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July 06, 2009
Hindus have applauded prestigious Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) in Ohio (USA) for acquiring 10th century Hindu god Shiva statue for four million dollars.
July 06, 2009
Byki® Online Library Edition brings fun and effective language learning to library patrons.
July 06, 2009
Hindus and Jews have strongly criticized Swedish Presidency of the European Union (SPEU) launched on July one for total exclusion of Roma people from its priorities, who are reportedly facing apartheid.
Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman; and Rabbi Jonathan B.
July 06, 2009
Fruits & Vegetables Important to Combating Obesity
Wilmington, Del.
July 06, 2009
Entertainment icon Michael Jackson reportedly visited famous Hindu temple in London (United Kingdom) in 1999.
On July 25, 1999, he went to Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden in northwest London and took off his shoes before entering the temple like all other devotees.
July 06, 2009
Starlets from United Kingdom are reportedly "invading" Bollywood for better opportunities, less competition and higher payout.
According to reports, about 1,000 British actresses-dancers are working in Bollywood, with each making around $1700 a day.
July 04, 2009
Financing Workshop Hosted by U.S. Small Business Administration Los Angeles District Office and Congresswoman Grace F.
July 03, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Coastal Commission is proud to announce that the state's biggest volunteer event, California Coastal Cleanup Day, is preparing to celebrate its 25th Anniversary.
July 02, 2009
WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E.
July 01, 2009
Intellectual Bankruptcy Stalks the Oklahoma GOP.
July 01, 2009
WASHINGTON – Beginning today, auto, RV and other dealerships can apply for SBA-guaranteed floor plan financing, which will make it easier for these small businesses to borrow against their inventory and increase their cash flow.
The new pilot program is one of the many tools SBA is making available to help increase access to capital and technical assistance to small business, and complements other steps already taken under the Recovery Act to help small businesses at this critical time.
"In recent months, we´ve seen a dramatic decrease in the availability of credit for financing dealership inventories," said SBA Administrator Karen G.
July 01, 2009
London - Despite numerous warnings about the risks posed by cardiovascular diseases, Americans are still not doing enough to improve their heart health, says Datamonitor consumer markets analyst Mark Whalley*, author of the report Opportunities in Heart Health: Consumer Attitudes & Behaviors**.
July 01, 2009
CLEVELAND – Diabetic Care Services (www.diabeticcareservices.com), a leading national provider of mail order diabetic supplies and prescription medications, has received the award of accreditation by the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA).
June 30, 2009
Recreational Boating´s Busiest Traffic Day of the Year.
June 30, 2009
The culture of secrecy in Government and Corporate America is a pattern "which deeply and often disastrously affects all of American life," a law dean writes.
Secrecy really "took off" after the Korean War "with the creation of the American national security state, and got us into trouble time and time again," observes Lawrence Velvel, dean of the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover in his new book "America 2008"(Doukathsan.)
"We had (President Lyndon) Johnson´s secret plans to escalate in Viet Nam, a secret (President) Nixon plan for peace whose actual nonexistence was hidden by its purported secrecy but which helped this disaster get elected, we had secret Nixonian wars in Laos and Cambodia, extensive secret CIA spying on Americans which finally was disclosed in the mid 1970s, secret torture, secret prisons, secret renditions, secret spying on Americans and the rest of the litany of secret horrors associated with (President) G.W.
June 26, 2009
DALLAS, TX -- According to Heritage Auction Galleries, Michael Jackson's influence on American pop culture can never be quantified, but prices for his memorabilia could significantly jump in the coming days and weeks.
June 26, 2009
Santa Ana, California - Collectors and fans are cautioned about the anticipated explosion of fake Michael Jackson autographs and counterfeit memorabilia that will be offered following the entertainer's death.
"This happens every time a famous Hollywood, sports or political celebrity passes away.
June 26, 2009
Making Major Contributions to Pink Paws for Life.
RG Global Meets With EPA & DEQ on DynIX Technology; Expanding Service to Oil, Natural Gas Industries
June 24, 2009
UPLAND, Calif.
June 24, 2009
NEW YORK, NY -- Stagedoor Manor, the world-renowned summer training center for future stars, located in the Catskill Mountains, announced today that this summer it will honor award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
June 24, 2009
Runs on Any PC or Netbook in the Classroom
BERLIN, -- Sugar Labs(TM), nonprofit provider of the Sugar Learning Platform to over one-million children worldwide, announces the immediate availability of Sugar on a Stick v1 Strawberry.
June 24, 2009
LONDON, ENGLAND -- TopTips.com Launches the Campaign for Happiness
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TopTips.com will be publishing daily Acts of Happiness for the nation to commit and asking you to send in your own Top Tips for How to be Happy.
June 24, 2009
New York State Department of Transportation to Recognize Local Organizations for Clean Air Efforts
BRONX, N.Y.
June 25, 2009
Survey finds poor loan servicing, rising foreclosures, tenant evictions and scams.
June 24, 2009
WASHINGTON — The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) presented its 2000 Annual Report to Congress.
June 24, 2009
MANSFIELD, Ohio - After testing at Mansfield Motorsports Park (MMP) early last week, Patrick Sheltra and his Sheltra Motorsports team were looking forward to Saturday´s Tim Richmond Memorial ARCA 200 but the Indiantown, Florida native faced several obstacles throughout the night which led to a less-than-satisfying 21st place finish.
June 24, 2009
LOS ANGELES — Thousands of Farmers agents, district managers and employees will conduct a one-day fundraiser for the March of Dimes in cities across America on July 22.
June 24, 2009
STURGEON BAY, WI – Bay Marine in Sturgeon Bay, Inc., has opened TowBoatU.S. Sturgeon Bay, WI, an on-the-water towing company that recreational boaters and anglers can call to get reliable assistance and tows back to a launch ramp, marina or service facility.
June 24, 2009
Chinese tire imports create a myriad of trade and safety problems says AAM Senior Analyst.
June 23, 2009
Ashford University to Offer General Motors, Chrysler and Ford Workers Auto Industry Grant
SAN DIEGO, CA -- Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a provider of postsecondary education services focused on providing higher access to higher education, announced today the launch of Ashford University's Auto Industry Grant Program.
June 23, 2009
LONDON -- The New Economy is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 Energy & Environmental Awards, recognising excellence in the winners' respective fields, including innovative use of technology and achievement in other specific areas.
June 23, 2009
With Eye Toward Economy, Train Signal's Newest Computer Training Packages Offer Comprehensive Training at a Fraction of the Cost of Traditional Education
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.
June 23, 2009
MADEIRA, Portugal -- A new report released today by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW -- www.ifaw.org) documents massive growth in the global whale watching industry over the past decade.
June 23, 2009
Proven practices serve up savings and consumer appeal
NEW YORK, NY -- Corporate cafeterias, museums and restaurants across the country are about to take a bite out of foodservice costs by sparing the environment.
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Restaurant Associates (RA) today unveiled their Green Dining Best Practices - a comprehensive set of science-based recommendations for environmentally friendly foodservice.
June 23, 2009
Wyse Cloud Computing and Client Virtualization Products Recognized for Innovation and Best Green IT Solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif.
June 23, 2009
Study Shows Significant Progress in Youth Rehabilitation Efforts through Recreational Music Making
CARLSBAD, Calif.
June 22, 2009
DOVER, N.H.
June 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- Summer reading lists are an end-of-school staple as parents, teachers, librarians and others encourage children to continue building their skills.
June 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- NASA has signed a $144 million follow-on contract with ARES Corp.
June 22, 2009
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Empowering individuals, businesses, and organizations to make informed environmental choices is the key idea behind a globally-developed bid for the .eco (Dot Eco) Internet extension launched today by Big Room Inc.
Big Room Inc., a Canadian company based in Vancouver, has developed its platform and bid for the Dot Eco generic top-level domain (gTLD) along with an international team of partners, advisors, and investors with well-established roots in the sustainability and business communities.
Gerhard Weinberg to Receive 2009 Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement
June 22, 2009
$100,000 Award to Be Presented at October 24, 2009 Gala in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL -- Gerhard L.
June 22, 2009
Leading Green Portfolio Analysts Serve as Judges: Calvert, Winslow, CleanTech Index, Triodos
NEW YORK, NY -- SustainableBusiness.com today announced its 2009 Sustainable Business 20 (SB20) List: The World's Top Sustainable Stocks.
The 8th Annual SB20 List consists of 20 public companies that are leading the way to a sustainable economy.
June 22, 2009
New Strategy Links Immediate Executive Action Followed by Long Term Congressional Repeal
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.
June 22, 2009
New Strategy Links Immediate Executive Action Followed by Long Term Congressional Repeal
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.
June 22, 2009
Renowned leaders announce National Student Congress
LEXINGTON, Ky.
June 22, 2009
NEW YORK, NY -- Today, the Supreme Court in Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District Number One v.
June 22, 2009
Industry leader answers market demand with follow-up to Terminix SafeShield(TM) introduction
MEMPHIS, Tenn.
June 22, 2009
NEW YORK, NY -- Congress passed the Automotive Stimulus bill "Cash For Clunkers" on Thursday, marking the first real legislative stride towards an auto industry recovery, and announced www.CashForClunkersHeadquarters.com, an organization that is leading the campaign to educate the public about the bill.
June 22, 2009
New IMAX Theatre in Japan Ranks as Number One Screen in Country
LOS ANGELES, CA -- IMAX Corporation, Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures today announced that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The IMAX Experience, directed by Michael Bay and featuring scenes filmed with IMAX(R) cameras, posted strong international opening results, with an estimated $510,000 coming from ten IMAX(R) theatres, for a per screen average of $51,000 during the weekend from Friday June 19 through Sunday June 21.
June 22, 2009
Effective 1 November 2009, Air Pacific and Pacific Sun will outsource their telephone reservations services to Mindpearl, an independently owned global contact centre specialist.
June 21, 2009
MANSFIELD, Ohio - Fresh off a win at Union County Speedway in Richmond, Indiana last night, veteran ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Patrick Sheltra with his Whitesville, Kentucky based Sheltra Motorsports team posted the 13th fastest effort Saturday afternoon at Mansfield Motorsports Park (MMP) in preparation for tonight´s Tim Richmond Memorial ARCA 200, the ninth installment of the 2009 season.
Sheltra entered the practice on the heels of a smooth testing session at the half-mile oval this past Monday where the team led by crew chief John Hayden tried to figure out the perfect setup that would allow Sheltra to earn his second career ARCA victory in tonight´s race.
June 22, 2009
New Service to Ensure Your High-Tech Radio is Working Properly.
June 20, 2009
Patrick Sheltra, No.
June 19, 2009
New Campaign Launches on Father's Day to Encourage Men & Their Families to Take an Active Role in Protecting their Prostate Health
NEW YORK, NY -- The son of a professional player and coach, soccer runs in Marcelo Balboa's family, but like many others, so does prostate cancer.
June 19, 2009
ANAHEIM, Calif.
June 19, 2009
The Plush Summer Lounge, Created by Southwest Airlines, Celebrates New Travel Service at LaGuardia Airport
NEW YORK, NY -- Southwest Airlines, the country's largest domestic airline, has announced the opening of The Southwest Porch at Bryant Park, a brand new al fresco lounge that will provide New Yorkers and visitors alike with a fun seasonal venue to enjoy summer evenings in the center of one of New York City's most beloved public parks.
June 19, 2009
BOOTHBAY, Maine -- Every garden is a sensory garden, but on June 19 Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay opened a remarkable garden planned and planted specifically to appeal to each of our senses.
June 19, 2009
AVON, Ohio -- The Top 10 Couples in the 2009 Duck Tape(R) brand duct tape Stuck at Prom(R) Scholarship Contest have been named, so now it's the public's chance to vote for their favorite outfits to decide who gets the top $3,000 scholarship prize.
To View the Multimedia News Release, go here.
The contest challenges high school students to create their prom outfits with duct tape for the chance to win scholarships.
June 19, 2009
Seven Teams Will Develop New Technologies for Unmanned Ground Vehicles
ANN ARBOR, Mich.-- The Robotics Technology Consortium, Inc.
June 19, 2009
Students from Sacramento and Tracy Win $10,000 Comcast Founders Scholarships While 15 Seniors Receive New Notebook Computers
Comcast's 'Leaders and Achievers(R) Scholarship Program' Recognizes California Students For Leadership and Outstanding Commitment to Community Service
SACRAMENTO, Calif.
June 18, 2009
FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz.
June 18, 2009
SANTA CLARITA, Calif.
June 17, 2009
The gradual emasculation of Nepal´s central government which began in 2006 has enabled a consistent trend of encroachment on Nepal ´s southern borders by India.
June 16, 2009
Virginia's Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians are a Political and Economic Powerhouse.
June 16, 2009
Popular Vodka Debuted Highly Anticipated Summer Recipes At Event Hosted By Catt Sadler And Celebrity DJ Joel Madden.
June 12, 2009
"Sheltra Motorsports Team Debuts TOYOTA Camry."
BROOKLYN, Michigan - Mother Nature forced the postponement of yesterday´s ARCA RE/MAX Series practice for this afternoon´s Racing for Wildlife 200 at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) but Indiantown, Florida native Patrick Sheltra was ready to take advantage of the brief 50 minute practice this morning session to dial in the team´s No.
June 11, 2009
Airline Increases Service to the Island from Atlanta for Peak Travel Season.
June 09, 2009
Speed limiters neither "safe" nor "progressive"
Grain Valley, Mo.
June 05, 2009
$50 MM Investment to Reduce Energy Use, Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
June 04, 2009
SACRAMENTO, Calif./PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to stop Governor Schwarzenegger's proposal to eliminate California's system of financial aid for low-income students, the California Student Aid Commission (Commission) asked the legislature to consider alternatives to save the Cal Grant program.
Commission Chair Barry Keene stated: "Eliminating one of the most successful programs in the history of California would require the future design and consideration of a new program.
June 03, 2009
Washington, DC/Bethesda, MD - PRG announced yesterday a national petitioning process to bring about a political resolution to the UFO/extraterrestrial issue has entered a critical third phase.
June 03, 2009
2009 Meffys Award Nomination for TDC PLAY, Powered & Developed by 24-7 Entertainment.
June 02, 2009
Award Winners Include Jim Clark, Judy Estrin, Vinod Khosla and Kay Koplovitz
SAN JOSE, Calif.
June 02, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- NASA has selected four proposals for research to help understand space radiation's affects on human living in space.
June 02, 2009
Symposium to Focus on Ocean's Role in America's Financial Future
WASHINGTON, DC -- NOAA Administrator, Dr.
Writer & Producer David Simon Addresses the Future of Professional Journalism at National Press Club
June 02, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- David Simon, journalist and creator of the popular HBO drama, The Wire, will address the future of professional journalism at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, June 8.
June 02, 2009
Unique Collaborative Pieces Being Sold To Benefit CITYarts
NEW YORK, NY -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
June 02, 2009
Adapted From French Thriller POUR ELLE
Studio Acquires Remake Rights From Wild Bunch And Fidelite Films
Haggis To Write And Direct, Will Produce With Highway 61 Partner Michael Nozik and Fidelite Films' Marc Missonnier And Olivier Delbosc
SANTA MONICA, Calif.
June 02, 2009
BUSHKILL, Pa.
June 02, 2009
However, 10 Sensible Ideas Will Combat Global Warming Now and Boost the Economy
DALLAS, TX -- The various policies currently being considered by the Obama Administration to combat global warming will ultimately do nothing to impact climate change, according to NCPA Senior Fellow H.
June 02, 2009
Annual Award Comes with $1000.
June 02, 2009
Hindus have criticized the European Union (EU) and its various bodies for not making enough outreach to minority and Roma communities and other vulnerable populations for participation in the upcoming June 4-7 elections to European Parliament (EP).
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that EU should have made extra efforts for voter registration in minority and Roma areas.
June 02, 2009
Research industry next to meltdown, charges watchdog; urges federal probe after study shows fraud in 26 labs, including those at UC Davis, San Francisco, Berkeley.
June 02, 2009
Hindus have asked for adequate compensation to the Indian victims of recent incidents of racist violence in Australia.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Australian Prime Minister Kevin Michael Rudd should immediately tender a formal apology on national television for these incidents, visit the Royal Melbourne Hospital where victim Shravan Kumar Theerthala is battling for life, and assure the Indians and other minorities that urgent measures would be taken to prevent these in the future.
Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, further said that Australia had apparently long struggled with the question of racism— past racist policies against indigenous people of Australia, White Australia Policy, One Nation, Pauline Hanson parliamentary speech that "a multicultural country can never be a strong country", Redfern and Cronulla riots, eviction of indigenous trainee lifesavers from the Haven Back Packer Resort because of the color of their skin, Tampa crisis of 2001, resentment against Sudanese immigrants, etc.
Anne Pattel-Gray, who in her Oxford University Press book on Racism in Australia documented persistence of racism in every area of Australian society, argued that racism is an endemic and chronic problem that must be addressed and solved.
May 30, 2009
Hindus and Jews have asked Denmark to treat all major religions evenly in its "folkeskole", the Danish municipal primary and lower secondary schools.
May 30, 2009
5 Tips to Prepare for 2009 Season
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
May 30, 2009
Grocery Retailers' Commitment to Good Nutrition Earns Recognition.
May 30, 2009
PUMA won the in-port race series in Galway today after two thrilling races were held on Galway Bay. This is the first time that PUMA has been on top of the podium for the Volvo Ocean Race and it brings her closer to second place in the overall standings. Telefónica Blue, second today, maintains second place overall, but only by one point and Ericsson 4¹s slightly disappointing performance shaves her overall lead from 14.5 points to 13 points.
In race one, Team Telefónica clearly dominated in what started out as perfect conditions, with blue skies and a building breeze. While local heroes, Green Dragon, opted for a committee-boat start followed by Delta Lloyd, Athens Olympic Gold Medallist Iker Martinez (49-er) quickly steered Telefónica Blue to the left of the course and into a clear lead, which he held until the finish gun. Telefónica Black, with America¹s Cup helmsman and syndicate head Pedro Campos in charge, made it a one-two for the Spanish team in conditions that clearly suited the two Farr Yacht Design boats.
