BOSTON, Aug. 31 -- Northeastern University issued the following news release: Northeastern student Sam Landsberg said his co-op with the global investment banking, securities and investment management firm Goldman Sachs International in London, "was one of the most rewarding chapters of my life." When he returned to campus in August, he expressed a newfound desire to work abroad in Europe or Asia before pursuing an MBA. It's a career path that might not have been, if not for the univers  more

CHICAGO, Aug. 31 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: For more than three-quarters of a century, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has been committed to celebrating the achievements of academic and research librarians through the presentation of awards, grants and fellowships. With almost $37,000 donated annually by corporate sponsors, ACRL has and will continue to nominate, select and honor the very best in academic librarianship. M  more

BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 30 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: Virginia Tech's design of a reliable and cost effective system to send a minimum of two astronauts to a Near Earth Asteroid and return them safely to earth has won the team first place in the 2010 American Institute of Aerospace and Aeronautics (AIAA) Team Space Transportation Design Competition. The Virginia Tech engineering students called themselves Team COLBERT, an acronym  more

SCOTT AFB, Ill. , Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command issued the following news release: The deafening roar of the U.S. Army Patriot missiles leaving their launchers left a ringing in his ears and drove home to the young captain that he was indeed at war. Huddled in a bunker with his fellow KC-135 aircrew, the usual joking and bantering was replaced with silence. The crew was fatigued following a refueling mission and was assisting the maintainers in refueling the KC-135 Str  more

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 31 -- Albany Law School issued the following news release: The National Jurist, a magazine for law students, ranked Albany Law School as one of the nation's greenest law schools in its September issue. Albany Law was one of seven schools to receive a magna cum laude designation, the second-highest category, with only four schools receiving the top designation. The National Jurist evaluated green schools by considering each law school's curriculum, campus environment a  more

GARY, Ind., Aug. 30 -- Indiana University Northwest issued the following news release: Just days before the start of the Fall 2010 semester, Indiana University Northwest Chancellor William Lowe addressed one of the university's most important constituencies: alumni. The event, held at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville and hosted by the IU Northwest Alumni Association, the IU Alumni Association - Lakeshore Region Chapter, and the IU Alumni Association, was an opportunity for local alumni to   more

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources issued the following news release: Beginning Sept. 1, sportsmen can apply for permit waterfowl hunts by visiting a Wildlife Service Agent or by calling (888) 248-6834, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The deadline for the majority of permit hunts is Oct. 1. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission set the late-season waterfowl dates at its August business meeting and informati  more

BAFFIN BAY, Greenland, Aug. 31 -- Greenpeace International issued the following news release: Campaigners have evaded a huge military security operation to scale a controversial oil rig in the freezing seas off Greenland. At dawn this morning four expert climbers in inflatable speedboats dodged Danish Navy commandos before climbing up the inside of the rig and hanging from it in tents suspended from ropes, halting its drilling operation (video and stills available). The climbers have enoug  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Aug. 31 -- South Texas College issued the following news release: "Iconography and Identity," featuring paintings by Carlos G. Gomez will be on exhibit at the South Texas College's Starr County Campus Library Art Gallery from Thursday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Oct. 29., 2010. The Starr County Campus Library Art Gallery is located in Bldg. F at 142 FM 3167 in Rio Grande City. Admission is free and open to the public. Carlos G. Gomez was born in Mexico City, F.D. and raised i  more

TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 31 -- The New Jersey Assembly's Democrats issued the following news release: A package of bills sponsored by a group of Assembly Democrats was signed into law today, paving the way for the state to invest up to $818 million to fund projects that will provide cleaner, safer drinking water to communities throughout the state. The lead sponsors of the laws - Assemblymen Paul D. Moriarty and Gordon M. Johnson - also said the funding will help bolster the state's environment  more

TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 31 -- The New Jersey State Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Legislation, S-2003, sponsored by Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman that would fund clean water projects throughout the state was signed into law by the governor today. Senator Bateman is the senior Republican member of the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. "New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the union," Bateman stated. "It is very important, because of this density, t  more

