUMBIA, S.C., April 9 -- The South Carolina Senate issued the text of its Daily Meeting Journal:
REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
(Statewide Session)
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 2:00 P.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
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SOUTHERN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE THEATRE OFFERS EVENING OF LONE STAR AND LAUNDRY
HILLSBORO, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- Southern State Community College issued the following news release:
This summer, SSCC Theatre will present two of James McLure's hilarious one-act plays, Lone Star and Laundry and Bourbon, in an evening simply titled, Lone Star and Laundry. The show is scheduled for Aug. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium at the college's central campus in Hillsboro.
Lone Star takes place in the cluttered backyard of a small-town T
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SPACE 2008 CONFERENCE TO BE HELD SEPT. 9-11 IN SAN DIEGO
RESTON, Va., July 21 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release:
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will hold the SPACE 2008 Conference and Exposition September 9-11 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Calif. The conference is co-chaired by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center. Sponsors of the conference are Orbital Sciences Corporation, Northrop Grumman Cor
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SPOUSAL SUPPORT KEY IN PTSD RECOVERY
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Post-traumatic stress disorder is an issue for many service members. It can be hard on the Family too. PTSD may interfere with relationships and change Family life, but with knowledge and understanding, the spouse of a service member suffering from PTSD can help him or her recover. Knowing how PTSD affects people may help a spouse in understanding what a member is going through.
PTSD is an anxiety d
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON SOUTH AFRICA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
Republic of South Africa
Geography
Area: 1.2 million sq. km. (470,462 sq. mi.). Cities: Capitals-administrative, Pretoria; legislative, Cape Town; judicial, Bloemfontein. Other cities-Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth. Terrain: Plateau, savanna, desert, mountains, coastal plains. Climate: mode
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON THAILAND
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
Kingdom of Thailand
Geography
Area: 513,115 sq. km. (198,114 sq. mi.); equivalent to the size of France, or slightly smaller than Texas. Cities: Capital-Bangkok (population 9,668,854); Nakhon Ratchasima (pop. 437,386 for Muang district and 2,565,685 for the whole province), Chiang Mai (pop. 247,6
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON TURKEY
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
Republic of Turkey
Geography
Area: 780,580 sq. km. Cities: Capital-Ankara (pop. 3.9 million). Other cities-Istanbul (11.3 million), Izmir (2.6 million), Bursa (1.5 million), Adana (1.5 million), Gaziantep (1.2 million). Terrain: Narrow coastal plain surrounds Anatolia, an inland plateau becomes i
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON UNITED KINGDOM
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Geography
Area: 243,000 sq. km. (93,000 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than Oregon. Cities: Capital-London (metropolitan pop. about 7.2 million). Other cities-Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bradford, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristo
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STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON URUGUAY
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note:
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:
Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Geography
Area: 176,220 sq. km. (68,000 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than the state of Washington. Cities: Capital-Montevideo (est. pop. 1.4 million). Terrain: Plains and low hills, fertile coastal lowland; 84% agricultural. Climate: Temperate.
People Nationality: No
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STATE LEADER PROVIDING FOR NEW YORK VETERANS
ALBANY, N.Y., July 24 -- Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, D-Scarsdale (88th District), issued the following press release:
Assemblywoman Paulin has made it a priority to protect New York's veterans, which is why she authored legislation to establish a real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans (Ch. 6 of 2008). Paulin also authored legislation to provide up to three years of service credit to members of the state public retirement systems for military service (A.6318-C, passed Assembly).
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STATE OF BOROUGH ADDRESS CITES MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS, NEED TO PRESERVE VIBRANCY OF NEIGHBORHOODS, LOCAL ENTREPENEURS
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The Manhattan Borough President issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, thank you very much. Thank you Sigourney Weaver for that kind introduction and for all that you and your husband Jim do for New York. For years now, your theater has been a beacon for hundreds of young, talented artists, drawing them to Manhattan from all over the country and from all over the world.