PUMA put in a good performance to take third, from Ericsson 4, just as the wind began to die and seriously shift.
May 30, 2009
STATE-CHURCH SEPARATION ACTIVISTS will he at the Franklin County Courthouse in Frankfort, Kentucky this Monday, June 1, 2009, in support of a lawsuit challenging religious promotion by the Commonwealth Homeland Security Office.
AMERICAN ATHEISTS filed suit last year to challenge two statutes that proclaim "reliance upon Almighty God" as a strategy in combating terrorism, and direct the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to display a religious quote to that effect in its office and promotional materials.
Edwin Kagin, National Legal Director for American Atheists, said that the statutes violate the separation of church and state, and amount to "blatant endorsement" of religion.
May 30, 2009
Due to Canadian singer-songwriter-actress Sarah Slean´s reported interest in Hinduism, Hindus have wished her best with her "The Recession-ista Tour".
May 28, 2009
An Atheist public policy group said today that Californians need to keep a careful eye on future ballot initiatives following the California Supreme Court's upholding of Proposition 8.
California's Proposition 8, which defines marriage as between one man and one woman, is not a strictly religious or church-state separation issue.
May 27, 2009
U.S. EPA Honors Palos Verdes Shelf Fish Contamination Education Collaborative for Outstanding Achievements in Environmental Protection Group receives EPA National Citizen Excellence in Community Involvement Award.
May 27, 2009
Liberty University recently chose to disband their Virginia Young Democrats chartered college chapter, citing "The Democratic Party Platform is contrary to the mission of LU and to Christian doctrine," and "By using LU or Liberty University and Democrat in the name, the two are associated and the goals of both run in opposite directions."
They also cite "The Democratic Party Platform is contrary to the mission of LU and to Christian doctrine (supports abortion, federal funding of abortion, advocates repeal of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, promotes the "LGBT" agenda, Hate Crimes, which include sexual orientation and gender identity, socialism, etc).
May 26, 2009
NEW YORK, NY -- China Natural Gas, Inc.
May 26, 2009
New Features of V5 provide educators a way to incorporate media resources from the Internet
RICHMOND, Va.
May 26, 2009
Very Rare Births Follow Natural Pupping Patterns
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Keeping in line with the pupping season for many local shark species, Aquarium of the Bay welcomed the births of four Pacific Angel Sharks in its Under the Bay exhibit today.
May 26, 2009
Bay Area Festival will be a Celebration of Environmentally-focused Entertainment, Education, and Eco-Friendly Inspiration
SAN RAMON, Calif.
May 26, 2009
GORE(TM) TENARA(R) Architectural Fabric Featured in New Centre Court Roof
NEWARK, Del.
May 26, 2009
Exclusive new Montgomery Gentry CD, For Our Heroes, goes on sale today; sales will provide funds for care of wounded servicemen and women
LEBANON, Tenn.
May 26, 2009
Mismanagement continues to undermine world's largest producer of farmed salmon
OSLO, Norway -- Members of the Pure Salmon Campaign coalition, a diverse group of stakeholders from key farmed salmon production and consumption nations including Canada, Chile, Scotland, Ireland and the United States, urge Marine Harvest to eliminate its destructive environmental impacts by separating farmed fish from wild fish populations and finding new sources for fish feed.
Marine Harvest is the largest farmed salmon producer in the world and controls more than 20 percent of the market.
May 26, 2009
Unvaccinated children are 23 times more likely to get infected with pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, than those who are immunized
To watch a video about the study and hear from the lead author and a mother click here
DENVER, CO -- Children of parents who refuse vaccines are 23 times more likely to get whooping cough compared to fully immunized children, according to a new study led by a vaccine research team at Kaiser Permanente Colorado's Institute for Health Research.
The study will appear in the June 2009 issue of the journal Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, this is the first study to use electronic health records to look for immunization refusal and possible pertussis infections, making it the most definitive on the risk of vaccine refusal to date.
While most families vaccinate their children, leading to dramatic reductions in several serious childhood illnesses, the number of parents refusing immunizations appears to be increasing in the United States, researchers say.
Epson's 'Smarter Choices' Promotion Helps Schools Purchase More of the Newest 'PowerLite' Projectors
May 26, 2009
Epson Offers New 'Buy Seven Projectors Get the Eighth Free' Promotion
LONG BEACH, Calif.
May 26, 2009
NORRKOPING, Sweden -- Dreampark (http://www.dreampark.com), one of the leading IPTV middleware providers on the European market, today announced the delivery of its Dreamgallery(TM) middleware to the Croatian market with Croatian system integrator CS Computer Systems.
May 26, 2009
TripAdvisor Survey Shows 65% Likely to Travel to a Popular Hurricane-Susceptible Destination this Summer or Fall for "Significant Savings"
NEWTON, Mass.
May 24, 2009
Two Louis Braille Coins Return with Atlantis
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE -- When the space shuttle Atlantis landed today, it also returned from space two Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollars.
May 24, 2009
LONDON, ENGLAND -- The $1.4bn luxury resort Mardan Palace was unveiled last night at a spectacular opening party in Antalya, Turkey.
A glittering audience of 600 international dignitaries and celebrities dined on top of the Mediterranean's largest swimming pool, enjoying performances from Mariah Carey and Tom Jones.
May 24, 2009
NEW YORK, NY -- The Mom's Choice Awards(R) will feature humanitarian Greg Mortenson, coauthor of Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time.
May 25, 2009
An Atheist public policy group has called upon the U.S. Congress to be more pro-active in monitoring what it described as a "pattern of proselytizing" within the military.
Dave Silverman, Communications Director for American Atheists, said that recent events "raise critical concerns that the Pentagon brass is not doing enough to prevent unconstitutional and inappropriate religious proselytizing both at home and abroad."
He cited a recent incident where the Al Jazeera television network aired a segment showing troops in Afghanistan discussing the distribution of bibles printed in the native languages, and exhortations for a military chaplain telling soldiers that they should "hunt men for Jesus."
"In this case, the military did the right and destroyed the bibles; but what about other religious materials that U.S. - based churches are printing up for distribution by our military troops in Afghanistan and elsewhere? Congress needs to identify the scope of this problem."
Mr.
May 23, 2009
Memorial Day Weekend Call-To-Action Web Video
525 Teens Lead 'Tweet to ReMIND' Charge This Weekend for Wounded U.S. Service Members Coming Home From Afghanistan and Iraq
NEW YORK, NY -- Mack, Cathryn, Nora and Claire Woodruff, whose dad is ABC News correspondent and ReMIND.org founder Bob Woodruff, today released a video (http://tweettoremind.org/525-teens) asking teens nationwide to join the 525 Teens movement for Memorial Day Weekend fundraiser Tweet to ReMIND.
May 22, 2009
Scholarships will be presented to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in advertising, marketing or public relations
LOS ANGELES, CA -- The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) will award $100,000 in scholarships to a total of 15 ethnic minority college students pursuing a degree in advertising, marketing or public relations - seven African Americans, six Hispanics and two Asian/Pacific Islanders.
TLF will be holding the 11th Anniversary Scholarship Recognition Reception and Awards Program on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
May 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, issued the following statement in response to Liberty University's recent decision to revoke recognition of the school's Democratic club.
"Liberty University's decision to revoke its recognition of the Liberty University College Democrats is unfortunate for all parties involved.
May 22, 2009
NEW YORK, NY -- Honoree Tony Bennett and Honorary Chair Kristin Davis of acclaimed show Sex and The City will join St.
May 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- NASA has selected Raytheon Company of Riverdale, Md., for the continuation of services currently provided through the Earth Observing System Data and Information System, or EOSDIS, maintenance and development contract.
May 22, 2009
University of Phoenix Named 2009 Most Valuable Employer for Military
PHOENIX, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- As a Memorial Day tribute to those who have lost their lives serving our country, approximately 50 volunteers from University of Phoenix's military division placed 7,000 American flags at the company's Riverpoint complex and its various campus locations in Phoenix.
May 22, 2009
Noxious Weed Found in Forward Township, Evans City
HARRISBURG, Pa.
May 22, 2009
ReserveAmerica's "Outdoor Recreation Awards" Also Announced Covering Everything from Best Beaches to Scenic Views!
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y.
May 22, 2009
NEW SCRATCH TICKET TO OFFER FOOTBALL FANS CHANCES TO WIN CASH AND REDSKINS EXPERIENCES
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va.
May 22, 2009
Viewers Invited to Watch Wednesday, May 27
HARRISBURG, Pa.
May 22, 2009
Charlotte Media Market in the Top 10
WASHINGTON, DC -- A coordinated nationwide "soft test" designed to encourage consumers to take immediate action to prepare for the June 12 digital television (DTV) transition prompted a record number of calls to the Federal Communications Commission's national help line Thursday, including 337 calls from consumers in the Charlotte media market and 2,097 from the State of North Carolina.
More than 125 of the nation's broadcast markets participated in the soft test, including at least one station in each of the top 30 broadcast markets.
May 22, 2009
Advancing the Future of Green Energy Sector
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Coalition for Green Bank applauded the House Energy and Commerce Committee's passage of its sweeping legislation that would overhaul U.S. energy and global warming policy.
May 22, 2009
House Energy and Commerce Committee Passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- The American Legislative Exchange Council with its 2,000 state legislators from fifty states opposes the vote in favor of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, H.R.
May 22, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va.
May 22, 2009
DETROIT, MI -- Detroit Edison today issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential partners interested in jointly developing wind energy projects with the company.
The RFI is intended to gauge the interest of potential and existing wind energy developers to enter into joint agreements with Detroit Edison to build Michigan-based wind energy farms capable of producing at least 75 megawatts of power by 2011.
The energy produced from such developments would help Detroit Edison achieve Michigan's new Renewable Portfolio Standard for the state's electric utilities to provide 10 percent of their retail electric sales from renewable resources by 2015.
"This RFI provides a glimpse of the incredible growth opportunities that will result from comprehensive energy legislation that was enacted in Michigan late last year," said Trevor F.
May 22, 2009
June 5 is the Anniversary of Beloved Author and Illustrator's 90th Birthday
NEW YORK, NY -- June 5, 2009 is the anniversary of Richard Scarry's 90th birthday.
May 22, 2009
Groundbreaking New Effort Addressing the Leading Cause of Maternal Mortality to be featured in Upcoming Documentary Film
WASHINGTON, DC -- Every year, more than half a million of the world's women lose their life during childbirth; a global crisis that has seen little to no improvement over the past seven years.
May 22, 2009
GEOFFREY BEENE GIVES BACK(R) and GQ Magazine Launch Public Service Campaign with Designer Menswear Photo Feature
WASHINGTON, DC -- GEOFFREY BEENE GIVES BACK(R) and GQ Magazine have joined forces to bring celebrity rock stars like nine-time Grammy Award winner, Sheryl Crow, and some of the nation's leading medical researchers in areas like cancer, HIV-AIDS, heart disease, Alzheimer's, genetics and personalized medicine together to showcase the need for greater funding and to capture the imagination of the next generation of "Rock Stars of Science" in the making.
May 22, 2009
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Everette James and Education Secretary Gerald Zahorchak will visit Albert Gallatin South Middle School in Point Marion, Fayette County, at 1 p.m.
May 22, 2009
Premiering LIVE Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 9pm ET/8pm CT From The Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA
SANTA MONICA, Calif.
May 22, 2009
Four Outstanding Nurses Recognized for their Dedication to Maternal and Infant Health
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.
May 22, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas -- What do tech-savvy frequent flyers want most? The desire to stay connected via Wi-Fi topped the technology requests, according to a new study conducted by American Airlines and HP.
The recent survey among frequent flyers shows how flyers continue to rely on technology to meet their business and travel needs.
More than 47 percent of business travelers surveyed indicated Wi-Fi was the most important airport amenity, outscoring basic travels needs such as food by nearly 30 percentage points.
"We know that our business customers rely on technology to be as productive as possible while on the road," said Manuel de Oyarzabal, Director - Customer Research at American Airlines.
May 22, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas -- What do tech-savvy frequent flyers want most? The desire to stay connected via Wi-Fi topped the technology requests, according to a new study conducted by American Airlines and HP.
The recent survey among frequent flyers shows how flyers continue to rely on technology to meet their business and travel needs.
More than 47 percent of business travelers surveyed indicated Wi-Fi was the most important airport amenity, outscoring basic travels needs such as food by nearly 30 percentage points.
"We know that our business customers rely on technology to be as productive as possible while on the road," said Manuel de Oyarzabal, Director - Customer Research at American Airlines.
May 22, 2009
HOLLYWOOD STAR POWER PLUNGES
LOS ANGELES, CA -- The entertainment database company The Ulmer Scale released today its first major overview of star bankability in two years with its new edition of its Actors Hot List.
May 22, 2009
Nearly 1 Million Votes Cast Rivals 1992 Elvis Vote
WASHINGTON, DC -- Maggie Simpson, a character of few words other than the sucking of her pacifier now has something to shout about.
May 22, 2009
By the House Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, DC -- Maggie Fox, CEO of the Alliance for Climate Protection today issued the following statement on the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee:
"Chairmen Markey and Waxman deserve the highest praise for undertaking the task of crafting this historic legislation.
May 22, 2009
for Embedded System Design
Experts gather this week to celebrate grand opening, launch Open Source Hardware and Embedded System Contest 2009 & deliver Embedded Technology Forum lectures & workshops
SAN JOSE, Calif.
May 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History today opens "On the Water: Stories from Maritime America," a new, permanent exhibition designed to engage the public in a dynamic exploration of America's maritime heritage.
May 22, 2009
DALLAS, TX -- Gonzalo Venegas, M.D., has issued the following press release:
As a Dallas-based physician, there has been a recent flurry of panic about the H1N1 (swine influenza).
May 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Partnership for Clear Health Communication at the National Patient Safety Foundation today announced the recipients of the prestigious Pfizer Health Literacy in Advancing Patient Safety Award.
May 21, 2009
EXTRA Host Unveils New "BE A STAR" Billboard on Sunset; Encourages Youth to "BE GREAT."
Also Debuts the Campaign in Spanish
LOS ANGELES, CA -- As part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's (BGCA) new advocacy campaign - BE GREAT - longtime TV star and Boys & Girls Club alum Mario Lopez today unveiled a new billboard on Sunset Boulevard featuring his childhood picture and the aspirational message - BE A STAR.
May 21, 2009
NEW YORK, NY -- Morley Safer, the "60 Minutes" correspondent, expressed concern Wednesday about the future of journalism as the newspaper industry continues to shrink.
"The death or disintegration of local newspapers threatens all of journalism and by extension the public's right to know," said Safer, who received the 2009 Fred Friendly First Amendment Award from Quinnipiac University Wednesday.
May 21, 2009
'First Student or First Amendment?' premieres in Concord for state lawmakers
CONCORD, N.H.
May 21, 2009
BURLINGTON, Vt.
May 21, 2009
An Atheist public policy group has called upon Congress to investigate the unauthorized distribution of bibles by U.S. military troops in Afghanistan.
The incident was revealed on the Al Jazeera television network, and consisted of video shot by a U.S. filmmaker.
May 21, 2009
Research Reveals Disconnect Along Geographic, Ethnic, and Racial Lines.
May 21, 2009
They're introduced at annual sales forecasting conference
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
May 21, 2009
Unique entertainment initiative to start in 2010
CHICAGO, IL -- The leading Latin music and entertainment companies from the U.S. and Latin America, Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) and Billboard, the premier global music brand, have joined forces to present a series of Latin music concerts beginning next year.
May 21, 2009
Funding Will Reduce Organic Waste Stream, Generate Additional Organic Products
HARRISBURG, Pa.
May 20, 2009
HOUSTON, TX -- NASA's Mission Control gave the Expedition 19 astronaut crew aboard the International Space Station a "go" to drink water that the station's new recycling system has purified.
Mission Control radioed the news to the crew Wednesday, following a report from the Water Recovery System team that station program managers approved.
May 20, 2009
PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd today announced that Marjorie Thompson, Vice President, Professional Lines Claims, will participate in a panel hosted by the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) Hartford Chapter at the University of Connecticut School of Law on Thursday, May 21, 2009.
May 20, 2009
Nationwide survey finds that one in four know someone who drowned
WASHINGTON, DC -- Approximately half of adults surveyed on water safety say they've had an experience where they nearly drowned in their lifetime, and one in four know someone who has drowned, according to an American Red Cross survey.
The survey of more than 1,000 adults, taken in advance of the summer vacation season, also shows while over 90% of families with young children will be in the water at some point this summer, almost half (48%) plan to swim in a place with no lifeguard.
"With so many families planning to visit unsupervised beaches and pools, it's important for parents to make water safety a priority," says Scott Conner, Senior Vice President for Preparedness and Health and Safety Services.
May 20, 2009
Seeking Injunction and Monetary Damages
IRVINE, Calif.
May 20, 2009
Gun Lobby's Dangerous Legislation Now Moves to House; Advocates Call for Leadership and Serious Efforts to Keep Guns Off Campus
AUSTIN, Texas -- Today the Texas state senate passed dangerous legislation that would force the carrying of hidden and concealed guns at public universities and colleges.
May 20, 2009
LOS ANGELES, CA -- IMAX Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, starring Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Christopher Guest, Alain Chabat and Robin Williams and directed by Shawn Levy, will open in 160 IMAX(R) theatres domestically, simultaneously with its wide release this Friday, May 22, 2009.
May 20, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- A NASA-funded study indicates that an intense asteroid bombardment nearly 4 billion years ago may not have sterilized the early Earth as completely as previously thought.
May 20, 2009
Top Names in Entertainment, Government, Business and Faith Organizations Were Among over 200 Women who Framed Walls for Habitat Homes.
May 18, 2009
LIFE Event raises $500,000 for breast cancer bringing total raised by LIFE to $5.6 million
PARAMUS, N.J.