MINNETONKA, Minn., Aug. 31 -- The city of Minnetonka issued the following news release: How can the well-intentioned mulching of your trees or shrubs lead to their ultimate demise? The answer: black plastic. Installing black landscape plastic under the mulch creates an anaerobic environment that prevents plant roots from getting the oxygen they need to survive. It also prevents mulch and other organic material from breaking down, preventing valuable nutrient cycling critical for plants. If  more

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Aug. 31 -- The Wolverhampton City Council issued the following news release: Wolverhampton City Council is keen to hear from committed and enthusiastic people who want to make a lasting difference in the community. Its Mediation Service, part of the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership, is on the lookout for volunteers to help resolve neighbourhood disputes. Volunteers would deal with problems ranging from noise and anti-social behaviour to pets, parking and boundary is  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 31 -- University of Dayton issued the following news release: The University of Dayton will continue to take a chunk out of its carbon footprint this academic year by participating in a city of Dayton pilot recycling program that will provide each of the University's approximately 633 units in the student neighborhood with large recycling bins. The city will use part of a $1.6 million federal grant to expand participation in its curbside recycling program and purchase 8,  more

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 31 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news release: Advances in computer science are necessary for the United States to compete globally and to address some of its most pressing challenges, says Jeannette Wing, head of Carnegie Mellon University's Computer Science Department (http://www.csd.cs.cmu.edu/), in remarks prepared for the Sept. 2 meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). Wing, who recently stepped down as as  more

MANHATTAN, Kan., Sept. 1 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: As the first director of Kansas State University's energy and environment program, Casey Lauer is a man with a plan for campus energy efficiency. Lauer, who joined K-State in July, is tasked with developing a universitywide approach for energy conservation. "I feel strongly about the opportunities that exist to conserve energy, and I'm excited about the resulting positive impacts that can be made thro  more

MORRIS, Minn., Aug. 30 -- University of Minnesota Morris issued the following news release: This summer, Gwen Bitker '11, Le Sueur, used sophisticated computer software to explore hydrogen bond strengths in acetic acid dimers. Her research focuses on "why." Why are some bonds stronger than others? She's reading academic literature and conducting computational chemistry, impassioned by the unknown and the discovery process. As the inaugural recipient of the Chemistry Undergraduate Research Fun  more

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 31 -- The Scottish government issued the following news release: The application for a new gas fired power station at Cockenzie will be heard at a public inquiry. In December 2009, ScottishPower Generation Limited applied to Ministers for consent to construct and operate a 1000 Megawatt combined cycle gas turbines (CCGT) generating station. As the relevant planning authority, East Lothian Council have objected to the development and the Electricity Act 1989 state  more

SEWICKLEY, Pa., Aug. 30 -- The Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation issued the following news release: Collins College, Graphic Design Department, Tempe, Arizona has won the 2010 Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) College Poster design competition. The poster, titled "Creativity Makes Your Kolors" will be sent to all colleges and high schools in the United States that have printing and graphic communication programs for the 2010-2011 academic year. Th  more

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Aug. 30 -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: A Colorado State University professor is developing an anaerobic digester that turns animal waste into methane using much less water than conventional technology, making it more economically feasible and easier for use by feedlots and dairies in Western states. Anaerobic digesters are often applied at large animal feeding operations elsewhere in the country, largely in the Midwest or on the East Co  more

TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 31 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Department of Environmental Protection has taken an important step toward improving air quality and protecting public health in New Jersey by adopting rules requiring significant reductions in sulfur content for home heating oil and other types of fuel oil used in the state, Commissioner Bob Martin announced today. At the same time, the rules give refiners and distributors  more

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 31 -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news release: Public feedback is being sought over the proposal for the Princes Wharf Shed 2 (PW2) in Hobart as the site for the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) building. Community consultation will be held in September to discuss the schematic design for the IMAS building and seek views from the community. University of Tasmania Vice-Chancellor Professor Daryl Le Grew said the IMAS building   more

FARGO, N.D., Aug. 31 -- The office of Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., issued the following news release: Senator Kent Conrad was joined today by housing and community leaders from across the Great Plains for the opening of the 2010 Sustainable Homes and Communities Conference. Senator Conrad is a featured speaker at the three day conference designed to provide information and training to housing and community development specialists. He played an important role in bringing the conference to North D  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 30 -- The Grocery Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) kicked-off its annual Executive Conference last night at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 2010 conference features insights from the nation's most respected thought leaders, visionaries and policymakers on current and emerging trends impacting the food, beverage and consumer products industry. Built around the theme Connec  more

