LAURINBURG, N.C., Sept. 2 -- St. Andrews Presbyterian College issued the following news release: The snow accumulations last February sent Joe Junod and wife Marilyn Greene to look at a map to plot a different route from their home in Arlington, Va., to Florida. "The route put us going right past St. Andrews Presbyterian College," said Junod. "As a St. Andrews graduate, I wanted Marilyn, a horsewoman all her life, to see the horse barns and the programs." What they witnessed during thei  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science issued the following news release: The renowned AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships program this month entered into a five-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will provide $30.1 million in support for hundreds of scientists and engineers. "The EPA award is a wonderful testament to AAAS, to the program, and to the Fellows," said Program Director Cynthia Ro  more

CINCINNATI, Sept. 2 -- Xavier University issued the following news release: The fourth annual national all-media juried exhibition, Art at the X, opened at the Xavier University Art Gallery on Friday, Aug. 27, and will continue through Saturday, Sept. 25. The exhibit, sponsored by Xavier's Department of Art, (http://www.xavier.edu/art/) was judged by Dennis Harrington, director of the Weston Art Gallery (http://westonartgallery.com/) in Cincinnati. There were 266 art entries by 92 artists   more

GRANTS PASS, Ore., Sept. 2 -- The city of Grants Pass issued the following news release: The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety's CALEA on-site accreditation assessment was concluded with an exit interview on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. The Assessment Team Leader, Captain Paul Barrows of the West Des Moines (Iowa) Police Department, was complimentary of the enthusiasm and professionalism of all of the employees they encountered. Captain Barrows said that he and other team member, Lt. Cr  more

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: Hieu Phan, 36, of New Market, Ontario, Canada, was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for his role in the Benjamin Ton drug trafficking organization, announced Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Lanny A. Breuer, United States Attorney Zane David Memeger, and Special Agent-in-Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration John Bryfonski. Between 2002 a  more

FRANKLIN, Ind., Sept. 2 -- Franklin College issued the following news release: Franklin College will host the World Society of Motivation Scientists and Professionals (WSMSP) Annual Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 15-16. The conference speakers include internationally-known experts in motivation science, such as Dr. Steven Reiss, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor, Ohio State University. Dr. Reiss is the Executive Director of WSMSP. He holds degrees from Dartmouth and Yale and received   more

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 2 -- Canada College issued the following news release: The application period for the spring 2011 term will continue to remain open until September 27, the California State University announced today. However, due to the uncertainty surrounding the state budget, the enrollment of new students for that term still remains contingent on a restoration of state funding. After opening the application cycle on August 1, CSU campuses began the eligibility review process  more

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 2 -- The National Catholic Educational Association issued the following news release: Eight individuals will receive the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award from the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) during the 20th annual Seton Awards ceremony Monday, Oct. 4 at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. The Archdiocese of New Orleans will receive the NCEA President's Award. The Seton Award is NCEA's highest honor, given in recognitio  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 -- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers issued the following news release: IEEE announced that Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), a non-profit, public-service organization comprised of nearly 200 university chapters, is now the official honor society of IEEE, the world's largest technical professional association. IEEE-HKN will recognize scholarship and academic excellence in student leaders, young professionals and eminent scholars in IEEE's technical fields of interest.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: Bayswater Peaking Facility, LLC Docket Nos. ER10-1915-000 CES Marketing V, LLC ER10-1898-000 CES Marketing X, LLC ER10-1893-000 Citigroup Energy Canada ULC ER10-1896-000 Citigroup Energy Inc. ER10-1891-000 Columbia Energy LLC ER10-1892-000 CPN Bethpage 3rd Turbine, Inc.   more

TORONTO, Sept. 1 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: As executive chairman and co-founder of Martinrea International Inc., a leading Canadian auto parts supplier recognized for its leadership in advanced technical systems and program management, Rob Wildeboer knows firsthand just how important innovation can be. Thanks to ongoing technological investment, his company remains a tier-one supplier to the automotive sector despite the recent economic downt  more

EDGEFIELD, S.C., Sept. 2 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: The National Wild Turkey Federation (http://www.nwtf.org/) is proud to announce a new youth shooting sports program, made possible in part by a generous donation from Larry and Brenda Potterfield, founders and owners of MidwayUSA (http://www.midwayusa.com/) in Columbia, Mo. The program will present opportunities for youth ages 17 and under to try target shooting, sporting clay shooting and sh  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following news release: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers to diaper rash. Both agencies will continue to evaluate consumer complaints related to Pampers Dry Max diapers and will provide parents with upd  more

GOSHEN, Ind., Sept. 2 -- Goshen College issued the following news release: The book Through Fire and Water: An Overview of Mennonite History was first published in 1996 by Herald Press and presented the Mennonite faith story within the sweep of church history for youth and adults wanting to learn more about the denomination or their heritage. Fourteen years later it needed to be revised and updated to be more globally and ethnically inclusive. As a co-author of the original with Harry Loewen,  more

JACKSON, Mich., Sept. 1 -- The Photo Marketing Association International issued the following news release: The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations announces the creation of the PMA Education & Research Foundation to support the global photography and imaging community. Its mission and promise is to meet the research and educational needs of the industry by identifying consistent and ongoing industry benchmarks; analyzing technological change; and offering industry support, enhancemen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer toured the Strand Theatre and discussed the progress that has been made on its renovations since he secured $300,000 in funding for the project in the fiscal year 2008 and 2010 budget. Schumer also discussed how the theatre's renovations are a crucial step in the larger rejuvenation of downtown Plattsburgh. Standing at the Strand Theatre, Schumer   more

LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 2 -- The University of California at San Diego issued the following news release: By Mario Aguilera, Scripps Institution of Oceanography / University of California, San Diego The world's most established fisheries certifier is failing on its promises as rapidly as it gains prominence, according to the world's leading fisheries experts from the University of British Columbia (UBC), Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California at San Diego and e  more

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 2 -- San Diego County issued the following news release: San Diego District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis announced today that parents and guardians can now report violations (http://www.sdcda.org/visitation) of court-ordered child visitations on the DA's public website (http://www.sdcda.org/). The new system streamlines the reporting process by giving parents a way to document the civil violations at any time without requiring a police officer to be present. "This new system  more

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Sept. 2 -- The city of Bellingham issued the following news release: On September 1, 2010 the Northwest Regional Drug Task Force (DTF) assisted U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with the surveillance and arrest of six individuals for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute (Opium Poppies). The DTF was contacted by HSI on the afternoon of September 1, 2010 with a request for assistance in the surveillance   more

BEAUFORT, S.C., Sept. 2 -- Technical College of the Low Country issued the following news release: Technical College of the Lowcountry paralegal instructor Leah Evans Parisi was recently honored by the University of Southern California in Los Angeles for her leadership in nurse anesthesia education. The USC anesthesia program recently established and named its Foundation in her honor. To further recognize her contributions to the program, she was also selected to deliver the keynote addres  more

DARTMOUTH, Mass., Sept. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth issued the following news release: A concert of sitar and tabla music will be held at UMass Dartmouth on September 11 in the Main Auditorium. The doors open at 5 p.m. the concert begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door, students with ID $5, faculty and staff $10 and general public $15. Indian snacks will be available. The University is located at 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth MA. About   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following news release: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellit  more

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today fined Whitesell Corp. $3,071,500 and cited the company with 72 safety and health violations for exposing workers to amputation hazards and other problems at its manufacturing plants in Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals, Ala. "Whitesell willfully tampered with the safety mecha  more

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food & Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: The following press release was issued by Whole Foods Market's North Atlantic Region regarding the voluntary recall of Morningland Dairy of Mountain View, Missouri, Raw Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese. Whole Foods Market's North Atlantic region is announcing a voluntary recall Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Raw Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese due t  more

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: Hieu Phan, 36, of New Market, Ontario, Canada, was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for his role in the Benjamin Ton drug trafficking organization, announced Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Lanny A. Breuer, United States Attorney Zane David Memeger, and Special Agent-in-Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration John Bryfonski. Between 2002 a  more

FRANKLIN, Ind., Sept. 2 -- Franklin College issued the following news release: Franklin College will host the World Society of Motivation Scientists and Professionals (WSMSP) Annual Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 15-16. The conference speakers include internationally-known experts in motivation science, such as Dr. Steven Reiss, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor, Ohio State University. Dr. Reiss is the Executive Director of WSMSP. He holds degrees from Dartmouth and Yale and received   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Airports Council International - North America issued the following news release: Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) announced that 28 airports are winners of its 2010 Excellence in Marketing and Communications Contest, with two Canadian airports leading the pack for the top honor. For a third year in a row, Edmonton International Airport is receiving the top honor, the Peggy G. Hereford Overall Award for Excellence, with Vancouver International A  more

FROSTBURG, Md., Sept. 1 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news release: Counseling and Psychological Services at Frostburg State University has been reaccredited by the International Association of Counseling Services Inc., an Alexandria, Va.-based organization of U.S., Canadian and Australian college counseling agencies. FSU's Counseling Center was evaluated by IACS against high standards of counseling practice and was found to offer competent and reliable professional se  more

TORONTO, Sept. 1 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: As executive chairman and co-founder of Martinrea International Inc., a leading Canadian auto parts supplier recognized for its leadership in advanced technical systems and program management, Rob Wildeboer knows firsthand just how important innovation can be. Thanks to ongoing technological investment, his company remains a tier-one supplier to the automotive sector despite the recent economic downt  more

HOUSTON, Sept. 2 -- NASA issued the following news release: NASA and its international partners have assigned three new International Space Station crew members. They are targeted to launch to the station in November 2012 aboard the Russian Soyuz 33 spacecraft. NASA astronaut and Statesville, N.C., native Tom Marshburn, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield and Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko will serve as flight engineers for the Expedition 34 mission. NASA astronaut Kevin F  more

EXTON, Pa., Sept. 1 -- The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers issued the following news release: The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) announced today that it is seeking proposals for technical sessions that will be conducted during SCTE Canadian Summit 2011, which is set for March 8-9 in Toronto, Ontario. Specific to the Canadian cable telecommunications market, the focus of the annual SCTE Canadian Summit is to study the impact of integrating new technologie  more

BOSTON, Sept. 2 -- Suffolk University issued the following news release: The impact of crime in communities is often overlooked as a factor driving, or derailing, economic recovery. But, "Public safety at the local level effects economic, political and social prosperity," said Dr. Brenda Bond, (http://www.suffolk.edu/business/22783.html) Assistant Professor of Public Management (http://www.suffolk.edu/business/1642.html) at the Sawyer Business School. Recently, Bond participated in the 50th A  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 2 -- University of Minnesota issued the following news release: Bioenergy industry experts, policymakers, NGO leaders, stakeholders, academics and presenters from around the world will gather in Minneapolis for the Global Sustainable Bioenergy (GSB) Project's North American Convention Sept. 14-16. The meeting, hosted by the University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment, is the last of five continental conventions that together will create a vision and path forward fo  more