May 18, 2009
Featured June 11-12 at the 5th Annual Games for Health Conference
PORTLAND, Maine -- The Games for Health Project, organizers of the 5th Annual Games for Health Conference, today announced its first Cognitive Health Track powered by SharpBrains, a leading market research company focused on the brain fitness and the cognitive health market.
The Cognitive Health track builds upon previous year's sampling of sessions looking at cognitive health and fitness, expanding to a full two-day track at The Games for Health Conference, June 11-12, Boston, MA.
May 18, 2009
Featured June 11-12 at the 5th Annual Games for Health Conference
PORTLAND, Maine -- The Games for Health Project, organizers of the 5th Annual Games for Health Conference, today announced its first Cognitive Health Track powered by SharpBrains, a leading market research company focused on the brain fitness and the cognitive health market.
The Cognitive Health track builds upon previous year's sampling of sessions looking at cognitive health and fitness, expanding to a full two-day track at The Games for Health Conference, June 11-12, Boston, MA.
May 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- Maggie Fox, CEO of the Alliance for Climate Protection today issued the following statement on the American Clean Energy and Security Act:
"We are embarking on an historic endeavor to recast America's energy future.
May 19, 2009
Recipients Include LGBT Students and Allies Who Have Made Significant Contributions to Equality in their Schools and Communities
WASHINGTON, DC -- Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) announced today that it has awarded 16 scholarships.
May 19, 2009
SACRAMENTO, Calif.
May 20, 2009
Currently Vice-President of Artistic Planning at the New York Philharmonic, Tarnopolsky will assume leadership of the 103-year old performing arts organization based at the University of California, Berkeley.
BERKELEY, Calif.
X PRIZE Applauds President Obama's Plans to Accelerate Stricter Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards
May 20, 2009
PLAYA VISTA, Calif., May 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel efficient vehicles, praised President Obama's plan to accelerate new fuel economy and emissions standards passed by Congress at the end of 2007.
May 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Coalition for Green Bank applauded the amendment to the House energy and climate bill, the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R.
Animal Planet's RIVER MONSTERS Record Viewership to Become Best-Performing Series in Network History
May 19, 2009
Season Finale Helps Network Rank Fifth at 10 PM Among Cable in P18-49
Season Two of RIVER MONSTERS to Begin Filming Shortly and Launch in Spring 2010
NEW YORK, NY -- Animal Planet's RIVER MONSTERS, hosted by extreme angler and biologist Jeremy Wade, reeled in an average of more than a million households (1.05M) across its seven premiere episodes, making it the best-performing series in network history.
May 19, 2009
Eco-friendly Baby Bottle Manufacturer Donates 1000 Baby Bottles to Baby2Baby.org
LOS ANGELES, CA -- In its continued commitment to environmental and community betterment, Green to Grow, a leading manufacturer of bisphenol A (BPA)-free baby bottles and accessories announced today it will distribute approximately $16,000 in baby bottle and nipple product donations to LA-based Baby2Baby to provide impoverished and underserved families with healthful and needed baby feeding supplies.
Green to Grow President Michael Ritterbrown and Vice President Shelley Aronoff will formally present the donation, which includes 1,000 baby bottles and approximately 3,000 nipples, to Baby2Baby co-founder Leigh Michael on Wednesday, May 20th at 11AM at the Baby2Baby distribution center on 5522 W.
May 19, 2009
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has praised Oscar winner Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow for foraying into "inner aspect" in her weekly newsletter "GOOP" launched sometimes back, but criticized it for being too materialistic.
Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that although the tagline of GOOP is "nourish the inner aspect", there were not many deep spiritual and philosophical thoughts in it, which were essential part of "nourishing" the inner self.
May 18, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- NASA has selected Safety and Quality Assurance Alliance of Cleveland to provide safety and mission assurance services at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.
The contract, to be administered through NASA's Office of Safety and Mission Assurance at NASA Headquarters in Washington, is valued at approximately $33 million.
May 18, 2009
Junior Middleweight World Title Bout Headlines Outstanding Prospects on Undercard.
May 16, 2009
Welcoming the opening of a permanent gallery for India´s art in prestigious Houston Museum of Fine Arts starting May 16, Hindus have urged the major museums of world to dedicate permanent space to Hindu artifacts.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, congratulated the Houston Museum for devoting exclusive space to traditional Indian artifacts spanning 2,500 years of cultural history, including an 11th century Parvati.
May 15, 2009
Los Angeles – It was announced today that Troy Arce is the new General Sales Manager at KTLA by Don Corsini, President and General Manager.
In 1991, Troy began her career with the Telemundo Group as a network account executive.
May 15, 2009
Projects Will Remove Safety Hazards, Improve Water Quality
HARRISBURG, Pa.
May 15, 2009
EMP earns EPA's 2008 Clean Air Excellence Award for its miniHybrid Thermal System, a High Efficiency, Next Generation Thermal Cooling System for Municipal Transit Buses
WASHINGTON, DC -- Engineered Machined Products, Inc.
Joint Strategy Session on Michigan Climate Change to be Held at the Michigan Chamber on May 19, 2009
May 15, 2009
LANSING, Mich.
BioVex Announces Survival Data From Phase II Clinical Study of OncoVEX GM-CSF in Metastatic Melanoma
May 15, 2009
Data Released at The 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology Meeting
WOBURN, Mass.
May 15, 2009
WASHINGTON - PEARL and HELP Advocates Sri Lanka applaud President Obama for making a statement regarding the ongoing bloodbath in Northern Sri Lanka, but appeal for further action to stop the ongoing bloodbath.
May 15, 2009
WASHINGTON -- CODEPINK Women for Peace calls on the House to vote down Pres.
May 15, 2009
SACRAMENTO/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today in Sacramento, the Fish and Game Commission is holding a public comment hearing on plans for a network of underwater parks, or marine protected areas (MPAs), along California's north central coast (between Half Moon Bay and Point Arena).
After today's meeting, the Fish and Game Commission is expected to make a final decision on the north central coast MPA network at an adoption hearing scheduled for August 5 in Woodside.
"The ocean is a vital part of California's culture and economy, and the decisions considered today will have ripple effects for generations," said Karen Garrison, Co-Director of NRDC's Oceans Program.
May 14, 2009
Unlicensed operators face penalties if caught in state-declared emergency area.
May 14, 2009
Laguna Beach, CA – Bill Bryan, current skimboarding World Champion and founder of The Cabo Classic Skimboarding Competition in Los Cabos, Mexico, is continuing his competition despite the economic and health crises in Mexico.
May 13, 2009
An Atheist public policy group said yesterday that a Washington, DC voucher program established under the last Bush administration for a five-year experimental period should be ended.
Hailed as a major step forward in improving educational opportunities for students, the program must now be renewed by Congress or allowed to expire.
´AMERICAN IDOL' FINALIST ALOHA MISCHEAUX PERFORMS AT OPENING OF U.S. CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP IN ST. LOUIS
May 09, 2009
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May 09, 2009
Andrea Devi Forman, the lead singer of the only Sanskrit rock band of the world Shanti Shanti, married an attorney Joel A.
May 09, 2009
Hindus want that faith schools in England should provide well-balanced education about religions, educating pupils about all major religions.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that since today´s schoolchildren were tomorrow´s leaders, they wanted these kids to grow-up as well balanced and nurtured citizens of tomorrow without any biases, stereotypes and caricatures.
Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, said that since these schools received state funding, the religious schools should be open to all interested; these should teach the basics of other religions also besides the patron faith; and these should intake more socio-economically disadvantaged children.
Rajan Zed argued that these schools should change their focus from, as many critics say, covert social selection to achieve superior academic and other performance.
May 09, 2009
Hindus have applauded prestigious Elon University in North Carolina (USA) for planning to construct a multi-faith center for usage by Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu students besides Christian students.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, described Elon´s proposal as "a step in the right direction".
May 07, 2009
Non-profit group initiates campaign on behalf of local Soldiers.
May 06, 2009
WASHINGTON/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Repower America campaign launched two new television ads at the national and state levels that push back on critics of climate and energy legislation and highlight the urgency of moving the nation toward a clean energy economy.
The new national television spot, entitled "Bellyaching," hits back at those standing in the way of clean energy and features a familiar face from the campaign's earlier ads.
May 03, 2009
By Glen Chase
Evaluating the health effects of past and future pesticides applied on and around people to combat the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM), three state agencies concluded the potential danger was low because they incorrectly divided instead of multiplying.
May 03, 2009
San Jose, CA - Thousands of walkers will join together at the Bay Area's Annual Walk Now for Autism on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at History Park in San Jose to raise much-needed funds for scientific research and family service programs, and to increase awareness about autism, a growing health crisis that now affects 1 in every 150 children.
May 03, 2009
"Nickels for Nails" Spring Fund Drive Will Raise Money for Los Angeles´ Second "House That Youth Built."
Los Angeles - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) will be holding its Nickels for Nails Spring Fund Drive May 4th-15th.
May 02, 2009
Messina Hof Highly Acclaimed in Wine Enthusiast, Gayot and Santé.
May 02, 2009
NSF International´s Scrub Club® Teaches Children the Importance of Washing their Hands.
May 02, 2009
Helps Clients Prepare and Respond to H1N1 Flu Virus.
April 29, 2009
Senate Bill 582 Signed by Governor After Unanimous 99-to-0 Vote
WASHINGTON, DC -- On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry signed into law Senate Bill 582, allowing individuals certified through the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) to teach in public schools in the state of Oklahoma.
April 29, 2009
CAIRO, EGYPT -- Phoenix Intelligence Support Services, Inc.
April 29, 2009
No Confirmed Cases Yet Reported
HARRISBURG, Pa.
April 29, 2009
Homeowners Encouraged to Use Native Plant Species
HARRISBURG, Pa.
April 29, 2009
Washing Hands, Recognizing Symptoms Key to Prevent Spread
WASHINGTON, DC -- Washing hands and paying close attention to symptoms of illness are just some of the things the public can to do help reduce the risk from the swine flu (H1N1) outbreak, the American Red Cross said today.
"This is a serious situation that has the potential to spread, and it is a good time for families, businesses and organizations to follow good public health practices and to review and update their preparedness plans," said Scott Conner, Senior Vice President of Preparedness and Health & Safety Services at the American Red Cross.
April 29, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas -- A new survey shows that a vast majority of Texas residents believe it's important for the state to develop and use renewable energy - even if it costs them more on their monthly electric bills.
The survey of 993 registered voters (margin of error is plus or minus 3.2 percent) was conducted April 15-21 by Baselice & Associates, Inc.
The findings show 85 percent of those polled believe Texas should increase the production and use of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.
April 29, 2009
HARRISBURG, Pa.
April 29, 2009
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.
April 29, 2009
HARRISBURG, Pa.-- The commonwealth will begin accepting comments on a new grant program made possible through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that will help local governments and non-profit entities make shovel-ready, energy efficient or conservation projects a reality, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger said today.
"We are seeking input and feedback from the public and local government officials to make sure the state is using its share of the recovery funding as effectively and efficiently as possible," said Hanger.
April 29, 2009
'These teachers are our classroom stars,' said Arch Coal Chairman and CEO
CHEYENNE, Wyo.
April 29, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA -- High school and undergraduate students now have a ringside seat to watch atoms and molecules in super-slow motion and vivid color, as they jostle and bump each other within the cozy environs of a human cell or a beaker on a lab bench.
April 29, 2009
Huge GSK, Novartis, Merck plants help define state's economic successes
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.
April 29, 2009
MobiTV partners with major networks and cable news channels to deliver speech
EMERYVILLE, Calif.
April 29, 2009
One of Only 12 States to Receive Funding to Bolster Best Practices in Early Learning
HARRISBURG, Pa.
April 29, 2009
Matt Updike to Conquer Challenge Alaska
DENVER, CO -- On July 19 through July 27, local Denver Paralympics athlete Matt Updike is going to compete against 38 top athletes from around the globe in the longest and most challenging hand cycle race in the world - Sadler's Alaska Challenge to raise money for The Colorado Chapter of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
267 grueling miles over 7 excruciating days and with over 16,000 exhausting feet of elevation gain, the Sadler's Alaska Challenge is not for the faint of heart.
April 29, 2009
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Relief Beads for Darfur is a grassroots-campaign raising money and awareness for Relief International's humanitarian efforts in Darfur.
April 29, 2009
NEW YORK, NY -- Let There Be Rock - The Story of AC/DC will be re-released on May 1, 2009 featuring a new chapter, an interview with Angus Young from November 4, 2008, new photographs and an audio CD of an interview done with all five band members (including Bon Scott) from their first American tour on December 4, 1977.
Let There Be Rock - The Story of AC/DC, originally released in October 2006, has now been printed in seven languages.
Let There Be Rock is the story of AC/DC written by rock journalist Susan Masino, who met the band during their first American tour in 1977.
April 29, 2009
HARRISBURG, Pa.
April 29, 2009
Recycling Initiatives Recognized as Industry Model
WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Recycling Coalition announced today that Staples is the recipient of the NRC's eleventh annual Recycling Works Award for its broad-reaching efforts to promote recycling and waste reduction among its customers and throughout its operations.
The award, presented at NRC's annual gala Tuesday, recognized Staples' leadership in providing easy-to-use product recovery programs and eco-friendly product choices through its EcoEasy(TM) initiative making it easier for its customers to become effective environmental stewards.
"Staples is honored to be recognized by the National Recycling Coalition's Recycling Works Award," said Mike Miles, Staples president and chief operating officer.
April 28, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is convening a group of civil society organizations today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in a regional exercise that will kick off the implementation stage of its Humanitarian Pandemic Preparedness initiative.
April 28, 2009
ECMC Foundation partners with SCHEV to provide training
RICHMOND, Va.
April 28, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- Students and teachers from throughout the nation will be gathering at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston April 29-May 1 to present research results to fellow students and NASA scientists and engineers.
April 28, 2009
"The jury is in, the studies are done, and the conclusions are consistent: the gender pay gap is alive and well," said NOW President Kim Gandy.
April 27, 2009
Mia Farrow is to go on hunger strike as an "expression of outrage" over the ongoing Darfur crisis in Sudan.
April 28, 2009
SACRAMENTO, Calif./PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Democratic Party's Environmental Caucus unanimously passed a resolution to support the state's landmark ocean conservation law, the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) at the Party's convention in Sacramento last weekend.
"The MLPA gives the public unprecedented access to protecting our ocean for future generations," said Warner Chabot, CEO of California League of Conservation Voters.
April 27, 2009
Dallas, Texas - The only known surviving Louisiana State University basketball jersey worn by legendary player "Pistol" Pete Maravich sold for $89,625 in a $3.8 million public auction of vintage sports memorabilia in Dallas and online Friday night, April 24, 2009.
April 27, 2009
TALLADEGA, Alabama - Patrick Sheltra in the No.
April 27, 2009
Two U.S. organizations concerned about human rights in West Papua today urged the U.S. government "to apply meaningful pressure on the Indonesian government and its security forces...
April 27, 2009
EDINBURGH -- Data from leading flight search company Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) shows that travellers planning trips to Mexico have so far been undeterred by the outbreak of swine flu influenza announced by Mexico's Federal Health Ministry on the 22nd April.
"Dire predictions have already been made about the impact that this will have on tourism, but the number of Skyscanner users searching for flights to Mexico has remained stable in the days since news emerged of the outbreak," said Skyscanner director and co-founder Barry Smith.
"We would have expected to see some negative impact by now, but it may be that travellers are reassured by the fact that the outbreak is largely concentrated in Mexico City - a two hour flight from the coastal resorts - and by the fact that the Foreign Office, World Health Organisation and the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention have not yet made recommendations that people stay away.
April 27, 2009
NEW YORK, NY -- In response to confirmed cases of swine flu in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, European Union health officials are advising against travel to North America.
April 27, 2009
Event Will Feature Nearly 100 Exhibits, Forums on Health Care and Financial Security, Job Fair for Older Workers, Free Health Screenings and Top Musicians
***LOS LOBOS TO HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT***
SAN ANTONIO, TX -- AARP, the world's largest advocacy organization for people age 50+, today announced it will bring its first ever "Life Festival" event to San Antonio on May 15-16.
April 27, 2009
DETROIT, MI -- Wayne State University has erected a Franklin Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) -- the first small wind energy turbine of its kind in North America -- atop the university's Engineering Technology Building.
April 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- Trust for America's Health (TFAH) today commended the Administration for its fast and effective response to the swine flu outbreak.
"The Administration has taken the right approach to managing the swine flu outbreak, with experts and scientists driving key decisions.
April 27, 2009
Will become first in nation to share northern perspective
Department of Community and Economic Development Deputy Secretary for Tourism Mickey Rowley will hold a news conference at 10 a.m.
April 27, 2009
PRINCETON, N.J.
April 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- The grassroots forum AmericaSpeakOn.org issued the following exclusive statement: "If this swine flu virus emerges as a pandemic level event," said former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt "it will be five months before a safe vaccine is ready." He goes on to say "The early indications have properly caused public health leaders around the world to react aggressively." The full statement is available at AmericaSpeakOn.org.
Press Conference Call: Secretary Leavitt will hold a question and answer session today, Monday, April 27, 2009, at 2:00 pm EST
As Secretary of Health and Human Services, Leavitt was the primary figure in U.S. pandemic preparedness from 2005 to 2009.
April 24, 2009
Lansing, MI – The U.S. Treasury Department´s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Director Donna J.
April 24, 2009
"MTV´s Real World Scott Herman A Popular Face In ARCA Garage!"
TALLADEGA, Alabama - Patrick Sheltra is on a mission this weekend.
April 23, 2009
Gambling Behavioral Addiction Expert Michael D.
April 23, 2009
Reform Institute Initiates Public-Private Sector Dialogue at National Energy Symposium.
April 23, 2009
10 Years since Falun Gong's PEACEFUL APPEAL in Beijing; Candlelight vigil to commemorate Falun Gong practitioners' April 25th peaceful appeal in Beijing at Zhongnanhai and latest developments in the non-stop persecution.
April 22, 2009
"MTV´s Real World Scott Herman Also Joins The Team For Talladega Thunder!"