I want to thank our Mayor, Mike Bloomberg, and Speaker Christine Quinn and the members
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Statewide Technology News
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
College of Technology at Kokomo
Christy Bozic has been selected as the director of the Purdue College of Technology at Kokomo. She will oversee operations for the College of Technology location in Kokomo, which is on the campus of Indiana University Kokomo at 2300 S. Washington St.
Bozic most recently was manager of business innovation for the Purdue Technical Assistance Program, where she managed a mo
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STRAIGHT TALK ON SEN. MCCAIN'S FAILED NASA RECORD
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 18 -- The Florida House of Representatives (Democrats) issued the following news release:
While John McCain is visiting Titusville today, holding a closed door meeting to talk about NASA issues, the Florida Democratic Party thought Floridians might appreciate some Straight Talk about John McCain's failed record on space issues.
"How can the Space Coast trust John McCain when he has failed us so many other times? In the Senate, Chairman McCain was the one man that co
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TAIWAN: PRESIDENT YING-JEOU MEETS PARTICIPANTS IN 37TH TAIWAN-AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON CONTEMPORARY CHINA
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 27 - The office of the President of Taiwan issued the following news release:
President Ma Ying-jeou on the afternoon of August 27 at the Presidential Office met with American academic Professor Robert Sutter and other participants in The 37th Taiwan-American Conference on Contemporary China. The president expressed a warm welcome to the guests on behalf of the government and the people of Taiwan.
President Ma said that participants in the conference are all outstandi
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TECHNOLOGY WOULD HELP DETECT TERRORISTS BEFORE THEY STRIKE
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 5 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release:.
Are you a terrorist?
Airport screeners, customs agents, police officers and members of the military who silently pose that question to people every day, may soon have much more than intuition to depend on to determine the answer.
Computer and behavioral scientists at the University at Buffalo are developing automated systems that track faces, voices, bodies and other biometrics against scientifically
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TELEGRAPH CRUISE WILL ATTRACT THOUSANDS OF CAR BUFFS AND SPECTATORS
TAYLOR, Mich., July 23 -- The city of Taylor issued the following news release:
For the fourth straight year, thousands of classic car buffs and spectators will celebrate the automobile as they cruise historic Telegraph Road on Saturday in Taylor, Dearborn Heights and Redford Township.
The Telegraph Tomorrow Classic Car Cruise, named for the Telegraph Tomorrow Association that works to improve and promote U.S. 24, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The route stretches from Eureka Road in Ta
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TEN WIN GOLD AT MAY FEB AWARDS LUNCHEON
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Ten Aberdeen Proving Ground employees were presented gold awards during the 2008 Excellence in Federal Career awards program at Martin's West in Baltimore May 2.
Silver and bronze awards went to 73 during the annual ceremony that is presented by the Baltimore Federal Executive Board.
Supervisors from federal installations or organizations submit nominees for FEB awards months in advance and a blu
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TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT RELEASES GAME WARDEN FIELD NOTES
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The Texas Parks and Wildlife issued the following news release:
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Wrong tag, wrong year, wrong state: In late August, a Terrell County game warden was contacted by a local landowner who had discovered a whitetail buck that had been dumped on the side of the road. Upon investigation, the game warden found the deer with last year's mule deer tag connected to the antlers
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TEXAS STATE PROFESSOR CHOSEN AS ACADEMIC FELLOW WITH FDD
SAN MARCOS, Texas, July 23 -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
Texas State University-San Marcos professor William Ruger was recently selected as a 2008-2009 academic fellow with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
Ruger, an assistant professor in the political science department, spent June 9-20 in Israel as part of the fellowship. This particular aspect of the program focused on how terrorism threatens democracy.