TOWSON, Md., Aug. 31 -- Baltimore County issued the following news release: Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith announced today that the County is working to evaluate the potential to use waste wood as a renewable source of energy for heating and cooling County buildings. The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management (DEPRM), with the support of the Office of Sustainability, has entered a contract with the Maryland Environmental Service (MES) to determine whether a sust  more

SHAWNEE, Okla., Aug. 31 -- The Citizen Potawatomi Nation issued the following news release: Citizen Potawatomi Nation elders Leon Cross and Alan Kelly were among 50 Native American elders whose accomplishments were highlighted by the American Association of Retired People (AARP) Oklahoma chapter at the National Cowboy Museum on the evening of Monday, August 30. The AARP's program for the evening's celebration outlined Mr. Cross' achievements in these words: "His Indian name is Was gishek (  more

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 31 -- The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has approved the renewal of the water discharge permit for Millstone Power Station with requirements that the plant operator take steps to better protect aquatic life and conduct an assessment of alternatives to the current water cooling system. Terms of the permit renewal, which was announced today, are based on   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 30 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Department of Natural Resources is investigating the release of more than 50,000 gallons of sewage into a Warrensburg creek. City officials from the Warrensburg East Wastewater Treatment Plant, 441 NE 300 Road, contacted the department this morning to report more than 50,000 gallons of wastewater escaped from the sewage collection system and flowed into Bear Creek. Officia  more

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 31 -- The city of Redmond issued the following news release: On Friday, August 27, DigiPen Institute of Technology proudly opened the doors to its new facility on Willows Road in Redmond, Washington. The grand opening was attended by over 600 people including Redmond Mayor John Marchione, industry leaders, representatives from Governor Gregoire's, Senator Patty Murray's and Representative Dave Reichert's offices and DigiPen's partners, alumni and current students among ot  more

TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 31 -- The New Jersey Attorney General issued the following news release: The Division on Civil Rights announced today it has issued a Finding of Probable Cause against the Board of Education in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, for allegedly failing to take sufficient steps to stop the harassment and bullying of a student during his years attending a township middle school. Named as sole Respondent in the Finding of Probable Cause, the Old Bridge Board of Education  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources issued the following news release: One of the most popular hunting traditions in North Carolina is dove season, bringing family and friends together afield. The "Home from the Hunt" safety campaign reminds everyone that a rewarding experience happens only when all hunters are safe and responsible. The 2010-11 season for mourning and white-winged dove is Sept. 4 - Oct.  more

DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 31 -- The city of Durham issued the following news release: On September 7, 2010, the City of Durham will begin resurfacing a portion of Anderson Street through Duke University's Central Campus, permanently removing 37 on-street parking spaces to provide for new bicycle lanes. The project, funded with 2005 and 2007 bond funds, will resurface Anderson Street between Erwin Road and Campus Drive, followed by striping of new bicycle lanes. The project is expected to last app  more

MENOMONIE, Wis., Aug. 31 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stout issued the following news release: A new child care rating system approved by the state will raise the bar for centers throughout Wisconsin, according to education experts at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. "It's definitely in the best interest of all children. It raises the standards in quality for care and education," said Judy Gifford, director of the UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center, a child care on campus. Young  more

DENVER, Aug. 31 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed two lawsuits today in federal court alleging that JBS USA, LLC, which does business as meat packing company JBS Swift & Company, discriminated against a class of Somali and Muslim employees at its facilities in Greeley, Colo. (its headquarters facility), and Grand Island, Neb. The suits allege that JBS Swift created a hostile work e  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release: Eighteen artists in North Carolina are recipients of the 2010-2011 North Carolina Arts Council Artist Fellowship Awards in the categories of choreography, craft, film and video and visual arts. Artists receive a $10,000 fellowship. "Fellowships provide financial support for artists during a crucial point in their careers," said Mary B. Regan, executive director of the N.C. Arts   more

BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 31 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: A group of 22 executive MBA students in the Pamplin College of Business visited companies, government and professional organizations, and cultural sites in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria during their 10-day international residency program recently. The group traveled to Berlin, Prague, and Dresden, and toured the small towns of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, k  more