TALLADEGA, Alabama - Officials from Sheltra Motorsports announced Tuesday that Buffalo Wings & Rings has joined the team as the primary marketing partner for Friday´s ARCA RE/MAX 250 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Talladega marks the third straight event where Buffalo Wings & Rings has been aligned with the Whitesville, Kentucky based Sheltra Motorsports team.
April 21, 2009
LA CROSSE, Wis.
April 21, 2009
Recycology(TM) Handy-line S(TM) Dry Erase Marker Makes Debut
TORRANCE, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Pentel of America is proud to announce that in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, they will participate in Earth Day New York.
April 21, 2009
LONDON -- The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) today ruled that Pfizer's groundbreaking cinema advertising in which a man is seen coughing-up a dead rat did not breach the industry advertising code.(1)
The advert, seen by cinema audiences across the UK, highlights the danger of obtaining medicines from unregulated sources (see http://www.realdanger.co.uk).
April 21, 2009
Participants Explore Journalism, Mass Communications Careers
LOS ANGELES, CA-- The Urban Media Foundation (UMF) has received a $24,000 grant from Verizon to support the organization's after-school literacy education program, which offers youth workshops on literacy, critical thinking and technology training.
"Our partnership with Verizon has enabled us to deliver a quality program to our youth," said Natalie Cole, CEO and founder of the Urban Media Foundation.
Whole Foods Market(R) Announces Alternative Energy Investment, Energy Savings with New Store Designs
April 21, 2009
Natural and Organic Grocer to Add Solar To More Than 20 Additional Locations.
April 21, 2009
Yellow Pages Go Green with First Annual Recycling Program
LEXINGTON, Ky.
April 20, 2009
OAKLAND - New research findings show that paid sick days may help limit food-borne disease outbreaks thereby protecting the health of workers and individuals in the State of California.
April 20, 2009
To Speak at Global Education Press Conference with Congresswoman Nita
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following event was announced today by the Global Campaign for Education:
WHAT: The Global Campaign for Education (GCE) will host a press conference at the National Press Club on Tuesday, April 21 as a part of global action week calling for quality basic education for all children.
April 20, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- DuPont and Lucite International Inc.
April 20, 2009
U-M researchers develop 'parametric response map' to analyze changes in a tumor's blood flow, volume
ANN ARBOR, Mich.
April 20, 2009
Debuting Saturday, May 2 at 11:00 P.M.* on COMEDY CENTRAL
NEW YORK, NY -- Willie Barcena isn't making apologies for telling it like it is in the world premiere of "Willie Barcena: Deal With It," which premieres Saturday, May 2 at 11:00 p.m.
April 20, 2009
ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina - Patrick Sheltra in the No.
April 20, 2009
Congress still has final say on whether trucks allowed from Mexico.
April 19, 2009
Gates-Funded Scholarship Program Has High Graduation Rates
FAIRFAX, Va.
April 19, 2009
Center houses acclaimed clinical and education programs for children, families and future teachers
DEARBORN, Mich.
April 19, 2009
Student-built, fuel-efficient prototype vehicle achieves highest distance using least amount of fuel
HOUSTON, TX -- Distance, not speed, was the goal this weekend on the track at the 2009 Shell Eco-marathon Americas(R), a challenge for students to design, build and test fuel-efficient vehicles that travel the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel.
April 19, 2009
PEOPLE Magazine Makes "Pole Award" $15,000 to Charity of Top Qualifier
LONG BEACH, Calif.
April 20, 2009
'They are our stars of the teaching profession,' said Arch Coal Chairman and CEO
CHARLESTON, W.Va.
April 19, 2009
"King of the Beach" Al Unser Jr.
April 19, 2009
Portland resident will play anyone, anywhere to prove he's the world's best combo golfer/poker player
PORTLAND, Ore.
April 19, 2009
Kicks Off 1st Round of Online & Mobile Voting
48 Student Filmmakers Compete to be Named One of "Country's Funniest College Students"
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- RooftopComedy's 2nd Annual National College Comedy Competition (www.RooftopComedy.com/college)) today announces the 48 semi-finalists in the Funny Film category, kicking off the first of four rounds of competition in which the filmmakers compete to be named one of "The Country's Funniest College Students" along with the winners of the Stand-Up category.
Viewing of all films and voting for favorites in the following rounds of competition can be done of online and via mobile device at www.RooftopComedy.com/college and m.rooftop2009.com, which is powered by Buzzwire, the exclusive mobile voting partner for RooftopComedy:
-- April 17-April 23: Viewer's Choice (Online & Mobile Voting narrows 48
films to 24)
-- April 24-May 8: Director's Cut (Expert Panel of Judges narrows 24
films to 12)
-- May 11-17: Viewer's Choice - Round 2 (Online & Mobile Voting narrows
12 films to 4)
-- June 11-13: Finals Screening (Live, Online Voting at Aspen
RooftopComedy Festival)
The following 48 funny films were selected as semi-finalists by a panel of experts and will go on
FUNNY FILM NAME SCHOOL
---------- ---- ------
Valentine's Day Alan Teran University of Colorado
Consonant Sorrow Trailer Andrew Higgins Emerson College
Anti-Dipping PSA Austin James Scottsdale Community
College
Cat Forum Beards of Industry Xavier University
Danny and the Page Beards of Industry Xavier University
Toy Salesman Beards of Industry Xavier University
Slap Five Beards of Industry Xavier University
Broken Wind Brian Lipko Temple University
Fun with Beans Brooks Wheelan University of Iowa
STO Dan Perrault Emerson College
Beowulf Telemarketer Dan Perrault Emerson College
People With Boring Ass Lives Dandrell Scott Illinois State University
Reality Show
A Self-Centered Conversation Daniel Bang New York University
On Set Felix Martiz Cal State Long Beach
Tighter Than You James Jeffrey San Jose State
Yoplait Ya James Marcus Haney USC
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Jared Barnett University of Utah
Sculpey the Slug Jennifer Kehl UC Santa Cruz
A Cartoon by Jesse Fernandez Jesse Fernandez San Francisco State
University
Hand in Hand Joey Kadin University of Miami
Amateur Porn Sketch John Pope University of North
Carolina
Wood Painting John Townsend New York University
The Depraved Little Toaster Lee Jutton NYU
Visionary Lucy Martin Marymount Manhattan
Walter's Wonderful Workouts Mark Potts University of Oklahoma
Interview Mathew Brady Marymount Manhattan
College
Dinner Date Matt Lieberman Emerson College
Pizza Matt Starr The Ohio State University
College Bop Matt Starr The Ohio State University
Its Been A Year Nate Gross Emerson College
The Hand You're Dealt Nathan Blackwell Scottsdale Comm.
April 19, 2009
ENCINO, Calif.
Gates Millennium Scholars Program to Recognize Banneker Student for Outstanding Academic Achievement
April 19, 2009
WHAT: The nation's largest and most successful minority scholarship program, the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, will recognize the only District of Columbia resident selected to receive the program's good-through-graduation college scholarship.
WHO: Larry Griffith, Vice President
Gates Millennium Scholars
John Davis, Instructional Superintendent for High Schools
District of Columbia Public School System
Anita Berger, Principal
Banneker High School
WHEN: Monday, April 20, 2009 from 2:45 to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Banneker High School
The Vincent Reed Auditorium
800 Euclid Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
One thousand students from 48 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam were notified on April 15th that they had been selected Gates Millennium Scholars.
April 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- Six energy companies, in three settlements, have agreed to install pollution control equipment at a cost of over $6 million to comply with the Clean Air Act at their natural gas producing facilities in the Uinta Basin, near Vernal, Utah, the Justice Department and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today.
April 19, 2009
American Red Cross, UN Foundation site trends indicating measles risk remains high
WASHINGTON, DC -- Recent measles cases in four states - California, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Iowa - highlight the growing number of unvaccinated adults and children living in the United States as well as the need to control the global spread of the disease.
While this highly-contagious virus was eliminated from the Americas in 2002, imported cases trigger outbreaks among unvaccinated persons in the United States.
April 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC-- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
MONDAY, APRIL 20: 113TH BOSTON MARATHON
Profile America -- Monday, April 20th.
April 20, 2009
BETHESDA, Md.
April 19, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA-- Students, faculty and staff from The Art Institutes schools will take on special community service projects that will promote goodwill and valuable support to the communities where they reside during National Week of Service April 19 - 25, 2009.
Participating in the National Week of Service is a natural extension of the rich tradition of community service that The Art Institutes schools engage in throughout the year.
April 17, 2009
First Hotel in Southern California & One of Four Hotels Worldwide Awarded Gold Level Certification under LEED for New Construction By U.S. Green Building Council
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.,- Montage Beverly Hills, the 201-room luxury hotel that opened November 2008 in Beverly Hills, California has earned Gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED for New Construction rating system.
This is the first certified ultra-luxury hotel in Southern California for LEED for New Construction, one of just four Gold certified hotels worldwide designated by this third-party benchmarking system designed to encourage the design, the construction and the operations of more sustainable buildings.
April 17, 2009
WASHINGTON, -- Texas Oil and Gathering Inc., its owner John Kessel and its operations manager Edgar Pettijohn pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Houston to criminal violations related to the disposal of refinery wastes at an underground injection well in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Justice Department announced.
The two corporate officers pleaded guilty to conspiracy and violating the Safe Drinking Water Act for disposing of oil-contaminated waste water from its refinery process at an underground injection well permitted to accept wastes only from oil and gas production wastes.
April 16, 2009
A unique one-of-a-kind in the world Hindu Baccalaureate Service was held at University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) on Saturday where the graduating students touched the feet of a Swami (monk) to seek his blessings.
Attended by Nevada´s first lady Dawn Gibbons and Provost of UNR Marc Johnson, the Service at this top research university included a bhajan (devotional song) "Radhe Radhe Govinda" by famous performer Jim Eaglesmith and the graduating students chanted after him.
April 16, 2009
Dallas - The only known surviving Louisiana State University basketball jersey worn by legendary player "Pistol" Pete Maravich is expected to sell for $75,000 or more in a public auction of vintage sports memorabilia in Dallas and online next week.
April 16, 2009
ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina - Still on cloud nine from his first career win in the ARCA RE/MAX Series at Salem Speedway two weeks ago, Patrick Sheltra heads to Rockingham Speedway this weekend looking to keep the momentum alive in Sunday´s ARCA RE/MAX Carolina 200.
April 15, 2009
DALLAS, TX -- Greyhound is offering a $39 round-trip fare for customers traveling to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
April 15, 2009
New Limits to Take Effect by January 2011, Interim Permitting Strategy Announced
HARRISBURG, Pa.
April 15, 2009
CHICAGO, IL -- Harris announced today that it will sponsor financial workshops for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Money Smart Week.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago presents its annual Money Smart Week that will run from April 18 through the 25th.
Bear Grylls & Will Ferrell Join Forces to Battle the Swedish Wilds in a Special Episode Man Vs. Wild
April 15, 2009
Episode Marks Most Fully Integrated Partnership to Date Between Discovery Channel and Universal Pictures and Proves that Extreme Adventure is Harder on the Stomach Than Comedy
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Marking the latest adventure in Discovery Channel's long-running series MAN VS.
April 15, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- NASA has selected 16 proposals for negotiation of Phase 2 contract awards in the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program.
April 15, 2009
Center for Light+Space a testament to the Company's sustainability pledge
CONYERS, Ga.
April 15, 2009
DETROIT, MI -- The FEV Powertrain Innovation Forum, one of three featured theaters at the SAE 2009 World Congress, will focus on discussions surrounding alternative energy sources and their individual races to the marketplace.
The SAE 2009 World Congress hosted by Honda, with its theme "Racing to Green Mobility," is set for April 20-23 at Cobo Center in Detroit.
April 14, 2009
Brilliant will lead new Skoll Urgent Threats Fund and advise on philanthropic use of Skoll's media and financial resources
PALO ALTO, Calif.
April 14, 2009
Twelve semi-finalists will audition for Motown group The Contours; six finalists to audition at May 8 & 9 concerts for audience voting; one winner each night to perform with The Contours and DPO
DAYTON, Ohio -- In celebration of performances by The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts at the National City SuperPops Series, the Dayton Philharmonic announces Motown Idol, a regional search to locate two of the best R&B singers in the Southwest Ohio region.
The search starts with a karaoke performance contest and party at Therapy Cafe, 452 East Third Street on Thursday, April 23, with registration to compete starting at 6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2009
Wireless company to fund teacher's project requests across the country on DonorsChoose.org
CHICAGO, IL -- For the second time this year, U.S. Cellular is putting up $1 million to help schools across the country.
April 14, 2009
Event seeks to enlist support from community leaders and corporations
ANN ARBOR, Mich.
April 14, 2009
Promise Grant to The University of Texas M.
April 14, 2009
Make Soda at Home - Eliminate Waste, Travel Emissions
Boston Eco-Consumers Can Go Green, Save Green with Sodastream at Kohl's and Sodastream.com
BOSTON, MA -- More and more people are avoiding bottled water and now you can also reduce -- or even eliminate -- soda bottles and cans.
Capitol/EMI Announces Global Release of George Harrison's First Ever Career-Spanning Solo Hits Album
April 14, 2009
'Let It Roll: Songs By George Harrison,' on June 16
CD and Digital Collection Features Harrison's Solo Hits, Remastered, Plus Live Recordings from 1971 Concert For Bangladesh
George Harrison Honored Today with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Presentation
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.
April 14, 2009
37 schools already using energy education program in the classroom
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Earlier this year, Duke Energy, in partnership with Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, launched an energy efficiency program targeting Ohio's third- and fourth-grade students and their families.
In less than two months, 37 schools are participating in the free Get Energy Smart education program within the Duke Energy Ohio service area, and more than 1,400 students and their families are performing an energy survey of their own homes, which creates a personalized energy report for each participating family.
After students and their families complete the survey, they receive a free energy efficiency starter kit containing information and energy-saving items that can lower their family's overall energy bill.
Duke Energy and Scholastic have developed and distributed this integrated classroom program to teachers in Duke Energy's Ohio service area and hope to eventually expand to Duke's five-state service territory.
The Get Energy Smart program takes kids on an exciting journey through the science of energy, with the help of Ms.
April 14, 2009
DOVER, N.H.
April 13, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Big Brothers Big Sisters will take time to recognize and thank its mentors and donors during National Volunteer Week 2009 (April 19-25) as record numbers of volunteer inquiries are creating an increased demand for money to mentor more children.
April 13, 2009
HOUSTON, TX -- Visitors will have the rare chance to touch a piece of a moon rock this week when the new NASA Driven to Explore traveling exhibit stops at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene and Kansas State University at Salina.
Driven to Explore offers a look at America's program to return humans to the moon and travel beyond.
April 13, 2009
Applications Available for $80 Million to Jump Start PA Solar Industry
HARRISBURG, Pa.
April 13, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- California Shellfish Company Inc., doing business as Point Adams Packing Co.
April 13, 2009
CHICAGO, IL -- Internationally known scholars from Australia, China, Japan, and Singapore join members of Erikson Institute's Early Mathematics Education Project on Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, to examine how to boost math skills among very young children in the U.S. The sold-out symposium, "Bringing an international perspective to Illinois," will be held at Erikson from 9 a.m.
April 13, 2009
The Center will nurture a new generation of leaders
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
April 13, 2009
Harbor Distributing, Heineken USA, and The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach Encourage Responsible Consumption During the 2009 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Event
LONG BEACH, Calif.
April 13, 2009
Corporate and Governmental Community members join The Help Group's Statewide efforts to educate the public
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.
April 13, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va.
April 13, 2009
UNIVERSITY, Miss.
April 13, 2009
Free reusable bags offered on April 22nd when customers spend $10 or more
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.
April 13, 2009
Intelligence Testing to the N-th Degree
NEW YORK, NY -- Mind Evolve Software, a leading publisher of brain-training software, today announced its support for "The SmartestofUS Intelligence Contest," run by The Best of the U.S. LLC, a leader in the recognition and promotion of professional service-provider excellence.
April 13, 2009
Intelligence Testing to the N-th Degree
NEW YORK, NY -- Mind Evolve Software, a leading publisher of brain-training software, today announced its support for "The SmartestofUS Intelligence Contest," run by The Best of the U.S. LLC, a leader in the recognition and promotion of professional service-provider excellence.
April 13, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- Promoting the principle that all children deserve an equal start in life, Jennifer Garner - actor, advocate and mother of two - is joining Save the Children's U.S. Programs as an Artist Ambassador, the organization announced today.
April 13, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- Invista will pay a $1.7 million civil penalty and spend up to an estimated $500 million to correct self-reported environmental violations discovered at facilities in seven states, the Justice Department and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today.
April 13, 2009
With Its Primary Focus on Fun as the Key to Unlocking Kids' Potential, Varsity Sports Academy is Set to Revolutionize the Sports Camp Experience
SANTA MONICA, Calif.
April 10, 2009
Nantes - MyScript Studio is a new note management application developed by Vision Objects which aims at helping people to store, find and share information.
April 10, 2009
Oak Glen - On Saturday, April 18th, Rileys at Los Rios Rancho will celebrate spring with an Apple Blossom Hoedown.
April 10, 2009
While media plays up program cuts, total defense budget surpasses Bush by $20 B.
April 10, 2009
Washington, DC - As the New York Times reported Thursday that the Obama administration has reiterated its intention to tackle comprehensive immigration reform this year.
April 10, 2009
Los Angeles, Calif.
April 09, 2009
Tickets for Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition go on sale Tuesday, April 14
ST.
April 09, 2009
Courtyard by Marriott in NoMa District Features High Tech GoBoard(TM), Flexible Work and Social Spaces and a 24/7 Food and Beverage Market
BETHESDA, Md.
April 09, 2009
LONGVIEW, Texas -- Capacity of Texas announced today the availability of the Pluggable Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor (PHETT(TM)).
April 09, 2009
ABA Education Foundation Continues Quest to Spread Savings to 1 Million
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today the American Bankers Association Education Foundation launched www.teachchildrentosave.com making the Teach Children to Save program -- historically only delivered through classroom lessons -- available to everyone.
