MADISON, Wis., Aug. 11 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The state Natural Resources Board approved the 2010 Fall Waterfowl Season framework at its August 11 meeting in Superior. Highlights include an increase to a two-bird daily bag on pintails and the elimination of the Burnett County subzone closed area. This Canada goose subzone is now open to goose hunters as part of the Exterior zone. Duck Season Structure * 60-day season, the o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Service Employees International Union issued the following news release: Anna Burger, secretary-treasurer of the 2.2-million member Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and chair of the Change to Win labor federation, announced her retirement today. Burger is the highest-ranking woman in the American labor movement and was the first chair of Change to Win. "From my days as a rank and file activist to my service as an elected officer, I have had the amazing op  more

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Aug. 11 -- The city of Virginia Beach issued the following news release: For the 29th consecutive year, the City of Virginia Beach has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The award was recently presented to Finance Director Patricia A. Phillips by the professional association, which ser  more

PHOENIX, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Marshals Service issued the following news release: Information developed indicates John Charles McCluskey and Casslyn Welch have changed their appearance. It is believed that McCluskey has dyed his hair black and has a dark beard. Welch may now have blonde hair and appears to be thinner than in the photos below. Investigators are concentrating their search in Western Montana and Southwest Canada. Additional information about the U.  more

PALMDALE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- The city of Palmdale issued the following news release: The City of Palmdale's 2010 Starlight Concert Series concludes this Saturday, Aug. 14 with a performance by "Beatlemajesty," a tribute to the legendary chart-topping group, the Beatles. "Spend a wonderful evening at the Palmdale Amphitheater and get on board the 'Magical Mystery Tour" to experience the 60's one more time," said Palmdale's Communications Manager John Mlynar. "You'll be 'twisting and shouti  more

ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 11 -- The Georgia Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: The Georgia Department of Economic Development welcomes new representatives to its international offices in Brazil, Canada and Israel. These offices seek trade opportunities between Georgia companies and businesses in these countries, and advance the state as a desirable destination for tourism and foreign direct investment. Jose Madeira comes to Georgia's office in Sao Paulo, Brazi  more

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 11 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: Governor Dave Heineman today awarded $505,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to the City of Fremont to help Natura Pet Products, Inc., a producer and distributor of branded premium natural pet foods, expand its operations. The project will create 15 full-time positions. The City will loan $500,000 in CDBG funding to Natura Pet Products, Inc., to purchase manufac  more

FRANKFORT, Ky., Aug. 11 -- Gov. Steve Beshear, D-Ky., issued the following news release: Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the expansion of SCA's North American Personal Care operations in Bowling Green. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today at the Bowling Green plant among state, local and company officials to celebrate the expansion, which entails a $50 million investment and the creation of up to 65 new full-time positions over the coming years. SCA's Bowling Green manufacturing operat  more

ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 11 -- The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society issued the following news release: The newly released 2010 Scope of Practice & Compensation Report for the Regulatory Profession from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) provides strong evidence the profession is further establishing its position as a critical discipline and becoming more highly valued within the healthcare product sector. The report was compiled from the results of a survey of regulato  more

WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 11 -- College of the Holy Cross issued the following news release: The Office of the Dean at the College of the Holy Cross announces the hiring of three new faculty members in tenure-track positions for the 2010-11 academic year and two new teaching fellows funded through a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. They are: Florencia Anggoro (assistant professor, psychology) specializes in language and conceptual development, science learning, relational thinking,  more

ITHACA, N.Y., Aug. 11 -- Ithaca College issued the following news release: Ithaca College Concerts announces its 2010-11 season of "Collaborations" which will feature three concerts with soloists and ensembles joining forces. All performances will begin at 8:15 p.m. in Ford Hall in the James J. Whalen Center for Music. * The Beijing Guitar Duo - Friday, September 24 * The New Zealand String Quartet with clarinetist James Campbell - Tuesday, November 16 * The Amelia Piano Trio with so  more

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee issued the following news release: John Dale Henegar, 42, of LaFollette, Tennessee was sentenced today by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, United States District Judge, to serve 24 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. This sentence followed Henegar's guilty plea to bank fraud charges on January 25, 2010. On July 21, 2009, a federal grand jury returned an Indictment charging Heneg  more

ATLANTA, Aug. 10 -- LOMA issued the following news release: Entering the world of life insurance and annuities can sometimes be a daunting experience. The vast array of complex products, functions, and terminology can be difficult to understand -- let alone master. Managers and credentialed professionals new to the business need a proven way to assimilate industry knowledge and quickly become effective in their new role. LOMA's Insurance Immersion Program provides industry professionals wi  more

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 11 -- The National Association of Fleet Administrators issued the following news release: NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is proud to announce Mario Gionet, CBC/Radio-Canada, has been named the Association's new Vice President for Canada and Northern Region Trustee effective immediately.Gionet, who joined NAFA in 2001, has been active within the Association as a Member of the Quebec Chapter and nationally through his participation on the I&E Curriculum Committee  more

