ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 7 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida pumped more than $1 billion into the local economy in the past 11 years thanks to cutting-edge researchers in engineering, education, medicine and many other fields. UCF researchers were awarded a record $133.3 million in external research funding in 2009-10. The impact of those research dollars fuels and di  more

CHICAGO, Sept. 7 -- The Office of the Mayor of Chicago issued the following news release: Chicago Public Schools today marked the traditional first day of classes by opening the first 30 of a projected 80 "College and Career Academies" that represent a comprehensive re-structuring of the CPS Career and Technical Education programs. "This opening represents a new era in career education at CPS and a big step forward in our plan to coordinate the resources of the city's job training programs  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following news release: American Council of Life Insurers President & CEO Frank Keating will participate in a national radio tour to mark September as Life Insurance Awareness Month. One of the issues Mr. Keating will highlight will be Americans' increasing interest in whole life insurance. "American families are hurting as the nation struggles to regain its strong economic footing. But there are signs that many have   more

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 8 -- The American Hardware Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The American Hardware Manufacturers Association's AHMA Home Improvement Industry Confidence Index's Current Situation Index declined in August to 191.7 from 241.7 in July (October 2008 = 100), while the Future Expectations Index also fell to 193.1 from 229.3 a month earlier. In comparing current sales levels to year-ago levels, 46 percent of respondents said sales were higher in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service issued the following news release: A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist and his colleagues have discovered key gene and chemical interactions that allow Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 bacteria to colonize the gut of cattle. The animals not only host, but can shed the deadly human pathogen. Many E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks have been associated with contaminated meat products and cross co  more

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 7 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation department has cancelled all adult and youth tennis classes scheduled for this afternoon, Tuesday, Sept. 7, because of air quality concerns associated with the Fourmile Canyon wildfire. The department will be monitoring the Boulder County and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment websites and talking with health officials to decide tomorrow morning and each d  more

OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 7 -- The city of Olathe issued the following news release: The City of Olathe Wastewater Collection Program has been awarded the Kansas Water Environment Association (KWEA) (http://www.kwea.net/) Collection Systems Award. The award is presented to municipalities for outstanding and significant contributions in the area of wastewater collection. Since 2002, the City of Olathe Wastewater Collection Program has received this honor seven times.  more

STOCKTON, Calif., Sept. 7 -- San Joaquin Delta College issued the following news release: Delta College is proud to announce: Getting Started! Informational Workshops for Prospective Students. These pre-enrollment workshops are free and open to the public. They are designed to assist new and re-entry students. Getting Started sessions are conducted in a comfortable environment that provides an opportunity for potential students to learn about college procedures and resources, as well as inqui  more

DETROIT, Sept. 7 -- Wayne State University issued the following news release: Wayne State University is making improvements to Anthony Wayne Drive that will mean extra margins of safety and convenience for both drivers and pedestrians. This fall, significant infrastructure changes will be completed along Anthony Wayne between Warren Avenue and Kirby Street. The area is receiving new landscaping and more than 100 new parking places; street lights and pedestrian crossing lights called Hawk s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2010 Game Day Challenge, colleges across the country will compete to see who can reduce, reuse, and recycle the most waste. Registration for the competition is now open and the winning colleges will be announced in November. Any college or university in the U.S. with a football team can compete, and register through September 30. The chal  more

LAWRENCE, Kan., Sept. 7 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news release: The clutter of everyday life is the inspiration for an exhibition opening Sunday, Sept. 26, at the Art and Design Gallery at the University of Kansas. "Domestic Debris" is a series of more than 20 images of everyday items in digitally composed color photographs assembled by Kansas City artist Kati Toivanen. The Art and Design Gallery is the first to host a comprehensive exhibition of this series. The ex  more

NAPA, Calif., Sept. 7 -- Napa County issued the following news release: The fall session of storytime programs begins on Sept. 21 at the Napa City-County Library. These are free group-listening experiences presented to help children gain a love of books and reading. Storytime programs run from Sept. 21 through Dec. 9. At the Napa Main Library: Toddler Storytime, for children 18 months to 3 years, (20-25 minutes long) on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m., starting Sept. 21. Wee Wednesdays, for i  more