"Saving has replaced spending as the new trend," explains Laura Fisher, director of the ABA Education Foundation.
April 09, 2009
TALLADEGA, Alabama - It was just a matter of time before Patrick Sheltra would collect his very first ARCA RE/MAX Series victory.
April 09, 2009
Hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, modern pop rock band Broke City announces spring 2009 tour dates.
April 09, 2009
Right-wing group does not have truth on its side, so it hires actors to spew lies; Audition reel uncovered online.
April 08, 2009
Initiative Supports Teachers Seeking National Board Certification.
April 07, 2009
LYNCHBURG, Va.
April 07, 2009
Veteran space flier John Grunsfeld, who was born in Chicago, will make his fifth journey into orbit on space shuttle Atlantis' mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
April 07, 2009
Veteran space flier Scott Altman, who was born in Lincoln, Ill., and considers Pekin his hometown, will command space shuttle Atlantis' mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
April 07, 2009
California astronaut Megan McArthur will make her first journey into orbit on space shuttle Atlantis' mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
April 07, 2009
Ohio Astronaut to Fly on Next Space Shuttle Mission
Michael Good, who was born in Parma, Ohio, and considers Broadview Heights his hometown, will make his first journey into orbit on space shuttle Atlantis' mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
April 07, 2009
FORT BELVOIR, Va.
April 07, 2009
Mike Massimino, who is from Franklin Square, N.Y., will make his second journey into orbit on space shuttle Atlantis' mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
April 07, 2009
First time space flier Gregory C.
April 07, 2009
Andrew Feustel, who was born in Lake Orion, Mich., will make his first journey into orbit on space shuttle Atlantis' mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
Fourteen Firms Agree to Pay More than $1 Million for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Kids Outerwear
April 07, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that 14 firms have agreed to pay a total of $1,055,000 in civil penalties.
The penalties settle allegations that the firms knowingly failed to report to the CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that children's hooded sweatshirts or jackets they sold had drawstrings at the hood and/or neck.
April 06, 2009
SALEM, Indiana - It looked like something out of a Box Office Blockbuster but it was reality when 22-year old Patrick Sheltra surged to his first career victory Sunday afternoon in the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 by Federated Car Care at Salem Speedway.
Sheltra in his No.
April 06, 2009
In a crisis you´d protect your family.
April 02, 2009
LEOLA, PA – Since its inception in 1979, Clean Burn used-oil furnaces and boilers have been embraced worldwide.
April 02, 2009
Author shares how life´s mistakes can help find one´s purpose.
April 01, 2009
Event benefits needy children in communities throughout the nation
ANN ARBOR, Mich.
April 01, 2009
Compared to other Methods Including Pap
QIAGEN donates one million tests to expand access to HPV screening in the world's poorest countries
VENLO, Netherlands -- Results from an eight-year trial involving more than 130,000 women published today in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) demonstrate that in low-resource settings a single round of HPV testing significantly reduces the numbers of advanced cervical cancers and deaths, compared with Pap (cytology) testing or visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA).
April 01, 2009
National Atomic Museum transforms with new location and name
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
April 01, 2009
Saving Green by Going Green
WHAT: New Jersey is becoming known as a leading state capitalizing on the intersection of the green environment and the green economy.
April 01, 2009
U.
April 01, 2009
Stone-Buhr's FindTheFarmer.com Connects Consumers with Farmers
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Farmers market shoppers are familiar with the joys of tasting farm-fresh foods and meeting the local farmers who bring them to market.
April 01, 2009
Brian Williams to Host Awards Ceremony on May 18 at New York City's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
ATHENS, GA -- Thirty-six recipients of the 68th Annual Peabody Awards were announced today by The University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
April 01, 2009
Urge Climate Negotiators, Members of Congress, and the Obama Administration to Adopt 'Bolder' Ambitious Emission Reduction Targets
WASHINGTON, DC -- Voices from the frontlines of climate change and leading advocates today called for the climate negotiators currently in Bonn, Members of Congress, and the Obama Administration to commit to ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that are threatening the existence of vulnerable communities in the Arctic, small island developing States (SIDS), and other places around the world.
At a briefing organized by the Climate Law & Policy Project (CLPP) and Many Strong Voices (MSV), a panel of experts expressed frustration with the sizable gap between the urgent and bold action that climate science and real-world observations indicate is necessary and the proposed commitments put forth in domestic and international political forums.
Arctic and island peoples are already experiencing significant climate impacts due to a rise in global average temperatures of about .75ºC (about 1.3ºF) since pre-industrial times, corresponding to an increase in atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations from around 280 ppm to over 380 ppm.
April 01, 2009
NASA will hold briefings Thursday, April 23, to update reporters about the space shuttle's fifth and final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope.
April 01, 2009
Nationwide Program Empowers Young People to Raise Awareness through Advocacy & Fundraising.
April 01, 2009
Orange County, CA — Shaun Robinson was recently appointed to the position of vice-president to the British American Business Council of Orange County.
April 01, 2009
SALEM, Indiana - Patrick Sheltra wasn´t a big fan of the lengthy break in ARCA RE/MAX Series competition last year but after sustaining injuries in the 2009 ARCA season opener at Daytona International Speedway, Sheltra welcomed the gap in races with open arms.
April 01, 2009
As first phase concludes, phase two ramps up immediately.
April 01, 2009
Patrick Ricchiuti, president of P.R.
March 31, 2009
Indianapolis based Deep Ripples Inc, an Organic Search Marketing company, and Riakt Studios, an Internet Marketing company, announced their plans to merge today.
March 31, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS -- SpinWeb Internet Media, Inc.
March 31, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS - Smaller Indiana, www.SmallerIndiana.com, Indiana´s largest online community is pleased to announce four of the speakers for its Smaller Indiana, Bigger Ideas Conference.
March 31, 2009
U.S. EPA recognizes Energy Star Partners in California, Arizona, and Nevada Energy efficient choices help fight climate change.
March 30, 2009
Washington, DC – Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Director Donna J.
March 29, 2009
The two crews aboard the International Space Station will answer questions about their upcoming change of command in a news conference at 9:10 a.m.
March 29, 2009
BOSTON, March 27 -- Bunker Hill Community College this month trained its 250th student in the Microsoft Information Technology Community Connections Program, an innovative partnership with five Boston-area nonprofit organizations to help those under-employed and out of work.
March 29, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas -- In a huge victory for those who favor teaching the scientific evidence for and against evolution, Texas today moved to the head of the class by requiring students to "critique" and examine "all sides of scientific evidence" and specifically requiring students to "analyze and evaluate" the evidence for major evolutionary concepts such as common ancestry, natural selection, and mutations.
"Texas has sent a clear message that evolution should be taught as a scientific theory open to critical scrutiny, not as a sacred dogma that can't be questioned," said Dr.
March 29, 2009
Unable to raise enough money to travel to the Robotics World Fest, champion 'Nerd Herd' elementary school robotics team finds a generous friend in the James Dyson Foundation
NEW YORK, March 27 -- Building a robot at the age of twelve? Easy.
March 29, 2009
Los Angeles — Screen Actors Guild has announced that Damon Romine has been named director of communications effective April 1, 2009.
Hollywood's Top Directors Salute Akira Kurosawa and Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film
March 29, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.
March 29, 2009
Wolf Trap Keeps Arts Affordable with Tickets as Low as $8; Public Transportation; Free Parking; and Family-Friendly Picnic Policy
VIENNA, Va.
March 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C.
March 27, 2009
THE FIFTH ANNUAL "DAY IN THE SKY" Presented by SHARED ADVENTURES with "EAA Young Eagle flights" provided by EAA CHAPTER 119
WATSONVILLE AIRPORT SATURDAY April 18, 2009 9:00am-4:00pm
150 Young People with Disabilities and Special Needs to Receive Free Airplane Rides as part of the Watsonville EAA Chapter 119 Young Eagles program
1000+ Visitors to Fifth Annual 'Accessibility Expo'
Shared Adventures of Santa Cruz, CA, and Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 119 of Watsonville, CA are pleased to announce the fifth annual 'Day In The Sky' at the Watsonville Airport, Watsonville, California, Saturday April 18, 2009, 9:00am-4:00pm.
Approximately 35 private pilots will provide free, 30 minute airplane rides for 500 passengers, including 150 young people with a wide variet of disabilities and special needs, plus family and friends.
March 26, 2009
Ericsson 3, skippered by Magnus Olsson (SWE) finish first into Rio de Janeiro on leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race, crossing the line at 10:37:57 GMT 26/03/09, after 41 days at sea.
The Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 will be the 10th running of this ocean marathon.
March 26, 2009
Los Angeles - The bright, welcoming playground at a fast food restaurant is a magnet for kids and a draw for parents.
March 26, 2009
WHITESVILLE, Kentucky - ARCA RE/MAX Series (ARS) driver Patrick Sheltra has been medically cleared to return to racing competition just in time for the ARCA RE/MAX Series to pick up with their second race of the season, the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 by Federated Car Care at Salem Speedway next Sunday, April 5.
Sheltra, 22 was involved in a nasty accident in the closing laps of the series´ season opener at Daytona International Speedway last month where Sheltra suffered a compression fracture of his fourth vertebrae and a dislocated kneecap.
March 24, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Local marketing and social media experts Lorraine Ball, owner of Roundpeg and Kyle Lacy, owner of Brandswag, will offer a marketing seminar as part of the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Series.
March 24, 2009
Washington, DC - The Laogai Museum, in cooperation with the Laogai Research Foundation (LRF) and the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), will be hosting a special exhibition, Laogai in Tibet, from March 27th through May 30th, giving a pictorial overview of the past 50 years of human rights in Tibet under Chinese rule.
March 24, 2009
AAM Senior Analyst Says toxic drywall from China creates deadly environmental, economic and health problems in the U.S.
Washington, DC.
March 24, 2009
China Environmental Practices Cast Pall on Climate Issue; Public Health, U.S. Jobs at Stake in China's Industrial Spew.
March 23, 2009
MANDEVILLE, La.
March 23, 2009
Executive Director Achim Steiner To Discuss From Conflict to Peacebuilding at Wilson Center
WASHINGTON, DC -- Civil wars are likely to escalate without a stronger focus on the environment during the peacebuilding process, says a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), From Conflict to Peacebuilding: The Role of Natural Resources and the Environment (http://postconflict.unep.ch/publications/pcdmb_policy_01.pdf).
On Tuesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m., UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner will discuss the report's implications for conflict prevention and peacekeeping operations:
-- Civil conflicts with a link to natural resources are twice as likely
to relapse within the first five years, yet fewer than 25 percent of
the peace agreements address conflict-environment connections.
-- As the global population and demand for resources continue to grow,
conflicts over natural resources could intensify in the coming
decades.
-- New conflicts could be generated by climate change's impacts on water
availability and food security.
-- Environmental issues can also contribute to peace: Carefully managed
natural resources can jumpstart economic activity in countries
recovering from war, and shared environmental concerns can provide a
platform for cooperation between former combatants.
Steiner will be joined by U.S. Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment Daniel Reifsnyder, and UNEP's Disasters and Conflicts Expert Andrew Morton.
RSVP/Live Webcast: http://tinyurl.com/c5p259
What: From Conflict to Peacebuilding: The Role of Natural Resources and the Environment (Report Launch)
Who:
Achim Steiner, Executive Director, UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Daniel Reifsnyder, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science, U.S. Department of State
Andrew Morton, Programme Manager, Disasters and Conflicts Programme, UNEP
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
March 23, 2009
Premieres on VH1 Beginning With First Two Hours on Tuesday, March 31 - Friday, April 3 at 10PM* Each Night
Hosted by comedian and "30 Rock" star, Judah Freidlander
NEW YORK, NY -- VH1's "The Greatest" countdown is back with its latest installment, the "100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the '80s," premieres on VH1 beginning with the first two hours on Tuesday, March 31 - Friday, April 3 at 10PM* each night.
March 23, 2009
Company's Environmental Focus Earns Recognition in 2008
BETHESDA, MD -- Today, Lockheed Martin announced that it reduced its total year-to-year water consumption by 11 percent in 2008.
March 23, 2009
LIFE Foundation Will Award Scholarships Totaling $65,000
Submission Deadline is April 17, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va.
March 23, 2009
Unintended Consequences of 'Clunkers' Bill Will Harm the Environment
BETHESDA, MD -- The Cash for Clunkers bill (H.R.
March 23, 2009
Verizon Foundation Web Site Offers Free Teaching Resources and Student Activities About Credit Cards and Calculating Compound Interest and College Tuition Costs
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.
March 23, 2009
Deep discounts for travel to Moscow include a $342^, Round-trip Fare from Washington, D.C.
CHICAGO, IL -- United Airlines is helping customers save their spare rubles this March with incredibly low fares from throughout the U.S. to Moscow.
March 23, 2009
Students finalize projects in history education competition
WASHINGTON, March 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than half a million young people from Maine to California are finalizing written reports, editing documentaries and polishing original performances - all in hopes of gaining a trip to the nation's capital and perhaps winning a scholarship as a finalist in National History Day's annual student competition.
Now in its 30th year, National History Day is a year-long program aimed at stimulating interest in history among middle and high school students and their teachers.
March 21, 2009
HBCUs to Receive Free or Low-Cost Access to the Most Comprehensive Black Studies Database
ANN ARBOR, Mich.
March 20, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Center for Energy Workforce Development and the U.S. Army Reserve have agreed to work together to help reservists and returning servicemen and women pursue careers within the energy industry.
March 20, 2009
Exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry showcases ComEd's environmental programs
CHICAGO, IL -- ComEd is once again sponsoring the Smart Home: Green + Wired, Powered by ComEd exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry.
March 21, 2009
First woman to receive top honor in off-road racing
ANAHEIM, Calif.
March 21, 2009
Eastern Caribbean, Mexican Riviera Cruises to Feature SpongeBob SquarePants
10th Celebrations, Appearances by True Jackson, VP Stars Keke Palmer, Ashley Argota and Matt Shively; iCarly's Jeannette McCurdy and Nathan Kress; and SpongeBob's Tom Kenny
NEW YORK, NY -- Nickelodeon has assembled a week of non-stop activities, big talent and a dose of slime for everyone during the Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean, which sets sail this summer -- July 26-Aug.
March 21, 2009
Army Reserve Employer Partnership Initiative Builds Careers, Economy
DENVER, CO -- The Army Reserve signed agreements today with 11 Denver and Colorado state employers to work collaboratively to enhance job opportunities for America's Soldiers and veterans.
March 20, 2009
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Opening Reception Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Benjamin Esfandi Abstract Paintings Exhibition "Layers"
March 28 thru May 3, 2009
This is Ben's first solo show and Grace Ellay is honored and excited to act as the platform for this gifted and emerging talent.
Benjamin Esfandi was born in Tehran, Iran in 1976.
March 20, 2009
Box Office Favorites Including 'Quantum of Solace' & 'Twilight' Available in Stunning HD
CUPERTINO, Calif.
March 21, 2009
Mortenson receives Sitara-E-Pakistan (Star Of Pakistan), for Sixteen-Year Effort to Promote Rural Education and Literacy for Girls
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- On Monday, March 23rd, 2009, humanitarian Greg Mortenson receives Pakistan's highest civil award, Sitara-e-Pakistan ("Star of Pakistan") for his sixteen-year effort to promote peace through rural girls' education and literacy, in an official ceremony in Islamabad.
Only three foreigners have received Pakistan's Sitara award.
"This is a great honor and humbling," says Greg Mortenson, presently in Kabul, "but the real credit goes to the millions of determined teachers, students and the good people of Pakistan, who persevere and aspire to hope through education, despite enormous obstacles."
Mortenson often quotes an African proverb that he learned as a child, "If you educate a boy, you educate an individual, but if you educate a girl, you educate a community."
Greg Mortenson is the co-founder of nonprofit Central Asia Institute www.ikat.org, started Pennies For Peace www.penniesforpeace.org, and co-author of international bestseller 'Three Cups of Tea' www.threecupsoftea.com presently the #1 New York Times nonfiction bestseller (on the list for over two years), and published in 29 countries.
Mortenson believes educating girls should be a top global priority, and points to statistics showing that in countries where there is higher female literacy, the infant mortality significantly drops, population explosion curbs, and the overall quality of life and health is improved.
March 21, 2009
'LittleBigPlanet(TM)' Adds Top Awards from Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, British Academy of Film and Television Arts and NAVGTR(TM) Corp.
March 20, 2009
WELLESLEY, Mass.
March 20, 2009
'Partners in Education' will support teachers and students across the state; focus on sustainable mobility research and education initiatives
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.
March 20, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), author of the recently enacted tuition tax credit that will help millions pay for college, will meet with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Monday, March 23 to advance his proposal for the National Commission on the Opportunity to Learn to explore issues of resource adequacy and equity in learning.
The Commission, which Fattah proposed during a White House meeting with President Obama on Feb.
March 20, 2009
Local resident support from Casey Affleck, Laurie Anderson, Jennifer Connelly, Kirsten Dunst, James Gandolfini, Lou Reed and Michael Stipe
NEW YORK, NY -- The Tribeca Community Association and Canal West Coalition, announce that they will host "The Hudson Rise Picnic," a community awareness-building event on Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m.
March 20, 2009
Event showcases sustainable solutions for biofuels, biochemicals and textile processing
PALO ALTO, Calif.
March 20, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- NASA has a variety of resources available for Spanish-speaking media interested in covering the ongoing space shuttle mission.
March 20, 2009
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March 16, 2009
An Atheist public policy group today urged President Obama to speak out against a non-binding United Nations resolution penalizing "defamation of religion" and to encourage moderate Islamic societies to guarantee freedom of conscience and expression.
The measure is widely seen as an effort to insulate Islamic regimes from ideological criticism, and permit theocratic states to curtail rights for women, journalists and political dissidents.
March 16, 2009
ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina - A steady stream of mist and rain postponed Saturday´s open ARCA RE/MAX Series test at Rockingham Speedway which also stalled veteran driver Patrick Sheltra´s return to seat after being involved in a vicious incident in the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway last month.
