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"Stone clock" discovered from the First Bulgarian Kingdom

Sofia (Bulgaria), Aug. 29 -- A stone clock from the first Bulgarian kingdom has been discovered, among other findings, near Mogila village, Kaspichan municipality, in Bulgaria. According to a report in www.news.bg, some Bulgarian citizens accidentally came across two stone blocks near a Proto-Bulgarian fortress, out of which one portrayed a "stone clock" or "stone calendar". The fortress is a part of the system, constructed for the defense of the capital Pliska. It closely resembles the Ma more

'LESS IS MORE' FOR 2X PRODUCTS

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The Defense Commissary Agency is currently stocking more than 20 2X concentrated products at commissaries worldwide, and has six 3X products on its shelves. These "double" and "triple" concentrated products are more powerful than their unconcentrated counterparts and are user- and environment-friendly. They help save millions of gallons of water that would have otherwise been added to the product an more

'SEE VICTORY' HELPS PROTECT KIDS' EYESIGHT WHEN PLAYING SPORTS

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: "Operation See Victory" is a health promotion campaign that helps protect children's eyes when they participate in recreational activities. Lt. Cmdr. Brian Hatch, Navy optometrist and staff member at the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine's Tri-Service Vision Conservation Program, brought "See Victory" to the Department of Defense. The program was originally intended to wo more

2008 PLYMOUTH FIFE AND DRUM CORPS

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C., Aug. 1 -- The National Park Service's Fort Moultrie National Monument issued the following news release: The Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps will be performing at two National Park Service sites on Saturday, August 9, 2008. At 11:00 AM the Corps will perform at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island, then at 4:30 PM at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mount Pleasant. The events are free. The corps is made up of 40 to 50 students ranging in age from 12 - 18 who gat more

2008 SLAVERY EXHIBIT PUBLIC MEETING

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C., Jan. 7 -- The National Park Service's Fort Moultrie National Monument issued the following news release: The National Park Service is hosting a public meeting at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2008 in the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center. The park will present plans for a new exhibit dealing with the international slave trade and Sullivan's Island as a main entry point for captive Africans during the 18th century. "We welcome public comment as this exhibit takes shap more

2nd Annual Pressure Politics Forum

DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 23 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following press release: As part of the week-long recognition of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, the Durham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and The Triangle Urban League Young Professionals Network will be hosting our 2nd Annual Pressure Politics forum. These forums highlight current challenges faced by our local and international communities and offer practical solutions for surmounting th more

94 ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOLS RECEIVE NEH'S PICTURING AMERICA AWARDS

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 22 -- The Anchorage School District issued the following news release: Today at College Gate Elementary, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced that 94 schools in the Anchorage School District will receive Picturing America. Picturing America is a free initiative helping to teach American history and culture by bringing some of the country's great art directly to classrooms and libraries. "The Endowment believes that Picturing America should be i more

A&M-Commerce Kicks Off School Year With Lions Roar

COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 14 -- Texas A&M University at Commerce issued the following news release: Texas A&M-Commerce has planned a wide variety of fun and informative events to kick off the new school year. The Lions Roar Week coinciding with the first week of the fall semester will begin Monday, Aug. 25. One of the highlights of this year's events includes the Pride Party, a three-hour event that begins at 4 p.m. Aug. 25. The Pride Party, located in the ballrooms of the Sam Rayburn Memor more

ACLU Applauds DOJ Revision of Right to Counsel Policy

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The American Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: The American Civil Liberties Union today applauded the Department of Justice's effort to better protect the American people from overzealous investigations by revising its policy on the right to counsel. However, the ACLU points out that this policy has been revised, at the whim of the deputy attorney general, five times in the last ten years. In order to guarantee a clear and consistent application o more

Advanced Specialty Gases Awarded Defense Logistics Agency Contract

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 30 -- Advanced Specialty Gases, Reno, Nev., has been awarded a contract by the agency's Defense Energy Support Center, San Antonio, for gaseous xenon in cylinders. No contract amount was specified ($0). more

Advances in Military Medicine Improve Care of Soldiers, Civilians

BETHESDA, Md., June 30 -- The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences issued the following news release: The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) and The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) for the Advancement of Military Medicine, will host their first joint symposium to discuss current and future advances in military medical research June 30. Many Americans are unaware that advances in military medicine are applicable to civilian health care and that ther more

AF ANNOUNCES 2009 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Force Personnel Center issued the following press release: Air Force officers interested in 2009 special developmental education programs must apply soon for the Olmsted Scholarship, White House Fellowship, Mansfield Fellowship or Information Assurance Scholarship programs. A completed Air Force Form 3849 and senior rater nomination must be received by the Air Force Personnel Center by Sept. 15. Due to the limited timeline, scanned 384 more

AFGHAN, COALITION FORCES KILL MORE THAN 100 ENEMY FIGHTERS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Afghan and coalition forces killed more than 100 enemy fighters during combat operations in Afghanistan's Helmand province over the last three days, military officials reported. Afghan and coalition forces were conducting security patrols related to an ongoing operation in the province when they were attacked multiple times by insurgents using small-arms, rocket- more

AID TO GEORGIA SURPASSES MILLION-POUND MARK

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: The U.S. military has delivered more than 1 million pounds of humanitarian relief supplies to Georgia. As of Aug.22, 36 missions had been flown by Air Force C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft as well as Navy C-9 Skytrain, C-130 Hercules and C-40 Clipper aircraft, U.S. European Command officials said. Two U.S. ships are on the way, with more

ALASKA WOMEN WIN FIFTH STRAIGHT AS THEY SINK CHAMINADE

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 10 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: Alaska women's basketball stayed hot in the 80-degree temperatures of Hawaii, continuing their winning ways with a 82-60 victory over familiar foes Chaminade in a Monday matinee. Just nine days after dispatching the Silverswords at the Glacier Classic in Anchorage, the Nanooks repeated the feat in Honolulu, as all five starters scored in double-figures. "This was a tough, physical game, but it is a gr more

ALASKA'S DEFENSE SHUTS DOWN BYU-HAWAII

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 9 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: If the long plane ride and whirlwind schedule had any effect on Alaska's women's basketball team, they sure aren't showing it. 48 hours, 3,000 miles, and one red-eye flight after winning their game against UTPB in Fairbanks, the Nanooks repeated the feat against BYU-Hawaii, trouncing the Seasiders, 73-48. As has been the case in many of the team's games so far, the Nanooks stifling defense proved to be more

Alfred University Football Team Aims to Continue Trend of Success

ALFRED, N.Y., Aug. 28 -- Alfred University's athletics department issued the following news release: The Alfred University football team won 33 games from 2004-07, the most ever for a four-season period in the 110-year history of the program. Head coach Dave Murray, despite losing 14 starters from last year's 8-3 squad, is confident this year's team can continue to build on that success. It certainly won't be easy -- it never is in the Empire 8, one of the top football conferences in all o more

AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU: GRAMMY-WINNING OAK RIDGE BOYS TO PERFORM AFTER FREEDOM WALK

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Award-winning music will greet participants in the 4th Annual National America Supports You Freedom Walk when they reach the Pentagon on Sept. 7. Country music group the Oak Ridge Boys will perform a musical tribute at the conclusion of the walk. The musical tribute has become an important part of the walks, each tribute demonstrating the nation's patriotism through more

American Defense Systsems Wins $264,852 Contract

WARREN, Mich., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $264,852 contract to American Defense Systsems Inc., Hicksville, N.Y., for logistics support services. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Warren, Mich. more

Anderson Comments on State of the Union Address

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 29 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and Chief Executive Officer Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE issued the following statement in response to President Bush's State of the Union address: "President Bush offered a forward-thinking policy agenda in his last State of the Union address last night before Congress. We applaud the President's commitments to expanding more

ANG ENLISTED ICON PASSES AWAY; BATAAN DEATH MARCH SURVIVOR DIES AT 89

MARYVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 28 -- The National Guard issued the following news release: Retired Chief Master Sgt. Paul Lankford, a Bataan Death March survivor and the first commandant of the Air National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer Academy here at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, passed away Aug. 22 at the age of 89. Lankford was buried with U.S. military funeral honors on Aug. 27 at the Sherwood Memorial Cemetery in Alcoa, Tenn. A memorial service honoring Lankford will be held from more

ANSF STOP SUICIDE ATTACK

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release: Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces averted a suicide bomber from harming Afghan civilians in the Tarin Kowt District, Oruzgan province Saturday. ANSF spotted the suicide bomber behaving suspiciously in the alleyways near a bazaar in the city of Tarin Kowt. The ANSF and Coalition forces evacuated civilians in more

APG SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, HCPS TEACHERS EVALUATE MWM EFFECTIVENESS, DISCUSS IMPROVEMENTS

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Harford County Public School System teachers and scientists and engineers from Aberdeen Proving Ground gathered at the Harford Glen Environmental Education Center June 30 to evaluate and discuss ways to improve the effectiveness of Materials World Modules. Fourteen APG scientists and engineers volunteered their time to work in 15 middle school classrooms in Harford County at the end of the school ye more

ARMY FIELDS FIRST BRIGADE NONLETHAL CAPABILITY SET

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J., Aug. 5 -- The Picatinny Arsenal issued the following news release: Army brigades now have a new set of nonlethal products in their arsenal. The Army recently fielded the first Brigade Nonlethal Capability Set to members of the 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division in Fort Stewart, Ga. The sets are designed to give nonlethal capabilities to commanders and Soldiers to support an escalation of force to determine intent before the situation necessit more

ARMY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: The Army Scholarship Foundation announced Aug. 15 the award of seven scholarships to children of Soldiers, veterans and spouses of active duty enlisted Soldiers. The foundation was created in 2001. "We're very proud that we were able to assist Army family members in the pursuit of their education dreams through these scholarship awards," said Jeff Gault, scholarship administrator. "We're also grateful for our generous more

ARNOLD'S 717TH TEST SQUADRON CHANGES COMMAND

ARNOLD AFB, Tenn., Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Center issued the following press release: By Jana� Daniels AEDC/PA Lt. Col. Najeeb Ahmed is the new commander for Arnold Engineering Development Center's (AEDC) 717th Test Squadron. Prior to coming to AEDC, Colonel Ahmed was the chief of acquisition programs of the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force executive action group. He directly supported the SECAF, CSAF, undersecretary o more

ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS FEDERAL GOV. CONDUCTED GROSSLY INADEQUATE REVIEW OF PROPOSED PLUM ISLAND LAB RISKS

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 21 -- The Connecticut Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today filed formal comments with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), outlining grave inadequacies in a draft environmental impact statement on a proposed federal National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) on Plum Island. Plum Island, only eight miles off the Connecticut shore, is one of six sites targeted by the federal government for a proposed more

ATTORNEY REGISTRATION AND DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION OF SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS ISSUES AMENDED COMPLAINT FILED REGARDING BRIAN F. LANSU

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., July 7 -- The Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois issued this text of a complaint filed or served: In the Matter of: BRIAN F. LANSU , Attorney-Respondent, No. 6270139. Commission No. 08 CH 62 FILED - July 7, 2008 COMPLAINT Jerome Larkin, Administrator of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, by his attorney, Peter L. Rotskoff, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 753, complains of Responde more

ATTORNEY REGISTRATION AND DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION OF SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS ISSUES AMENDED COMPLAINT FILED REGARDING JOHN N. DORE

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 6 -- The Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois issued this text of a complaint filed or served: In the Matter of: JOHN N. DORE, Attorney-Respondent, No.661007. Commission No. 07 CH 122 Amended Complaint Filed August 6, 2008 AMENDED COMPLAINT Jerome Larkin, Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, by his attorney, Gary S. Rapaport, pursuant to Supreme Court Rules 753, complain more

ATTORNEY REGISTRATION AND DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION OF SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS ISSUES AMENDED COMPLAINT FILED REGARDING LAWRENCE FRANCIS PATTERSON

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., July 31 -- The Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois issued this text of a complaint filed or served: In the Matter of: LAWRENCE FRANCIS PATTERSON, Attorney-Respondent, No. 2153718. Commission No. 08 CH 74 FILED - JULY 31, 2008 COMPLAINT Jerome Larkin, Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, by his attorneys, Meriel Coleman and Scott Renfroe, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 753(b) more

ATTORNEY REGISTRATION AND DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION OF SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS ISSUES AMENDED COMPLAINT FILED REGARDING MANOS KAVVADIAS

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., July 18 -- The Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois issued this text of a complaint filed or served: In the Matter of: MANOS KAVVADIAS, Attorney-Respondent, No. 6186816. Commission No. 08 CH 70 FILED - July 18, 2008 COMPLAINT Jerome Larkin, Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, by his attorney, Scott Kozlov, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 753(b), complains of Respondent, Manos more

AUDIT ALERT ON HANDLING DISAGREEMENTS ON AUDIT FINDINGS

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following audit guidance: This audit alert emphasizes and clarifies existing guidance at CAM 4-403.f.(2) on procedures to be followed when there is a difference of opinion between the auditor and the supervisor or higher level management regarding audit findings. Before an audit report is issued, every effort should be made to reconcile differences in opinion between the auditor and the supervi more

AUDIT ALERT ON PERFORMANCE OF POSTAWARD AUDITS

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following audit guidance: This audit alert emphasizes and clarifies existing guidance relating to (1) efficiently establishing the audit baseline calculation for risk assessment, (2) performing underrun/overrun testing, (3) performing probe transaction testing, (4) following up on leads identified in probe testing, and (5) coordinating with contracting officers. These areas are being emphasized ba more

AUDIT ALERT ON WORKING PAPER DOCUMENTATION

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following audit guidance: This audit alert emphasizes existing Agency guidance at CAM 2-307 and 4-400 on working paper documentation. It is DCAA's policy that working paper documentation be sufficient to meet the requirements of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). GAGAS is the authoritative source for DCAA auditors regarding audit working paper documentation. Among the key more

AUDIT GUIDANCE ON AUDITS OF CONTRACTOR COST DATA REPORTS

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following audit guidance: Summary This audit guidance is being issued to provide additional audit procedures and emphasize existing guidance (CAM 11-408) to address recent issues raised by the Director of the Defense Cost and Resource Center (DCARC) regarding CCDR audits. Auditors should be responsive to DCARC requests for audit which, in the future, will likely include specific areas for revie more

AUDIT GUIDANCE ON DCAA AUDIT SERVICES PERFORMED IN SUPPORT OF INTEGRATED PRODUCT TEAMS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following audit guidance: On August 5, 2008, we notified you in MRD 08-PAS-024(R), Subject: Audit Guidance Discontinuing DCAA Participation in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), that DCAA is no longer participating in IPTs due to concerns that DCAA's participation results in noncompliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Our policy in the area of IPTs will continue to b more

AUXILIARY AIR PROGAM

PORTSMOUTH, Va., Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 5th District, issued the following press release: Inspecting every surface of their aircraft, two men dressed in green Coast Guard flight suits prepare for their next mission. These men might not seem out of the ordinary, but they are not your typical Coast Guard pilots. These men who are about to embark on an important mission are members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Air Detachment-Flotilla 59. For Ge more

BAE Systems Wins $116,918 Contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $116,918 contract to BAE Systems, Phoenix, for supplemental armor. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. more

Battelle Memorial Institute Wins $9.98 Million Contract

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb., Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $9.98 million contract to Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, for extensive chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear knowledge base which is required to identify and analyze chemical and biological defense archival information and make it available to the entire Chemical Biological Defense community. The contract was awarded by USAF's Air Combat Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. more

Bill Preserves Right to Choose Community Pharmacy, Delivers $1.8 Billion in Pentagon Savings

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 17 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: Today, the National Association of Chain Drugs Stores applauded action by the U.S. House of Representatives that will preserve access to community pharmacies for military families. The House on Wednesday passed H.R. 4986, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Both the House and Senate previously passed a nearly identical version of the Defense Authorization A more

BLACK HILLS FORESTERS COMBAT MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLES

CUSTER, S.D., Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Black Hills National Forest - issued the following press release: The mountain pine beetle epidemic is spreading in the Black Hills, even as foresters work to stop the problem. The first major outbreak occurred in 1997 in the Northern Hills by Sturgis, but the pine beetles did not stop there. They moved to the central hills and consumed a large portion in the Black Elk Wilderness, Harney Peak, and surr more

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY UPCOMING EVENTS, AUG. 31-SEPT. 6

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 29 - Boise State University issued the following news release: The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of August 31-September 6. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit http://www.bsuevents.com. EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE: Homecoming Week Activities. Sept. 7-13. EXHIBITIONS: Sept. 5- Oct. 12. "Waiting for the World to Change." Student Union Gallery. Reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 5 P more

Brighton Cromwell Wins $431,970 Contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract valued at up to $431,970 to Brighton Cromwell, Randolph, N.J., for vehicular equipment components. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. more

BTMC Wins $623,184 Contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $623,184 contract to BTMC Corp., Westerville, Ohio, for vehicle components. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. more

BUS RETROFIT PROJECT MEANS CLEANER, HEALTHIER AIR FORPUEBLO COUNTY SCHOOLCHILDREN, OTHER BUS RIDERS

PUEBLO, Colo., Aug. 6 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: Thousands of Pueblo County schoolchildren and other bus riders in the area will breathe cleaner, healthier air during their commutes beginning this year, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The department partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Sierra Club, Better Pueblo, Pueblo City Schools, Pueblo School Distri more

CA notices TRC Chairman, Defense Sec.

