FORT IRWIN, Calif., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: Marines from 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group trained with Army soldiers at the Army's National Training Center aboard Fort Irwin, Calif., July and Aug. 2010 to prepare for an upcoming Afghanistan deployment. The deployment will require Marines from 2nd ANGLICO to link U.S. and coalition forces to the firepower of the Marine Corps: such as Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The National Audubon Society issued the following news release: Statement of Mike Daulton, Audubon Public Policy Director, following the September 2 fire at an offshore oil platform 90 miles off Vermillion Bay. "For the second time in less than six months, we're reminded that off-shore energy extraction can have tragic consequences for people, our economy and our environment. It's a painful confirmation that off-shore drilling demands extensive and verified safety pr  more

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: From the minute the recruits of Company K stood on the yellow footprints to when they eventually end their service to their country, they will constantly be transitioning from easy to harder missions to become more effective as they adopt the warrior lifestyle. One of the many stepping stones on their seemingly never-ending journey of self improvement can be found at Copeland's   more

PULLMAN, Wash., Sept. 3 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: The Board of Regents of Washington State University approved a state budget request that seeks funding for health education, clean technology and global animal health initiatives at its meeting Friday on the Pullman campus. While university officials acknowledge the difficulty in obtaining new funding in the current budget environment, President Elson S. Floyd said WSU needs to continue to focus on it  more

NEWPORT, R.I., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: The Naval Justice School celebrated the commencement of the Legalman Paralegal Education Program (LPEP) with an establishment ceremony Sep. 1 in Newport R.I. The LPEP establishment ceremony was in honor of the 20 new legalman students who have now embarked on an education track that will result in an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies. The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps will send legalmen th  more

BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 3 -- The city of Bloomington issued the following news release: As the new academic year begins and new students begin classes, the City of Bloomington would like to remind all citizens of the noise ordinance. The City of Bloomington noise ordinance is enforced 24 hours a day. Quiet Nights and Lower the Boooom are two City of Bloomington initiatives developed to create community standards concerning noise. Quiet Nights is a program enforcing the level of fixed-sour  more

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 3 -- The office of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., has issued the following news release: The U.S. Coast Guard today announced that it has denied Weaver's Cove Energy's appeal and affirmed that the waterway is navigationally unsuitable for LNG shipments into a land-based Fall River facility. This ruling upholds previous Coast Guard decisions handed down in 2007 and 2008, effectively blocking a proposed Liquefied Natural Gas terminal. A separate proposal from the compa  more

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 3 -- The office of Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., issued the following news release: The U.S. Coast Guard today announced that it has denied Weaver's Cove Energy's appeal and affirmed that the waterway is navigationally unsuitable for LNG shipments into a land-based Fall River facility. This ruling upholds previous Coast Guard decisions handed down in 2007 and 2008, effectively blocking a proposed Liquefied Natural Gas terminal. A separate proposal from the company is still u  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued the following news release: State environmental health officials today advise that once conditions are safe to do so in areas that received excessive amounts of rainfall following Hurricane Earl, the public should take precautions when swimming in coastal and sound-side waters, as excessive rains, flooding and storm surges from Hurricane Earl can increase levels of bacteria in the water. "Wa  more

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 3 -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: The School of Global Environmental Sustainability at Colorado State University is proud to host Thomas E. Lovejoy as he presents, "A Wild Solution to Climate Change," at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9 in Room 123 Ammons Hall on the CSU campus. Lovejoy's presentation is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited. His talk will particularly focus on how wild ecosystems are crucial to the mitigation  more

SHAWNEE, Okla., Sept. 3 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news release: Reflecting on "the remarkable vision of those who came to this very patch of earth 100 years ago" to prayerfully establish a Christian liberal arts university, Oklahoma Baptist University President David Whitlock challenged students and faculty to embrace intellectual and spiritual disciplines as the university embarks on its next 100 years. Dr. Whitlock delivered the university's Centennial Convocati  more

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 3 -- Montgomery County issued the following news release: The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has presented its 2010 Gold Waste to Energy Excellence Award to the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) in Dickerson This marks the third time since 1998 that the County's RRF has earned the award that honors the highest level of excellence among the nation's nearly 100 waste to energy (WTE) facilities and is the fourth major award earned by th  more

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C., Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued the following news release: Following reports of tires washing up on Atlantic Beach this morning following the impacts of Hurricane Earl, staff with the Division of Marine Fisheries this morning are assessing the situation and working with local officials to clear the tires from the beach. Division staff report that tires washed ashore near the Sheraton on Atlantic Beach. Staff members  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources issued the following news release: Despite North Carolina's current state of emergency, dove season will open as scheduled at noon on Sept. 4. After Gov. Perdue declared a state of emergency on Wednesday due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Earl, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission received numerous calls from the public asking if dove hunting will be allowed  more