Feeling good, Sheltra arrived at the legendary one-mile oval early Saturday morning ready to climb into his No.
March 12, 2009
Nation´s Leading Flip Flop Retailer Partners with Toe-rrific Charity Flips Flop Shops Joins Mission to Provide Footwear to Those in Need; Selects Soles4Souls as National Charity.
March 12, 2009
With its all-electric vehicle set for Q4 launch, SoCal manufacturer to update legislators about its American-made ´aerodynamic marvel´ that gets the equivalent of more than 200 mpg.
March 07, 2009
Finland Prime Minister´s office has forwarded the Hindu leaders´ request for removal of "disrespectful" nude man´s picture from Helsinki museum exhibition to its National Board of Antiquities "for further possible actions".
March 07, 2009
Hindus have urged Albania to urgently empower and integrate its vulnerable Roma community, who are reportedly trapped in extreme and chronic poverty and had suffered social exclusion and economic marginalization for a long period.
March 07, 2009
Protest is spreading against the continuing display of photograph of a nude man with visible genitals shown as depiction of Hinduism in internationally acclaimed Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki.
This protest, spearheaded by acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, has got the attention of more Hindu leaders who, besides removal of the controversial photograph, are demanding public apology from Finland Education Minister Henna Virkkunen whose ministry oversees Kiasma Museum.
March 07, 2009
Hindus have applauded internationally renowned Seattle Art Museum (SAM) for launching an interactive website featuring "Stories of Krishna: The Adventures of a Hindu God".
March 06, 2009
Danielle Savre joins Walk Now for Autism at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on April 25, 2009 to raise funds and awareness for autism.
March 06, 2009
UC Davis, U.S. lab monkeys are insane, charges group, confirming ´ABC Nightline' video; government documents show nation's primates killing and hurting themselves and others.
March 04, 2009
Bipartisan effort promotes Food Safety Modernization Act.
March 03, 2009
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's proposed Fiscal Year 2010 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) affirms his administration's promise to swiftly address the needs of America's veterans, particularly those who are serving in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
March 02, 2009
Southwest is Only U.S. Airline to Make List of World's Top 50 Most Admired Companies
DALLAS, TX -- Southwest Airlines today celebrated with its 35,000 Employees the news that it was named as one of the Top 10 Companies in FORTUNE magazine's ranking of the World's Most Admired companies.
March 02, 2009
On February 23, Karl Rove was supposed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee in accordance with a Congressional subpoena.
February 27, 2009
WHITESVILLE, Kentucky - ARCA RE/MAX Series veteran driver Patrick Sheltra is well on his way to a successful recovery from injuries sustained in the 2009 season opener at Daytona International Speedway.
Sheltra was in position to race for the win when a horrific accident on lap 74 of the 80 lap race eliminated the Indiantown, Florida driver from competition.
"Daytona was going to be such a good race for us, but it went the other way in a blink of an eye," said Sheltra, who still finished 14th.
February 27, 2009
WASHINGTON DC - African nations would benefit from focusing their efforts on attracting visitors headed to South Africa for the FIFA World Cup in 2010, asserted a development expert who addressed the Africa Travel Association's (ATA) symposium examining Sports Tourism in Washington DC last weekend.
"The South Africans see the value of spreading the World Cup benefits to other African nations," asserted development expert Lelei LeLaulu who addressed participants from North America, Africa and Europe.
February 26, 2009
Lynwood Residents & Builders to Benefit from the Construction of Green Neighborhood.
February 26, 2009
Dallas, Texas -- Despite the gloomy economy, bidding for a softcover copy of the first Harry Potter book already is at a record $15,000 with more than a week remaining in a rare books auction online and in Dallas, Texas, March 6 and 7.
February 24, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore., Bio-Reaction Industries revolutionary technology is helping environmentally conscious Toyota to significantly reduce volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions within one of its painting operations.
As shown in Toyota's 2008 North America Environmental Report, (http://www.toyota.com/about/enviroreport2008/05_air.html ) Toyota's aluminum wheel plant in Delta, British Columbia recently added a third paint booth to meet growing demand.
February 24, 2009
PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a partnership with UC Berkeley Extension and other organizations to improve San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza, aimed at turning it into a vibrant and sustainable district.
"We are transforming our Civic Center into a global model for how we achieve a more sustainable future in an urban environment," said San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom.
February 22, 2009
New Clothing Bridges the Racial Divides Among Women and Aids Single Mothers
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.
February 22, 2009
In Honor of its 25 Year Old Scotch Whisky, Chivas Regal(R) Asks Men to Rank the Top Heroes from Academy Award(R)-nominated Films From the Past 25 Years
LOS ANGELES -- As Hollywood prepares for its biggest night, Chivas Regal(R) 25 asked U.S. men from across the country to reflect on their cinematic heroes for the past 25 years.
February 22, 2009
2009 Marks 200th Birthday of Composer Who Fell Out of Favor for Nearly a Century
GEORGETOWN, Texas -- Much attention is being given this year to the 200th anniversary of the births of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin.
For music scholars, 2009 marks another important bicentennial - the birth of German composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847).
Although Mendelssohn was quite well known in his day, his reputation faded as anti-Semitism rose during the late 19th and early 20th century in Europe (Mendelssohn was born to a prominent Jewish family that later converted to Christianity).
"Generations of people were programmed not to take Mendelssohn seriously," says Michael Cooper, holder of the Margarett Root Brown Chair in Music at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.
February 22, 2009
The Impact of Good Design on Politics is Explored
Celebrating design's impact on politics, "Designing Obama" was hosted by the Academy of Art University at its Morgan Auditorium last night.
February 22, 2009
CEO Mike Thaman Joins Top Energy Influencers in Shaping U.S. Energy Policy
Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) , a world leader in building materials and glass fiber reinforcements, today announced that CEO Mike Thaman will participate in The Center for American Progress Action Fund's "National Clean Energy Project" forum to be held Monday, Feb 23, in Washington, D.C.
February 19, 2009
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.
February 18, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb.
Veiled, Turbaned and Dangerous––Novelist Explores the Changed Identity of Muslims in Post 9/11 Ameri
February 17, 2009
Award-winning Pakistani-American author, Shaila Abdullah's new novel "Saffron Dreams" offers readers a chance to explore the tragedy of 2001 from an uncommon viewpoint and examines Islamophobia in the aftermath.
February 16, 2009
Washington, DC -- A public opinion poll released today by Consultores 30.11 suggests that voter turnout will be very high in a national referendum in Venezuela on Sunday, February 15th, and that the proposed amendment to end term limits for all elected officials will pass by a margin of nearly five percent.
According to the poll, there is a clear tendency among voters to favor the amendment.
February 12, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – A new report by the Enough Project at the Center for American Progress explores the impact of an arrest warrant for Sudan´s President on the ruling party, Darfuri rebel groups, the existing north-south peace agreement, and the international community.
February 12, 2009
176 Counts Include Conspiracy, Grand Theft, Brandishing Deadly Weapon.
February 09, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida - ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Patrick Sheltra remains hospitalized at a local Daytona Beach, Florida hospital Sunday evening following an incident in Saturday´s Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway.
The 22-year old driver underwent several tests Saturday night and into the day Sunday with most of the results returning negative.
February 06, 2009
"Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Family," run in partnership with the California Department of Social Services and LA County Adoption Services, encourages lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families to consider adoption.
February 06, 2009
Greenpeace calls for Obama to assert authority and replace officials.
February 06, 2009
Warsaw, Poland - TS2 Satellite Technologies' network in Iraq and Afghanistan announced today it has over 15 thousand users of local broadband satellite connections.
February 06, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida - If there is one driver who is anxious to get the 2009 ARCA RE/MAX Series (ARS) under way, Patrick Sheltra is probably the most excited.
February 05, 2009
Today Environmental Defense Action Fund announced the winners of an ad competition challenging film makers to explain how capping greenhouse gas pollution will break America´s addiction to oil.
February 05, 2009
Today Environmental Defense Action Fund announced the winners of an ad competition challenging filmmakers to explain how capping greenhouse gas pollution will break America´s addiction to oil.
February 05, 2009
Centennial, CO - "Dance With Life Magazine", an e- zine that highlights people who have joined the dance with life, highlighted the Sand Creek Massacre and award-winning writer/ filmmaker/consultant, Donald L.
February 05, 2009
On February 21, Alliance Studying Paranormal Experiences (ASPE) will host guest speaker Michelle Many, who will present her popular program "Native American Planetary Legends." The event will take place at the Angel Fire Community Center, 71 Valley Road in Angel Fire, NM, from noon until 2:00 pm, with admission of $10 ($8 for seniors and under age 18).
Of Native American descent, Many is a Chippewa from the Turtle Mountain Clan who specializes in Native American legends, past-life journeys, medicine-card readings and holistic healing.
February 05, 2009
RIVERSIDE -- The San Benrardino/Riverside Counties Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, voted unanimously to endorse and support the recall of San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus during the organization's monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb.
February 03, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- San Francisco has been chosen as one of two cities nationally to receive the $500,000 New Day for Learning grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to support new and existing efforts to create expanded and engaging learning environments for the city's students.
The San Francisco School Alliance, an independent civic organization dedicated to quality public education in the city, is the fiscal agent and lead organization for the grant partnership, which includes the Office of Mayor Gavin Newsom, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF), and San Francisco Communities of Opportunity (COO).
January 26, 2009
A new research study could redefine treatment for disease.
January 15, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO /PRNewswire/ -- The stage of President-Elect Barack Obama's inauguration will glitter with some of the world's top performers on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, and two of the nation's top choral music groups will share the limelight with Aretha Franklin, Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman: the San Francisco Boys Chorus, Ian Robertson, Artistic Director; and the San Francisco Girls Chorus, Susan McMane, Artistic Director.
January 13, 2009
Hindus have urged Italy to be more kind to its Roma populace, who reportedly face widespread discrimination and victimization.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that in Italy, Roma reportedly continue to be exposed to ill-treatment; media bias; hate; violence; unacceptably low living conditions, many times with no access to electricity or running water; higher mortality rates; inadequate camping sites; forced evictions without rehabilitation; etc.
January 13, 2009
Washington, DC – Congressman Tim Bishop (D-New York) will address the Council for Higher Education Accreditation´s 2009 Annual Conference.
January 11, 2009
Hindus stress that the "tacit apartheid" of Roma people of Europe needs to be urgently attended to.
Acclaimed Hindu and Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, says that Roma reportedly continue to suffer from human rights violations and brazen structural discrimination in Europe and everybody knows about it and admits it.
January 08, 2009
WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E.
January 08, 2009
Nevada clergy belonging to diverse faiths came together in Reno (Nevada) to honor fellow Nevadan acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who was recently invited to European Parliament (EP) for promoting interfaith dialogue.
January 05, 2009
The US-based Nicaragua Network has joined the Grupo Sur of European non-governmental organizations to plead with the European Union and Nicaragua donor countries not to cut or suspend their aid to Nicaragua based on concerns about fraud during the Nov.
January 05, 2009
JMAR reveals significant purity differences among leading brands of bottled water Company to launch nationwide campaign to market BioSentry® Water Protection Technology.
January 04, 2009
Chula Vista - On January 3, 2009 at approximately 8:49 pm, officers from the Chula Vista Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Telegraph Canyon Road and Apache Drive in Chula Vista for a report of an injury collision involving two vehicles.
The driver of one of the vehicles was a 66-year-old male Chula Vista resident who sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision.
January 04, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Most American women (57%) want the First Lady to take a modern approach to her role by being a visible leader on issues that are important to her.
January 03, 2009
Mandali Mendrilla, an internationally distinguished Croatian fashion designer based in USA, has dedicated a line of designer shirts from her latest atelier collection to acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed.
December 31, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Riki Ellison, Chairman of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA) www.missiledefenseadvocacy.org points out in an Alert to the membership of his organization that the situation in the Middle East between Israel and the Hamas is a real life example of the need for missile defense deployment by Israel.
December 15, 2008
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JAFFREY, N.H.
December 14, 2008
Brussels (Belgium): Hindus presented a groundbreaking memorandum to European Parliament (EP) President Hans-Gert Pottering on Wednesday asking Hinduism to be recognized fully and officially in all the 27 member states of EP.
Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman from USA, who met with Pottering in his Brussels office Wednesday on an historic invitation to discuss Hindu issues and promote interfaith dialogue, listed fifteen more European Hindu issues besides recognition.
Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, also asked for announcement of Diwali as major festival of European Union (EU), consulting Hindus at national levels on religious and related issues as equal partners, adequate Hindu representation in various EU bodies, fair treatment of all major religions instead of patronizing only one kind of religion or denomination, complete freedom of practice of chosen religion by the citizens, availability of suitable and adequate facilities for Hindu funerals, and promotion of interfaith dialogue.
Rajan Zed said that acquiring permits for building new Hindu temples was a difficult and cumbersome process and many times ended in delay or denial.
December 14, 2008
Nationwide Tour to Collect Care Packages for Troops Serving Overseas this Holiday Season.
December 14, 2008
WHAT DO THE GODLESS DO FOR THE HOLIDAYS? WHY, CELEBRATE, OF COURSE!
So, what do Atheists -- and others in the growing segment of Secular, non-religious Americans -- do at this time of year? Ed Buckner, President of American Atheists, says that this is the season for celebration, and that all should rejoice and revel in this time of year.
It is marked by the occurrence of the Winter Solstice for the Northern Hemisphere, that time when the sun reaches the lowest point in its annual journey across our sky.
December 14, 2008
Greater Commitment to Accountability is Needed to Avoid "Federalization" of Higher Education and Accreditation, Says CHEA President Judith Eaton.
December 14, 2008
Online Christmas shoppers can support charities for free this Christmas.
December 10, 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif.,/PRNewswire/ -- The State Water Contractors, a statewide organization of 27 public water agencies, filed a lawsuit against the California Fish & Game Commission and the California Department of Fish & Game challenging the Commission's recent decision to potentially impose substantial cuts in State Water Project (SWP) water deliveries to much of the San Francisco Bay Area, the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California in an effort to protect the longfin smelt.
December 05, 2008
Hailing Pope Benedict for his call to banking industry to help families in financial difficulties, Hindus have urged the banks world over to make their company policies more compassionate in view of current global financial crisis.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that this crisis was the result of excessive human greed, which was a transgression of spiritual and moral law.
December 01, 2008
Seeking ´the brightest minds from all industries," electric vehicle builder hires pair of execs with experience ranging from Ford and Formula One racing to Callaway Golf.
December 01, 2008
The National Association of Interchurch and Interfaith Families (NAIIF) has announced their "World Interfaith Leader Award" for acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed.
November 25, 2008
General Conceded He Opposed Women Because of "Personal Prejudice."
SANTA BARBARA - Retired General Merrill McPeak, a former member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and an adviser to Barrack Obama's campaign, has acknowledged that his views on women in the military have been rooted in personal, unsubstantiated beliefs, which he held even when they conflicted with the needs of the military.
As the Palm Center's Dr.
November 25, 2008
New Reform Institute White Paper Examines the Vital Role of Immigration to the U.S. Economy as the Baby Boomers Retire.
November 25, 2008
Prairie View, Texas - Prairie View A&M University is pleased to announce the launch of the Royce West Lecture Series, in honor of Texas State Senator Royce West of Dallas.
November 25, 2008
Crossville, TN - At the 2008 Olympiad in Dresden, Germany, the U.S. Women's and Men's teams both earned bronze medals, the first time ever that American women´s and men's teams scored medals in the same Olympiad.
November 25, 2008
Regional elections held in Venezuela on November 23rd have been portrayed in the U.S. media as a defeat for to the government of President Hugo Chávez, when in fact the results strongly favor his party, the PSUV.
November 25, 2008
ALIPAC is calling for immediate investigations and a nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration in response to high level Russian spokesman, Igor Panarin's, predictions that the economic collapse and rampant illegal immigration will lead to the breakup of the US and deployment of a new currency called the 'Amero'.
"Panarin is claiming the US has a severe internal security problem due to massive illegal immigration and as we move to try to save our economy, we must move to protect American jobs, American security, American sovereignty, and our national unity from the negative impacts of illegal immigration," said William Gheen of ALIPAC.
November 25, 2008
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – To achieve the ambitious moulding restoration project of the exterior of a set of 1897 buildings in historic New Haven, Connecticut, the team at Kenneth Boroson Architects turned to Fypon products.
November 20, 2008
ATLANTA, GA and SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Beecher Carlson, the fastest growing commercial insurance brokerage and risk management consultancy in the country, announced today the expansion of its National Healthcare practice with the appointment of Daniel H.
November 19, 2008
Hindus perturbed by supermodel Heidi Klum's Goddess Kali Halloween costume and then her evading the public apology call are planning to appeal the corporations like McDonald's, Volkswagen, Liz Claiborne, etc., to take her off from being their spokesmodel.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protests, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that when online entertainment magazine Hollyscoop reportedly caught up with Heidi Klum recently in Miami (USA) and asked her thoughts on the controversial costume, instead of apologizing to the hurt Hindu community, she said, "I loved my costume…"
Zed, who is the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, says that they expected a better answer from a responsible person like Heidi Klum who authored "Rules of Model Behavior"; supports various charities; was nominated for five Primetime Emmys; appeared on postage stamps in Austria and Grenada; is an actress, model, producer, fashion designer, singer, television personality, painter, columnist, and successful businesswoman.
November 19, 2008
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Where others saw ruin, contractor Steve Roth saw potential.
November 19, 2008
The Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) has expressed interest in working with acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed on interfaith issues.
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November 19, 2008
Carmel, IN – Ellyn S.
November 19, 2008
Company selected for its state-of-the-art anti-tamper technology.
November 19, 2008
Indiantown, Florida Native Locks Top-25 Finish In Second NASCAR Nationwide Start.
HOMESTEAD, Florida - Patrick Sheltra in his second NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start blossomed through one of the toughest fields of the year to latch a solid top-25 finish in Saturday´s Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Sheltra, in Jay Robinson Racing´s No.
November 13, 2008
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November 12, 2008
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November 11, 2008
Author Brian McClellan gives a powerful reply in his new book "A Love Letter to Black People."