The program consisted of lectures a
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TOP DOG GALA SPOTLIGHTS ACCOMPLISHED CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT FRESNO ALUMNI
FRESNO, Calif., Sept. 5 -- California State University Fresno issued the following press release:
Some of California State University, Fresno's most-accomplished alumni will be in the spotlight Oct. 10 for the annual Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala at the Save Mart Center.
Nat DiBuduo (Class of 1972), president of Allied Grape Growers, will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award and Dr. Arnold Gazarian and Dianne Gazarian will receive the Arthur Safstrom Service Award for their many contributi
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TOP INJURY EPIDEMIOLOGIST NAMED LOVELL AWARD WINNER
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
A medical doctor and injury epidemiologist is the 27th recipient of the Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine's Joseph Lovell Award.
Bruce H. Jones earned the award for careerlong, trail-blazing injury research and for public health/preventive medicine leadership.
The Joseph Lovell Award is given by CHPPM to a scientist whose career in public health/preventive medicine is as innovat
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TOPUDURTI NAMED ILLINOIS GOVERNMENT ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Aug. 29 -- The Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news release:
ERDC-CERL deputy director Dr. Kirankumar ("Kumar") Topudurti won the Illinois Government Engineer of the Year Award for 2008. He received the award at the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers' Annual Meeting in Springfield, Ill. Any engineer who is a federal, state or local government employee in Illinois can be nominated for this award. Selection criteria for the winning nom
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TRANSFER OF SECURITY IN ANBAR
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release:
By Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General David H. Petraeus on the Transfer of Security Responsibility for Anbar Province, Iraq.
The United States and Multi-National Force-Iraq welcome the transfer of security in Anbar Province to Iraqi responsibility as a positive step on the path to Iraq's self-reliance.
Anbar is the eleventh province to be transferred to Iraqi security responsi
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TRANSITION TEAM EXPERIENCE MAKES OFFICERS COMPETITIVE FOR PROMOTION
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The chief of staff of the Army recently acknowledged the importance of service by Army officers on military transition and provincial reconstruction teams in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Soldiers that serve on our transition teams and our provincial reconstruction teams are developing exactly the type of knowledge, skills and abilities that are vital for our Army to be effective in an era of persistent con
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TRESSEL, LEONARDI RECEIVE YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY HERITAGE AWARDS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 28 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release:
Former head football coach Jim Tressel and the late Anthony S. Leonardi, a long-time member of the faculty at the Dana School of Music, will receive the Heritage Award at the annual Youngstown State University Faculty and Staff Awards Dinner 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 2 in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center.
The university also will award Professional/Administrative Staff Distinguished Service Awards
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TROPICAL STORM FAY A 'TUNE UP' FOR REMAINDER OF HURRICANE SEASON
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Aug. 28 -- The Florida Department of Military Affairs issued the following news release:
As central and north Florida communities recover from Tropical Storm Fay's floodwaters, the Department of Military Affairs and Florida National Guard are refitting and shifting focus to the potential effects of other storms.
Florida National Guard leaders returned to the Joint Force Headquarters in St. Augustine Monday from the state emergency operations center in Tallahassee expe
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TUBERCULOSIS STILL MAKES HEADLINES
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
More than 100 years ago Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This is the bacteria that cause latent (dormant or sleeping) tuberculosis infections, which can progress to infectious, active TB.
Old news? Yes. Still news? Yes!
In 2007, TB in the military made national news when a sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan developed symptoms of TB and was la
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TWO EARN SECOND LIEUTENANT BARS
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 16 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:
Two senior ROTC cadets joined the ranks of the second lieutenants in the U.S. Army on Friday afternoon during the SHSU military science department's winter commissioning ceremony.
Taking the Army Oath of Office were Charles Robert Pipes and Idris Teniola Taiwo.
Pipes, a Garland native, will also receive his Bachelor of Arts degree in history, with a minor in military science, during Friday's co
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U.S. MILITARY MAKES RAMADAN CONSIDERATIONS FOR MUSLIM TROOPS
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following news feature article:
By Spc. Mary Louise Gonzalez
CJTF-101
Ramadan began Monday, and Muslims have begun to fast in observance of this holy month.