GETTYSBURG, Pa., Aug. 11 -- Lutheran Theological Seminary issued the following news release: Every actor has a dream role! A role in a play or musical that he holds up high as the one role he or she would love to portray. But not every actor actually gets the chance to play his or her dream role. For Musical Theatre triple-threat performer/director Chad-Alan Carr, it is the title role in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT that is his dream role. Carr  more

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 11 -- The National Business Travel Association issued the following news release: As the 42nd Annual NBTA International Convention & Exposition in Houston, the Business Travel Event of the Year, came to a close today, the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) highlighted the expansion of its global suite of business travel education and networking events. With the addition of new events, the association will host a record number of events geared toward the smart ma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association issued the following news release: The Keystone XL pipeline project represents a significant opportunity to strengthen our nation's energy and economic security. Canada is currently the largest source of petroleum imports to the United States, providing nearly 2 million barrels of oil per day. The proposed Keystone pipeline expansion would allow us to increase those imports from our North American ally by more than 500  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Liberal Democrat Senate hopeful Brad Ellsworth (D-IN) has enthusiastically touted U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and the Washington Democrats' out-of-control spending agenda, driving our national debt past $13 trillion while failing to create much-needed jobs for Hoosiers suffering from 10.1 percent unemployment. But thus far, Ellsworth has failed to denounce Reid's recent rac  more

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 10 -- Idaho Parks and Recreation issued the following news release: The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) has partnered with Blue Mesh Networks to provide WiFi access within a majority of Idaho's State Parks. The service is being provided in an effort to address growing customer desire to remain 'connected' while away from home. "Making WiFi available within our parks is in response to customer feedback," said Jennifer Wernex, IDPR communications manager. "  more

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Aug. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news release: On Aug. 15, Syracuse will again welcome international visitors gathering to discuss indoor air quality, healthy buildings and energy efficiency. Continuing the success of Healthy Buildings 2009, hosted by the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) (http://syracusecoe.org/), Syracuse University will host the 7th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation a  more

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 11 -- La Roche College issued the following news release: For the past three years, La Roche College has played host to a number of spiritual events in conjunction with the Pittsburgh visit of Tibetan Buddhist Yogi Lama Gursam. This year the College will once again welcome Yogi Lama Gursam for his "Introduction to Meditation Practice" on Tuesday, Aug. 17, and Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 1:30 p.m. both days in the Magdalen Chapel on La Roche College's   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today that total June exports of $150.5 billion and imports of $200.3 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $49.9 billion, up from $42.0 billion in May, revised. June exports were $2.0 billion less than May exports of $152.4 billion. June imports were   more

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 10 -- The National Association of Fleet Administrators issued the following news release: NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) has retained the services of veteran fleet management expert Katherine Vigneau, CAFM, to lead the Association's education efforts.As NAFA's Professional Development Strategist, Vigneau will be responsible for identifying fleet manager education needs and recommending methods to meet those needs; directing the Association's education efforts,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Carnegie Institution for Science issued the following news release: Scientists have discovered a new window into the Earth's violent past. Geochemical evidence from volcanic rocks collected on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic suggests that beneath it lies a region of the Earth's mantle that has largely escaped the billions of years of melting and geological churning that has affected the rest of the planet. Researchers believe the discovery offers clues to the e  more

MINOT, N.D., Aug. 11 -- The office of Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., issued the following news release: At an official Senate Appropriations field hearing he chaired here today, U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) heard testimony about the progress of the Northwest Area Water Supply (NAWS) project in North Dakota. Dorgan has secured $25.8 million for the project since taking over as Chairman of an appropriations subcommittee in fiscal year 2008. The Senate's Energy and Water Development Appropr  more

ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 11 -- The Georgia Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: The Georgia Department of Economic Development welcomes new representatives to its international offices in Brazil, Canada and Israel. These offices seek trade opportunities between Georgia companies and businesses in these countries, and advance the state as a desirable destination for tourism and foreign direct investment. Jose Madeira comes to Georgia's office in Sao Paulo, Brazi  more

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 11 -- The National Association of Fleet Administrators issued the following news release: NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is proud to announce Mario Gionet, CBC/Radio-Canada, has been named the Association's new Vice President for Canada and Northern Region Trustee effective immediately.Gionet, who joined NAFA in 2001, has been active within the Association as a Member of the Quebec Chapter and nationally through his participation on the I&E Curriculum Committee  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association issued the following news release: The Keystone XL pipeline project represents a significant opportunity to strengthen our nation's energy and economic security. Canada is currently the largest source of petroleum imports to the United States, providing nearly 2 million barrels of oil per day. The proposed Keystone pipeline expansion would allow us to increase those imports from our North American ally by more than 500  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Researchers have found a primitive Earth mantle reservoir on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic. Geologist Matthew Jackson and his colleagues from a multi-institution collaboration report the finding--the first discovery of what may be a primitive Earth mantle--this week in the journal Nature. The Earth's mantle is a rocky, solid shell that is between the Earth's crust and the outer core, and makes   more