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- The Court of Appeal has issued notice on the Chairman of the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission and the Defence Secretary in the writ application filed against a public notice issued to prevent mobile phones being used by any person other than the individual owners and CDMA phones being used only at the registered addresses. The bench comprising Appeal Court judges Ms. Chandra Ekanayake and Anil Gunaratne issued notice on the respondents returnable on September 3. more

CALIFORNIA NANOSYSTEMS INSTITUTE AT UCLA TO HOST FORUM ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR BRAIN, SPINAL TRAUMA

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 -- The University of California at Los Angeles issued the following press release: The California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UCLA announced today that it will host an international forum featuring some of the world's most innovative scientists and technology leaders at the vanguard of treatments for brain and spinal cord injuries and diseases. The fifth annual World Congress of the International Brain Mapping and Intraoperative Surgical Planning Society (IBMISPS more

CENTER SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM EARNS SAF SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT ACTIVITY AWARD

ROBINS AFB, Ga., Aug. 28 -- Robins Air Force Base issued the following news release: The Warner Robins Air Logistics Center has proven it can work well with small businesses to meet warfighting customers' needs through its Small Business Program. Maj. Gen. Polly A. Peyer, WR-ALC commander, recently presented members of the WR-ALC Small Business Office with commander coins in appreciation for their efforts in earning the 2007 Secretary of the Air Force Special Achievement Activity Award. J more

CHAIRMAN APPOINTED FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation issued the following news release: The Department of State is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Paul Wolfowitz as the Chairman of the Secretary of State's International Security Advisory Board (ISAB). Dr. Wolfowitz is currently a visiting scholar in foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, where he studies development issues. He has spent more th more

CHAIRMAN DISCUSSES IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, GEORGIA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff addressed the security situation in Iraq, the need for more U.S. troops in Afghanistan and the Georgia challenge during a Pentagon news conference today. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen - fresh from a mid-ocean meeting aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln with the Pakistani army's chief of staff and key U.S. military leaders - told repor more

Chronic Modernization Delays Impact Next Administration's Budget Planning

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 27 -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: The next president will face significant policy choices in defense because past military modernization has been chronically delayed. In the decade of 2010 - 2019 the United States must change course or risk falling behind other global powers, according to a new report by the Aerospace Industries Association. "Defense Modernization: Today's Choices for Tomorrow's Readiness" provides specific r more

COAHOMA'S HIGH-POWERED OFFENSE SINKS EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE WARRIORS

DECATUR, Miss., Aug. 29 -- East Central Community College issued the following news release: East Central Community College's new spread offense proved it could score points Thursday night, but the Warrior defense was unable to stop Coahoma's high-powered attack as the Tigers rolled to a 47-31 season-opening victory at James E. Miller Field in Clarksdale. The Warriors, who took their only lead in the non-division contest at 7-6 following Kendrick May's 87-yard kickoff return in early first more

COALITION FORCES DETAIN SUSPECTS IN IRAQ'S HAMRIN MOUNTAINS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Coalition forces detained eight suspected terrorists yesterday and today as they continued to run down the al-Qaida in Iraq network, especially in the Hamrin Mountains region, where they detained four wanted men, military officials reported. One of the wanted men, captured yesterday near Qara Tappa with one alleged associate, is believed to be a senior advisor fo more

COALITION SERVICE MEMBER KILLED IN SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release: A Coalition service member was killed while conducting a patrol in southern Afghanistan, Wednesday. The name and nationality of the service member is being withheld until next of kin notification is complete. This incident is under investigation. more

COAST GUARD LAUNCHES NEW AIRBORNE CAPABILITY

SEATTLE, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, Northwest District, issued the following press release: Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles, Wash., has commenced training select pilots and crewmembers for its new airborne use of force capability. This specialized training is part of the Coast Guard's enhanced homeland defense mission. The public may see Coast Guard helicopters maneuvering above Coast Guard small boats in the Strait of Juan De Fuca as part more

COAST GUARD, FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, INDUSTRY CONDUCT AMSTEP EXERCISE IN VALDEZ

VALDEZ, Alaska, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 17th District, issued the following press release: The Coast Guard in cooperation with federal, state, local and industry partners conducted an area maritime security drill in Valdez today. The purpose of the drill is to allow the agencies to interface and test their ability to respond to a security incident in Valdez. The exercise is part of the nationwide Area Maritime Security Training and Exercise more

COMMENTARY: A NEW SCHOOL YEAR MEANS WORK FOR EVERYONE

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: With the end of summer children of all ages prepare to return to school and life gets busier for all. Children and parents worry about supplies, clothes, homework, behaving in class, and perhaps a new school or making new friends. Being a deploying parent or the child of a deployed parent can make things a lot more difficult. Aberdeen Proving Ground is committed to reducing the conflict between S more

COMMENTARY: TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS AT NIGHT BETTER FOR SOME

ABERDEEN, Md., July 10 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine High blood pressure has a significant impact on the military healthcare system. And don't think that just middle-aged and elderly people suffer from it. In fiscal year 2007, the Army wrote more than 390,000 prescriptions for medicines used to treat HBP in the active duty population, totaling more than $8.7 million. Those figures for th more

COMMISSARIES WITHDRAW ALL SIZES OF DEL MONTE KETCHUP

FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release: The Defense Commissary Agency announced a withdrawal of all sizes of Del Monte Ketchup Aug. 18 as military food health officials investigated reports of bottle swelling and white and yellow particles found inside the bottle. There have been no reported illnesses associated with this product. DeCA food safety officials announced the withdrawal of all lots and codes of the more

COMMISSARY CUSTOMERS CAN FIND PROMOTIONAL PRICES ON DECA WEB SITE

FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release: Shopping for the best product at the best price was made easier for commissary customers when the Defense Commissary Agency began posting promotional prices on its Web site. The feature was added to the shopping section of the DeCA Web site in early July. Customers can now go to the savings aisle and have the option of viewing promotional prices or percentage of savings more

COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE MENTAL HEALTH BILL SPONSORED BY SEN. BURR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs will hear testimony on the Veterans Mental Health Treatment First Act (S.2573) sponsored by Senator Burr during a legislative hearing on Wednesday, May 21. The legislation would place a greater emphasis on treating veterans with mental health disorders and establish wellness incentives for veterans seeking treatment. Burr introduc more

COMPUTER SCIENTIST FORGES NEW LINE OF DEFENSE AGAINST MALICIOUS TRAFFIC

MADISON, Wis., Nov. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Paul Barford has watched malicious traffic on the Internet evolve from childish pranks to a billion-dollar "shadow industry" in the last decade, and his profession has largely been one step behind the bad guys. Viruses, phishing scams, worms and spyware are only the beginning, he says. "Some of the most worrisome threats today are things called 'botnets' - computers that are taken over by an outside more

CONFERENCE TO EXAMINE NEXT PRESIDENT'S AGENDA

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 4 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: International experts will converge on Texas A&M University to examine national security issues at a March 20 conference titled, "Leadership and National Security Reform: The Next President's Agenda." Conference director Joseph R. Cerami, who teaches national security studies in the Master's Program in International Affairs at Texas A&M's Bush School of Government and Public Service, calls the event more

CONWAY CITY COUNCIL ISSUES MINUTES OF FEB. 12 MEETING

CONWAY, Ark., Feb. 12 -- The Conway City Council issued the following meeting minutes: On this date the City Council of the City of Conway, Arkansas met in regular session. The following members being a quorum, were present and acting; Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Vaught, Alderman Hawkins, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Mehl, Alderman Bell, Alderwoman Whitmore, and Alderman Grimes. Also, present and acting: Mayor Tab Townsell, City Clerk Michael Garrett, and City Attorney Michael Murphy. 1. Call more

CRIST ANNOUNCES DRAPER DEAL INCLUDING R&D CENTER AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

TAMPA, Fla., July 28 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: Governor Charlie Crist and Draper Laboratory's CEO Jim Shields today announced Cambridge, Mass.-based Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., one of the world's leading independent research and development laboratories engaged in applied research, engineering and development, will be establishing a BioMEMS R&D Center at the University of South Florida in Tampa and a Multi Chip Module (MCM) Center in St. more

CYBERSECURITY FORENSIC ANAYLST CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE AT EDMONDSCC

LYNNWOOD, Wash., Aug. 21 -- Edmonds Community College issued the following news release: Digital forensics students at Edmonds Community College will have the opportunity to test for CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst certification. The certification test, developed by computer forensics experts in law enforcement and industry, requires candidates to process a computer forensic case from start to finish and submit an analysis of their findings. The CFSA certification is an industry-recognized cer more

DAVIE CAMPUS OF DCCC OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES

LEXINGTON, N.C., Aug. 29 -- Davidson Community College issued the following news release: The Davie Campus of Davidson County Community College will offer the following continuing education classes. For more information, please call Davie Campus Office at 336-751-2885. Nursing Assistant I This course introduces basic nursing skills required to provide personal care for patients, residents, or clients in a health care setting. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is eligib more

DCCC DAVIE EDUCATION CENTER OFFER FOLLOWING CLASSES

LEXINGTON, N.C., Aug. 29 -- Davidson Community College issued the following news release: The Davidson County Community College Davie Education Center will offer the following classes. For more information, please call the Davie Education Center Office at 336-998-3220. Small Engine Repair - CID #14328 This course will feature instruction on minor repairs and maintenance of small gasoline engines. Davie Education Center/Carolina Small Engine, $55 September 15 - November 19 Monday, Wednes more

DECA SELLS 1 MILLION ENERGY EFFICIENT BULBS

FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release: The Defense Commissary Agency has reached its goal to sell 1 million compact fluorescent bulbs to commissary customers worldwide in 2008 - two months ahead of its Sept. 30 target. Lighting accounts for roughly 20 percent of the average home's energy bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy Web site. CFL bulbs - the swirl-shaped bulbs found in the household goods more

DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES TO RECEIVE 2007 GEORGE BUSH AWARD OCT. 26

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: The George Bush Presidential Library Foundation announced that Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will receive the 2007 George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Reed Arena. Former President George Bush will present the award to the career intelligence officer, who will join former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, Senator Edward more

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MONTHLY BULLETIN, APRIL 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 10 -- The California Business, Transportation & Housing Agency's Department of Financial Institutions issued the following monthly bulletin: Foreclosure Roundtable with FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) participated in a foreclosure roundtable meeting with FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair on April 26, 2008 at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Commissioner William S. Haraf attended the roundtable discussion along with more

DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY RODGERS TESTIFIES ON BUILDINGS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND GREENHOUSE GASES

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following congressional testimony: Testimony of David Rodgers Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency before the Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, United States House of Representatives. Topic: Buildings Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gases July 17, 2008 Mr. Chairman, members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the op more

DFAS PROCESSES FIRST EFT OF NAVY DEATH GRATUITY BENEFITS

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Finance & Accounting Service issued the following press release: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service here successfully processed the first secure electronic funds transfer of U.S. Navy death gratuity benefits Aug. 12. The EFT policy change was made after DFAS and the Navy came to an agreement Aug. 5 to offer the option to surviving family members. With the signing of this agreement, the Navy joins Army, Air Force a more

DIGITAL RECORDS IMPROVE SOLDIERS' MEDICAL CARE

ABERDEEN, Md., July 10 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Army News Service Soldiers who need medical care while deployed don't need to worry about paper records getting lost thanks to the Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care system, which stores their records digitally. MC4 is now used at all Army hospitals and aid stations in Iraq and Afghanistan, in addition to South Korea, Germany, Italy, Egypt, and by Army Special Forces and Air Force, Navy an more

DISTRICT TO CONDUCT FIFTH GRADUATION FOR OPERATION: ENDURING FRIENDSHIP

FORT MEYERS, Fla., March 10 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: Operation:Enduring Friendship, a one-of-its-kind partnership between Lee County Public Schools and the U.S. Department of Defense, will be celebrating its fifth graduation ceremony. The commencement ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, March 14th at the Lee County Public Education Center, 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. The ceremony will take place in the School Board meeting room. more

DISTRICT'S PROGRAM WITH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO BE ENHANCED WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY

FORT MEYERS, Fla., March 7 -- The Lee County School District has issued the following news release: The first deployment of the Over The Horizon Tactical Tracking System (OTHTTS) for Operation: Enduring Friendship (EF) is scheduled for Thursday, March 13th. This is the tracking and targeting addition to the boat training that began last school year as part of the program between Lee County Public Schools, the U.S. Department of Defense and Caribbean and Latin American Nations. The deployment more

DOD ANNOUNCES NAME OF SOLDIER FROM WILLIAMSBURG KILLED IN IRAQ

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. David K. Cooper, 25, of Williamsburg, Ky., died Aug. 27 in Baghdad, of wounds suffered in Qadasiyah, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol came under small arms fire. He was assigned to Forward Support Company, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, more

DOD RELEASES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR TRICARE OVERSEAS PROGRAM CONTRACT

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 29 -- The TRICARE Management Activity Communication & Customer Service Office issued the following news release: TRICARE Management Activity has released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) contract. This new contract will consolidate all overseas healthcare services under one contract. TRICARE services overseas are provided through six separate contracts: the South Region Managed Care Support contract (foreign claims processing on more

DOD, VA AGREEMENT FACILITATES SPECIALTY CARE FOR INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS

ABERDEEN, Md., July 10 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: A long-standing agreement helps injured active duty service members receive the specialty care they need. The memorandum of agreement between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs means eligible active duty service members who sustain spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury or blindness can be referred to VA medical facilities for healthcare and rehabilitative services. more

EARTH DAY FOUNDER SAYS YOUTH MUST SEIZE TORCH

PULLMAN, Wash., May 13 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Calling the failure to address global warming "arguably the greatest failure of my generation," Bullitt Foundation President Denis Hayes told an audience of high school students Saturday night that they must be the ones to pick up the challenge. "Don't expect anyone to pass you a torch," he said during his keynote address at Washington State University's Imagine Tomorrow energy competition for high sch more

EBOLA VIRUS DISARMED BY EXCISING SINGLE GENE

MADISON, Wis., Jan. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: The deadly Ebola virus, an emerging public health concern in Africa and a potential biological weapon, ranks among the most feared of exotic pathogens. Due to its virulent nature, and because no vaccines or treatments are available, scientists studying the agent have had to work under the most stringent biocontainment protocols, limiting research to a few highly specialized labs and hampering the abili more

ECI Defense Group Awarded USAF Contract

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., Aug. 29 -- ECI Defense Group Inc., Lyles, Tenn., has been awarded a contract from the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., for electric wire and power and distribution equipment. No contract amount was specified ($0). more

EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING B.J. AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT, NORFOLK, VA.