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 31 -- The Farm Credit Administration issued the following news release: The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or agency) Board today announced the appointment of S. Robert Coleman as the agency's chief examiner and director of the Office of Examination. The appointment is effective October 1. He will succeed Thomas G. McKenzie, who earlier this year announced plans to retire at the end of October. In this role, Mr. Coleman is responsible for programs of examination and supe  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 31 -- University of Dayton issued the following news release: A series of green initiatives last year helped the University of Dayton save hundreds of thousands of dollars. The University helped reduced its natural gas use on main campus last year 5.7 percent and electric energy use 4.8 percent by upgrading lighting systems, even removing lights without compromising brightness in some places; installing occupancy sensors, closing buildings not used as much during the su  more

CASTINE, Maine, Sept. 1 -- Maine Maritime Academy issued the following news release: Maritime Academy President William Brennan has announced that the college will host its first annual all-campus convocation immediately following the start of the college's 69th academic year. Brennan envisions that the ceremony will become a tradition at the college, welcoming all new students, as well as returning upperclassmen, in a formal ceremony that marks the beginning of the college experience with th  more

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 31 -- The University of North Carolina-Charlotte issued the following news release: UNC Charlotte's Graduate School has enrolled its first Foreign Fulbright Students. Three international students chose to attend the University through the Fulbright Foreign Student Program sponsored by the U. S. Department of State and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright Program brings citizens from around the world to the United States for graduate study and res  more

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 31 -- Rep. John A. Boehner, R-Ohio (8th CD), issued the following speech: Thank you for that introduction, Commander Hill. The American Legion made a great choice by electing an Ohioan to serve as national commander. Thank you for having me - it is always an honor to be among those who wear and have worn our nation's uniform. Before I go any further, I want to thank the American Legion and all our veterans service organizations for supporting our troops wherever they are  more

LAWRENCE, Kan., Aug. 31 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America has partnered with the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association to present the 2011 IGCEMA Virtual Trade Show presented in partnership with GCSAA. IGCEMA and GCSAA are working to set a date for the 2011 virtual trade show. "We are pleased and excited to partner with the IGCEMA in presenting the virtu  more

TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 31 -- Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., issued the following news release: Governor Chris Christie today continued his commitment to environmental protection and a strong and secure clean water infrastructure by signing legislation to appropriate $821 million in no-cost and low-cost loans for crucial water and sewer infrastructure projects across the state. The financing, administered through the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program, will make available ap  more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 31 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release: Governor Charlie Crist today commended the approval of federal funding for structural hardening projects at domestic violence centers throughout Florida. The disaster mitigation initiatives will make domestic violence centers more resistant to severe weather and tropical systems through various building upgrades and enhance the safety of residents during weather-related emergencies.   more

ATLANTA, Aug. 31 -- The Georgia Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: Governor Perdue issued the following statement on the news that Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia is adding the production of the 2011 Hyundai Sante Fe to its West Point plant this fall: "The seeds that were first planted on our initial trip to Korea in 2003 continue to bear new fruit today. Production of the company's best-selling vehicle, the Kia Sorento, created thousands of jobs in Wes  more

BRIGHTON, England, Aug. 31 -- The University of Brighton issued the following news release: Britain's first Green MP, Caroline Lucas, is to officiate at the launch of the University of Brighton online 'Sustainability Network', created by the Faculty of Arts. The MP for Brighton Pavilion will be at the university's Sallis Benney Theatre for presentations and demonstrations from Network members. The Sustainability Network brings together disciplines, research clusters, action groups and p  more

NEW JOHNSONVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke and Representative John Tidwell joined other elected officials and members of the community today for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Johnsonville State Historic Park Visitor Center. Slated to open in the spring of 2011, the Johnsonville State Historic Park Visitor Center will house sever  more

PETERBOROUGH, England, Aug. 31 -- The Peterborough City Council issued the following news release: Peterborough City Council waste education officer Helena Lamb has been awarded a national Green Apple trophy after creating an innovative environmental information pack for local landlords and letting agents. The pack contains information on climate change, pest control, and the correct use of household waste and recycling bins. The pack uses copies of previously existing recycling leaflets   more