Atlanta, GA - President-elect Barack Obama has unquestionably cemented his place as the most successful African American politician in U.S. history with his victory in the 2008 U.S. presidential election.
November 11, 2008
Washington, DC – John Podesta, head of President-elect Barack Obama´s transition team, announced this week that the Obama transition team will conduct a thorough review of government agencies, regulations, and policies in order to identify administrative actions that can be taken immediately to begin to change government practices.
November 11, 2008
SF State Awarded $500,000 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to Support the "Family Acceptance Project" for Families of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Youth.
November 11, 2008
Hindus have applauded Church of Sweden and its Archbishop Anders Wejryd for taking the world leadership role in organizing the much-needed Interfaith Climate Summit in Uppsala (Sweden) on November 28-29.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was commendable to see diverse religious leaders, religions and denominations coming together to bless the environmental causes in Uppsala.
November 11, 2008
Colleges and universities count down to first-ever global celebration.
November 11, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.
November 10, 2008
The Gandhi Monument Council made up of interfaith clergy has approached mayors of 185 of world's important cities spread in 39 countries to name one of the major streets of their respective cities after peace icon Mahatma Gandhi.
Right Reverend Gene Savoy Jr.
November 07, 2008
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org), the only national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure, is saddened by the loss of Dr.
November 05, 2008
Cast Members of Eye Scream Film´s hot new comedy web series Poor Paul will attend and make a donation to The Children at Heart 2008 Auction benefiting children exposed to the lethal contamination from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
November 03, 2008
BOISE, IDAHO – "No wonder Jim Risch doesn´t have a health care plan," Larry LaRocco said today.
November 03, 2008
BOISE, IDAHO – Unlike his opponent, Jim Risch, Larry LaRocco has a strong and unequivocal stance on Social Security: he opposes privatization, and opposes any reduction in benefits.
November 03, 2008
Annual Rating of Governor, State Legislature a Tool for Environmental Voters.
November 02, 2008
The Los Angeles Times today ran an editorial very critical of the Yes on Prop 8 Campaign comparing it to a "magician´s act" which distracts the audience to "something attention grabbing but irrelevant so that no one notices what the magician is really doing."
Californians should vote NO on Proposition 8 because, the Times, says, "It seeks to change the state constitution in a rare and terrible way … to deprive a targeted group of people of civil rights that are now guaranteed."
The article takes apart the claim that schools must teach about gay marriage and that private adoption services must place children with lesbian and gay couples.
November 02, 2008
Sheriffs, Chiefs of Police and District Attorneys endorse Landrieu.
November 02, 2008
While Newspapers Across the State Condemn Elizabeth Dole´s Attacks, She Continues To Lie about Kay Hagan´s Record on Immigration.
November 02, 2008
New Spanish Language TV Spot Released
SACRAMENTO - The NO on Prop 8 campaign launched a powerful new Spanish language television ad featuring America Ferrera, Tony Plana and Ana Ortiz, three prominent actors currently starring in the hit television show "Ugly Betty." The NO on Prop 8 spot began airing them last week on Spanish language television stations throughout California.
"Voting no on Prop 8 is not just about gay rights," said America Ferrera.
October 30, 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif.
October 30, 2008
London -- Today 24-7 Entertainment, Europe´s leading B2B digital distribution provider announced that it has teamed with Datz, the online music download store and community website to power the Datz Music Lounge, a revolutionary new way to buy and enjoy music.
October 30, 2008
Indianapolis, IN - Deal yourself in for an evening of fun and games Vegas style to benefit the Crohn´s and Colitis Foundation of America Indiana Chapter.
October 29, 2008
Bloomberg News is reporting that in the wake of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression and just three weeks after a $700 billion taxpayer bailout, that Wall Street firms are setting aside billions of dollars for employee bonuses.
October 29, 2008
More Californians than Ever Support National Popular Vote; Want Greater Voice in Picking the President.
October 27, 2008
Hindus have applauded Catholic Synod of Bishops, which concluded yesterday at Vatican City, for giving a call for strengthening inter-religious dialogue.
October 25, 2008
Mother and daughter team up to tell the tale of Zoe the Earless Kitten.
October 25, 2008
Washington, DC – Today, DHS issued a final administrative rule notifying employers that failure to take action upon receipt of Social Security Administration "no-match" letters will serve as constructive notice that an employer had hired an employee who was an undocumented immigrant.
October 25, 2008
Mayor Jussi Pajunen of Finland´s capital Helsinki has forwarded to City´s Naming Board the request of Gandhi Monument Council to name one of Helsinki´s major streets after peace icon Mahatma Gandhi.
Right Reverend Gene Savoy Jr.
October 25, 2008
Milwaukee, WI – A new poetry review service has been created especially for poets.
October 22, 2008
MassMutual continues support of breast cancer awareness through major donations and innovative programs.
October 20, 2008
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed and Bishop Dan Edwards of Episcopal Diocese of Nevada met in Nevada recently and had a dialogue.
Topics discussed were notion of God and idea of devotion to him, spirituality, ultimate reality, similarities/differences between Christianity and Hinduism, living together with seriously different traditions, etc.
Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, says that dialogue brings us reciprocal enrichment.
October 16, 2008
Various religions and denominations came together in Nevada (USA) on Sunday to honor peace icon Mahatma Gandhi, pray for world peace, and celebrate human spiritual rights.
Organized jointly by Gandhi Monument Council and Advocates for Religious Rights & Freedoms at the International Community of Christ World Headquarters in Reno, this peace celebration united Christians (various denominations), Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Bahais; including some from Japan, Minnesota, California, etc.
Right Reverend Gene Savoy Jr., President of Advocates for Religious Rights & Freedoms, in his keynote address, said that all members of the human race were members of the same family, regardless of social or national origins, and had no right to cause physical, mental or spiritual harm to another by any means whatsoever, for such was against the will of God and the conscience of man as a spiritual being.
Standing next to a huge handmade portrait of Gandhi and lauding him as one of the greatest moral and political leaders of twentieth century, Gene Savoy talked about Gandhi's spiritual treatment of politics and his theories of non-violent action and active citizenship.
October 16, 2008
A Boy's Letter Inspires Charity and Mall to Urge Everyone to "STEP UP"
to Recycle Their Gently Worn Shoes or to Donate a New Pair of Shoes for as Little as $2.00 a Pair During this Holiday Season.
Nevada clergy asks makers of Hollywood movie on Ramayan to "depict scripture without any alterations
October 16, 2008
Nevada Clergy Association (NCA) today came out in support of the Hindus who are concerned that the newly announced Hollywood movie of Mandalay Pictures "Ramayan 3392 A.D." might make compromises with their sacred scripture.
Right Reverend Gene Savoy Jr., NCA President, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said, "We at the NCA urge the makers of this film to have a feel for the sensitivities of the devotees, depict the scripture in its authentic form without any alterations and consult Hindu leaders like acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed and others before launching this venture."
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October 16, 2008
Hindus have urged the makers of newly announced Hollywood movie "Ramayan 3392 A.D." to stay true to the story and the spirit of the timeless epic.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Ramayan was a highly revered scripture of Hinduism.
October 13, 2008
Humanity was facing a threatening ecological crisis and religions should not stay out as silent spectators, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, stated in Nevada (USA) today.
Applauding Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew´s statement at the opening of three-day Synaxix at Istanbul (Turkey) on Friday of "avoiding any abuse or irrational use of natural resources", Zed urged all world religious leaders, religions and denominations to openly bless the environmental causes.
October 10, 2008
The much-glorified European Year of Intercultural Dialogue (EYID) 2008 initiative of European Union (EU) has failed to meet its own stated goals, Hindus assert.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that while one of major goals of EYID was to "promote knowledge, respect for and openness towards other beliefs"; Hinduism and Hindus appear to have been largely ignored.
October 10, 2008
Now Angelenos can help Local Affiliate by Voting Online – No Hardhat Required.
October 08, 2008
TOLEDO, Ohio - Officials from Sheltra Motorsports announced today the signing of Environmental Protection Services and Engineering Concepts (EPSEC Corp.) as the primary marketing partner for Sunday´s Hantz Group 200 by Belle Tire & Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway.
October 07, 2008
TALLADEGA, Alabama - It was an impressive performance for Patrick Sheltra this past Friday at Talladega Superspeedway.
October 07, 2008
A Detailed Description of Management Strategy Fraud Prepared For The People by Professor Glen Chase.
October 07, 2008
Mother and daughter team up to tell the tale of Zoe the Earless Kitten.
October 07, 2008
DARLINGTON, PA – When contractor Steve Roth needed to transform the entryway of a dilapidated home in Archbold, Ohio, he turned to Performance Brick™ panels.
October 07, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct.
October 03, 2008
Anger is a very common obstacle within many companies, governmental agencies, prisons and schools.
October 03, 2008
Washington - By acting this week, Congress has proven that our Nation's leaders are capable of coming together at a time of crisis, even at a critical stage of the political calendar, to do what is necessary to stabilize our financial system and protect the economic security of all Americans.
The American people will appreciate the leadership of their elected representatives and senators who took bold action to help stem a severe credit crunch that threatens to cost many jobs and undermine access to credit for working Americans.
This bill contains a broad set of tools that can be deployed to strengthen financial institutions, large and small, that serve businesses and families.
October 03, 2008
WASHINGTON — Approximately four hundred U.S. colleges and universities will begin receiving compliance questionnaires from the Internal Revenue Service in the next few days as part of the agency´s focused effort to study key areas in the tax-exempt community.
October 03, 2008
New research from Ontario´s Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) raises the alarm bell on the effectiveness of colonoscopy.
October 03, 2008
San Francisco - "Last night, Ellen DeGeneres clearly articulated what thousands of same-sex couples and their friends and families know, marriage and domestic partnerships are not the same," said Molly McKay, Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA) Media Director.
October 03, 2008
Treasury Under Secretary David H.
October 03, 2008
45th Annual Accolade to be Presented During the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® Simulcast on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan.
October 03, 2008
Washington, DC -- The Treasury Department announced today that it distributed 1.147 million stimulus payments, totaling $672 million in the month of September.
October 03, 2008
Susan Nathan, acclaimed human rights activist and author of, The Other Side of Israel: My Journey Across the Jewish Arab Divide is coming to Los Angeles October 16th through Oct 19th as part of her two-month nationwide tour of the United States.
October 03, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS - Junior Achievement recognized Indiana´s top talent at the Best and Brightest awards luncheon in September.
October 03, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct.
September 29, 2008
PASADENA, CA - Yesterday, Heller Chairman Matt Larrabee announced to the 500+ working lawyers of the firm that the firm's dissolution is imminent, although a formal vote to dissolve would not take place until today.
September 29, 2008
CEDAR PARK, TX - Halloween means a fun time for children thanks to costumes and candies but the day doesn't hold the same appeal for your dog.
September 29, 2008
Steady Showers End Top-10 Bid At NJMP.
September 27, 2008
An Atheist civil rights group announced today that while it opposed a "Pulpit Initiative" by churches to openly endorse political candidates, the effort may encourage people to question the veracity of competing religious faiths.
According to Ed Buckner, new President of American Atheists, "The U.S.
Constitution cannot be subverted by a few greedy preachers determined to wantonly undermine it, as many have sworn to do this Sunday--28 September 2008 CE--during what they're calling a 'Pulpit Initiative.'
Their disdain for the rule of law and for the First Amendment is disgusting.
September 27, 2008
World needed to work on religious pluralism, acclaimed Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed stated in Nevada (USA) today.
Zed, who is the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, said that lot of work was being done in this direction but still lot more needed to be done.
Public Television Stations to Air 'THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST: ARE WE RUNNING DRY?' A New One-Hour Docum
September 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Sept.
September 22, 2008
Report Acts as Guide for Corporate Employees
(Washington, D.C.) – The Government Accountability Project (GAP) released Running the Gauntlet: The Campaign for Credible Corporate Whistleblower Rights.
September 22, 2008
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed today formally inaugurated and blessed a Christian church in Nevada's capital Carson City in USA, complete with breaking the coconut, lighting the traditional Hindu deepak (lamp), and reciting mantra from Veda in Sanskrit.
Unity Church of Today (UCT), which recently moved from Minden to Carson City, formally opened today, beginning with breaking of the coconut and including a peace song; prayer for protection; and Buddhist, Jewish, and Muslim prayers.
Starting with "Om", the mystical syllable containing the universe, which in Hinduism is used to introduce and conclude religious work, Rajan Zed, who is president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, read from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use, dated from around 1,500 BCE.
September 22, 2008
Washington, DC -- The Group of Seven Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors released the following statement today:
The G-7 held a conference call today to discuss global financial markets.
September 21, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept.
September 20, 2008
Washington – The Treasury Department has submitted legislation to the Congress requesting authority to purchase troubled assets from financial institutions in order to promote market stability, and help protect American families and the US economy.
September 20, 2008
Hindus welcome Hollywood celebrities to immerse in Hinduism but taking it seriously and not just using it as a fashion statement.
Reacting to the recent adventures of Hollywood luminaries flirting with Hinduism, Hindu concepts and terminology, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said, "Hinduism is the oldest and third largest religion of the world with about one billion followers and a rich philosophical thought and it should not be taken lightly".
Zed, who is the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, further says that If Hollywood bigwigs are really serious in their involvement with Hinduism, they are most welcome and they will gladly provide these seekers the resources they need for their study and research.
But if their involvement in Hinduism is just because it appears hip to sample a little flavor, sprinkle little terminology around, show off a symbol/image/style; or to advance their own non-spiritual agenda; or it solely sounds flip; it sometimes results in pillaging serious spiritual doctrines and revered symbols and hurting the devotees, Zed points out.
Hollywood celebrities need to have more patience and go beyond the superficial because Hinduism concepts evolved over thousands of years and need serious study.
September 20, 2008
U.S. Economic Decline Emblematic of Failed Economic Policies.
September 20, 2008
The Mayor of Canada´s capital Ottawa is forwarding to City´s Street Naming Committee the request of Gandhi Monument Council to name one of Ottawa´s major streets after peace icon Mahatma Gandhi.
September 20, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC — Senators Charles E.
September 20, 2008
Last weekend the birthday of the "Father of Bluegrass", Bill Monroe, was celebrated in grand style as 58 people from Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and as far away as France, England and Canada gathered together at the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky for the 3rd Annual Monroe-Style Mandolin Camp.
Participants were treated to intensive classes on the playing techniques, influences, songwriting style and tunings of the man whose band, The Blue Grass Boys, inspired the moniker of the genre known today as "Bluegrass" music.
September 19, 2008
Cranford, NJ - Acting President of American Atheists, Inc., Frank Zindler today announced that the Board has named Dr.
September 18, 2008
Australia's capital Canberra has said no to the request of naming a street after peace icon Mahatma Gandhi.
Replying to a plea of Gandhi Monument Council headquartered in USA, John Meyer, Executive Director Client Services of Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Planning and Land Authority, said, "…Canberra's place naming guidelines do not allow us to accept your nomination.
September 16, 2008
WASHINGTON/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A three judge panel of the California Court of Appeals unanimously ruled Monday that a California law intended to permit illegal aliens to attend public colleges and universities at in-state tuition rates is unconstitutional because it conflicts with federal law, and violates both the equal protection clause and privileges and immunity clause of the constitution.
September 17, 2008
NORTHBROOK, Ill./PRNewswire/ -- Lt.
September 15, 2008
Three-Day Grounds Pass Includes Jazz Education, Conversations And Forums, Clinics, Activities For Kids And Families, International Shopping, Food, Film And Renowned Jazz Legends On Monterey Fairgrounds, September 19-21.
September 15, 2008
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September 15, 2008
Hindus want European Union´s first Roma summit next Tuesday in Brussels to come up with concrete solutions to improve the plight of Roma people of Europe, who live in apartheid like conditions.
September 12, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Senator John McCain just announced his choice for running mate: Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska.
September 12, 2008
Governor is Strong Proponent of Controversial Alaska Program.
September 08, 2008
Soles4Souls™ Inc, the Shoe Charity, Anticipates Footwear Need for Victims in Busy Hurricane Season Hurricanes Hanna, Ike, and Josephine are lined up to take a swipe at Caribbean Nations & U.S. Southeast.
September 06, 2008
Hindus have called on all world religions, denominations and religious leaders not to just remain silent spectators to the plight of Roma people of Europe who are facing apartheid like conditions.
Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu and Indo-American leader, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that religions could not stay apathetic to societal truths.
September 06, 2008
The federal agency charged with advising the President and Congress on historic preservation has asked the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a report on the Presidio Trust´s plans to build a modernistic art museum, hotel, movie multiplex and other structures in the Presidio of San Francisco, a National Park and National Historic Landmark.
September 06, 2008
Applauding Pope´s highlighting of immigration issues, Hindus have urged the host countries to improve national policies to protect immigrants´ human rights and the countries of origin to work on eradication of the causes, which lead to migration.
Acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was the moral responsibility of all religions to take the issue of immigration as a global urgency and come up with clear policies on it.
September 06, 2008
JOLIET, Illinois - Feeling refreshed after his awesome second place finish earlier this week at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Patrick Sheltra heads to Chicagoland Speedway this weekend looking to put an exclamation point to Monday´s run.
August 25, 2008
Hindus have praised Orthodox Christian Church, second largest Christian denomination of the world, for taking a strong stand on environment.
Acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, applauded powerful statement of His All Holiness Archbishop Bartholomew, Patriarch of Orthodox Christian Church, which described climate change "a moral and spiritual problem".
Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, commended Bartholomew´s message for the upcoming Day of the Protection of the Environment (September one) posted on website of the Church, which said, "…the irrational use of natural resources and the unchecked consumption of energy contribute to the reality of climate change, with consequences on the life and survival of humanity created in the image of God and is therefore tantamount to sin."