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision: B.J., Appellant and DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT, Norfolk, VA, Employer Docket No. 08-443 Appearances: Case Submitted on the Record Appellant, pro se Office of Solicitor, for the Director DECISION AND ORDER Before: ALEC J. KOROMILAS, Chief Judge COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge MICHAEL E. GROOM, Alternate Judge JURISDICTION more

EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING E.S. AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT RED RIVER TEXAS, TEXARKANA, TEXAS

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision: E.S., Appellant and DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT RED RIVER TEXAS, Texarkana, TX, Employer Docket No. 08-343 Appearances: Case Submitted on the Record Brett Blumstein, Esq., for the appellant Office of Solicitor, for the Director DECISION AND ORDER Before: DAVID S. GERSON, Judge MICHAEL E. GROOM, Alternate Judge JAMES A. HAYN more

EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING R.G. AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE DISTRICT DEPOT SUSQUEHANNA, MECHANICSBURG, PA.

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision: R.G., Appellant and DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE DISTRICT DEPOT SUSQUEHANNA, Mechanicsburg, PA, Employer Docket No. 07-2335 Appearances: Case Submitted on the Record Appellant, pro se Office of Solicitor, for the Director DECISION AND ORDER Before: ALEC J. KOROMILAS, Chief Judge COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge MICHAEL E. GROOM, Alternate Judge J more

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT REVIEWS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, OUTLINES STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

EMPORIA, Kan., Aug. 20 -- Emporia State University issued the following news release: A five-pronged strategic plan for Emporia State University will be the focus of meetings taking place throughout the coming year, said the university's president, Dr. Michael R. Lane. Speaking to ESU faculty and staff at the Fall General Assembly Tuesday, Aug. 19, Lane noted that the plan is the culmination of an effort that began in June, 2007. "Dozens of meetings and hundreds -if not thousands -of work more

Enactment Imminent for 'Pro-Soldier, Pro-Savings' Bill

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 23 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today released the following statement by NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, in response to U.S. Senate passage of the H.R. 4986, the National Defense Authorization Act, which contains two important provisions related to the TRICARE prescription drug benefit for military beneficiaries. The bill, which passed Tuesd more

EUROPEAN COMMAND CHIEF CHECKS GEORGIA RELIEF EFFORT FIRSTHAND

TBILISI, Georgia, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: The commander of U.S. European Command traveled to the former Soviet republic of Georgia to ensure the ongoing U.S. humanitarian effort in the wake of a Georgian conflict with Russia is proceeding smoothly. "I'm here to talk to Georgian leaders and our U.S. assessment team to hear what they need," Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock said. "We have to get it right s more

EXCITEMENT BUILDING FOR LIBERTY BOWL GAME

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 24 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Get ready, UCF. The Knights are set to play in their highest-profile bowl game ever this week. And the excitement is already building among fans, band members and cheerleaders eagerly awaiting the trip to Memphis. The Knights will face Mississippi State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl at 3:30 p.m. Central (4:30 p.m. Eastern) Saturday. Several even more

EXPENSE SOLDIERS SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO PAY

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The office of Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., issued the following column: One thing I've learned about Washington is that sometimes they deal more with fiction than reality. A movie writer once told me the difference between fiction and reality is that fiction has to make sense. Well, here's something that made no sense whatsoever but was a terrible reality that faced 48 members of the Nebraska National Guard last December. They weren't going to be home for Christmas becaus more

EXPLOSIVES GO 'GREEN'

LIVERMORE, Calif., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following press release: Certain explosives may soon get a little greener and a little more precise. LLNL researchers added unique green solvents (ionic liquids) to an explosive called TATB (1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene) and improved the crystal quality and chemical purity of the material. This work, supported under the Transformational Materials Initiative (TMI) Labor more

FACT SHEET: HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCIES PROTECT POLITICAL CONVENTIONS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designates certain major events - including the national conventions and the presidential inauguration - as National Special Security Events (NSSEs). The U.S. Secret Service is designated as the lead agency with unified command representation from participating federal, state, and local agencies with NSSE responsibilities. Federal resources are depl more

FAMILY MEMBERS, SURVIVORS REMEMBER AT PENTAGON'S 9/11 MEMORIAL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: A group of family members, survivors and first responders shared their thoughts about 9/11 while visiting the nearly completed Pentagon Memorial here yesterday. Tom Heidenberger, 62, lost his wife, Michele, when American Airlines Flight 77 plunged into the Pentagon's west wall on Sept. 11, 2001. Michele was the senior flight attendant aboard Flight 77, said Heiden more

FAMILY, FRIENDS REMEMBER ARNOLD'S FIRST CONTRACTOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn., Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Center issued the following press release: By Philip Lorenz III AEDC/PA When Jack Shea arrived at the Arnold Engineering Development Center in 1953, he had already seen a lot in his 34 years of life, both the best and worst things imaginable. He was already well known for having a keen sense of humor and an ability to see the lighter side in any situation, including when coping with the stresses of more

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Michigan (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Michigan. *** Textron Marine & Land System Wins $6.56 Million Contract WARREN, Mich., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $6.56 million contract to Textron Marine & Land System, New Orleans, for exercising the option to purchase 10 armored security vehicles. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Warren, Mich. *** American Environmental Services more

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in New Jersey (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in New Jersey. *** Industrial Marine Wins $280,596 Contract LAKEHURST, N.J., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $280,596 contract to Industrial Marine Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., for cable tensioner assemblies. The contract was awarded by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J. For more information, contact Deborah L. Dewyea at 732/323-7068, or e-mail deborah.dewyea@na more

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Ohio (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Ohio. *** Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems Wins $7.14 Million Contract Modification WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $7.14 million contract modification to Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems, San Diego, for operation of the Global Hawk System in forward theaters of operation, for a classified length of time. The contract was awarded by th more

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Oklahoma (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Oklahoma. *** Simmonds Precision Products Wins $53,142 Contract TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $53,142 contract to Simmonds Precision Products Inc., Vergennes, Vt., for electrical and electronic equipment components. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. For m more

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Pennsylvania (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Pennsylvania. *** Universal Propulsion Wins $80,963 Contract MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $80,963 contract to Universal Propulsion Co. Inc., Fairfield, Calif., for ammunition and explosives. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa. For more information, contact Ashley Clouser at 717/605-1686. *** Breeze-Eastern Wins $6 more

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Virginia (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Virginia. *** Vista Controls Wins $99,967 Contract DAHLGREN, Va., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $99,967 contract to Vista Controls Inc., Santa Clarita, Calif., for fiber optics material, components, assemblies and accessories. The contract was awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, Va. *** Tetra Tech Wins $23.18 Million Contract NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in California (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in California. *** Universal Propulsion Wins $80,963 Contract MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $80,963 contract to Universal Propulsion Co. Inc., Fairfield, Calif., for ammunition and explosives. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa. For more information, contact Ashley Clouser at 717/6 more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Florida (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Florida. *** Industrial Marine Wins $280,596 Contract LAKEHURST, N.J., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $280,596 contract to Industrial Marine Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., for cable tensioner assemblies. The contract was awarded by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J. For more information, contact Deborah L. Dewyea at 732/ more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Illinois (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Illinois. *** Greenlees Filter Wins $114,677 Contract COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $114,677 contract to Greenlees Filter LLC, Forest Park, Ill., for vehicle components. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. For more information, contact Anthony P. Gerardi at 614/692-3851 more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Maryland (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Maryland. *** Force 3 Wins $27,132 Contract PANAMA CITY, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $27,132 contract to Force 3 Inc., Crofton, Md., for Cisco components. The contract was awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, Fla. For more information, contact Stacy Figlinski at 850/235-5842; or Tammy Bair at 850/636-6115. *** Wh more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Michigan (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Michigan. *** Competitive Machining Wins $100,000 Contract RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract valued up to $100,000 to Competitive Machining Inc., Standish, Mich., for hardware and abrasives. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va. For more information, contact Jeff West a more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in New Jersey (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in New Jersey. *** Breeze-Eastern Wins $632,772 Contract PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $632,772 contract to Breeze-Eastern Corp., Union, N.J., for maintenance and repair shop equipment. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia. For more information, contact Channel Stidem at 215/697-3335, or e-mail more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in New York (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in New York. *** Northrop Grumman Systems Wins $125.57 Million Contract PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $125.57 million contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., for full rate production (Lot IV) of nine AN/ALQ-218 Tactical Jamming System Receivers, a component of the EA-6B Airborne Electronic Attack Aircraft. more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Ohio (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Ohio. *** Lambda Research Wins $7 Million Contract LAKEHURST, N.J., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract valued at up to $7 million to Lambda Research Inc., Cincinnati, for Phase III Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program under topic N01-024 entitled "Innovative Gas Turbine Engine Propulsion." The contract was awarded by the Naval more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Oregon (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Oregon. *** Kustom Truck & RV Wins $135,109 Contract COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $135,109 contract Kustom Truck & RV Inc. Coos Bay, Ore., for vehicle components. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. For more information, contact Anthony P. Gerardi at 614/692-3851, or e more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Pennsylvania (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Pennsylvania. *** Sensor & Antenna Systems Lansdale Wins $36.74 Million Contract PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract valued at up to $36.74 million to Sensor & Antenna Systems Lansdale Inc., Lansdale, Pa., for procuring 27 low band transmitters, 25 V-Pol antennas, 27 H-Pol antennas and 18 Band 2 adapter interface assembli more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Tennessee (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Tennessee. *** NABCO Electric Wins $149,838 Contract ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $149,838 contract to NABCO Electric Co. Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn., for maintenance, repair and alteration of real property. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Arnold Engineering Development Center, Arnol more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Texas (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Texas. *** DTS Aviation Services Wins $40.72 Million Contract Modification COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $40.72 million contract modification to DTS Aviation Services Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, for maintenance of T-38C, T-6 and T1A aircraft. The contract was awarded by USAF's Air Education & Training Command, more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Wyoming (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Wyoming. *** Defense Technologies Corp. of America Wins $5 Million Contract PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $5 million contract to Defense Technologies Corp. of America, Casper, Wyo., for obtaining M1029 non- lethal 40mm cartridges. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Joint Munitions & Lethality Life Cycle Command, more

FEDERAL SUPPORT AS STATES ACT IN ADVANCE OF GUSTAV

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release: As states along the Gulf Coast begin voluntary evacuations and other activities in advance of Hurricane Gustav, which is expected to make landfall in the region over Labor Day Weekend, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating the extensive support activities of numerous federal agencies in support of s more

FIELD OF CANDIDATES FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS POST HAS BEEN NARROWED TO THREE

PULLMAN, Wash., May 29 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: The field of candidates for the WSU vice president for university relations post has been narrowed to three - Tim Pavish, Debra Townsend and Gene Sands. Each of these candidates will be on campus for meetings and interviews in June. Pavish's sessions are scheduled for June 3. Townsend will be on campus June 10; Sands will be on campus on June 12. More details about their visitation schedules will be more

FIGURE OF FORMER CHILEAN PRESIDENT ALLENDE PLACED IN LA MONEDA PALACE TO COMMEMORATE CENTENNIAL OF HIS BIRTH

SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 7 -- The office of the President of Chile issued the following news release: The figure of former President Salvador Allende Gossens (1908-1973) has symbolically returned to La Moneda Palace - the place where he died during the 1973 coup d'état - in the form of a grand exhibition to commemorate the centennial of his birth. After 35 years, his legacy is reflected in a country which has recovered democracy and is moving forward in unity, leaving divisions behind. It is a more

FLORIDA GUARDSMEN CREDIT TRAINING FOR SUCCESS WITH TROPICAL STORM FAY MISSIONS

OSTEEN, Fla., Aug. 28 -- The National Guard issued the following news release: BY Spc. Andrew Hillegass 107th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment As Tropical Storm Fay moved into the Gulf of Mexico this week, the Florida National Guard continued its assistance in the central part of the state by helping search and rescue teams (SRT) traverse flooded areas and roadways. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment's Forward Support Company, provided high-water vehicle transportatio more

GAS PRICES, LAW CHANGE HIGHLIGHT NASP'S MOTORCYCLE SAFETY COURSES

PENSACOLA, Fla., July 30 -- Naval Air Station Pensacola issued the following news release: NAS Pensacola's Safety Office offers a 16-hour Basic Riding course and a seven-hour Experienced Rider course. A new Sport Bike course is planned for September. "If you're going to get a motorcycle, the first thing you should do is get into the Basic Riding safety course," NASP Director of Safety John Anderson said. "Just due to the amount of phone calls coming into this office, we're probably averaging more

GENETICIST BOYER TO SEEK OBESITY LINK IN ALASKA NATIVES

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Sept. 18 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: A geneticist with the Center for Alaska Native Health Research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how polyunsaturated fatty acids and physical activity may modify genetic risk factors thought to play a role in the development of obesity. Bert Boyer, CANHR's co-director and UAF associate professor of molecular bio more

GINGERICH NAMED MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY PROVOST

MONTCLAIR, N.J., Aug. 27 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: A new provost has been named to lead Montclair State University's academic affairs by President Susan A. Cole: Willard Gingerich, a former Fulbright scholar, officially assumed his post at the 100-year old University on July 1. Willard Gingerich's strong scholarly credentials and administrative experience position him well to lead Montclair State's academically rich and diverse campus, said Susan A. C more

GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM LAUNCHES EXERCISE PLANNING EFFORTS

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation issued the following news release: The United States participated in the first meeting of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Exercise Planning Group in Paris on April 15, to support the development and execution of international exercises aimed at combating the threat posed by nuclear terrorism. Exercise planners from defense, energy, foreign affairs, law enforcement, in more

GOODYEAR OFFERS FREE 12-WEEK CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY

GOODYEAR, Ariz., Aug. 19 -- The city of Goodyear issued the following news release: The Citizen Police Academy is a revolutionary concept in law enforcement and community relations. The program is designed to develop citizen awareness and understanding of the role of law enforcement that appeals to citizens of all backgrounds and occupations. The free, 28-hour training program includes both classroom and "hands-on" instruction. The free 12-week class includes a tour of jail and police faci more

GOV. BESHEAR RECOGNIZES SACRIFICE OF KENTUCKY CASUALTY IN IRAQ

FRANKFORT, Ky., Aug. 29 -- Gov. Steve Beshear, D-Ky., issued the following news release: Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the death of a Kentuckian who died supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. According to the Department of Defense, Sgt. David K. Cooper, 25, of Williamsburg, Ky., died Aug. 27 in Baghdad, of wounds suffered in Qadasiyah, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol came under small arms fire. He was assigned to Forward Support Company, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigad more

GOV. PERRY PRE-DEPLOYS ASSETS IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the following press release: Gov. Rick Perry today ordered the pre-deployment of state resources in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav's potential landfall. Today's action follows the governor's disaster declaration for 61 counties issued on Thursday and readies the state to provide assistance to local officials. "For the past few days, the Texas emergency management team has been implementing our tested and proven operational plan, more

GOV. RILEY PROCLAIMS SEPT. 27 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 12 -- Gov. Bob Riley, R-Ala., issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, America's system of public lands includes parks, unique landscapes, forests, wildlife refuges, historic trails, natural streams and wetlands, nature centers, gardens and other landmark areas throughout the nation that individually and collectively represent irreplaceable national resources; and WHEREAS, Public lands provide locally accessible natural and cultural resources for environmental lea more

GUARD BUREAU CHIEF VISITS TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN

CAMP PHOENIX, Afghanistan, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: The chief of the National Guard Bureau came to see his troops serving here during a two-day visit that began Aug. 26. Army Lt. Gen. H Steven Blum was accompanied by Army Command Sgt. Maj. David Ray Hudson, the Guard Bureau's command sergeant major, during his visit with members of the New York National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and more

HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DESIGNED CLASSES SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN

HERKIMER, N.Y., Aug. 28 -- The State University of New York's Herkimer County Community College issued the following news release: Herkimer County Community College is pleased to announce classes designed specifically for women. Personal Defense for Women is designed for women of all ages, including teens and college bound seniors. "Personal Defense Readiness" is a comprehensive conflict management system designed to help participants address not only the physical aspect of personal safety more

HISTORIC DAY FOR UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS WOMEN'S SOCCER PROGRAM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 29 -- The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs issued the following press release: Defender Jelisa Guy scored the Mountain Lions first-ever goal in a 3-0 win over the Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs Friday afternoon at Mountain Lion Stadium Guy scored her first goal midway through the first half and followed it with a second score toward the end of the second half. Other firsts in the inaugural game for the Mountain Lion's Women's Soccer more

HOUSE DEMOCRATS ADJOURN INSTEAD OF VOTING ON ENERGY BILL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Ala. (1st CD), issued the following column: On August 4, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi adjourned the House of Representatives for five weeks without allowing the House to vote on a bipartisan, comprehensive energy plan. Incredibly, House leadership turned off the cameras and microphones on the House floor to prevent the American people across the country from hearing Republicans criticize the majority party's inaction on energy. However, this stunt more

HUNTERS - BE SURE YOU HAVE RIGHT STUFF!