EAST LANSING, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Girls eating a high-fat diet during puberty, even those who do not become overweight or obese, may be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer later in life, according to Michigan State University researchers. The implications - that a high-fat diet may have detrimental effects independent of its effect to cause obesity - could drive new cancer prevention efforts. The findings come from res  more

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe issued the following news release: The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Information Assurance Awareness Campaign, Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, will focus on educating servicemembers and their families on how they can safeguard not only their government systems, but personal ones, too. "The end result of this campaign is a more secure operating environment for our information and our people at home and at work," said Terrance Winn, USAFE   more

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Aug. 30 -- The IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries issued the following news release: Eastern Europe's growing electronics assembly industry faces new challenges, especially with the adoption of lead-free technology. To connect manufacturers with solutions to these challenges, IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries is holding the IPC Electronics Assembly Quality & Reliability Conference in Budapest, Hungary on 6-7 October, 2010. Cosponsored by  more

MINNETONKA, Minn., Aug. 31 -- The city of Minnetonka issued the following news release: September is a great month to fix up your lawn, finish your landscaping project or add some new plantings. Establishing groundcover before winter by planting or covering areas of exposed soil can help prevent erosion problems and minimize weeding and other potential issues next spring. Add these items to your fall to-do list: Repair (or finish) your lawn Lawn grasses grow best when the air temperatur  more

LAWRENCE, Kan., Aug. 31 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news release: Services for Jessica Nicole Roark, a graduate of the University of Kansas from Meriden who earned two degrees while battling cancer, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at Lawrence Funeral Chapel, 3821 W. Sixth St. Roark died Aug. 23 in Houston. She was the daughter of John and Lori Roark of Meriden and Charlena Eckert of North Kansas City, Mo. She was a 2002 graduate of Jefferson West High School in M  more

LIMON, Costa Rica, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Continuing Promise 2010 brought smiles, hugs and supplies to Costa Rican students during their visit to Westfalia and Hone Creek schools in Costa Rica, Aug. 25-26. Marines traveled along with the non-government organization Give a Kid a Backpack in visiting schools and passing out stuffed animals and backpacks filled with school supplies.   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 -- The office of the New York City Mayor issued the following news release: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Mario Batali, Lidia and Joe Bastianich, and Oscar Farinetti today opened Eataly, a major new Italian food destination in New York City's Flatiron District. Eataly features seven full-service eateries, a cafe, wine shop, bakery and patisserie, rooftop beer garden, a culinary educational center and a large-scale Italian food and wine marketplace. New York City helped launch   more

KOKOMO, Ind., Aug. 31 -- The Indiana Economic Development Corporation issued the following news release: Bach Morris Technologies Corp., a developer of interactive children's toys and media announced today that it will produce the animated film Whoever Heard of a Herd of Fird? in Indiana with the help of state film tax credits. Kokomo-based Bach Morris Technologies' film project is estimated to create more than 20 high-skill jobs including, artists, animators and programmers, among other p  more

EAST LANSING, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: As the MBA program at Michigan State University marks its 50th anniversary, the Eli Broad Graduate School of Management is gearing up to host the 2010 BROADLINK Conference. Held the weekend of Sept. 23-25, it is an educational and networking conference that will bring together a half-century of graduating classes and feature speakers who are proven business professionals at the top of their respect  more

MORRIS, Minn., Aug. 31 -- University of Minnesota Morris issued the following news release: U.S. News and World Report and Forbes have released their fall 2010 rankings, and the University of Minnesota, Morris made the "Best College" list in both publications. Public and private institutions are included in the Best College lists. In addition, Morris was ranked sixth in the Top Public Schools in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category and made the Top 100 list of Best Colleges: Most St  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: Whether it's competing, milking, feeding or petting, there are plenty of ways to interact with animals at the N.C. Mountain State Fair Sept. 10-19. Hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of animals, including cattle, goats, sheep, poultry, turkeys, rabbits and llamas, can be seen competing in 17 different livestock shows during the 10-day event. The competitions wil  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. (9th CD), has issued the following news release: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) recently sent a letter to Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) expressing its support for legislation he authored - the Citizen Participation Act (H.R. 4364). The measure would provide uniform protection against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, also known as SLAPP suits, which are used to silence and harass critics.   more