Because Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink during daylight hours, Ramadan can be a hazardous time for deployed Muslims in the U.S military, said Army Maj. Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad, a Muslim chaplain and small-group instructor for
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U.S. NEEDS A STRATEGY TO ADVANCE NATIONAL INTERESTS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo. (4th CD), issued the following column:
Since World War II, the United States has been "the indispensable nation", playing a critical leadership role and standing today as the world's dominant economic, political, and military power. But our nation's ability to sustain this leadership role is jeopardized by the absence of a comprehensive strategy to advance U.S. interests.
It hasn't always been this way - the U.S. has implemented successful str
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U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND PREPARES FOR TROPICAL STORM GUSTAV
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
U.S. Northern Command is deploying unique military capabilities as part of its defense support to civil authority's emergency response efforts in preparation for Tropical Storm Gustav's landfall in the Southern U.S.
The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are or could become part of U.S. Northern Command's support efforts:
* Four Defense Coord
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U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND'S PREPARATIONS IN ANTICIPATION OF HURRICANE GUSTAV
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
U.S. Northern Command is coordinating defense support of civil authority's emergency response efforts in preparation for Hurricane Gustav's landfall in the Southern United States.
The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are part of U.S. Northern Command's support efforts:
NEW OPERATIONS:
* Department of Defense aeromedical evacuation capabi
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U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND, CANADA COMMAND IMPLEMENT CIVIL ASSISTANCE PLAN
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
For the first time, U.S. Northern Command and Canada Command used the Civil Assistance Plan to coordinate Canadian military support that was in response to Hurricane Gustav.
"This was a great first use of the Civil Assistance Plan, "said Gen. Gene Renuart, Commander of U.S. Northern Command. "Everything went exactly as it was designed to."
After receiving appr
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Unilateral US strikes in Pak won't help war against terror: Pak envoy to US
Washington, Sept. 6 -- Pakistan Ambassador to the United States Hussain Haqqani has said that Angoor Adda like actions by US forces in Pakistani territory would not be of any help to the war against terror, instead it would spark wrath and fury among the people.
"It doesn't behoove America taking such unilateral actions especially, when no terrorist was caught," The News quoted Haqqani as saying.
He underscored the need of making the Pakistani people understand the US stance at this hour,
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UNITED KINGDOM: CDS HAS HIGH HOPES FOR COMMAND PAPER
LONDON, July 14 - The government of United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence issued the following news release:
Chief of theDefence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup has publicly set the bar high for the outcome of the Service Personnel Command Paper, which is due to be published this coming Thursday, 17 July 2008.
Speaking on the BBC One Andrew Marr Show yesterday, Sunday 13 July 2008, Sir Jock emphasised that healthcare, salaries and accommodation are key areas for the Paper adding
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UNITED KINGDOM: ITALY EXERCISE BUILDS ON LESSONS OF THE PAST
LONDON, July 17 - The government of United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence issued the following news release:
Learning from past operations and developing previous strategies both played a key role in the recent exercise completed by personnel from the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Southern Italy.
Earlier this month JFHQ took on the role of Force Head Quarters (FHQ) for the UK Battle Group which is provided to the European Union Battle Group roster. As well as providing the FHQ, the U
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UNITED KINGDOM: PRIME MINISTER - BASRA SECURITY SITUATION 'TRANSFORMED'
LONDON, July 22 - The government of United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence issued the following news release:
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has made a statement to Parliament today, Tuesday 22 July 2008, outlining his assessment of the current security situation in Basra after his visit to the region last weekend.