HELENA, Mont., Aug. 22 -- The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks issued the following news release: A recent survey of hikers in Glacier National Park revealed that 35 of the 50 people interviewed who thought they were carrying bear spray actually had the wrong product. Hunters may have the same false sense of securtiy. Grizzly bears can be found throughout western Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded and bears are returning to historic ranges. Be aware that the more

ID CARD/CAC OFFICE TO CLOSE FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADE

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The Aberdeen Proving Ground Identification Card section, located in building 4305, first floor, will be closed Aug. 25 thru 27, reopening Aug. 28. The reason for the closure is to upgrade existing Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System/ Real-Time Personnel Identification System (DEERS/ RAPIDS) software in preparation for the new Common Access Card (CAC). During the closure, ID card facil more

ILLINOIS OFFICE OF APPELLATE DEFENDER ISSUES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT CRIMINAL ISSUES PENDING IN ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT, JUNE 6

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., June 26 -- The Illinois Office of the Appellate Defender issued the following Summary of Significant Criminal Issues Pending in the Illinois Supreme Court: Prepared by: David Bergschneider Deputy State Appellate Defender Office of the State Appellate Defender 400 W. Monroe, Suite 202 P.O. Box 5240 Springfield, IL 62705-5240 Table omitted ( The document can be viewed at: http://www.state.il.us/defender/summary.html) APPEAL No. 105314 & 105316 (consol.) Pe more

INDIAN RIGHT ADVOCATE'S TALK CAN BE HEARD BY ALL, THANKS TO UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA PROGRAM

TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 25 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: Carrie Dann, one of the most prolific advocates of indigenous peoples rights, is coming to Tucson to speak about current environmental threats to Western Shoshone land and her ongoing legal actions before international human rights courts. Her discussion, slated for 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, will be broadcast live on the Web by a University of Arizona program. "I will be talking about the land and the more

INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION HOSTS BIOMASS FEASIBILITY FORUM

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 12 -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: On August 11, 2008, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) hosted the Decatur County Biomass Feasibility Forum. The Indiana Office of Energy & Defense Development (OED) awarded several grants for biomass feasibility studies, and Decatur County was selected as one of the recipients. The project team consists of individuals from a variety of backgrounds - agriculture, energy pol more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR HAWAII ON AUG. 10: HAWAII'S U.S. ATTORNEY ED KUBO RECEIVES 'SEVEN SEALS AWARD'

HONOLULU, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for Hawaii issued the following press release: The United States Attorney's Office announced today that Hawaii's U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo has received the "Seven Seals Award" by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), during an awards dinner at Hickam Air Force Base this Saturday. The Seven Seals Award is the highest state award given by ESGR from the Department of Defense. It is awarded in recognition more

INNOCENCE PROJECT CO-FOUNDER SCHECK TO SPEAK AT SCHOOL OF LAW ON SEPT. 5

BALTIMORE, Aug. 29 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: Innocence Project co-founder Barry Scheck will speak at the University of Baltimore School of Law on Friday, Sept. 5 at noon. Following the lecture, the Maryland Office of the Public Defender and the School of Law will announce their new collaborative Innocence Project chapter. Nancy Forster, public defender for the State of Maryland and an alumna of the School of Law, will introduce Sheck. The event, to be h more

INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE PUBLISHES REPORT ON HEALTH EFFECTS OF DEPLETED URANIUM EXPOSURE

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Deployment Health Support Directorate issued the following press release: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has published its updated evaluation of depleted uranium and long term health outcomes in our Service members entitled, Gulf War and Health: Updated Literature Review of Depleted Uranium. The military uses depleted uranium in munitions because of its extreme hardness and armor-piercing ability to disable enemy-armored vehicles. It is more

INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE TO SPEAK AT UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

TUCSON, Ariz., March 10 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: South Africa-born Navanethem Pillay became the first woman to open a law practice in Natal Province while in her 20s. That was 1967. Today, Pillay is an International Criminal Court judge who has come to be known as a human rights advocate in her country and around the world. Invited as part of the UA James E. Rogers College of Law's Isaac Marks Memorial Lecture, Pillay will give a talk Wednes more

INTERNSHIP IN ALASKA WAS GREAT CATCH FOR ONE PENN STATE DUBOIS STUDENT

DUBOIS, Pa., Aug. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University-DuBois issued the following news release: Mike Yakich is back on campus after six weeks in the Alaskan Bush. The Penn State DuBois Wildlife and Fishery Sciences Student spent much of his summer at remote sites in the Frontier State as an intern with The Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association (CIAA), based in Kenai, Alaska. We first told you about the 44-year-old Returning Adult Student in July, just before his journey began. Now that it's over more

INTEROPERABILITY KEY AS U.S. COAST GUARD, NAVY, FOREIGN MILITARY UNITS COMPLETE RESCUE EXERCISES

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 14th District, issued the following press release: The U.S. Coast Guard participated in a U.S. Navy-led search and rescue exercise along with vessels and personnel from the Republic of Korea and Japan, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008. The three-nation exercise, coordinated by the USS Lake Erie, took place approximately 80 miles south of Kauai, Hawaii. The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force vessel Haruna, the Repu more

IOWA LAW REVIEW HONORS LATE FEDERAL JUDGE, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ALUMNUS LAY

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 11 -- The University of Iowa's College of Law issued the following news release: The life and accomplishments of the late Judge Donald P. Lay, a University of Iowa graduate who went on to become one of the youngest federal appeals court judges in U.S. history, is memorialized in the most recent issue of the Iowa Law Review. Lay died in April at his home in suburban St. Paul, Minn., at the age of 80. He had received his bachelor's degree from UI in 1949 and his law deg more

IRAQ REPORT: IN-THEATER WASTE MANAGEMENT & HEALTH CONCERNS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Deployment Health Support Directorate issued the following press release: As Dr. Craig Postlewaite, deputy director of Force Readiness and Health Assurance (DoD HA/FHP&R), stepped off the plane and onto Iraqi soil for the first time, he took a moment to absorb the weather conditions and the very visible security measures. "It was very dusty, windy and hot, easily 110 degrees, and I understand that it gets much hotter still in the peak more

IRAQ VETERANS FIGHT BRAIN INJURIES WITH UNIQUE VA PROGRAM

PHOENIX, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center issued the following news release: Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan now have an array of tools to combat the difficulties and frustrations of subtle brain injuries and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), thanks to a unique program started recently by the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System (PVAHCS). Some of the tools they use may seem ordinary - computer games like Bejeweled and more

Jamaica Bearings Wins $1,910 Contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract valued at up to $1,910 to Jamaica Bearings, New Hyde Park, N.Y., for vehicular equipment components. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. more

Jamaica Bearings Wins $1.36 Million Contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract valued at up to $1.36 million to Jamaica Bearings Co. Inc., New Hyde Park, N.Y., for vehicular equipment components. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. more

Jamaica Bearings Wins $3.66 Million Contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract valued at up to $3.66 million to Jamaica Bearings, New Hyde Park, N.Y., for vehicular equipment components. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. more

JETS, USO-METRO HOST JOB FAIR

ABERDEEN, Md., July 10 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The Joint Employment Transition Services, or JETS, and the USO of Metropolitan Washington will host a job fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 25, located at the Spates Community Club, located on 214 McNair Road, Fort Myer, Va. Employers include area police and fire departments, federal agencies, health care agencies, defense and government contractors are participating to discuss job openings with candida more

JOHN J. MCDERMOTT: A TRUE PHILOSOPHER AT HEART

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: John J. McDermott, distinguished professor of philosophy and humanities at Texas A&M University, draws on his pipe and gives a sharp laugh while reciting the one rule about his library: "Nothing circulates here." The vast library consumes two floors of his College Station home and is likely one of the most extensive and complete collections of philosophy and literature assembled in a private setting more

JOHNSON RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT HONOR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: By Colie Young Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Women's Equality Day celebrates American women being given full voting rights. Carla Johnson's story highlights and celebrates those women who not only vote, but continue to forge ahead for full equality by pounding on the so-called "glass ceiling." Johnson was recognized by Blacks In Government officials at its 30th annual National Training Conferen more

Kampi Components Wins $852,941 Contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $852,941 contract to Kampi Components Inc., Fairless Hills, Pa., for vehicle components. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. more

KEY STRATEGIC ISSUES LIST, JULY 2008

CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pa., July 16 -- The U.S. War College issued the following paper: The Key Strategic Issues List (KSIL) offers military and civilian researchers a ready reference of topics that are of particular interest to the Department of the Army and the Department of Defense. The KSIL performs a valuable service by linking the research community with major defense organizations which, in turn, seek to benefit from focused research. It thus forms a critical link in an ongoing research cy more

KNIGHTS WIN CONFERENCE USA TITLE; ACCEPT BID TO LIBERTY BOWL

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 5 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Star running back Kevin Smith and an energetic crowd led the UCF Knights to their first Conference USA championship on Saturday, and the team immediately accepted a bid to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 29. The Liberty Bowl game against Mississippi State will cap UCF's first season with an on-campus football stadium. Fans packed Bright House more

KNUTZ, FORMER NORTH CENTRAL REGION COMMANDER, 1ST NATIONAL IG, PASSES

WHITEMAN AFB, Mo., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following press release: Maj. Al Pabon Director of Public Affairs North Central Region Col. Nicholas "Doc" Knutz, former North Central Region commander, passed away Aug. 25 of a kidney infection in Kansas City, Mo. He was 77, Knutz served Civil Air Patrol at every level - squadron, group, wing and national. In addition to being commander at the squadron, wing and region levels, he was CAP's first na more

LABOR DAY OVERTIME MOBILIZATION TARGETS DRUNK DRIVERS

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 20 -- The Idaho Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Idaho law enforcement agencies are out in force through Sept. 3 searching for and arresting impaired drivers as part of a nationwide Labor Day crackdown on drunk driving, the Idaho Transportation Department announced. The timing for the crackdown is significant because the Labor Day holiday period has unfortunately become notorious as a time when many drivers make the deadly decision to drive more

LABOR SECRETARY CHAO ADDRESSES AMERICA'S HEROES AT WORK LAUNCH

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the text of the following remarks: Remarks Prepared for Delivery by U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao America's Heroes at Work Launch Washington, D.C. Thank you, Neil [Romano, Assistant Secretary for ODEP]. Let me also recognize Assistant Secretary Chick Ciccolella. Both of them are playing leadership roles in implementing this major project. And let me thank our valued federal partners from the Departments of Defense more

Lady Saxons Look to Rebound

ALFRED, N.Y., Aug. 28 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: The Alfred University women's soccer team will look to improve on last season, when a squad made up mostly of freshmen and sophomores struggled to a 2-16-1 record. While this year's team is still young -- there are five sophomores and nine freshmen on the roster -- head coach Jen Enke is confident the experience her squad gained last year will translate into an improved season. The team returns a trio of talen more

Lady Saxons Look to Rebound in 2008

ALFRED, N.Y., Aug. 28 -- Alfred University's athletics department issued the following news release: The Alfred University women's soccer team will look to improve on last season, when a squad made up mostly of freshmen and sophomores struggled to a 2-16-1 record. While this year's team is still young -- there are five sophomores and nine freshmen on the roster -- head coach Jen Enke is confident the experience her squad gained last year will translate into an improved season. The team more

LAWRY Q&A: READ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH RESEARCHER BEHIND JAMA STUDY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Deployment Health Support Directorate issued the following press release: Dr. Lynn Lawry, Senior Health Stability and Humanitarian Assistance Specialist in the International Health Division of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Health Affairs, is the senior author of a manuscript titled, "Association Between Combatant Status and Sexual Violence and Health and Mental Health in Post-Conflict Liberia." The article can be found in the August more

Marian Wright Edelman to Speak at NCCU

DURHAM, N.C., March 3 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following press release: Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund, will speak at North Carolina Central University on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the B.N. Duke Auditorium. This Lyceum event is free and open to the public. Edelman was born in 1939 in South Carolina, the daughter of a Baptist preacher. She attended Spelman College and then, Yale University Law School, gradu more

MASSACHUSETTS SUPPORTS AMERICA'S HIGH-TECH ARMY

NATICK, Mass., July 16 -- The Army Installation Management Command's Soldier Systems Center issued the following news release: Teams from the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC) and the Program Executive Officer Soldier (PEO Soldier) joined forces on July 10 to visit the Massachusetts State House in Boston to tell the Army's high-tech story. The theme, Massachusetts technology supporting the high-tech Army, was demonstrated in a four-hour show consisting of displays manned by su more

MCFADDEN NAMED UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEN'S SOCCER CAPTAIN

BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 22 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news release: Senior Jake McFadden (Colchester, Vt.) has been named captain of the 2008 University of Vermont men's soccer team. Head coach Jesse Cormier made the announcement today. "Jake is a great leader for our team with the tremendous example he sets along with his heart and unselfish desire," said Cormier. "Through his hard work and team-first attitude, he has built himself from a player on the fringe into one more

MEDICAL/TEMPORARY RETIREES NOW ELIGIBLE FOR CRSC PAYMENTS

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Force Personnel Center issued the following press release: By Master Sgt. Kat Bailey Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Former Airmen receiving military retired pay who served less than 20 years may now be eligible to receive Air Force Combat-Related Special Compensation. CRSC is part of a legislative initiative designed to restore a veteran's military retirement pay that has been reduced by Veterans' Affairs compensation of more