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass., Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command issued the following news release: The theme for the eighth annual Net-Centric Ops Conference, to be held Sept. 20, 2010, at the Wentworth-by-the-Sea Hotel and Resort in New Castle, N.H., is "Changing Environments -- Changing Applications." Organizers of the conference, which also includes a golf tournament Sept. 21, say discussions will be focused on fully realizing net-centric opportunities and avoiding the pi  more

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 31 -- Boise State University issued the following news release: Boise State University is home to more than 200 student clubs, but never has there been one quite like Greenspeed. Fueled by the intrepid vision of six students and two recent graduates in the College of Engineering, its purpose is to design, build and race the world's fastest vegetable oil-powered vehicle at Utah's famed Bonneville Salt Flats during Speed Week 2011. Founder Dave Schenker is a mechanical en  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news release: Discarded cans and food wrappers weren't all that Palm Beach Atlantic University students found while picking up trash along Jog Road in suburban West Palm Beach on Saturday. "We found a power strip -- a big one," said Leona Mullett, a PBA Workship leader and a cross-cultural studies major from Sturgis, Mich. The group also collected a roll of insulation, a bumper and other objects, Mulle  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: Studies of the safety, effectiveness, and biological action of botanical products are major focuses for the five dietary supplement research centers selected to be jointly funded by the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), two components of the National Institutes of Health. The NIH's   more

ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 31 -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news release: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Northern Metals in Minneapolis have reached an agreement that resolves alleged violations of air quality rules. The company was given a $15,000 civil penalty and is required to complete corrective actions. Performance tests in December 2009 showed that the company's metal-shredding facility at 2800 Pacific St. exceeded air emissions limits   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release: In a speech today at the Operation Lifesaver, Inc.(OLI) Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland, National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman commended OLI for its leading role in efforts to reduce highway-rail grade crossing accidents by more than 80 percent since its founding in 1972. "We rely on the great work of organizations like Operation Lifesaver to apply commonsense, l  more

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: Time became something of a commodity for Marines and sailors with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit as they prepared to deploy a month early aboard the ships of Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The ships left the docks at Naval Station Norfolk this week responding to an order by the Secretary of Defense to depart before the end of the month. They are bringing heavy- and medium-lift aircraft and oth  more

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 30 -- The Soil Science Society of America issued the following news release: The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is reporting the results of a recent survey of trends related to the soil science profession. The results suggest that employment opportunities in soil and related sciences are increasing, and students, academics, and employers have a positive outlook for the future of soil science. Despite these positive findings, the survey identified areas to be addr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The RAND Corporation issued the following news release: Providing body armor to all law enforcement officers in the United States would provide enough benefit to justify the cost, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Analyzing police officer shootings over a four-year period, the study found that wearing body armor more than tripled the likelihood that an officer would survive a shooting to the torso and estimated that providing such equipment to all officers n  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 31 -- Malone University issued the following news release: The Malone University Worldview Forum Series will open the 2010-2011 academic year withPeacemaking through Mutual Understanding: Christian and Muslim Perspectives on Scripture, Clothing, Democracy, and the Afterlife, Tuesday, September 28 at 7 p.m. in the Johnson Center for Worship and the Fine Arts, located at 2600 Cleveland Avenue N.W. in Canton. Proponents include Nader Taha, imam of the Islamic Society of Akr  more

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 31 -- The California Department of Fish and Game issued the following news release: The Unified Command (UC) continues cleanup efforts in Atwood Channel, following the discovery of a 2-inch production line releasing oily water Aug. 27. The Department of Fish and Game (DFG), Orange County Public Works and Bridgemark Corporation created the UC to respond to the release, which affected 1.2 miles of Atwood Channel. All standing oil has been removed and cleanup crews are f  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary in bilateral prep meetings today as we re-launch direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians US strongly condemns recent killing of a fourth candidate for parliament in Afghanistan and of five men working on the electoral campaign of a female candidate all in Herat Province Secretary featured in television, radio PSAs encouraging do  more

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Aug. 31 -- University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: Thousands of celebrating students will don caps and gowns to graduate from the University of Wolverhampton this week. Graduation ceremonies will take place at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Wednesday, September 1 to Friday, September 10 2010. Almost 4,000 students will be collecting awards over 18 ceremonies. Students from the School of Engineering and the Built Environment will be th  more