Mr Brown was updating MPs after the visit during which he also had discussions with his Iraqi counterpart Nouri al-Maliki. He pointed to a decrease in the number of indirect fire a
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UNITED KINGDOM: PUBLIC ASKED FOR THEIR VIEWS ON TRANSFER OF HISTORIC RECORDS
LONDON, July 7 - The government of United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence issued the following news release:
The Ministry of Defence has launched a public consultation process regarding the transfer of historic Armed Forces Service Personnel records to The National Archives.
Members of the public are being asked for their views on the process the Ministry of Defence has developed to transfer to The National Archives records of soldiers, sailors and airmen who served in the Armed Forces bet
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UNITED KINGDOM: PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO HELP MAKE COMMAND PAPER A SUCCESS
LONDON, July 18 - The government of United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence issued the following news release:
Following the publication yesterday, Thursday 17 July 2008, of the Service Personnel Command Paper, Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup has been talking in more detail about some of the proposals outlined in the strategy.
The Service Personnel Command Paper outlines plans to improve the level of support given to Service personnel, their families and vetera
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UNITED KINGDOM: U.K. TROOPS STILL PLAYING A VITAL ROLE IN BASRA
LONDON, July 9 - The government of United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence issued the following news release:
UK troops have been instrumental in delivering much improved security and stability to Basra in recent months according to the UK's most senior officer in southern Iraq.
Major General Barney White-Spunner, the UK's commanding officer in the region, was speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme today, Wednesday 9 July 2008. During the interview Maj Gen White-Spunner talked about the
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UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO'S IRA G. ROSS EYE INSTITUTE OPENS ON BUFFALO NIAGARA MEDICAL CAMPUS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 1 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release:
The new home of the University at Buffalo's Ira G. Ross Eye Institute - a collaboration of the Department of Ophthalmology in UB's School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, the Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, M.D., Center for the Visually Impaired and University Ophthalmology Services - opened today at 1176 Main Street.
The institute, located on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, is an integral part of the
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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA GEARING UP FOR INFLUX OF VETERANS
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 28 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release:
The University of Arizona is starting to prepare for what is expected to be a significant spike in enrollment of military veterans, especially those returning from service in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The best estimate by UA officials is that more than 400 veterans are already on campus, with many more heading here in the coming decade.
Lynette Cook-Francis, the UA assistant vice provost for Student Affa
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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, SOUTHERN ARIZONA VA DEVELOPING SLEEP THERAPY FOR VETERANS
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 15 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release:
The University of Arizona and the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System are conducting a joint study that aims to create a non-medication-based therapy to treat sleep disturbances in war veterans and active duty personnel, most notably those who have recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan.
The study is led by Patricia Haynes, clinical psychologist and research assistant professor in the UA's psychi
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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO COLLEGE OF PHARMACY WELCOMES ITS NEW FACULTY
HONOLULU, Aug. 29 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
Nine new faculty members in the College of Pharmacy started the new school year this week at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. One year after the first student began studying for a doctorate in pharmacy in Hilo, the College has grown from a staff of about 15 to 32. Over the next two to three years, plans call for reaching a total staff of about 70.
"The addition of these outstanding professionals strengthens t
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE GRADUATE'S JOURNEY INCLUDED WRITING A BOOK
PEMBROKE, N.C., May 22 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release:
The education of Emily Howden reads like Homer's "The Odyssey," long, perilous and heroic.
The journey carried Howden to three states, three universities and some remarkable accomplishments. She graduated May 3 from UNCP with two bachelor degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in biology.
After graduation from high school in Germany, Howden attended West Virg
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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT DONATES BACKPACKS TO VETERANS GROUP
MENOMONIE, Wis., July 3 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stout issued the following news release:
Backpacks that served University of Wisconsin-Stout students well for two years will be sent Monday on a new mission: helping the children of military veterans in Minnesota.