Zed also lauded Bartholomew´s dedication of September one "as a day of supplication for the preservation of God´s beautiful creation"; for launching "Religion, Science and the Environment (RSE) Movement"; for organizing RSE symposia and reaching out across different faiths and denominations in the symposia, revealing the wisdom of diverse theological traditions; for striving to establish a stable and innovative alliance between religion and science; and for saying, "Especially disturbing is the fact that the poorest and most vulnerable members of the human race are being affected by environmental problems which they did not create".
Faiths coming out in support of the environment were a remarkable signal, Zed said and urged all world religious leaders, religions and denominations to openly bless the environmental causes.
August 25, 2008
Caroline Kennedy to Speak, Introduce Video Tribute Directed by Ken Burns and Mark Herzog.
August 25, 2008
Highlighting the gravity of the situation of Roma people of Europe, Hindus have strongly urged His Holiness Pope Benedictus XVI Joseph A.
August 25, 2008
The Conservative Exodus Project has released another petition, which can be signed at:
http://www.conservativeexodusproject.com
The Conservative Exodus Project is a group of traditionalist conservatives who, realizing that the GOP is moving too leftward, started a petition on March 3, 2007 to encourage conservatives to leave the GOP if a suitable presidential candidate is not chosen in 2008.
August 25, 2008
Morteza Marandi, MD of Comprehensive NeuroScience Inc.
August 24, 2008
Best Friends helps close door on large-scale breeding operation.
Worried about increasing world intolerance, Hindus urge all religions to take a stand against racism
August 18, 2008
Racism had engulfed many countries in the world and all religions should work to eradicate it, Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu leader, stated today.
In a statement in Nevada (USA), Zed, who is the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, said that as religion was the most powerful and far-reaching force in our society and all preached against racism, so religions and their leadership could be most effective in removing racism from the face of the earth.
August 18, 2008
Serious and honest interfaith dialogue was the need of the hour and Pope should take the lead in organizing one, acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed pointed out today.
In a statement issued in Nevada (USA), Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, said that His Holiness Pope Benedictus XVI Joseph A.
Underwriters Lab Teams Up With Air Quality Sciences to Certify Products for Ozone Emissions Standard
August 14, 2008
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug.
August 07, 2008
Wilson County's Fair Office has made August 17th "God and Country Day"
at the fair with a tribute to military personnel.
August 07, 2008
LONG POND, Pennsylvania - Not even a flat tire, two speeding penalties, being a lap down and a faulty brake line could stop ARCA RE/MAX Series sophomore driver Patrick Sheltra from garnishing a 12th place finish in last Saturday´s Pennsylvania 200 at Pocono Raceway.
Returning to the 2.5-mile triangle, 22-year old Patrick Sheltra was looking for a rebound for his Sheltra Motorsports team after encountering some tough finishes in the last three ARCA RE/MAX Series events.
To aid their driver with a shot of a rebound, crew chief John Hayden elected to bring back the same piece that Sheltra soared into the top-five in the spring before falling victim to a mechanical failure.
August 07, 2008
The Australia-wide boycott call of Hindus against Hollywood movie "The Love Guru" for lampooning Hinduism has been very effective, contributing to its blunt failure at the box office, Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu leader, announced today.
August 07, 2008
The Leadership Conference on Dialogue for Peaceful Coexistence Passed Islamabad Peace Declaration unanimously and expresses its deep concern over the ever-increasing pressures of conflicts, both overt and covert, threatening not only the widely cherished peace but the very existence of human race; Recognizing the fact that no one single agency or organization can alone pragmatically address the dangers, Conference organized by European NGO Institute of Peace and Development (INSPAD) Pakistan Chapter, presided by President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Zulqurnain Khan, renowned scholars and Intellectuals former UN Assistant Secretary General Mr.
August 07, 2008
Catholics have invited acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed and leaders of other religions/denomination for a serious dialogue during the Annual Diocesan Conference of Reno (Nevada, USA) Catholic Diocese in January next.
According to Father Charles T.
July 29, 2008
By Duncan Mansfield, Associated Press
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
July 25, 2008
Hindus have congratulated Anglican Communion and Archbishop of Canterbury for organizing the historic Lambeth Walk yesterday in London to eradicate worldwide poverty and urged other religions and denominations to tackle poverty urgently.
Acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that all religious leaders should also persuade those in power to work for ending starvation permanently.
July 25, 2008
Speaking to the crowd at the San Diego Pride Human Rights Vigil on Friday 18 July, veteran human rights campaigner Mr Tatchell called for an end to aid for, "viciously homophobic countries like Jamaica, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Iraq and Nigeria."
"Tyrannies should not be rewarded: No US aid for anti-gay regimes," Mr.
July 25, 2008
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo announced on Wednesday that his office has filed two civil actions on behalf of the City of Los Angeles against more than 30 major Wall Street financial institutions and bond insurers for engaging in fraudulent, unlawful, and deceptive business acts and practices involving municipal bonds and bond investments which cost City taxpayers millions of dollars.
"We´re filing these suits because we believe it´s time these corporations are held accountable for systematically cheating our taxpayers out of tens of millions of dollars, and doing so in clear violation of State law," said City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo, who has made protecting consumers and their tax dollars top priorities of his Administration.
July 19, 2008
RESTON, Va., July 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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.
July 17, 2008
Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu leader, supported by some other organizations/leaders, has given a Sweden-wide boycott call against Hollywood movie "The Love Guru" by Hindus and other religious Swedes because it lampoons Hinduism and Hindu concepts and uses Hindu terms frivolously.
Zed, who is president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, and who launched campaign against this movie starting in March, urging other people of faith (besides Hindus) also to boycott the movie, says, "Today it is Hinduism, tomorrow Hollywood might attempt to denigrate another religion/denomination."
He has also exhorted Statens biografyra (SBB), film censorship body of Sweden, to classify "The Love Guru" under highest rating.
July 17, 2008
San Francisco, California: "When I heard the words ´I now pronounce you LEGALLY MARRIED´ it was the best thing I´ve heard since the nurse told us ´it´s a boy and he´s healthy,´" said Troy of Mariposa County who married Viktor, his partner and now husband of 16 years.
July 17, 2008
SPRING LAKE, Michigan - A good driver's education program is just the beginning of the process parents face while teaching their teens to become safe drivers.
July 16, 2008
Berkeley City Council member since 1992; she's called an ´inspiration' as longest serving Green in office.
July 15, 2008
Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu leader, supported by some other organizations/leaders, has given an Ireland-wide boycott call against Hollywood movie "The Love Guru" by Hindus and other religious Irish because it lampoons Hinduism and Hindu concepts and uses Hindu terms frivolously.
Zed, who is president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, and who launched campaign against this movie starting in March, urging other people of faith (besides Hindus) also to boycott the movie, says, "Today it is Hinduism, tomorrow Hollywood might attempt to denigrate another religion/denomination."
He has also criticized Irish Film Censor´s Office (IFCO) for giving it "15A" (suitable for 15 and upwards) classification, when he says it deserved the highest "18" (over 18) classification.
July 15, 2008
Supporters line up to tell the Presidio Trust they want CAMP.
July 14, 2008
Embrace Change, Adopt Dog from Shelter or Breed Rescue Group.
July 13, 2008
Sanskrit shlokas blessed the space for upcoming monumental TAMBO Retreat Center for Interchurch and Interfaith Families at Stagecoach in Nevada (USA) on Friday.
Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu leader, blessed the space for this upcoming five acres Center with first and last mantras of Rig-Veda, the oldest existing scripture from around 1,500 BCE; besides shlokas from Bhagavad-Gita, and Upanishads, both ancient Hindu scriptures.
July 13, 2008
ANAHEIM, Calif.
July 13, 2008
Hindus are asking Paramount Pictures, presenter of Hollywood movie "The Love Guru", and its parent Viacom, to include a video and a booklet about Hinduism and its tenets with its DVD version when it is launched in the market in the future.
Advancing the campaign launched by acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed; Bhavna Shinde, representing Hindu Janjagruti Samiti and Sanatan Sanstha, in a communiqué to Viacom Founder Sumner M.
July 12, 2008
October has been designated as "Gandhi Month" by a team of Nevadans in USA who want to celebrate his 139th birth-month to highlight his message regarding human and spiritual rights.
Lead by Right Reverend Gene Savoy Jr., bishop of International Community of Christ, and Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu leader, this team will culminate the "Gandhi Month" celebrations with prayers from major world faiths by religious leaders of Nevada on a 5,000 foot high hilltop at Red Rock Consecrated Sanctuary north of Reno at sunset on October 12.
At this unique first-of- its-kind celebration, the recitations at the sunset to honor the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi will include Christian prayers in English, Muslim prayers in Arabic, Hindu shlokas in Sanskrit, Buddhist prayers in Pali, Jewish prayers in Hebrew, a Baha'i prayer in Persian, and a Native American chant in the Sioux tradition.
July 12, 2008
Sanskrit shlokas blessed the space for upcoming monumental TAMBO Retreat Center for Interchurch and Interfaith Families at Stagecoach in Nevada (USA) today.
Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu leader, blessed the space for this upcoming five acres Center with first and last mantras of Rig-Veda, the oldest existing scripture from around 1,500 BCE; besides shlokas from Bhagavad-Gita, and Upanishads, both ancient Hindu scriptures.
July 12, 2008
American Atheists stated Wednesday that the June Texas Supreme Court ruling in the case of a victim of religious exorcism set a bad legal precedent for all of America.
July 11, 2008
CINEMA DIVERSE Gains Support From Palm Springs Community.
July 11, 2008
We Are America Alliance To Mobilize One Million Voters in 2008.
July 08, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco AIDS Foundation and AIDS Walk San Francisco announced today key initiatives to 'Green' the HIV fundraising event that is already a San Francisco institution.
July 07, 2008
Reusable Lumber, Windows, Doors & More Donated to Help Build Affordable Homes in Greater Los Angeles & Baja.
July 07, 2008
Oxnard, CA - A community wide effort is underway in Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, California.
July 07, 2008
United Press International
A suicide bomb exploded Monday on a crowded street near the Indian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing at least 41 people and injuring 140, officials said.
July 02, 2008
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) has invited acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed for Unity Walk in Washington DC in September next.
Behram Pastakia of FEZANA, in a communiqué to Zed, said, "We should connect to seek commonalities where we can work together in civil society to take the message of not just tolerance, but respect for "the other" in this short sojourn of life, so that we can be among those who strive to create harmony and peace on earth."
FEZANA wants to replicate this Unity Walk in other cities in North America and has asked Zed for his input in this regard.
July 02, 2008
Top-10 Finish Not To Be For Sheltra Motorsports.
July 02, 2008
Ventura, CA - Local author Starr Reina will be appearing the West Coast Author Premiere on July 12, 2008.
July 02, 2008
A unique first of its kind eco-friendly festival celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's life and message will be held in Nevada (USA) on Jul 26.
According to Tom Stille and Doug Keeney, coordinators of this Gandhi Fest; drummers, fire spinners, artists, healthy and organic food chefs, yoga teachers, DJs, and sustainable living advocates will join hands to celebrate peace, love, freedom, non-violence, self-power and conscious living as promoted by Gandhi.
Rajan Zed, acclaimed Indo-American leader, will be the keynote speaker who will talk about Gandhi's life, philosophy, and experiments, and answer questions of the participants during this festival.
To be held at River School Reno, this festival will continue till two am, and will include folk dancing, musical performances, sustainable goods displays, nature tours, fire spinning, kite flying, yoga shows, organic food demonstrations, etc.
July 02, 2008
SACRAMENTO - The American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California) has released a white paper examining the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs or P3s) in delivering new infrastructure projects and upgrading California's aging existing infrastructure.
July 02, 2008
Mega Muscle Productions partners with www.680digital.tv to stream their men's workout videos and other products featuring the world's top fitness models including Eric Start, Lance Lamar, Derrick Davenport, Julian Fantechi, Justin Seitz and others.
July 02, 2008
Craig Hill was born in Vallejo California and spent the first half of his boyhood doing what boys do, well what future computer engineers do anyway, building computers.
July 02, 2008
POMONA, Calif.
July 02, 2008
Over $10,000 raised by band auctioning off the chance to build alongside them and a Habitat for Humanity Partner family in Los Angeles area.
July 02, 2008
FAIRFAX, Calif., -- California public schools need to improve their environmental education curriculum according to a survey of fifty-nine public schools.
July 02, 2008
WASHINGTON -- President Bush signed into law a measure by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard L.
June 29, 2008
Deseret News (Salt Lake City)By Betsy Taylor, Associated Press
WINFIELD, Mo.
June 27, 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif., -- The release of the draft scoping plan by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to implement The Global Warming Solution Act (ftp://ftp.arb.ca.gov/carbis/board/books/2008/062608/08-6-4pres.pdf) "is a great step forward," according to a cosponsor of the groundbreaking law, Environmental Defense Fund.
"The Board's pioneering work, combined with the constructive input of the California state legislature and many diverse stakeholders, will ensure that California becomes the first state in the United States to enact and enforce an economy-wide cap on global warming pollution," said Derek Walker, Director of the California Climate Initiative at Environmental Defense Fund.
June 26, 2008
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge Officially Opens in Rwanda Tourism Gives Back to Mountain Gorilla Conserva
June 25, 2008
KINIGI, RWANDA - The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), Governors´ Camp Collection, and the International Gorilla Conservation Program (IGCP), together with the Rwanda National Office of Tourism (ORTPN), SACOLA and USAID, on Saturday, June 21, officially opened the new eco-friendly Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge in Rwanda, which gives back to mountain gorilla conservation.
June 25, 2008
Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu leader, has lauded the remarkable interfaith gesture of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) by giving Hollywood movie "The Love Guru" its highest rating "O" (morally offensive).
USCCB, headquartered in Washington DC, is an assembly of the hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands who jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States.
June 25, 2008
"Nationwide Driver D.J.
June 24, 2008
Santiago, Chile - More than 150 Chilean children today celebrated the creation of a Chilean whale sanctuary by President Michelle Bachelet, with chairman William Hogarth cutting the ribbon to launch the "whale kingdom" outside the International Whaling Commission meeting in Santiago.
June 24, 2008
Plans to re-establish the habitat for sea birds and other native species on San Nicholas Island should not require the hunting down and killing feral cats because a more humane alternative is available, according to a statement released today by Best Friends Animal Society.
An environmental assessment by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service´s Office in Carlsbad, Calif., has called for eliminating the cats by capturing them with padded leg traps or tracking dogs, and then euthanizing them.
June 18, 2008
Richard Hayes Phillips, Ph.D., has been the leading investigator of the 2004 presidential election in Ohio.
June 16, 2008
USA TODAY: By Alan Gomez, Marisol Bello and Judy Keen
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Marie Welton figures her daughter will have to bulldoze her flooded home here.
June 13, 2008
In view of apparent lampooning by the upcoming Hollywood movie "The Love Guru" and its presenter Paramount Pictures showing utter disregard to the protests, Hindus are considering launching worldwide boycott of products of Paramount and its parent Viacom if no immediate acceptable solution is reached.
Protesting Hindus have been perturbed by "Paramount´s utter disregard of the one-billion-strong Hindu community", who have vowed to intensify their campaign against the movie.
June 13, 2008
Washington, D.C.
June 13, 2008
Taipei - In cooperation with the non-profit Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) , several non-government organizations in Taiwan held an International Youth Human Rights Summit Sunday in Taipei to promote human rights for children.
June 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Citing serious concerns about the "extreme secrecy" surrounding the Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) participation in a key federal interagency committee (formally known as the South Orange County Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Project -- SOCTIIP -- Collaborative), Lt.
June 11, 2008
Online signature drive launched by Hindus as an intensification of their protest campaign against the upcoming Hollywood movie "The Love Guru" has proved intensely popular with number of signatories crossing 5,000 mark today.
Advancing the movement launched by acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed, this signature drive sends protest e-mails to Motion Picture Association of America, Paramount Pictures (presenters of "The Love Guru"), National Association of Theatre Owners, Indian Censor Board, and other authorities across the world.
June 10, 2008
Paramount Pictures, presenters of upcoming Hollywood movie "The Love Guru", appears to have gone back on its promise to pre-screen the movie for Hindu leaders.
This has further agitated the protesting Hindus who have now vowed to intensify their campaign against the movie.
June 10, 2008
Watchdog group demands UC Regents meeting, inspection tour.
June 10, 2008
ANAHEIM, Calif.
June 10, 2008
Thai Government Responds to Allegations of Abuse in Shrimp Industry.
June 10, 2008
Sheltra Motorsports Hoping To Shine In Motor City.
June 10, 2008
They came, they met and they conquered—at least "they" conquered America´s pliant mainstream press.
June 09, 2008
In view of Paramount Pictures reportedly breaking its promise to protesting Hindus regarding pre-screening of upcoming Hollywood movie ´The Love Guru´, clergy belonging to different religions and denominations has strongly come out in support of "Hindu brothers" and criticized Paramount.
Here is the text of the signed appeal, titled "Clergy´s appeal to Paramount Pictures":
"We have learnt that Paramount Pictures promised to screen the upcoming film ´The Love Guru´ for Rajan Zed and other Hindu leaders once they had a finished print.
June 09, 2008
Canadian Press - BOSTON: Banner No.
June 07, 2008
In view of Paramount Pictures reportedly breaking its promise to protesting Hindus regarding pre-screening of upcoming Hollywood movie 'The Love Guru', clergy belonging to different religions and denominations has strongly come out in support of "Hindu brothers" and criticized Paramount.
Here is the text of the signed appeal, titled "Clergy's appeal to Paramount Pictures":
"We have learnt that Paramount Pictures promised to screen the upcoming film 'The Love Guru' for Rajan Zed and other Hindu leaders once they had a finished print.
June 06, 2008
PESCADERO, Calif.
June 05, 2008
The Independent (UK) - By Rupert Cornwell
After an epic five-month battle that has rewritten US politics, Barack Obama last night stood poised to secure the 2008 Democratic nomination, with a very real chance of becoming the first African American president in the country's history.
June 01, 2008
Knight Ridder Washington Bureau
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hillary Clinton coasted to victory Sunday in Puerto Rico's presidential primary, a win she hoped would give her a desperately needed boost-but probably would not.