COOS BAY, Ore., Sept. 3 -- Southwestern Oregon Community College issued the following news release: Dr. Rusty Stephens, President of Wilson Community College (WCC) in Wilson, North Carolina will be visiting the Bay Area to share his passion and vision of the role sustainability in the present and the future. His presentation will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16 in the Hales Center for Performing Arts on the Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Campus. The presentation, entitled "Sustai  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The National Association of Federal Credit Unions issued the following news release: Rising credit union leaders can get great savings on NAFCU's prestigious Management Development Institute (MDI) if they register in the next two weeks. The early bird registration deadline is Sept. 17. The NAFCU 2010 Management Development Institute will be held Nov. 15-19 at Duke University in Durham, N.C. Since 1991, MDI has provided a comprehensive, one-week executive education cu  more

LONDON, Sept. 3 - The government of England's Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs issued the following news release: Environment Minister Richard Benyon will see first-hand how coastal erosion is changing the shape of eastern England's coastline during a visit to East Anglia today. Mr. Benyon said: "I want to see for myself exactly how erosion is affecting the coastline and to learn from the people who live with it on a daily basis. "Coastal erosion is a natural proces  more

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 3 -- The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following news release: The National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management is now accepting enrollment in the Animal Care Program. This officially launches the second phase of the implementation process, which includes the start of on-farm evaluations for participating producers. The National Dairy FARM ProgramTM, created by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), provides consistency and  more

ASHEBORO, N.C., Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources' North Carolina Zoo issued the following news release: A female lion was euthanized at the North Carolina Zoo Friday morning after veterinarians determined that mammary cancer had spread to the point that she would not recover. The 12-year-old female had been at the N.C Zoo since 2002 after being transferred from the Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas. According to Zoo Senior Veterinarian Dr. Ryan DeVo  more

HONOLULU, Sept. 3 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: UH Mānoa Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw, representatives from the City Department of Transportation Services and State Department of Transportation, and other community members launched a Move with Aloha campaign last Friday, showcasing the very first sharrow lanes installed in the State of Hawai'i. Around 30 people participated in a short bike ride that highlighted the sharrow lanes and share zones on the UH Māno  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued the following news release: Residents should be careful not to use foods damaged or spoiled due to loss of electricity or flooding caused by Hurricane Earl, according to the N.C. Division of Environmental Health. Residents are urged to use the following guidelines when assessing their food: * If it is unopened, your refrigerator will keep foods safely cold for about four hours without pow  more

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news release: Western Michigan University will present its Annual Make a Difference Award for 2009-10 to four staff members for their exceptional service contributions. This prestigious honor is reserved for WMU's most outstanding non-faculty employees--those who reach far beyond their assigned responsibilities to give generously and creatively of their time and talents, making the University an even finer place   more

ATLANTA, Sept. 3 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following Institute and Campus news release: Creativity, innovation and the interaction between Georgia Tech fourth-year College of Architecture student Caity Jiminez and Shimon, a robotic marimba player created by researchers in the Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology, take center stage in the Institute's latest public service announcement (PSA). Georgia Tech's Communications & Marketing team's goal was to replicate the s  more

LAWRENCE, Mass., Sept. 3 -- Northern Essex Community College issued the following news release: Being "green" is red hot, but what does that mean for you, as a businessperson? Northern Essex Community College is offering a number of noncredit green courses, some even leading to certificates, at its newest location, NECC Riverwalk, located at 360 Merrimack St., Bldg 9 in Lawrence. A new "Sustainability Essentials" Certificate Program is comprised of two courses and taught by Mark Myles, pri  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 2 -- Public Schools of North Carolina issued the following news release: William (Bill) Harrison was unanimously re-elected chairman by State Board of Education members at this morning's State Board meeting. Board members also re-elected Wayne McDevitt as vice-chairman. Gov. Bev Perdue appointed Harrison to the State Board of Education in March 2009 as a Member-at-Large. He was immediately elected chairman by fellow board members to fill the role vacated by former sta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. (1st CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Jerry Moran issued the following statement today after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the nation's unemployment rate increased in August to 9.6 percent. Unemployment has remained above nine percent for 16 consecutive months. "Today's unemployment report is another stark reminder that the policies of the Administration and Democratic-led Congress have failed to create   more

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued the following news release: Most state parks in coastal and eastern North Carolina resumed normal operations early today, following the passage of Hurricane Earl, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Jockey's Ridge State Park in Dare County was expected to reopen about noon following cleanup of minor storm debris. Ferry service and camping at Bear Island at Hammocks Beach  more