Through the UW-Stout e-Scholar program, juniors receive a replacement laptop computer and a new backpack in which to store the computer. Juniors trade in the laptop they received as freshmen under the university's leased la
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UP AND DOWN THE HILL, AUG. 27: YOU CAN BE INDIANA JONES FOR A DAY
FORT HILL, Va., Aug. 27 -- Fort Hill issued the following newsletter story:
Fort A.P. Hill has a unique and storied past. Artifacts found on this installation indicate human history spanning thousands of years. Historical sites at modern-day Fort A.P. Hill include Native American camps, colonial-period settlements, Civil War-era camps and numerous 19th and 20th century home sites. This installation is committed to identifying and preserving the historical value of this land.
The Cultural R
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US cross-border raids into Pak set to increase in coming months
Washington, Sept. 6 -- US military officials have reportedly said that strikes in Pakistan's FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) will increase in the coming months as "such cross-border raids were necessary" to counter increasing violence in Afghanistan.
According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, the cross-border US commando missions, like Wednesday's strike in Wana killing around 20 civilians, into Pakistan may grow in coming months despite doubts within the Pentagon over the eff
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USC UPSTATE GREEK ORGANIZATIONS TO SPONSOR STEP SHOW
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Feb. 4 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release:
The National Pan Hellenic Council of the University of South Carolina Upstate will be sponsoring a Step Show on February 15 at 9:00 p.m. in the Hodge Gym.
Held throughout the country on college campuses, this traditional African-American dance form incorporates elements of military drills, children's games, cheerleading, martial arts, acrobatics, hip hop, tap dancing, and call an
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USC UPSTATE STUDENT LAUNCHES JC STROBLE GLAUCOMA AWARENESS FOUNDATION
SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 2 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release:
Many in the Spartanburg community know JC Stroble as the man who calls the orders out and tells you to "move on down the line" at the Beacon Restaurant in downtown Spartanburg. Legally blind as a result of glaucoma, he has been a fixture of the restaurant for 50 years. They may not know his daughter, Jekeithlyn Stroble Ross, a former optician and nonprofit administration major at t
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USNORTHCOM CONTINUES PREPARATIONS IN ANTICIPATION OF HURRICANE GUSTAV
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
U.S. Northern Command is coordinating department of defense's support to FEMA, state and local response efforts in preparation for Hurricane Gustav's landfall in the Southern United States.
The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are part of U.S. Northern Command's support efforts:
NEW OPERATIONS:
* Canada Command deployed a CC-177 Globemas
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USNORTHCOM READY IN HURRICANE GUSTAV AFTERMATH
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Northern Command issued the following press release:
U.S. Northern Command is coordinating Department of Defense's support to FEMA, state and local response as Hurricane Gustav moves through the Southern United States.
The following is a list of DoD assets and personnel that are part of U.S. Northern Command's support efforts:
NEW OPERATIONS:
* Designated two military installations (Barksdale Air Force Base,
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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY'S SPACE DYNAMICS LABORATORY SPONSORS 17TH CALIBRATION CONFERENCE
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news release:
The17th annual CALCON Technical Conference held on the Utah State University campus in the Eccles Conference Center is August 25-28.
The conference will include a pre-conference tutorial and several technical sessions with presentations from all sectors of the calibration community. Accurate calibration of space-based sensors is essential to gathering data to help scientists understand the drivers of global cl
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL BEGINS AUG. 4
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The last chance for preregistration for APG Vacation Bible School for all faiths is fast approaching.
VBS is for all children of military and Department of Defense civilian Families ages 5 through grade 6, 6 to 8:45 p.m., Aug. 4 through 8 at Main Post Chapel.
The theme is "Avalanche Ranch," an exciting Bible program with music, crafts, Bible dramas, theater and delicious snacks.
A picnic for a
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VANPOOLS COULD BECOME LOOK OF FUTURE AT APG
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
Other communities have been doing it for years and now Aberdeen Proving Ground has joined the timely movement to conserve gas and energy by vanpooling.
The first Vanpool on APG began in July and organizers are hoping more will follow.
Vanpools are groups of 5 to 15 people who commute together on a regular basis in a full-size van or minivan.