ATLANTA, Sept. 7 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following Institute and Campus news release: The Georgia Institute of Technology and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have announced dual degree programs in electrical and computer engineering (ECE). The new programs will be offered at two campus locations: Georgia Tech's main campus in Atlanta and at KAIST in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. All lectures at KAIST will be presented in English to better   more

FRANKFORT, Ky., Sept. 7 -- Gov. Steve Beshear, D-Ky., issued the following news release: On behalf of Kentucky's farm families, Gov. Steve Beshear today requested disaster assistance from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, as a result of drought conditions that began Aug. 1. "The current drought conditions have critically impacted our agriculture sector," stated Gov. Steve Beshear in a letter to Secretary Vilsack. "Impacts include early harvest of corn, substantially reduced yields of all   more

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: Governor Bob McDonnell joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's National Chamber Foundation (NCF) and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce today for the second in a series of nationwide roundtable discussions on the importance of free enterprise to economic growth and job creation. At the event, the U.S. Chamber released an expanded Virginia profile, an addition to the Enterprising States report released in May  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 7 -- Gov. John Baldacci, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Governor John E. Baldacci today announced the appointment of Beth Nagusky as Acting Commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. "Beth has extensive experience working on issues vital to preserving Maine's unique quality of place while helping Maine people and businesses use energy more efficiently. She has led efforts to provide incentives to businesses, to promote conservation   more

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 7 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: In North Carolina, when many people think agriculture, they still think tobacco. Tobacco remains a significant crop, but acreage has declined and North Carolina farmers continue to diversify their operations. Vegetable and small fruit crops are increasingly lucrative choices, but making the transition from traditional row crops can be difficult and often involves   more

LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 7 -- The city of Lexington issued the following news release: The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department and the Lexington Division of Parks and Recreation are once again providing a popular way for residents to lose weight and improve their health. The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge is a free, nationwide program designed to help adults achieve a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle in order to lessen the danger of life-threatening diseases. The kick-off and r  more

TROY, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Walsh College issued the following news release: Walsh College is currently accepting applications for the MBA and Master of Management (MM) degree programs that feature a new Health Services Administration specialization. Fall classes start Sept. 22. The Health Services Administration courses include health economics; health administration finance; health care policy, law and ethical issues; and quality assurance for health services. The MBA specialization inclu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The Texas Parks and Wildlife issued the following news release: The call is going out to public and private middle and high schools and educational nonprofits across the state: Texas Healthy Habitats Grants of up to $10,000 are now available from Service Learning Texas (http://www.servicelearningtexas.org/), with applications due Sep. 30. The grants will involve students in service-learning initiatives to improve or restore the natural environment, made possible w  more

DALLAS, Sept. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the City of Houston and the City of Albuquerque will receive grants to advance greenhouse gas reduction activities as part of the Agency's Climate Showcase Communities initiative. The funds will also help communities increase energy efficiency, save consumers money and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. These EPA Region 6 grantees   more

BALTIMORE, Sept. 7 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news release: Back in 1980 when The Empire Strikes Back hit the big screen, it seemed like the most fantastic of science fiction scenarios: Luke Skywalker getting a fully functional bionic arm to replace the one he had lost to arch enemy Darth Vader. Thirty years later, such a device is more the stuff of fact and less of fiction, as increasingly sophisticated artificial limbs are being developed that allow users a startlin  more

KENT, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- Kent State University issued the following news release: Universities are increasingly playing key roles in driving technology-based economic development across the country. Kent State University recently took an important step in this area with the signing of Pathogen Systems Inc. as the second tenant in Centennial Research Park, the business accelerator located at the intersection of state Routes 59 and 261 in Kent, Ohio, near Kent State's campus. Pathogen Systems   more

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 7 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: Post Falls' Kimball Office is among only five Idaho businesses chosen this year as "Pollution Prevention Champions" by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in recognition of its efforts to protect the environment. September is Pollution Prevention Month, an annual event designed to draw attention to the economic and environmental benefits of pollution prevention and to r  more