NEW DELHI, Sept. 3 -- The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Finance: Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has highlighted the relevance of the teachings and values of Swami Vivekananda in today's competitive environment. Shri Pranab Mukherjee was addressing the first meeting of the National Implementation Committee constituted to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The meeting was attended by Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad,  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Division of Coastal Management issued the following news release: Four North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve and Coastal Reserve sites have been reopened to visitors following an assessment of damage from Hurricane Earl. None of the sites experienced any significant damage from the storm and are safe for visitors. The reopened sites are: * Currituck Banks National Estuarine Research   more

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued the following news release: Four North Carolina national estuarine research reserve and coastal reserve sites have been reopened to visitors following an assessment of damage from Hurricane Earl. None of the sites experienced significant damage from the storm. They are all safe for visitors. The reopened sites are: * Currituck Banks National Estuarine Research Reserve near Corolla * Ki  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Ohio EPA is recognizing the voluntary work performed by the city of Gahanna and Value Recovery Group II LLC at several properties in Franklin County. The city and the company worked together to investigate environmental concerns at approximately 26 acres at 5799 Taylor Road and 24 acres at 870-950 Claycraft Road. The company also investigated 1.22 acres at 950 Claycraft Road. Ohio EPA app  more

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan issued the following news release: The Governments of the United States and Pakistan announced on September 1 the awarding of science and technology cooperative research grants to 27 joint teams of U.S. and Pakistani researchers, funded by contributions from both governments. The joint research resulting from these grants will strengthen scientific and technical cooperation between the two countries in ways that will help advance hu  more

NEW DELHI, Sept. 3 -- The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs: In order to send a strong message that the Government is committed to the cause of welfare of tribals, an apex body 'National Council for Tribal Welfare' (NCTW) headed by the Prime Minister has been constituted. Shri Kanti Lal Bhuria, the Minister of Tribal Affairs initiated the formation of the body. The proposed Apex level body has 18 members viz. Ministers of Tribal Affai  more

STAFFORD, Va., Sept. 2 -- The American Life League issued the following news release: American Life League president Judie Brown congratulates the Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction on its 25th anniversary. The Institute will celebrate its first quarter century of service with a special "Celebration of Love & Life" Sept. 2-5 in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring such noteworthy speakers as founder Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, Archbishop George Lucas, Archbishop Elden Curtiss, EWT  more

PITTSBURG, Sept. 3 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news release: Pittsburg State University has been named to the G.I. Jobs magazine list of Military Friendly Schools for 2011. According to the magazine, "the list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students." Beginning in the spring, G.I. Jobs polled more than 7,000 schools nationwide. The magazine compiled its list of military fr  more

TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 2 -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to monitor waters for blue-green algae. Below is a list of advisories and warnings. Advisory Harmful algae has been detected at Anthony City Lake in Harper County as well as Centralia City Lake in Nemaha County. However, levels are improving and the warning has been downgraded to an advisory to allow for boating and   more

DALLAS, Sept. 3 -- The University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified unique metabolic properties that allow a specific type of stem cell in the body to survive and replicate in low-oxygen environments. In a study published in the September issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, investigators found that the low-oxygen microenvironments that ordinarily deprive and starve other kinds of cells are   more

GOODWELL, Okla., Sept. 3 -- Oklahoma Panhandle State University issued the following news release: Dubbed the "Rose Bowl" of collegiate rodeo, the College National Finals Rodeo held in Casper, Wyoming determines the national champions of college rodeo. Just two months ago, the Oklahoma Panhandle State University rodeo teams made some noise in the Casper Events Center. With six short round qualifiers and two national titles, the Aggies gave quite a performance. The women's team landed a respec  more

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Sept. 2 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University issued the following news release: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President Dr. John P. Johnson is pleased to announce that Ronald A. Madler, Ph.D., has been appointed the new dean for the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle's Prescott, Ariz. campus. Dr. Madler will take over from Dr. Richard Felton who announced his retirement last spring after 22 years of distinguished service to Embry-Riddle and 27 years of service t  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 3 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources issued the following news release: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is alerting hunters that bow-and-arrow season opens Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Sandhills, Rockfish Creek and Nicholson Creek game lands. Pages 68 and 69 of the current North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting, & Trapping Regulations digest incorrectly states the season opens on these game lands on   more

COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 3 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news release: South Carolina Transportation Secretary H.B. Limehouse Jr. has issued an emergency order to replace the bridge on S-23-453 (Rocky Creek Road) over Rock Creek near Simpsonville in Greenville County. A recent inspection this week has revealed that a timber pile that was previously repaired has been severely damaged by debris. The bridge has been shored up temporarily. It remains   more