The program allows for a monthly compensation of up t
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VARELA-ORTIZ NAMED HENAAC MOST PROMISING ENGINEER
VICKSBURG, Miss., Aug. 29 -- The Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news release:
Wilmel Varela-Ortiz, ERDC-GSL, has been named "Most Promising Engineer" in HENAAC's 2008 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics awards competition. For 20 years, HENAAC has recognized the achievements of America's best and brightest engineers within the Hispanic community.
As a research civil engineer in GSL, Varela-Ortiz has served as principal investigator on seven
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VETERANS DAY: A TIME TO RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO HAVE BRAVELY SERVED OUR NATION
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Michael N. Castle, R-Del. (at-large), issued the following column:
Veterans Day is a time to show our gratitude to the heroes of our great nation who have made extremely difficult sacrifices in order to protect the rights and freedoms that we hold dear. This week, it is important that we acknowledge those brave men and women who have served throughout the world in the decisive conflicts of the 20th century. It is also vital that we remember today's soldiers, who tim
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Vietnam Era Educational Center Hosts Lecture by Monmouth University President and Vietnam Veteran Paul Gaffney
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Jan. 23 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release:
Event Will Be Held at the Vietnam Era Educational Center in Holmdel, NJ.
On Saturday, February 2, at 1 p.m., the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation will host a lecture and oral-history discussion titled "In the Navy, in Vietnam," delivered by U.S. Navy Vice Admiral (Retired) Paul G. Gaffney II, who is currently President of Monmouth University. Admiral Gaffney, a Vietnam Veteran, will spea
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VIRGINIA MEMBERS HELP WITH UDVAR-HAZY CENTER'S AVIATION DAY FOR YOUTH
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following press release:
2nd Lt. Kevin M. Brownstein
Public Affairs Officer
Leesburg Composite Squadron
Virginia Wing
Leesburg Composite Squadron members did their part recently for a National Air and Space Museum Become a Pilot Family Day and Aviation Display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., by staffing discovery stations that provided hands-on aviation-oriented activities for childre
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Virginia State Bar Announces Recommendation of New Bar Counsel
RICHMOND, Va., June 2 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news release:
A Virginia State Bar search committee is recommending Assistant Bar Counsel Edward L. "Ned" Davis of Richmond to succeed George W. Chabalewski as bar counsel. The recommendation is expected to receive the required approval of the Virginia Attorney General and the Virginia State Bar Council at its next meeting on June 19, 2008, with the appointment to become effective immediately.
The bar counsel supervises t
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VOA NEWS: RUSSIA ACCUSES WEST OF RE-ARMING GEORGIA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Voice of America issued the following story:
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has accused the West of re-arming Georgia under the guise of delivering humanitarian aid.
Speaking in Moscow, Mr. Medvedev questioned how other nations would react if Russia used its navy to deliver aid to the Caribbean following a hurricane in the region.
The United States has used warships to ferry supplies to Georgia, after Tbilisi's conflict with Russia last month.
Washing
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VOA NEWS: RUSSIA LEADER SAYS U.S. DELIVERING WEAPONS TO GEORGIA IN GUISE OF AID
MOSCOW, Russia, Sept. 6 -- The Voice of America issued the following story:
By Emma Stickgold
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev accused the United States of re-arming the Georgian army Saturday, using humanitarian aid as a cover. The leader's charges came as European Union foreign ministers met to discuss the conflict in Georgia. Emma Stickgold has this report for the VOA in Moscow.
President Dmitri Medvedev's strongly-worded comments came a day after the U.S. Sixth fleet sailed into t
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VOA NEWS: SUICIDE BOMBER KILLS AT LEAST 30 IN NORTHWEST PAKISTAN
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Voice of America issued the following story:
Authorities in Pakistan say at least 30 people have been killed in a suicide attack in the country's northwest.