MHS CIO ANNOUNCES PROGRAM OFFICE MERGERS

ABERDEEN, Md., July 10 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: U.S. DoD Military Health System On June 2, the Military Health System formally announced two significant program office mergers that represent the organization's evolution and commitment to delivering world-class information technology solutions. The Clinical Information Technology Program Office and the Theater Medical Information Program-Joint program office have combined to create the Defense Hea more

MIDWEST CITY ROTARIANS TO HEAR FROM STATE AEROSPACE HEAD

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 19 -- The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission issued the following news release: Members of the Midwest City Rotary Club will have an opportunity to hear from the state's head aerospace official next week. Victor Bird, director of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, will be the guest speaker when the organization meets Monday at noon, August 25, in the Rose State College Student Center. Bird, who has directed the Aeronautics Commission for nearly six years, will discuss more

MILITANTS DETAINED, KILLED IN PAKTIKA PROVINCE

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release: Two militants were detained and one was killed during a Coalition forces' operation to disrupt militant activities in Paktika province, Wednesday. Coalition forces searched compounds in Gayan District targeting an individual affiliated with anti-coalition militant leaders facilitating the movement of foreign fighters from Pak more

MILITANTS KILLED DURING BASE ATTACK

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release: Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed more than a dozen militants after a Coalition base in Shaheed Hasas District, Oruzgan province was attacked Thursday. Militants simultaneously attacked the base and checkpoints with mortars from multiple firing positions, small-arms fire, machine-guns and rocket-prope more

MISSING WWII PILOT IS IDENTIFIED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Persons agency issued the following press release: The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. He is 2nd Lt. Howard C. Enoch, Jr., U.S. Army Air Forces, of Marion, Ky. He will be buried on September 22 in Arlingt more

MONTHLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. DAVIS, FEBRUARY 2008

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif. (53rd CD), issued the following newsletter: Dear Friend, As we begin the second session of the 110th Congress, I am pleased to provide you with an update of what's happening and what we have accomplished both in Washington and in our district. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to your family and friends. If you know people who would like to be added to the mailing list, please direct them to my new website where they can ente more

MONTHLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. DAVIS, JULY 2008

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif. (53rd CD), issued the following newsletter: Dear Friend, Thank you for taking the time to browse my July 2008 E-Newsletter. It is important to me to be actively engaged and connected with the residents of the 53rd District. If you would like to share your thoughts and opinions with me about federal issues or other matters of concern to you, please feel free to email me here, or call my San Diego office at (619) 280-5353, or my Washingt more

Moog wins $273,874 Contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio., Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $273,874 contract to Moog Inc., East Aurora, N.Y., for aircraft disk brake. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. more

MORE THAN $100 MILLION SPENT ON PRESIDENTIAL ADS, LITTLE IN SUPER TUESDAY STATES

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 1 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Presidential candidates spent $107 million on television advertising so far this season, with nearly all of it spent in the run-up to the earliest primaries and caucuses and almost none of it on Super Tuesday states, a University of Wisconsin-Madison study shows. Although Republican Mitt Romney announced Thursday plans to go up on the air, no Republican candidate had advertised by last Sunday in Super T more

MUSLIM CHAPLAINS SERVE VARIOUS ROLES DURING DEPLOYMENT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Though every chaplain in today's military has important roles, Muslim chaplains are called upon often to support units in Iraq and Afghanistan because of their expertise and cultural influence, said a military chaplain at the Pentagon. In today's Defense Department, there's an average of one Muslim chaplain for every 500 Muslim servicemembers, and with the curren more

NATA Offers Tips For Exercising Safely In The Heat

DALLAS, May 23 -- The National Athletic Trainers' Association issued the following news release: In support of the "Exercise is Medicine" initiative, a new program launched by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association and over 50 supporting organizations including the National Athletic Trainers' Association, NATA has prepared a list of important tips that people of all ages can follow to enjoy physical activity and exercise and also reduce the risk of exerti more

Nation's Attorneys General Discuss Critical Issues in Law Enforcement During Annual Summer Meeting

PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 18 -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: Forty of the state's chief legal officers gathered in Providence, Rhode Island today to discuss some of the nation's most critical law enforcement and policy issues, including technology and crimefighting, rising energy and fuel costs, the environment, protecting children, consumer protection and domestic security. Attorneys General from the United States, Mexico and Canada will also more

National Association of Attorneys General Appoints New Executive Director

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: National Association of Attorneys General President and Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced today the appointment of Jim McPherson as executive director of the 100-year-old association of state Attorneys General. McPherson, 55, will join the staff of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) on March 10, assuming the helm of a staff of 50 and an annual operating b more

NATIONAL GUARD NOW BETTER EQUIPPED FOR HURRICANES, GENERAL SAYS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Double the amount of available equipment compared to when Hurricane Katrina struck three years ago will strengthen the National Guard's response to hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, the National Guard Bureau's director of domestic operations said at Federal Emergency Management Agency news conference here today. Air Force Maj. Gen. William Etter cited "strong inte more

NAVY BLANKS VERMONT IN 2008 WOMEN'S SOCCER SEASON OPENER

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 23 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news release: Senior Kristen Laraway scored twice to lead Navy to a 3-0 victory over visiting Vermont in women's soccer action at Glenn Warner Soccer Facility on Saturday. The match was the season opener for both teams and the first meeting between the two schools in women's soccer. "The score was not indicative of the way we played today," said Vermont head coach Kwame Lloyd, who made his debut on the Catamount side more

NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND CONDUCTS BONE MARROW DRIVE IN HONOR OF SHIPMATE

MILLINGTON, Tenn., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) LaTunya Howard, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Sailors and civilians at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) held a bone marrow donor registration drive Aug. 27 in honor of a shipmate. Lt. Cmdr. Julius Arnette of NPC, was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia, a fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow, in July. "We had about 350 donors between more

NCCU Bestows Honor on Former Chancellor Julius Chambers

DURHAM, N.C., May 6 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following press release: North Carolina Central University awarded chancellor emeritus distinction to former Chancellor Julius Chambers who served NCCU from 1993 to 2001. The honor came during the 111th Commencement ceremonies at NCCU's O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium, Saturday, May 3, 2008. Chambers is credited with launching a multi-million dollar fundraising campaign which allowed the university to establish its first ten endow more

NEW COACH GRAUB KICKS TETONS INTO HIGHER GEAR

WILLISTON, N.D., Aug. 28 -- Williston State College issued the following news release: Lindsey Graub didn't plan on coaching, but now that she's here she's not about to take it lightly. The first-year coach of the Williston State Tetons women's volleyball team, promoted after spending last season as the assistant coach, admits to occasionally being frustrated by her young team. "It's quite stressful," Graub said. "I'm an extremely competitive person, and I have a lot of expectations for more

NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPREME COURT ISSUES OPINION REGARDING LIAM HOOKSETT V. ROBERT BOYNTON

CONCORD, N.H., Aug. 20 -- The New Hampshire Supreme Court issued the following opinion: LIAM HOOKSETT, LLC v. ROBERT BOYNTON & a Submitted: May 22, 2008 Opinion Issued: August 20, 2008 Liam Hooksett, LLC, filed no brief. McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, P.A., of Manchester (Wilbur A. Glahn, III and Adam M. Hamel on the brief), for the defendants. DUGGAN, J. The defendants, Robert Boynton and Tina LaRochelle (tenants), appeal a decision of the Hooksett District Court ( more

NEW HORIZONS LEAVES BEHIND QUALITY-OF-LIFE PROJECTS, GOODWILL WITH PERUVIANS

AYACUCHO, Peru, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following press release: By Capt. David Tomiyama Task Force New Horizons Public Affairs After three months of construction, medical missions and bonding with the people of Peru, U.S. servicemembers here completed their mission of providing humanitarian aid to the people there. Since June 1, a rotating task force of 950 active duty, reservists and Guardsmen from the Air Force, Marines, Army and Navy built three medical clinics, tw more

NEW HORIZONS PERU LEAVES BEHIND QUALITY OF LIFE PROJECTS, GOODWILL

AYACUCHO, Peru, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Southern Command issued the following press release: After three months of construction, medical missions and bonding with the people of Peru, U.S. servicemembers here completed their mission of providing humanitarian aid to the underprivileged. Since June 1, a rotating task force of 950 active duty, Reservists and Guardsmen from the Air Force, Marines, Army and Navy built three medical clinics, two school houses, a fresh water we more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING CHARLES EGEN V. EXCALIBUR RESORT PROFESSIONAL

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: CHARLES EGEN, Employee, Plaintiff, v. EXCALIBUR RESORT PROFESSIONAL, Employer, TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, Carrier, Defendants. North Carolina Industrial Commission I.C. No. 207627 Appeal by plaintiff from orders entered 7 June and 23 July 2007 by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Heard in the Court of Appeals 19 March 2008. Bollinger & Piemonte, PC, by Bobby L. Bollinger, Jr more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING COUNTY OF DURHAM ET AL. V. EDGAR R. DAYE ET AL.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: THE COUNTY OF DURHAM and THE CITY OF DURHAM, Plaintiffs, v. EDGAR R. DAYE and wife ELLA M. DAYE (now both Deceased), Owners; ALL ASSIGNEES, HEIRS AT LAW and DEVISEES of EDGAR R. DAYE and or ELLA M. DAYE together with all CREDITORS and LIENHOLDERS regardless of how or through whom they claim, and ANY and ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE ESTATES OF EDGAR R. DAYE and/or ELLA M. DAYE, Defen more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING EAGLE ENGINEERING V. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: EAGLE ENGINEERING, INC., Plaintiff, v. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, Defendant. Union County No. 07-CVS-00517 Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 30 October 2007 by Judge Kimberly S. Taylor in Superior Court, Union County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 15 May 2008. James, McElroy & Diehl, P.A. by Richard B. Fennell, for plaintiff-appellant. Jones, Hewson & Woolard by Lawrence J. Gol more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING ELM ST. GALLERY ET AL. V. ROBERT M. WILLIAMS AND SHELIA V. WILLIAMS

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: ELM ST. GALLERY, INC., WILLIAM B. HEROY, ANNA R. HEROY, Individually and d/b/a HEROY STUDIOS and OLD PHOTO SPECIALISTS, INC., Plaintiffs, v. ROBERT M. WILLIAMS and SHELIA V. WILLIAMS, Defendants. Guilford County No. 06 CVS 7489 Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 14 August 2007 by Judge John O. Craig, III in Guilford County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 21 May 2008. more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING EULA P. STREET V. BASIL W. STREET

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: EULA P. STREET, Plaintiff v. BASIL W. STREET, Defendant Person County No. 99 CVD 145 Appeal by plaintiff from orders entered 26 September 2005, 23 August 2006, and 22 August 2007 by Judge Mike Gentry in Person County District Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 14 May 2008. Manning, Fulton & Skinner, P.A., by Michael S. Harrell, for plaintiff-appellant. No brief for defendant-appel more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING FREE SPIRIT AVIATION V. RUTHERFORD AIRPORT AUTHORITY ET AL.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: FREE SPIRIT AVIATION, INC., and GEORGE RONAN, Plaintiffs, v. RUTHERFORD AIRPORT AUTHORITY, et al., Defendants. Rutherford County No. 06-CVS-106 Appeal by defendants from order entered 15 June 2007 by Judge Laura J. Bridges in Superior Court, Rutherford County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 21 February 2008. Yelton, Farfour, McCartney, Lutz & Craig, P.A., by Sam B. Craig, for plaintiff- more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING GUILFORD COUNTY V. STEVEN D. PUCKETT

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: GUILFORD COUNTY, On behalf of STELLA M. HOLT, v. STEVEN D. PUCKETT, Defendant Plaintiff Guilford County No. 05 CVD 2079 Appeal by plaintiff from an order entered 27 March 2007 by Judge William K. Hunter in Guilford County District Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 20 February 2008. Guilford County Attorney's Office, by Deputy County Attorney Michael K. Newby, for plaintiff-appellant more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING JOY B. MURRAY V. COUNTY OF PERSON ET AL.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: JOY B. MURRAY Plaintiff, v. COUNTY OF PERSON; et al., Defendants. Person County No. 06 CVS 421 Appeal by defendants from judgment entered 24 July 2007 by Judge Richard W. Stone in Superior Court, Person County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 18 March 2008. Alan S. Hicks, P.A., by Alan S. Hicks, for plaintiff-appellee. Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, by James R. Morgan, Jr. and more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. V. KONSTANTIN MNATSAKANOV ET AL.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. KONSTANTIN MNATSAKANOV, LIANA MNATSAKANOV, AMIRAN MNATSAKANOV and MELISSA C. MCCALISTER, Defendants. Mecklenburg County No. 06 CVS 18897 Appeal by defendant from order entered 2 May 2007 by Judge Linwood O. Foust in Mecklenberg County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 20 February 2008. Baucom, Claytor, Benton, Morgan & Wo more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING RODNEY J. BUTTERFIELD V. ROBERT M. WILLIAMSON ET AL.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: RODNEY J. BUTTERFIELD, Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT M. WILLIAMSON, and BLUE RIDGE SPORTS CARS, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, and STRATEGIC WORKS SYSTEMS, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, Defendants. Polk County No. 05 CVS 268 Appeal by defendants Robert M. Williamson and Strategic Works Systems from judgment entered 4 April 2007 and orders entered 14 February 2007 and 12 June 2007 by Ju more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. CASSANDRA BOSTON AND CARRYNE SATTERWHITE

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. CASSANDRA BOSTON and CARRYNE SATTERWHITE Wake County Nos. 06 CRS 53266, 53299 Appeal by Defendant Cassandra Boston from judgment entered 18 May 2007 by Judge J.B. Allen, Jr. in Superior Court, Wake County. Appeal by Defendant Carryne Satterwhite from judgment entered 18 May 2007 by Judge J.B. Allen, Jr. in Superior Court, Wake County. Heard in the Court of Appea more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. HERBERT EARL LAWRENCE

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. HERBERT EARL LAWRENCE Durham County No. 06 CRS 41862 Appeal by Defendant from judgment entered 13 July 2007 by Judge J.B. Allen in Durham County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 10 June 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General, Philip A. Lehman, for the State. Cheshire, Parker, Schneider, Bryan and Vitale, by John Keati more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. JAMEL SHERROD

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. JAMEL SHERROD, Defendant Wayne County No. 07 CRS 650 Appeal by defendant from judgment dated 6 March 2007 by Judge Jerry Braswell in Wayne County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 4 March 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General Thomas M. Woodward, for the State. Michelle FormyDuval Lynch for defendant-appellant. BRYANT, more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. JEREMY C. BISHOP

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Plaintiff, v. JEREMY C. BISHOP, Defendant. Sampson County 06CRS50793 No. 06CRS4521 06CRS50794 06CRS2078 Appeal by defendant from judgments entered on or about 28 February 2007 by Judge W. Allen Cobb, Jr. in Superior Court, Sampson County . Heard in the Court of Appeals 21 July 2008. Attorney General Roy A. Cooper III, by Assistant Attorney General Gregor more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. JOSHUA MONTEZ TUCK

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. JOSHUA MONTEZ TUCK Wake County No. 06CRS066971 Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 23 March 2007 by Judge J. B. Allen, Jr. in Wake County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 9 January 2008. Attorney General Roy A. Cooper, III, by Special Deputy Attorney General Kay Linn Miller Hobart, for the State. Irving Joyner for defendant-appellant. more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. KINSEY CHAMBERS HADDOCK, III