ATLANTA, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Sonny Perdue, R-Ga., issued the following news release: Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Torrance, California-based King's Hawaiian will locate a bakery and distribution operation in Oakwood in Hall County. The company produces its brand of Hawaiian sweet bread dinner rolls, sandwich and snack rolls and round bread. This project will create 126 new jobs over two years. King's Hawaiian expects to add an additional 100 jobs around 2015. "Georgia's e  more

VALPARAISO, Ind., Sept. 7 -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: The largest number of new undergraduate students since 2003 are starting their personal journeys at Valparaiso University this fall, part of a class that is the most diverse in Valpo's history and one of its most academically distinguished. Enrollment of first-time freshmen and transfer students rose to 912 this fall, up from the 845 new students who enrolled in fall 2009, an increase of almost 8 percent.  more

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news release: It is a notable achievement to receive a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. It is a rare and laudable achievement to receive an NSF grant on the first attempt and as a first-year professor who completed a doctorate degree less than a year ago. Yet, that is exactly what Heng Yin, assistant professor of computer science in the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (http://ecs.syr.edu/) has a  more

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 7 -- Lehigh University issued the following news release: Lehigh's STEPS (Science, Technology, Environment, Policy and Society) (http://www3.lehigh.edu/steps/index.html) building, the university's largest investment in a decade in undergraduate science and engineering education, has opened for classes and research. Faculty members and graduate students in earth and environmental sciences and in environmental engineering moved into the $62-million building over the sum  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 7 -- The Maine Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Maine Department of Transportation has decided to discontinue its efforts concerning the Skowhegan Transportation Study, which focused on a potential bypass around Skowhegan. MaineDOT is discontinuing the study primarily due to a lack of design and constructions funds, as well as potential adverse economic and environmental impacts. There also was a lack of community consensus towards t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 7 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling an appreciation for our marine environment and providing a fun, family outing are the objectives for the Martin County Kids' Fishing Clinic. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Fish Florida, Martin County Parks and Recreation and the Sport Fish Restoration Program will present the fishing clinic for chil  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 7 -- The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife issued the following news release: The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is hosting its annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Introductory Skills Weekend from Friday, Sept. 17 to Sunday, Sept. 19 at Camp Caribou on Pattee Pond in Winslow. Registrations still are being accepted. No previous experience is required. So sign up now! A brochure and the registration form are posted at www.mainebow.co  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 7 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release: The State Review Board will meet on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, to examine Tennessee's 10 proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The meeting will be held at the Tennessee Historical Commission's office at 2941 Lebanon Road, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Board will vote on 10 nominations from across the state. Nominations that meet the criteria  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- World Bank issued the following news release: A new World Bank report says volatility in food prices has been a key factor behind a rising tide of large scale farmland purchases in the developing world, which can pose social and environment risks, if not well managed. The report, Rising Global Interest in Farmland, calls on developing countries to recognize and respect resource rights of their people, warning that countries with poor records of formally recognized la  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: The National Institutes of Health will launch a multi-year study this fall to look at the potential health effects from the oil spill in the Gulf region. The Gulf Worker Study, announced by NIH Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., in June, is in response to the largest oil spill in U.S. history, caused by the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon offshore d  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news release: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a report (http://www.noaa.gov/sciencemissions/PDFs/JAG_Oxygen_Report%20(FINAL%20090410).pdf) today that showed dissolved oxygen levels have dropped by about 20 percent from their long-te  more

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 7 -- Portland Community College issued the following news release: A test program to reuse college textbooks could save Portland Community College students a lot of money and help the environment. Beginning fall term (Monday, Sept. 20), the PCC Cascade Campus Library will have on reserve at least one copy of every required text being used on the campus (705 N. Killingsworth St.). Thanks to this trial project, textbooks will be on a two-hour checkout for all students.   more

MISENHEIMER, N.C., Sept. 7 -- Pfeiffer University issued the following news release: Parenting is not an easy job. Sometimes the best decision parents can make for their children is to find support for themselves. The Pfeiffer Institute for Marriage and Family Therapy at Pfeiffer University will provide a supportive environment for parents to discuss a variety of challenging issues. The Parenting Support Group will discuss the hopes, stressors and fears of parenting, the different parentin  more