Officials say dozens of others were wounded Saturday, when a suicide bomber rammed a vehicle full of explosives into a police checkpoint near Peshawar, the capital of North West Frontier Province.
Police say the blast destroyed the checkpoint and brought down several nearby buildings. Rescuers were search
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VOA NEWS: U.S. VICE PRESIDENT - RUSSIA USING ENERGY CONTROL AS 'TOOL OF FORCE'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Voice of America issued the following story:
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has sharply criticized Russia's actions in its conflict with Georgia, and its attempts to control oil and gas supplies.
Speaking in Italy Saturday Cheney accused Moscow of threatening to use energy supplies as a "tool of force and manipulation."
Cheney was addressing an economic conference following his visits to Azerbaijan and Georgia. The two countries are critical links in a U.S.
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Will Middle Eastern Affairs Impact the Election?
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich., Sept. 5 -- Central Michigan University issued the following press release:
As we move closer to electing a new president, voters in the U.S. are forming their decision based on the candidates' stances on education, health care, the economy, energy and many more important issues. But how much will the candidates' experience and expertise with Middle Eastern affairs sway voters? CMU Middle East expert John Robertson is available for commentary on the issue.
Some of Ro
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ISSUES UPDATE ON NORTH EAST REGION CONSTRUCTION
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 29 -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is providing a weekly update on road construction in northeast Wisconsin, which includes the counties of Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Sheboygan and Winnebago.
Construction-related traffic impacts are subject to change and are dependent on favorable weather conditions.
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WWII PANZER LEAVES APG FOR FORT KNOX
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News:
The U.S. Army Ordnance Museum gave up a significant "piece of hardware" in a swap with the Patton Museum of Armor at Fort Knox, Ky. - a trade that helps both organizations fill holes in their collections.
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Ordnance Center & Schools' Advanced Automotive Recovery Division assisted workers from Boling Construction Company load the 23-ton tank onto a flatbed truck July 29.
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YEIGH APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
UTICA, N.Y., May 13 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
On May 13, 2008, the State University of New York Board of Trustees appointed Bjong Wolf Yeigh, Ph.D., as the permanent president of the State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNYIT) effective no later than August 1.
An engineer by training, Dr. Yeigh is currently vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Norwich University in Northfield, V
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YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY ARMY ROTC RETURNS TO BATTALION STATUS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 7 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release:
Army Major Michael C. StullExpect to see more students and faculty in military uniform on campus this fall, now that Youngstown State University's Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps has been restored to the host battalion status it lost in 1990.
YSU's Army ROTC will stand alone, no longer a partnership program of Kent State University as it has been since 1995. The change will mean more full-tuiti
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YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY/STAFF HONORS, PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release:
Tom Oder, assistant professor, Physics and Astronomy, along with former postdoc advisors H. X. Jiang and J. Y. Lin of Kansas State University, were recently issued U.S. patent #7193784 for an invention entitled "Nitride Microlens." Also, Oder, along with former undergraduate student Pam Martin, had the article "Improved Schottky contacts on n-type 4H-SiC using ZrB2 deposited at high temperatures" publi
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YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY HOSTS PRESENTATION ON VETERANS, BUSINESS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release:
Veterans and active military are invited to join the U.S. Small Business Administration for a discussion of assistance to veteran-owned businesses and all military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve members.
The presentation will be 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Youngstown State University Metro Campus at Southwoods Commons in Boardman, Room 207. The presenter is John Renner
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Zardari elected Pakistan president
Islamabad, Sept. 6 -- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari was Saturday elected the country's 13th president, defeating his two rivals from the Pakistan Muslim League (PML) factions with a big majority.
According to results available with the PPP secretariat here, Zardari got 490 votes out of 702 electoral votes from the National Assembly and provincial assemblies, while his rival Saeeduzzaman Siddiqui of PML-Nawaz received 151 votes and Mushahid Hussain Syed of the PM
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