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Plaintiff, v. KINSEY CHAMBERS HADDOCK, III, Defendant. Guilford County No. 06CRS65046 Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 26 April 2007 by Judge Richard W. Stone in Guilford County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 21 February 2008. Attorney General Roy A. Cooper, III, by Special Deputy Attorney General Dorothy Powers, for the State. Wyatt more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. LEDARIUS MONTREAL BANKS

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. LEDARIUS MONTREAL BANKS Nash County No. 05 CRS 051380 Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 13 February 2007 by Judge William C. Griffin, Jr., in Nash County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 12 December 2007. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Special Deputy Attorney General Karen E. Long, for the State. Marilyn G. Ozer for defendant appellan more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. MAURICE STREETER

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. MAURICE STREETER Durham County No. 06 CRS 57718 Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 16 August 2007 by Judge J.B. Allen, Jr., in Durham County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 10 June 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General John P. Barkley, for the State. Appellate Defender Staples Hughes, by Assistant Appellate D more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. MICHAEL LEVON TICE

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. MICHAEL LEVON TICE, Defendant. Lenoir County Nos. 05 CRS 54761 05 CRS 54762 Appeal by defendant from judgments entered 13 September 2006 by Judge Jerry Braswell in Lenoir County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 13 November 2007. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Assistant Attorney General Donna B. Wojcik, for the State. Appellate Defender Staples more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. MICHAEL REYSHAWN DAVIS

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. MICHAEL REYSHAWN DAVIS Durham County No. 05 CRS 054024 Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 12 January 2007 by Judge Henry W. Hight in Durham County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 14 January 2008. Attorney General Roy A. Cooper III, by Assistant Attorney General Chris Z. Sinha, for the State. Reita P. Pendry for defendant-appellant. STE more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. PAUL GUZMAN TADEJA

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Plaintiff, v. PAUL GUZMAN TADEJA, Defendant. Lincoln County No. 05CRS054070-77 Appeal by defendant from judgments entered on or about 23 March 2007 by Judge Richard D. Boner in Superior Court, Lincoln County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 19 May 2008. Attorney General Roy A. Cooper, III by Assistant Attorney General Laura E. Crumpler, for the State. Brian Micha more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. RANDY LEE SELLARS

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. RANDY LEE SELLARS Alamance County Nos. 99 CRS 56319-20 00 CRS 1256 On remand by order of the Supreme Court of North Carolina filed 19 December 2006 vacating in part and remanding the decision of the Court of Appeals, State v. Sellars, No. COA04-289, slip op. (Sept. 6, 2005), for reconsideration in light of State v. Blackwell, 361 N.C. 41, 638 S.E.2d 452 (2006). more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. SCOTT ANDREW CANADY

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. SCOTT ANDREW CANADY, Defendant. Wake County No. 04 CRS 061934 Appeal by defendant from judgment entered 21 March 2007 by Judge Ronald L. Stephens in Wake County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 16 April 2008. Attorney General Roy Cooper, by Special Deputy Attorney General Victoria L. Voight, for the State. George B. Currin for defendant. EL more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. TIMOTHY CORNELL MCDONALD

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. TIMOTHY CORNELL MCDONALD Durham County No. 05 CRS 52992-96 06 CRS 2051 Appeal by defendant from judgments entered 1 September 2006 by Judge Robert H. Hobgood in Durham County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 4 February 2008. Attorney General Roy A. Cooper, III, by Assistant Attorney General K.D. Sturgis, for the State. Glover & Petersen, P.A., more

NOTE FROM DIRECTOR, DEFENSE SECURITY SERVICE: 'DSS AND THE FIRST COUNTERINTELLIGENCE LINE OF DEFENSE'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service issued the following special alert: The Threat We live in a shrinking world, where routine contact with people outside our traditional regional and national boundaries is becoming a simple fact of our daily life. Nowhere is this truer than in our industrial base. The increasing globalization of the world economy and the explosive growth of electronic information systems have resulted in an exponential increas more

Noted Ethicist To Conduct Ethics Seminar For Public Officials At LBJ School

AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 -- The Texas Association of Counties issued the following news release: Michael Josephson, founder and president of the Josephson Institute, and one of the nation's foremost ethics consultants, will lead the ethics and risk-management seminar Living Up to the Public Trust on July 15-16 at the University of Texas at Austin. Hosted by the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, the seminar is formulated to help county administrators, city attorneys, city managers, and more

NRC INFORMATION NOTICE: MAIN FEEDWATER SYSTEM ISSUES AND RELATED 2007 REACTOR TRIP DATA

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following information notice: NRC INFORMATION NOTICE 2008-13: MAIN FEEDWATER SYSTEM ISSUES AND RELATED 2007 REACTOR TRIP DATA ADDRESSEES All holders of operating licenses for nuclear power reactors, except those who have permanently ceased operations and who have certified that fuel has been permanently removed from the reactor vessel. PURPOSE The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this informatio more

NUCLEAR FORENSIC FELLOWSHIP AWARDED

PULLMAN, Wash., Aug. 7 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Imagine an episode of the CSI television program that focuses on nuclear materials stolen from one of many possible sources - your responsibility is to find where the "hot" stuff is coming from based on the radioactive fingerprint of the material. That's part of the real-world practice of nuclear forensics, the study of radioactive materials, where they come from, and how they disperse in the environm more

NYLON REVEALS ITS ANTIBIOTIC POWERS

MADISON, Wis., Dec. 19 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Nylon, we know, is incredibly versatile, strong and resilient. Now, it may be possible to add antibiotic powers to the list of qualities for the wonder synthetic material. Writing in the most recent edition (Dec. 19, 2007) of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, a team of University of Wisconsin-Madison chemists reports that variants of the material have a capacity to mimic the antibacterial m more

OFFICE OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AUTISM PLATFORM

ALBANY, N.Y., July 23 -- The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities issued the following news release: New York State's Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) helps people with developmental disabilities lead richer lives. It currently supports more than 125,000 individuals with disabilities that range from cerebral palsy to down syndrome to epilepsy and other developmental disabilities that impact their ability to function inde more

OKEECHOBEE MAN SENTENCED ON PERJURY CHARGE

MIAMI, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Miami Field Office issued the following press release: Mark R. Trouville, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Miami Field Division and R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, announced that defendant Lance Christopher Jensen, of Okeechobee, FL, was sentenced on August 14, 2008, in federal court in Miami, on one count of perjury, in violation o more

OPERATION SMILE STARTS WORK IN NICARAGUA FOR CONTINUING PROMISE '08

PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua, Aug 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Southern Command issued the following press release: By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks Continuing Promise 2008 Public Affairs Volunteers from Operation Smile screened patients at Nancy Bach Hospital Aug. 18 for cleft lip and cleft pallet surgeries to be performed aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Continuing Promise 2008. Operation Smile is a worldwide children's medical charity that provide more

Orlando Resident Relies on Brink's Home Security to Save Her Life

IRVING, Texas, July 24 -- The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association issued the following news release: On May 7, 2007, Julie Bender of Orlando, Fla., spent her morning at gunpoint. Awakened at approximately 4:45 a.m. by noises at her front door, she went to investigate and saw someone breaking through her front door with a sledge hammer. Running into her bedroom, she pressed the panic button on her Brink's Home Security alarm keypad, and, phone in hand, locked herself in her bathroom w more

OVER 100 MILITANTS KILLED IN HELMAND PROVINCE

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release: Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed over 100 insurgents during combat operations in Helmand province August 25-28. ANSF and Coalition forces were conducting security patrols in the province when they were attacked multiple times by insurgents using small-arms, rocket-propelled grenade and mortar fire, s more

PAINTBALL COURSE BRINGS VARIETY TO OUTDOOR RECREATION

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J., July 8 -- The Picatinny Arsenal issued the following news release: A small crowd of Picatinny supporters watched intently as paintballs soared through the woods of Lake Demark as the installation's first outdoor paintball course opened its doors here June 19. The group was there to witness the unveiling of the new facility belonging to Picatinny Outdoor Recreation, which is part of the Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate. The idea began two years a more

PANOPTIC ANALYSIS OF CHEMICAL TRACES PROPOSER'S DAY WORKSHOP

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Strategic Technology Office issued the following program summary: Description Amendment 0001 to DARPA-SN-08-49 Panoptic Analysis of Chemical Traces Proposer's Day Workshop The purpose of the amendment is to change the location of the Proposers' Day and due to security protocols, move up the deadline for Foreign National visit requests (but not the registration deadline or Citizenship form; more

PILOT MISSING IN ACTION FROM THE KOREAN WAR IS IDENTIFIED

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Persons agency issued the following press release: The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. He is Capt. William K. Mauldin, U.S. Air Force, of Pickens, S.C. He will be buried on July 18 in Easley, S more

PILOT MISSING IN ACTION FROM THE KOREAN WAR IS IDENTIFIED

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Persons agency issued the following press release: The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. He is Sgt. Edward J. O'Brien, U.S. Army, of Omaha, Neb. He will be buried July 2 in Minneapolis, Minn. more

PLANS GO INTO HIGH GEAR AS GUSTAV APPROACHES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Tropical Storm Gustav is expected to intensify over the weekend and strike the U.S. Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane by the morning of Sept. 2, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials said today. Local, state and federal agencies are coordinating responses now, well in advance of the approach of the storm, officials said at a FEMA news conference. R more

POWER UP WITH BREAKFAST FOR 'BACK TO SCHOOL' EDGE

FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release: By Maj. Karen E. Fauber DeCA dietitian Starting the school day with a good breakfast can give your children an academic edge this year. Many studies have shown that children who eat breakfast in the morning tend to do better in school, including getting better grades on tests. Skipping breakfast is a real problem for more than 40 percent of girls and 32 percent of bo more

POWERED UP: UPGRADE OF ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INCREASES RELIABILITY

NATICK, Mass., Aug. 19 -- The Army Installation Management Command's Soldier Systems Center issued the following news release: In June 2008, the upgrade of the high voltage electrical distribution system at the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center (SSC) here was completed. A contract for $8.5 million to upgrade and privatize the ownership, operation and maintenance of the system had been awarded to the NSTAR Electric Company from the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) in September 2006. " more

President Bush Signs 'Pro-Soldier, Pro-Savings' Legislation

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 29 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) yesterday hailed the enactment of legislation that will preserve access to retail pharmacies for TRICARE beneficiaries. President George W. Bush signed H.R. 4986, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, thereby enacting the bill into law. The TRICARE program provides prescription drug coverage for over nine more

PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS SENS. FEINSTEIN-CHAMBLISS, REPS. NUNES-COSTA LEGISLATION TO PROTECT BENEFITS OF AMERICA'S MILITARY 'SOLE SURVIVORS'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., issued the following news release: President Bush today signed into law the Hubbard Act, to protect the benefits of America's military "sole survivors," introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Representative Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), and Representative Jim Costa (D-Calif.). The law is named in honor of California's Hubbard brothers. Jared and Nathan Hubbard lost their lives servi more

PRESTIGIOUS MEDICAL JOURNAL JAMA PUBLISHES STUDY BY SENIOR FHP&R INTERNATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCHER

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Deployment Health Support Directorate issued the following press release: Lynn Lawry, MD, MSPH, MSc, director of research and education with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, (USU) Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine (CDHAM), is the senior author of a manuscript titled, Association Between Combatant Status and Sexual Violence and Health and Mental Health in Post-Conflict Liberia." The artic more

Product Support Wins $100,000 Contract

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract valued up to $100,000 to Product Support Inc., Jessup, Md., for split ring. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va. more

PROGRAM ENSURES RESERVE COMPONENT MEDICAL READINESS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: The Reserve Health Readiness Program ensures that reserve-component servicemembers have the ability and access to meet their deployment requirements, the program's director said yesterday. "The program was designed to supplement the reserve component readiness mission, and to add another resource that they could tap into to have these services done so they could more

PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH & TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Deployment Health Support Directorate issued the following press release: Presenting at FHP&R's Veteran Service Organization/Military Service Organization Monthly Roundtable was Col. Janet Harris, Director of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the United States Army Medical Research and Material Command. The CDMRP controls a number of ground-breaking research initiatives and is a partnership between consumer more

PROJECT HOPE WORKS RETEAMS WITH NAVY FOR CP08

PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Southern Command issued the following press release: Volunteers from Project HOPE embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), are working in Nicaragua as part of the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, their fourth humanitarian assistance project with the U.S. Navy this year. "I love doing this kind of work in a joint environment," said Project HOPE volunteer Christopher Truss, professor of medicine at the Unive more

PROJECT VOTE SMART LAUNCHES ONLINE RESOURCE FOR VOTERS

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 20 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: Using The University of Arizona campus as a launching ground, Project Vote Smart on Wednesday unveiled its Voter's Self-Defense System, a free Web-based resource that culminates 16 years of research. The system contains data on more than 40,000 elected officials and political candidates and was collected by more than 6,000 volunteers. It is one of the most comprehensive sources on all things related to more

PROMISING KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOCCER TEAM TO PLAY HOME GAMES AT WIZARDS FACILITY

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Aug. 22 -- Kansas City Kansas Community College issued the following news release: With the Kansas City Wizards stripping Kansas City Kansas Community College of its home baseball field of Community America Ballpark, it seems only fitting that the Wizards should provide the KCKCC soccer team a field to host its home games - which they will do in 2008. Without a field of regulation size, the Blue Devils will play all but two of their 2008 home games at the Wizards trainin more

Putin alleges Bush orchestrated Georgia war to get McCain elected as next Prez

Moscow, Aug. 29 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has said that the Georgia conflict may have been orchestrated by US President George Bush in a bid to get his party's presidential nominee John McCain win this November election. Though Putin did not specify which candidate he was talking about, but there was no doubt that he was referring to Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential dandidate, reported the New York Times. According to the paper, the Georgia conflict has beco more

RAD Classes Set to Begin

MACOMB, Ill., Aug. 27 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Protect yourself! To better prepare Western Illinois University female community members in defending themselves against potential assaults, WIU's Office of Public Safety (OPS) will offer the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16. The courses, which will run from 6-9 p.m., will be held Tuesdays, Sept. 16, 23, 30 and Oct. 7 in the Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center more

RECENT CYBER ATTACKS SERVE AS LESSON, GENERAL SAYS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Recent cyber attacks against government information systems overseas should serve as a lesson that the United States needs to continue to strengthen its defenses against those who would target the country's financial, business and military systems, the commander of U.S. Northern Command said today. Appearing on C-Span's "Newsmakers," Air Force Gen. Victor E. Renu more

Relli Technology Wins $136,305 Contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $136,305 contract to Relli Technology Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., for vehicle boarding ladder. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. This contract was set aside for total small buisness. more

REP. EDWARDS ADDRESSES DEPLOYMENT CEREMONY FOR 124TH CAVALRY REGIMENT OF TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas (17th CD), issued the text of the following speech: Mobilization Ceremony for Task Force Saber to Iraq/Texas National Guard/1st Squadron of the 124th Cavalry Regiment AND Delta Company of the 949th Brigade Support Battalion/July 27, 2008 Lieutenant Colonel Gaudsmith, Mayor Dupuy, Representative Anderson� It is a humbling privilege for me to be here with all of you today. You know, there are a lot of people in this audience who might be c more

REP. EDWARDS ADDRESSES MUSTER--HILL COUNTY 2008

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas (17th CD), issued the text of the following speech: When you think about muster - it truly is amazing to think that today, friends, families and strangers all across the world come together to share a special bond, why? Because, as we sing: we are the Aggies �the Aggies are we. Think with me for a moment about the meaning of these: Fish Camp, Corp of Cadets, Reveille, Aggie Band, Memorial Student Center, Twelfth Man, Ross Volunteers, The Aggi more