CARDIFF, U.K., Sept. 7 -- The Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers issued the following news release: Two collocated events featuring photonics advances in next-generation satellites, remote sensing of the Earth and the environment, LIDAR, infrared, electro-optical remote sensing, sensors, and more will draw international researchers and developers to Toulouse this month. More than 800 are expected to attend SPIE Remote Sensing -- in its 17th year -- and SPIE Security and Defenc  more

LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 7 -- The University of California at San Diego issued the following news release: By Doug Ramsey With students getting ready to return to school for the 2010-'11 academic year, Popular Science magazine is once again pointing to Calit2's StarCAVE virtual-reality, 3D environment at UC San Diego as an awesome attraction for students interested in a variety of disciplines, including archaeology. Last September, the magazine profiled the archaeological expedition cour  more

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 7 -- The Westchester County Executive issued the following news release: Westchester County and the Village of Dobbs Ferry have reached a preliminary agreement on a $7 million project to develop the RiverWalk trailway near the Hudson River shore of the village and stabilize and revitalize the village's Waterfront Park. County Executive Robert P. Astorino was joined by Mayor Hartley Connett and County Legislator Thomas Abinanti, who represents the area at the site   more

KEYSER, W.Va., Sept. 7 -- Potomac State College issued the following news release: Sharing prescription drugs can be just as dangerous and deadly as any illicit drug. However, non-medical use is at a steady rise. The WV Prevention Resource Center, WV Center for Civic Life and County Prevention Partnerships have joined forces with Mineral County Family Resource Network (MCFRN) to provide our community with a safe environment to discuss the growing issue that is prescription drug abuse. MCFRN w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The White House released the text of the following press briefing: MR. GIBBS: Yes, ma'am. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. Robert, there's a church in Gainesville, Florida, that says it's going to go ahead and burn copies of the Koran to mark the 9/11 anniversary. Is the White House -- is there anything the White House is doing to discourage that or prevent them from going ahead with that? MR. GIBBS: Well, look, I think the best place to look for the views of thi  more

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C., Sept. 7 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Marine Fisheries issued the following news release: Fishermen will get a chance to comment on the future of southern flounder fishing in North Carolina at a series of public meetings to be held in the coming weeks. The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will hold six meetings to receive public comments on a draft amendment to the N.C. Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan. The d  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y. (11th CD), has issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke participated in an open forum discussion with the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. There she spoke about the importance of creating economic growth, particularly for our small businesses. She released the following statement: "This has been an interesting time for the American people and for us as New Yorkers. We've seen a full blown financial and economic crisis  more

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- The University of California at Riverside issued the following news release: Human pluripotent stem (hPS) cells can generate any given cell type in the adult human body, which is why they are of interest to stem cell scientists working on finding therapies for spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, burns, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and other ailments. Before hPS cell technologies can be translated into clinical applications, however, some obstacle  more

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 7 -- The Crop Science Society of America issued the following news release: Rising sea levels and coastal development are threatening coastal freshwater wetlands with saltwater intrusion. While most ecosystem restoration projects have focused on surface water and groundwater, new research finds that conditions in the vadose zone, the unsaturated soil below the surface but above the water table, are of particular importance to seedling survival in coastal floodplain ecosys  more

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 7 -- New Jersey Transit issued the following news release: Starting today, rush hour has been transformed into "hush hour" for thousands of Northeast Corridor commuters seeking a more tranquil train experience. NJ TRANSIT Executive Director James Weinstein and NJ TRANSIT Board Member Flora Castillo introduced the agency's first "Quiet Commute" amenity this morning with a rail trip from Trenton Transit Center. The 90-day pilot program on select express trains between Tren  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Food Marketing Institute issued the following news release: The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) recognized four companies -- Siliker, Inc., NSF International, Stemilt Growers and Coles Supermarkets -- for their commitment to the SQF program during an award presentation at the SQF International Conference in Melbourne, Australia. SQFI is a division of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). "Producing safe food is a priority for all food manufacturers," said Jill H  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: With coffee bean prices hitting a 12-year high last month, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) urged the Obama administration Monday to press the world's leading coffee exporters like Brazil and Vietnam to abandon any stockpiling plans that could drive prices even higher. The government of Vietnam, which is the world's top exporter of robusta coffee beans that are used for instant co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The office of Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich (R-Ohio), ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, issued the following statement today about President Obama's transportation proposal announced Monday. The senator sent the president a letter on Aug. 31 urging him to support a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization  more