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 3 -- The office of Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., issued the following news release: In keeping with his efforts to increase hands-on environmental education opportunities for students and help Rhode Island farmers and gardeners, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is urging Rhode Islanders of all ages, and particularly young people, to pick up their cameras and help investigate the mystery of the disappearing ladybug. Ladybugs are beneficial insects because they eat other bugs   more

LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 3 -- The University of California at San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news release: Date: Thursday, Oct. 7 Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free RSVP: 858-534-5771 or online. (http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Public_Programs/Special_Events/Ocean_Authors/) Roz Savage, who earlier this year became the first woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean, will speak about her experiences on the open water as well as her dedication to the en  more

PALMDALE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- The city of Palmdale issued the following news release: There are spots available for children ages 2 through 4 to join the City of Palmdale's new program called "Games to Grow On," which will be held on Wednesday this fall at the Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center, located at 3850 East Ave. S. "Games to Grow On" allows youngsters to play organized games and activities led by an instructor in a fun, safe and supervised environment. Parents are encouraged to   more

NEW DELHI, Sept. 3 -- The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: The Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Srikant Kumar Jena called upon the chemical industry to step up its efforts towards development of sustainable products and processes by investing in technology that protects the environment and stimulate growth. Addressing the "Conclave on Sustainable Chemistry: Green Solutions for All" here today, he said th  more

TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 2 -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension against Ms. Jiffies Day Care, a licensed group day care home located at 1005 W. 1st, Coffeyville. State law allows the Secretary of KDHE to issue such an order when, in the opinion of the Secretary, the order is necessary to protect children in the home from any potential threat to heal  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: A Texas AgriLife Extension Service poultry specialist said producers across the Lone Star State and the U.S. continue to implement safety measures to ensure eggs and related products are safe. The recent voluntary recall of 500 million eggs from an Iowa-based farm due to possible salmonella has led to many consumer concerns,   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 -- The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force issued the following news release: The 23rd National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change is coming to Minneapolis on Feb. 2-6, 2011. Creating Change, as it is commonly called, is the premier annual organizing and skills-building event for the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and its allies. The conference is run by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and attracts more than 2,000 peo  more

PETERBOROUGH, England, Sept. 3 -- The Peterborough City Council issued the following news release: An innovative 'Faith in the Environment' project in Peterborough is set to help people of different faiths understand how their lifestyle choices impact the environment locally and globally. The project is being delivered by the city's green charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) and will work with four of the major faith groups locally - Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Buddhist. Sue   more

EDMOND, Okla., Sept. 3 -- The University of Central Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Central Oklahoma is celebrating an important milestone with its highest enrollment ever of 17,101 students for the fall semester, showing more and more students are choosing Central as a smart investment for success. The new record tops the university's previous record by 6.3 percent, set last fall with 16,092 students. Other record enrollments for this fall include the 7.5   more

HONOLULU, Sept. 3 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: The University of Hawai'i has selected six faculty members from campuses across the university system as the recipients of the Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. In memory of the late Frances Davis who taught mathematics at Leeward Community College and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for 19 years, the award recognizes UH faculty members who demonstrate outstanding dedication and excel  more

TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 2 -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment's (KDHE) Vital Statistics Office has returned to normal operations after a three-day deployment of about 50 agency volunteers to eliminate the backlog of ordinary vital record requests. At the close of business Wednesday, just over 800 applications remain, but they will require additional handling due to irregularities in the requests.   more

TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 2 -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment's (KDHE) Vital Statistics Office has returned to normal operations after a three-day deployment of about 50 agency volunteers to eliminate the backlog of ordinary vital record requests. At the close of business Wednesday, just over 800 applications remain, but they will require additional handling due to irregularities in the requests.   more

PITTSBORO, N.C., Sept. 3 -- Chatham County issued the following news release: Clean Jordan Lake seeks volunteers to help with the Jordan Lake "Big Sweep" on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 either to donate the use of their boat for the day or to hike through the woods to bag and move trash to boats. Dr. Tom Colson, co-founder of Clean Jordan Lake, emphasizes the need for a large turnout of volunteers. "This is one of the harder locations we've attempted, and the density of the litter is like nothin  more

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news release: Dr. Martha Warfield, a veteran campus administrator and advocate for campus diversity, has been named vice president for diversity and inclusion at Western Michigan University. Her appointment, which was made pending approval by the WMU Board of Trustees, is effective Sept. 1. Warfield, who has served as associate vice president for diversity and inclusion for the past two years, will oversee an exp  more

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 3 -- Larimer County issued the following news release: Though it may seem like autumn has arrived along with cool nights, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment reminds you that West Nile season is still very much with us. Since July 1, a total of eight cases of West Nile virus infection have been confirmed in Larimer County. Out of those eight, six had West Nile fever, and one was discovered to have West Nile infection after donating blood. The   more