REP. ENGLISH COMMENTS ON TENTATIVE IRAQ WITHDRAWAL AGREEMENT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Philip English, R-Pa. (3rd CD), issued the following statement: U.S. Rep. Phil English (R-Pa.) released the following statement regarding news reports US combat troops will be scheduled to leave Iraq by 2011 under the terms of a deal awaiting approval by Iraq's parliament and presidency: "I have long supported and called for a phase out of U.S. combat troops and a shift in diplomatic focus to helping the Iraqi government assume responsibility for their own secur more

REP. EVERETT REACTS TO SIGNING OF MISSILE DEFENSE AGREEMENT WITH POLAND

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Terry Everett, R-Ala. (2nd CD), issued the following press release: Congressman Terry Everett, R-Alabama, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, welcomed the signing of the long-awaited missile defense shield agreement with Poland, hailing it as a major step forward in protecting the United States and our NATO allies from rogue nation missile attack. "On August 8, I wrote to Polish President Kaczynski and Prime Minister Tus more

REP. FILNER'S CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE, FEB. 2008: HONORING VIETNAM VETERAN, ANTHONY LAFALCE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. (51st CD), issued the following newsletter: I was honored to present Vietnam Veteran, Anthony LaFalce, with his Purple Heart Medal. Anthony was also previously awarded the Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal in recognition of his honorable service in the United States Army. The Purple Heart is a U.S. Military medal awarded in the name of the President to service-members who have been more

REP. FILNER'S CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE, FEBRUARY 2008: NEW LAW IMPROVES VA HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICA'S RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. (51st CD), issued the following newsletter: I am happy to announce that H.R. 4986, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008 (NDAA), was signed into law by the President. The NDAA contains provisions improving the transition from active duty to veterans' status and improving VA health care for returning service members, especially those with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder ( more

REP. FILNER'S CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE, JULY 2008: BACKING THE DEMOCRATIC BUDGET PLAN

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. (51st CD), issued the following newsletter: Last month, I voted for a Democratic budget plan that charts a New Direction for our nation. It makes investments in energy, education, and infrastructure; provides tax relief for the middle class; keeps our promise to our veterans; and returns the budget to balance in five years. The plan, a budget conference agreement for fiscal 2009, won approval by the House of Representatives. Democrats have a more

REP. FILNER'S CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE, JULY 2008: SUPPORTING TAX RELIEF FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. (51st CD), issued the following newsletter: In June, President Bush signed comprehensive legislation to provide tax relief to military families. The bi-partisan Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act (HEART Act) will make permanent essential tax relief for our military families, including tax relief under the Earned Income Tax Credit. The bill also ensures military families receive their recovery rebate checks. Our troops are risking t more

REP. HELSINKI COMMISSION CO-CHAIRMEN CONDEMN RUSSIAN ASSAULT ON GEORGIA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe issued the following news release: Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Co-Chairmen of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission), made the following statement on Russia's assault on the Republic of Georgia: "Russia's intervention into Georgia is a clear violation of Georgia's territorial integrity and Principle Four of the Helsinki Final A more

REP. MCGOVERN ISSUES STATEMENT HONORING SERVICE OF LST VETERANS

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Mass. (3rd CD), issued the following statement: I thank the gentleman from Indiana, who represents the home base of the USS LST Memorial Ship, the LST-325, for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I couldn't be more proud to see this resolution come before the House today for consideration. The Navy and Coast Guard sailors and seamen who served on these LSTs are true American heroes. They fought for this country in some of the most decisive bat more

REP. MCGOVERN ISSUES STATEMENT ON FISCAL 2009 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS ACT - RESTORE PUBLIC ACCESS TO WHINSEC NAMES

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Mass. (3rd CD), issued the following speech: Let me begin by thanking Chairman Skelton for his generosity and support of this amendment. Mr. Chairman, this amendment is quite simple. For over forty years, the names of graduates and instructors at the former U.S. Army School of the Americas and now the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation were available to the public. All that was required was a phone call or letter to school more

REP. PRIC SPEAKS IN SUPPORT OF CONTRACTOR PROVISIONS IN INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION BILL

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. David Price, D-N.C. (4th CD), issued the following speech: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of H.R. 5959, the Fiscal Year 2009 Intelligence Authorization Act, and the important measures to strengthen oversight and accountability of contractors that the bill includes. I want to first thank Intelligence Committee Chairman SILVESTRE REYES for his leadership in crafting this bill. Chairman REYES very graciously worked with me to include i more

REPS. BERMAN, MILLER TRAVELED AUG. 22 TO REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA, MEETING ITS PRESIDENT AND OTHER TOP LEADERS AT REQUEST OF HOUSE SPEAKER PELOSI

TBILISI, Georgia, Aug. 22 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following news release: House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard L. Berman (D-CA) and Rep. George Miller (D-CA), Chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee, traveled today to the Republic of Georgia, meeting its president and other top leaders at the request of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "We hope our presence demonstrates American solidarity and lifts the morale of the Georgian people," Berman said. The more

RESCUING HISTORIC CHILE

SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 7 - The office of the President of Chile issued the following news release: The Valdivia defense complex in the Los R�os Region, 840 kilometers south of Santiago, was known during the colonial period as the "Key to the Southern Sea". It includes a series of forts on Corral, Niebla and Mancera Bays, constructed in 1645 by the viceroy of Peru, Antonio Toledo, to defend the city from foreign colonies, pirates and privateers. Although the forts were declared historic monume more

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM SPOTLIGHTS UNDERGRADUATES

DOVER, Del., Aug. 19 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news release: Guests from the University community, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and several scientifically oriented industries from across the tri-state area thronged the corridors of McKinly Laboratory on Aug. 13 to hear and see oral and poster presentations by the 123 students participating in this year's Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at UD. The symposium, now in its eighth year, gives undergraduate more

RESEARCHER FINDS GOOD MANAGEMENT, STOCK BUY-BACKS, DETER TAKEOVER ATTEMPTS

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 5 -- The University of Iowa's College of Business issued the following news release: The best way for companies to avoid becoming takeover targets is to engage in regular stock buy-backs on the open market, according to research by a University of Iowa business professor. "Firms that buy their stock back on the open market are seen as more efficient and more sensitive to shareholder interests," said Matt Billett, professor of finance in the Tippie College of Business. more

Ruta Supplies Wins $3.47 Million Contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio., Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $3.48 million contract to Ruta Supplies Inc., Dover, N.J., for vehicle components. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. more

SAILOR MISSING FROM THE VIETNAM WAR IS IDENTIFIED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Persons agency issued the following press release: The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that a U.S. serviceman, missing from the Vietnam War, has been identified. He is Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Manuel R. Denton, U.S. Navy, of Kerrville, Texas. He will be buried as part of a group on Thursday in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C. On Oct. 8, 196 more

SAILOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

FORT BELVOIR, Va., Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Army Management Staff College issued the following news release: Initiative, command involvement and care for fellow shipmates proved valuable for 2008 Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year recipient, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 1st Class Justin Melton. The Sailor of the Year (SOY) program was sponsored by the CNO, recognizing the Navy's outstanding Sailors through numerous presentations, awards and meritorious advancement to the next more

SAILORS, MARINES PLAY BALL WITH NICARAGUA

PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua, Aug 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Southern Command issued the following press release: Sailors and Marines embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) squared off against the Puerto Cabezas Veteranos in a friendly game of softball Aug. 18 during Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is a collaborative effort between the United States and partner militaries, non-governmental organizations (NGO) and partner-nation support organizations to build strong partnerships th more

SANTA MARIA CITY COUNCIL ISSUES MINUTES OF AUG. 5 MEETING

SANTA MARIA, Calif., Aug. 5 -- The Santa Maria City Council issued the following meeting minutes: INVOCATION: Pastor Carl Nielsen of Bethel Lutheran Church gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Orach led the Pledge of Allegiance. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lavagnino called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT Councilmembers Orach, Patino, Trujillo, Zacar�as, and Mayor Lavagnino STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT more

Scot Colby and Frank Burke Earn Weinstock and Jackson Awards

IRVING, Texas, June 26 -- The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association issued the following news release: The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) presented the Morris F. Weinstock Memorial Award to Scot Colby, Bayou Security Systems, Inc, Shreveport, La. and the Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award to Frank Burke, USA Alarm Systems Inc, Monrovia, Calif.,during the association's 2008 Summer Conference in Nashville. First presented in 1970, the Morris F. Weinstock Memorial Award is more

SDSC, UCSD MARK EARTH DAY WITH PANEL DISCUSSION ON 'GREEN' COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES

LA JOLLA, Calif., April 22 -- The University of California at San Diego issued the following press release: The San Diego Supercomputer Center and UC San Diego's Rady School of Management marked Earth Day with a panel of academic and industry experts discussing ways to make the world's rapidly expanding computer infrastructure "greener." The discussion, hosted in association with San Diego trade organization CommNexus at the Rady School of Management, focused on promising research and tec more

SEABEES AND PRIME BEEF BUILD SEA HUTS

PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua, Aug 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Southern Command issued the following press release: By Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand Continuing Promise 2008 Public Affairs Seabees from Construction Battalion Mobile Unit 202 and engineers from Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron 5's Prime Based Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF), currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), are working together to construct two sea huts at the Regional more

SECURITY GAINS SET STAGE FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN IRAQ

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Improvements in the security situation south of Baghdad have enabled economic and political progress, and the continued development of the Iraqi security forces will advance those gains, a U.S. commander said yesterday. Progress across those multiple fronts is interconnected, Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, deputy commanding general for operations for Multination more

Security Integrators Wins $102,180 Contract

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa., Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract valued uo to $102,180 to Security Integrators Inc., North Highlands, Calif., for maintenance on Lenel and Pelco security systems. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Distribution Center, New Cumberland, Pa. Work will be performed at Tracy and Sharpe Sites, Calif. This contract was set aside for total small business. more

SEN. BROWNBACK COMMENTS ON LATEST REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AIR FORCE REFUELING TANKER

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The office of Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Sam Brownback today commented on the Department of Defense's latest request for proposals in the competition to replace aging US aerial refueling tankers. "We need a real competition that includes an American competitor," said Brownback. "The Department of Defense should not take any action that would force either competitor to withdraw from the competition." Department of Defen more

SEN. BROWNBACK COMMENTS ON TANKER TIMELINE EXTENSION

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The office of Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Sam Brownback today commented on conversations he, along with U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) and U.S. Representative Todd Tiahrt (R-Goddard), had with Pentagon officials about the KC-X tanker replacement schedule. "I am concerned that the Department of Defense's 'bigger-is-better' mentality poses substantial costs to tax payers without clearly defined benefits to the warfighter," more

SEN. CLINTON HAILS ENACTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY ACT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The office of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton hailed the enactment into law of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which includes key measures she has championed to increase access to college for hardworking Americans, including provisions to address the needs of our nation's veterans and non-traditional students. President Bush signed the legislation, which included provisions from Senator Clinton more

SEN. CLINTON ISSUES STATEMENT ON WAIVER OF BAGGAGE FEES FOR SERVICEMEMBERS BY SOME AIRLINES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The office of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following statement: "Yesterday I called upon major air carriers to stop subjecting our brave servicemembers to exorbitant baggage fees and the financial outlay and onerous reimbursement paperwork that accompanies the imposition of these fees. I welcome the announcements by several airlines that they are ending this burdensome practice. I urge all airlines to take similar steps to ensure that all American ser more

SEN. CLINTON URGES SCRUTINY OF REGULATIONS TO ENSURE SAFE DRILLING IN MARCELLUS SHALE FORMATION

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The office of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today expressed her concerns regarding the potential environmental impacts of expanded natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation in New York. In a letter to Alexander M. Grannis, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Senator Clinton recognized the benefits of drilling in New York, including econo more

SEN. DORGAN MEETS WITH OFFICIALS AT GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE

GRAND FORKS, N.D., Aug. 22 -- The office of Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) visited Friday with officials at Grand Forks Air Force Base to get an update on progress on the new unmanned aircraft systems mission and other issues critical to the base. He was hosted by Brigadier General S. Taco Gilbert III, who is the Director of Strategic Plans, Requirement and Programs at the Air Force's Air Mobility Command and by Colonel John Mich more

SEN. HATCH INVITES TOP AIR FORCE OFFICIALS TO VISIT HILL

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, Aug. 22 -- The office of Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) participated in an important meeting today at Hill Air Force Base with Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, and Air Force Chief of Staff Nortan A. Schwartz, who traveled to Hill Air Force Base at Senator Hatch's invitation. Senator Hatch extended the invitation to show the new Acting Secretary and Chief of Staff Hill's capabilities an more

SENATE VETERANS' COMMITTEE HEARS TESTIMONY ON EDUCATION AND DISABILITY MODERNIZATION LEGISLATION

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs today received testimony on two bills sponsored and co-sponsored by Senator Richard Burr. The committee reviewed S.2938, legislation introduced by Senators Graham, Burr, McCain, and 15 other Senators that would enhance education benefits provided to veterans, those on active duty, and members of the Guard and Reserve. The panel als more

SENATE VETERANS' COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER EDUCATION, DISABILITY MODERNIZATION LEGISLATION

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs will examine two pieces of legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Senator Richard Burr during a legislative hearing on Wednesday, May 7. The committee will look at S.2938, legislation introduced by Senators Graham, Burr, McCain, and 15 other Senators that would enhance education benefits provided to veterans, those on active dut more

SENIOR LEADERS MEET TO DISCUSS, DECIDE WAY AHEAD FOR FORCE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command issued the following press release: Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the entire Air Force," Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley said. The group - includi more

SENS. LEAHY, SPECTER PRESS WHITE HOUSE FOR OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL TORTURE DOCUMENTS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Republican Member Arlen Specter, R-Pa., issued the following news release: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Ranking Member Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) today pressed the White House to respond to outstanding requests from members of Congress for information about legal analysis and advice related to detention and interrogation policies provided to the administration by the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC). The Jud more

SEPTEMBER CASE LOT SALE PROMISES BULK SIZES FOR LESS

FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release: For most folks, September means the return of school bells for students and football for sports fans. For commissary customers, that page on the calendar also means a worldwide case lot sale in their community. This year, the Defense Commissary Agency's September worldwide case lot sale promises to continue a trend of record numbers of customers taking advantage of savin more

SERVICEMEMBERS EMPLOY RECESSION BUFFERS, STILL SEEK HELP

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Military members receive some buffers from hard times through benefits like housing and meal allowances, commissaries and a strong support network. But they feel the crunch of increasing prices like everyone else. Finance professionals who work directly with servicemembers say they are seeing more requests for help from soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. more

SEVEN CAREERS COME TO AN END DURING JUNE RETIREMENT CEREMONY

ABERDEEN, Md., July 10 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Three Soldiers and four civilians officially ended their careers during the June Retirement ceremony at Top of the Bay June 25. The honorees included Lt. Col. Andy L. Lambert, U.S. Army Cadet Command and Morgan State University; 1st Sgt. David M. Arbelle and Sgt. 1st Class Mark A. Grimshaw, U.S. Army Ordnance Mechanical Maintenance School; Richard C. Albins, and Suzanne M. Corbin, Aberdeen Proving Grou more

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ISSUES MINUTES FOR JULY 22 MEETING

SHREVEPORT, La., Jul. 22 -- The Shreveport City Council issued the following meeting minutes: CC 3827 07 29 08 Council Proceedings of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana July 22, 2008 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana was called to order by Chairman Joe Shyne at 3:04 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in the Government Chambers in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). Invocation was given by Deacon Homer Mattox. Councilman Shyne: more