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 31 -- The city of Tempe issued the following news release: The city of Tempe's Transportation Center received an honorable mention in the Transportation Planning and Environment category at the 2010 Transportation Planning Excellence Awards ceremony held by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration. The award recognizes outstanding initiatives across the country to develop, plan and implement innovative transportation planning practices. The   more

READING, England, Aug. 31 -- The Reading Borough Council issued the following news release: A 'mum and dad to be' from Bristol have picked up this year's gold 'Alfresco' award, given to the most hygienic and best managed-food outlet at the Reading Festival. Anna Swift and Ollie Gibbs, of Gibbs Catering Trading Limited, were awarded the highest accolade for their excellent standards of food hygiene and confidence in management, at 'Wraps and Baps' food stall in the campsite. Winning the  more

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: In the aftermath of the BP oil spill, the focus on Florida beaches has been whether they are cleaned of oil or not. But USF Professor Susan Bell, chair of the Department of Integrative Biology, is investigating a more complex set of questions about beaches and their inhabitants: whether the interwoven communities of plants, small crabs, clams, turtles, birds and other critters are a functioning food   more

VALPARAISO, Ind., Aug. 31 -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Valparaiso University engineering student Erin Dillon is one of 12 young leaders from the United States invited to participate in an international workshop on sustainable architecture and urban planning this September. Dillon, who spent the past academic year working on a project to build a new city hall and civic center for the German city of Reutlingen, was invited by the German American Chamber of Comm  more

LA JOLLA, Calif., Aug. 31 -- The University of California at San Diego issued the following news release: By Kristin Luciani Price Center East, a student center located on the campus of the University of California, San Diego, recently earned the merit award for architecture from the American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC), the nation's largest state architectural organization. This is the second year in a row that the building has been honored by the AIACC. The   more

JUBA, Southern Sudan, Aug. 31 -- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund issued the following news release: UNICEF today welcomed the formation and launch of a Child Protection Unit by the government of Sudan within the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) as a milestone for the rights of children in the country. The formation of the Child Protection Unit follows an Action Plan signed by the SPLA committing to release all children in its ranks by November 2010 and to end th  more

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Aug. 31 -- The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill issued the following news release: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received $268.1 million in gifts in fiscal 2010. In commitments for the year, which ended June 30, UNC secured $292 million. Commitments include pledges as well as gifts. The commitments total was up from fiscal year 2009's $290.4 million, and gifts were down just 1 percent from the previous year. Matt Kupec, vice chancellor for un  more

BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 30 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: Virginia Tech College of Engineering researchers have received a $60,000 one-year National Science Foundation grant to study how naturally occurring microbes can best be used to eat away remaining crude oil spilled in the Gulf of Mexico. Their choice of weapon: Geometry. Fueled by oxygen, naturally occurring bacteria can slowly destroy blobs and slicks of crude oil without the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz, D-Texas (27th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas) announced today a $495,000 grant for The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College for the purchase of equipment for the nursing and allied health programs of study. The funding is made available through the Department of Health and Human Services. "Health care needs continue to grown in South Texas, and UTB/TSC continues to  more

MENOMONIE, Wis., Aug. 31 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stout issued the following news release: Students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout voted twice in referendums to change university policy concerning the use of tobacco products on campus. On Wednesday, Sept. 1, those changes go into effect. The UW-Stout tobacco-free initiative will make it the first four-year institution in the UW System to prohibit smoking and the use of other tobacco products on campus. The policy includes all U  more

BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 31 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: Virginia Tech's Interdisciplinary Center for Applied Mathematics is a partner in the $122 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Innovation Hub to develop technologies to make buildings more energy efficient. The project is led by Pennsylvania State University. The Energy Innovation Hub will be located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard Clean Energy campus, and will bri  more

BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 30 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program, based in Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment, has teamed with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and the Virginia Space Grant Consortium to develop a geospatial Web portal that will help train the future generation of geospatial technicians in Virginia. Geospatial technology is a broad term referring  more

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C., Aug. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Division of Environmental Health issued the following news release: State environmental health officials today are notifying the public that initial testing at an ocean-side site in Currituck County showed levels of bacteria exceeding the state and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality swimming standards. State officials will test the site again today, and the results  more