HAVRE DE GRACE, Md., Sept. 7 -- The office of Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., has issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) today held a press conference on the banks of Deer Creek in Susquehanna State Park to present a $400,000 ceremonial check in federal funding to help restore and conserve the Deer Creek watershed. The funding will allow for implementation of the Watershed Restoration Action Strategy (WRAS), a strategy for Deer Creek that will protect water  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) sent a letter to the Chairmen of the Presidential Commission on the Gulf Oil Spill urging them to improve and consolidate federal oversight over the entire petrochemical industry. The letter comes after the Commission announced that they were strongly considering creating a body to provide oversight and regulation of off-shore oil and gas operations. Citi  more

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 7 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: Driggs' Silver Star Communications is among only five Idaho businesses chosen this year as "Pollution Prevention Champions" by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in recognition of its efforts to protect the environment. September is Pollution Prevention Month, an annual event designed to draw attention to the economic and environmental benefits of pollution prevention   more

NAPA, Calif., Sept. 7 -- Napa County issued the following news release: Drivers on Silverado Trail between Larkmead Lane and Bale Lane may encounter minor delays the week of Sept. 13 as a contractor for the Napa County Public Works Roads Division installs an asphalt overlay on the 1.2 mile stretch of roadway. The work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and on Friday, Sept. 17; work will cease at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The work, wh  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission from Washington, D.C. visited Dhaka September 5-7, 2010 to discuss possible interest of the Government of Bangladesh in a Fund-supported program to assist the Government in achieving its growth and poverty reduction objectives. The mission, headed by Mr. Anoop Singh, Director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department, and accompanied by Mr. David Cowen, IMF mis  more

STEVENSON, Md., Sept. 7 -- Stevenson University issued the following news release: Stevenson University's recent nursing graduates achieved a 91.36% passing rate on the 2010 National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), surpassing the 79.92% passing rate required in Maryland. The rates were released September 1 by the Maryland Board of Nursing. "I am extremely pleased with this passing rate, one of the higher rates among the eight bache  more

TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 7 -- Arizona State University issued the following news release: In a car packed with five children, Susanna Young's father patiently answered her many questions about the gaunt wind turbines lining the hills as they drove across the desert near Palm Springs, Calif. It was the beginning of her fascination with the powerful energy stored in moving water, wind and the sun, an interest she has pursued at ASU. Young is a mechanical engineering undergraduate doing research s  more

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Lawrence Technological University will celebrate the launch of its new master's degree program in urban design with a lecture by Mitchell Joachim, a leading proponent of ecological design and sustainable urbanism, on Tuesday, Sept. 14. The first students in Lawrence Tech's urban design program began taking courses for the fall semester that began Aug. 25. Joachim will give a lecture on his   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: The Teamsters Airline Division has formed a strategic alliance with the US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA), which represents 5,200 pilots who fly for US Airways. The alliance will strengthen efforts to win an industry standard contract, bankruptcy reform, Railway Labor Act reform, Flight and Duty Time reform and safety initiatives. "We welcome a strategic alliance with USAPA and its 5,20  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following correspondence: The Applicant Designation and Certification (ADC) form for the 2010-2011 NCLB Title I School Improvement - Regular/ARRA Grant Application will open in eGrants on Friday, September 3, 2010. Important Information When a campus exits the School Improvement Program (SIP), that campus may not expend any SIP/SIP ARRA from the date the preliminary Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results are released. If th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following correspondence: The 2010-11 alternative education accountability (AEA) campus registration process is open September 8-22, 2010. Detailed information on the 2010-11 AEA campus registration process, how to access the Texas Education Agency Secure Environment (TEASE) website, the 2011 Registered Alternative Education Campus (AEC) List, and the at-risk registration criterion follows. 2010-11 AEA Campus Registration Proc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following correspondence: The application for the 2010-2011 Life Skills Program for Student Parents Grant (SAS# LSSPAA11) will be available in eGrants on Monday, July 26, 2010. Eligible Applicants Life Skills Program for Student Parents grant is a continuation grant. Only local educational agencies (LEAs) that had a Life Skills grant in 2009-2010 are eligible to apply for a grant in 2010-2011. Allocations Allocations   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization issued the following news release: An FAO-supported afforestation project in Egypt that uses treated wastewater mixed with groundwater to irrigate trees.6 September 2010, Stockholm/Rome - Recycling urban wastewater and using it to grow food crops can help mitigate water scarcity problems and reduce water pollution, but the practice is not being as widely implemented as it should, according to a new FAO report. Use o  more

LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Repairing damage after severe weather can be expensive. However, many projects can be done for little or no money. Most can make a big difference when preparing your home for severe weather and provide the extra bonus of lowering utility and home-maintenance costs year-round. Here are some ideas: 1. Cut it short. When floor-level water meets dryw  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) today announced a $741,847 grant to the Wisconsin Security Research Consortium and University Research Park, Inc., to build and equip a Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF) to serve companies and researchers involved in classified cyber security matters. The project is expecte  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 7 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: University of Virginia Bay Game/Analytics, a massive computer-generated simulation of the complex interrelations of human behavior and ecosystem processes in the Chesapeake Bay, is now part of the IBM-sponsored World Community Grid, IBM announced today. U.Va. Bay Game/Analytics models the complex interrelationships among the 16.7 million people who live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the wat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is advising the public that it has released an environmental assessment for comment concerning authorization to ship and field test a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine, live adenovirus vector. The vaccine vector is replication-deficient and does not contain live   more

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 7 -- Texas A&M University at Commerce issued the following news release: Texas A&M University-Commerce student organizations will have the opportunity to showcase and introduce themselves to fellow students on campus at the annual V.I.S.I.O.N.S (Various Illustrations Sharing and Introducing Organizations to New Students) program on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Social Sciences Auditorium. The event is free. "The V.I.S.I.O.N.S program is one of the most anticipat  more

SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt., Sept. 7 -- Vermont Law School issued the following news release: Vermont Law School's Institute for Energy and the Environment has hired two energy policy experts to conduct smart grid research aimed at laying the legal and regulatory groundwork for updating the U.S. power grid. Kevin Jones, who will be the project's leader, and smart grid fellow Christopher Cooper will look for ways to improve the reliability, cost and environmental impacts of the nation's energy poli  more

WOODLAND, Calif., Sept. 7 -- Yolo County issued the following news release: Yolo County Human Resources has expended docent volunteer opportunities to staff the public information desk in the Yolo County Administration building, located at 625 Court Street in Woodland, to include both Mondays and Fridays. An orientation for those interested in volunteering will be held on September 14 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 106 of the Administration Building. In an effort to meet challenges resulting from s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The office of Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following column: Over the past several weeks, I have traveled across the state visiting small business owners, mayors, shrimpers, teachers, and many other Mississippians. From Potts camp to Picayune to Olive Branch and Gautier, the number one concern on the minds of Mississippians is the economy and jobs. Although the Obama administration promised job creation with the passage of its "stimulus" package, the results   more

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 7 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources issued the following news release: Youth and families are the focus of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission special events in observance of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 25. "On a day designated to recognize the contributions of hunters and anglers to conservation, we want to take the opportunity to encourage the next generation," said Travis   more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Sept. 7 -- Flagler College issued the following news release: Flagler College will welcome Woodrow Wilson Scholar Don Winkelmann as part of the College's fall line-up of lectures. Winkelmann will visit Flagler on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. to discuss the science of agriculture, including feeding the world's poorest people and protecting natural resources. The lecture, titled "Managing Challenges to Global Food Security," will be held in the Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada   more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 7 -- The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: Wanted: Adventurous and outdoorsy women wishing to learn more about Florida's great outdoors in a comfortable, noncompetitive, hands-on environment. If this could be you, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to participate in a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop. The next three-day workshop will be Oct. 8-10 in Quincy near Tallahassee at  more

CANYON, Texas, Sept. 7 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Things are getting a bit greener at West Texas A&M University. Officials at WTAMU are going to green up the campus through a pilot recycling program, beginning with paper collection in offices and departments throughout Old Main. The program will be expanded to other campus building with hopes of having the entire University involved in paper recycling by the end of the fall semester. "KB Recycling ca  more