SMOOTH SECOND HALF LEADS ALASKA TO FIRST CONFERENCE VICTORY

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Jan. 17 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: A second-half surge pushed Alaska to their first Great Northwest Athletic Conference victory of the season, snapping the team's four-game losing streak in the process, as they knocked off Western Oregon, 77-60. The Nanooks turned on the style after a scrappy first half that neither side will feel best illustrated their full potential. Toyota Player of the Game Joscelyn Shumate had a monster game for t more

SOLDIER MISSING IN ACTION FROM KOREAN WAR IS IDENTIFIED

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Persons agency issued the following press release: The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. He is Master Sgt. Cirildo Valencio, U.S. Army, of Carrizo Springs, Texas. He will be buried on Aug. 4 in Arlingt more

SOLDIER MISSING IN ACTION FROM THE KOREAN WAR IS IDENTIFIED

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Persons agency issued the following press release: The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. He is Sgt. John H. White, U.S. Army, of Long Island, Ala. He will be buried on Saturday in Bryant, Ala. more

SOLDIER MISSING IN ACTION FROM THE KOREAN WAR IS IDENTIFIED

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Persons agency issued the following press release: The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. He is Cpl. Steven Lucas, U.S. Army, of Johnson City, N.Y. He will be buried July 11 in Arlington National more

SOLDIERS MISSING FROM THE VIETNAM WAR ARE IDENTIFIED

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Persons agency issued the following press release: The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors. They are Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bobby L. McKain, of Garden City, Kan.; and Warrant Officer Arthur F. Chaney more

SOLDIERS NOW HAVE MORE FLEXIBILITY IN NAMING BENEFICIARIES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: Based on changes to law over the past two years, Soldiers now have greater flexibility in determining whom they designate to receive their $100,000 death gratuity. On July 1, the law began allowing Soldiers to designate up to 10 beneficiaries, in $10,000 increments, none of whom are required to be a spouse or Family member. To accommodate the change, the Office of the Secretary of Defense has published an upd more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING CARRIE WILLIAMS V. NANCY WATKINS

COLUMBIA, S.C., July 23 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: Carrie Williams and Robert Williams, Appellants, v. Nancy Watkins and Babcock Center, Inc., Respondents. Appeal From Richland County James W. Johnson, Jr., Circuit Court Judge Opinion No. 4429 Submitted June 2, 2008 - Filed July 23, 2008 AFFIRMED Hemphill P. Pride, II, of Columbia, for Appellants. Christian Stegmaier, of Columbia, for Respo more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING E. CHANDLER MCNAIR V. FAIRFIELD COUNTY

COLUMBIA, S.C., July 8 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: E. Chandler McNair, Respondent, v. Fairfield County, Appellant. Appeal from Fairfield County Kenneth G. Goode, Circuit Court Judge Opinion No. 4425 Submitted June 2, 2008 - Filed July 8, 2008 AFFIRMED Clifford O. Koon and Paul D. de Holczer, of Columbia, for Appellant. Thomas H. Pope, III, of Newberry, for Respondent. HEARN, C.J.: This ap more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING ERIC U. FOWLER V. SALLIE HUNTER

COLUMBIA, S.C., July 8 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: Eric U. Fowler and Melissa W. Dawn Fowler, Appellants/Respondents, v. Sallie Hunter, Gynecologic Oncology Associates, Selective Insurance Company of South Carolina, and Insurance Associates, Inc., Defendants, Of whom: Selective Insurance Company of South Carolina is, Respondent/Appellant, and Insurance Associates, Inc. is, Respondent. Appeal From Gre more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING NATHANIEL K. PELZER V. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COLUMBIA, S.C., June 5 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: Nathaniel K. Pelzer, Petitioner, v. State of South Carolina, Respondent. ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI Appeal From Richland County Thomas W. Cooper, Circuit Court Judge Alison Renee Lee, Post-Conviction Relief Judge Opinion No. 4399 Submitted June 1, 2008 - Filed June 5, 2008 AFFIRMED Assistant Appellate Defender Robert M. Pachak, of Columbia, fo more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA V. LANCE LYLES

COLUMBIA, S.C., June 6 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: State of South Carolina, Respondent, v. Lance Lyles, Appellant. Appeal from Spartanburg County J. Derham Cole, Circuit Court Judge Opinion No. 4406 Heard June 3, 2008 - Filed June 6, 2008 AFFIRMED Tara Dawn Shurling, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE V. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS

COLUMBIA, S.C., June 12 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: The State, Respondent, v. Christopher Williams, Appellant. Appeal From Dorchester County Diane Schafer Goodstein, Circuit Court Judge Opinion No. 4412 Heard May 7, 2008 - Filed June 12, 2008 REVERSED AND REMANDED Appellate Defender Eleanor Duffy Cleary, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorne more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE V. DONNIE RAYMOND NELSON

COLUMBIA, S.C., July 8 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: The State, Respondent, v. Donnie Raymond Nelson, Appellant. Appeal From Greenville County G. Edward Welmaker, Circuit Court Judge Opinion No. 4423 Submitted June 2, 2008 - Filed July 8, 2008 AFFIRMED Appellate Defender Kathrine H. Hudgins, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy Attorney General John more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE V. ELBERT W. BREEZE

COLUMBIA, S.C., July 23 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: The State, Respondent, v. Elbert W. Breeze, Appellant. Appeal From Greenville County D. Garrison Hill, Circuit Court Judge Opinion No. 4430 Submitted June 2, 2008 - Filed July 23, 2008 AFFIRMED Appellate Defender Eleanor Duffy Cleary, South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, of Columbia, for Appellant. Attorney General Henry Dargan Mc more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING WILLIAM AND ELENA TOBIAS V. RUBY RICE

COLUMBIA, S.C., June 10 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: William and Elena Tobias, Respondents, v. Ruby Rice, Appellant. Appeal From Greenville County John C. Few, Circuit Court Judge Opinion No. 4411 Heard March 6, 2008 - Filed June 10, 2008 AFFIRMED Michael F. Talley, of Greenville, for Appellant. Adam Fisher, Jr., of Greenville, for Respondent(s). PIEPER, J.: Ruby Rice (Rice) appeals the ci more

SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT'S COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING YOKO KIM MELTON V. CHONG OLENIK

COLUMBIA, S.C., June 20 -- The South Carolina Judicial Department's Court of Appeals issued the text of the following opinions: Yoko Kim Melton, Respondent, v. Chong Olenik a/k/a Chong Son Kim, Appellant. Appeal From Richland County G. Thomas Cooper, Jr., Circuit Court Judge Opinion No. 4418 Heard April 16, 2008 - Filed June 20, 2008 REVERSED IN PART AND REMANDED David Christopher Shea and Rebecca Guental Fulmer, both of Columbia, for Appellant. Stephen D. Schusterm more

Southern Illinois University Medical School Receives National Grants to Study Breast Cancer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 27 -- The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news release: Two researchers at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield have been awarded national grants. Both are working with scientists who are members of the SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at SIU. Eiji Furuta, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow, has received a three-year grant from the Susan B. Komen Foundation to study how an edible plant that grows in Asia, Cacali more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON BELIZE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Belize Geography Area: 22,966 sq. km. (8,867 sq. mi.); slightly larger than Massachusetts. Cities: Capital-Belmopan (2006 pop. est. 14,900). Other cities and towns-Belize City (62,200), Corozal (8,900), Orange Walk (15,700), San Ignacio and Santa Elena (17,500), Dangriga (11,200), Punta Gorda (5, more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON CHAD

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Chad Geography Area: 1,284,634 sq. km. (496,000 sq. mi.); about twice the size of Texas. Cities: Capital-N'Djamena (pop. 1 million est.). Other major cities-Moundou, Abeche, Sarh. Terrain: Desert, mountainous north, large arid central plain, fertile lowlands in extreme southern region more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON COSTA RICA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Costa Rica Geography Area: 51,100 sq. km (19,730 sq. mi.) about the size of the states of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. Cities: Capital-San Jose (greater metropolitan area pop. 2.1 million, the greater metropolitan area as defined by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Policy more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON CUBA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Cuba Geography Area: 110,860 sq. km. (44,200 sq. mi.); about the size of Pennsylvania. Cities: Capital-Havana (pop. 2 million). Other major cities-Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey, Santa Clara, Holguin, Guantanamo, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Pinar del Rio. Terrain: Flat or gently rolling plains, more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON GABON

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Gabonese Republic Geography Area: 267,667 sq. km. (103,347 sq. mi.); about the size of Colorado. Cities: Capital-Libreville (pop. 673,995). Other cities-Port-Gentil (118,940), Franceville. Terrain: Narrow coastal plain; hilly, heavily forested interior (about 80% forested); some savanna regions i more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON GRENADA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Grenada Geography Area: 344 sq. km. (133 sq. mi.); about twice the size of Washington, DC. Cities: Capital-St. George's (est. pop. 33,734). Terrain: Three volcanic islands (Grenada and the smaller islands of Carriacou and Petit Martinique) with a mountainous rainforest on the largest island of Gr more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON GUATEMALA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Guatemala Geography Area: 108,890 sq. km. (42,042 sq. mi.); about the size of Tennessee. Cities: Capital-Guatemala City (metro area pop. 2.5 million). Other major cities-Quetzaltenango, Escuintla. Terrain: Mountainous, with fertile coastal plain. Climate: Temperate in highlands; tropi more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON ICELAND

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Iceland Geography Area: 103,000 sq. km. (39,600 sq. mi.); about the size of Virginia or slightly larger than Ireland. Cities: Capital-Reykjavík (pop. 117,898). Other towns-Kópavogur (28,665), Hafnarfjörður (24,895), Akureyri (17,278). Terrain: Rugged. Climate: Maritime temperate. more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON LIBERIA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Liberia Geography Area: 111,369 sq. km. (43,000 sq. mi.). Slightly larger than Ohio. Cities: Capital-Monrovia (pop. 1,010,970). Principal towns-Ganta (pop. 41,000), Buchanan (pop. 34,000), Gbarnga (pop. 34,000), Kakata (pop. 33,000), Voinjama (pop. 26,000). Terrain: Three areas-Mangro more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON MADAGASCAR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Madagascar Geography Area: 592,800 sq. km. (228,880 sq. mi.). Cities: Capital-Antananarivo (pop. about 1,300,000). Other cities-Antsirabe (about 500,000), Mahajanga (about 400,000), Toamasina (about 450,000). Terrain: Mountainous central plateau, coastal plain. Climate: Moderate inter more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON REPUBLIC OF CONGO

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of the Congo Geography Area: 342,000 sq. km (132,000 sq. mi.); slightly larger than New Mexico. Cities: Capital-Brazzaville (pop. 800,000). Other cities-Pointe-Noire (450,000), Dolisie (150,000). Climate: Tropical. Tropical jungle in the North (country seasonally split-half lies above th more

State of the Industry - Annual Meeting 2008: Remarks of Dave Bernauer

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Apr. 27 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following statement: Thank you Ashley. GOOD MORNING, and welcome to the NACDS Annual Conference.A very special one as this is also our 75th Anniversary Celebration. And thanks to the very hard work of so many people we have plenty to celebrate! This week I also get to celebrate the end of my term as Chairman. I'm still trying to figure out how I got talked into doing this job in my first year of my " more

STEINER NAMED ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH INITIATIVES

DOVER, Del., Aug. 18 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news release: Karl Steiner, currently the associate director of the Delaware Biotechnology Institute and a professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been named associate provost for interdisciplinary research initiatives at the University of Delaware effective Sept. 1, according to Mark Barteau, UD senior vice provost for research and strategic initiatives. As associate provost, Steiner will lead efforts in more

SUMMER UNVEILS ONE OF ITS SWEETEST TREATS

FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release: Ripe and juicy peaches are one of summer's sweetest treats, but if you feel like it's just a "roll of the dice" when you try to choose the best of the bunch, here are the facts you need to know. Yellow peaches are ready-to-eat when soft and juicy; they'll yield slightly to gentle palm pressure and have a balance of sweet and tart flavors. If you prefer your peaches on th more

SUZE ORMAN SHARES WEALTH PLANS, THANKS SERVICEMEMBERS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Personal finance expert and motivational speaker Suze Orman created her brand of mega-success by bringing financial planning out of the echelons of millionaires clubs and delivering it to middle class people -- and those aspiring to middle class. Earlier this year, Time magazine named the best-selling author as one of the world's 100 most influential people. Orma more

TAIWAN: PRESIDENT MEETS AMERICAN CONGRESSIONAL US-CHINA ECONOMIC, SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION DELEGATION

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 22 - The office of the President of Taiwan issued the following news release: President Ma Ying-jeou on the morning of August 22 met with members of the United States Congressional U.S-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The president welcomed the delegation on behalf of the ROC government and the people of Taiwan. President Ma said that this happens to be a perfect time for the delegation to visit Taiwan since cross-strait relations are entering a new phase more

TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY OF MILITARY CHILDREN TO MEET ON JULY 14

OLYMPIA, Wash., July 10 -- The Washington state Board of Education issued the following news release: Members of a statewide task force will meet next week to continue their work in addressing the unique educational needs and challenges of military children. WHAT: The Task Force on the Interstate Compact on Military Children WHEN: Monday, July 14, 9 a.m.-noon WHERE: Clover Park School District Central Office, 11023 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Wash. ISSUE BACKGROUND The Depa more

TEACHING YOUR TEEN FINANCIAL LITERACY

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo., Aug. 28 -- The University of Missouri College of Food & Natural Resources issued the following news release: In a recent national survey of high school seniors' knowledge of basic personal finance and economic topics, students could answer only 48 percent of the questions correctly. "Adolescents clearly need a crash course in personal finance to prepare them for the future. Otherwise we are setting up a whole generation for financial failure," said a University of Missouri more

TEAM UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S SELF-DRIVING CAR LASTS MORE THAN TWO HOURS IN DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY'S NATIONAL FINALS

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Team UCF's self-navigating Subaru Outback lasted more than two hours in the national finals of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Urban Challenge on Saturday before exiting the race. Up against schools with much larger teams and budgets, UCF's six team members did "superhuman things" just to reach the national finals and run more

Texas AgriLife Extension Adds Two Agents in Moore County

DUMAS, Texas, Aug. 8 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: Texas AgriLife Extension Service recently hired two new agents forthe Moore County office, said Dr. Galen Chandler, AgriLife Extension district administrator. Sue Owens has been hired to fill the family and consumer science agent position, while Brandy Daugherty will fill the 4-H and youth development position. The two join Marcel Fisch more

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY ISSUES CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING ATTENDANCE, ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT RECORDS, TUITION

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following correspondence: TO THE ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESSED: Re: Attendance, Admission, Enrollment Records and Tuition This letter summarizes several important statutes relating to attendance, public school admission, enrollment records, and tuition. Part I of the letter relates to attendance, Part II relates to public school admission, Part III relates to enrollment records, and Part IV relates to tuition. In each part, we h more

THREE DETAINEES RELEASED FROM BAGRAM THEATER INTERNMENT FACILITY FOR RAMADAN

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Combat Joint Task Force 82, Operation Enduring Freedom, issued the following news release: In the spirit of Ramadan, three detainees being held at the Bagram Theater Internment Facility were released early to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, yesterday. The three individuals were scheduled for release at a later date but this process was expedited in order to reunite them with their families pri more

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR PRESENTATION OF BUSH AWARD TO GATES ON OCT. 26

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Free tickets are still available for the presentation of the 2007 George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service to Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates at 5 p.m. Friday (Oct. 26) at Reed Arena. Former President George Bush will present the award to the career intelligence officer, who will join former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, Senator Edward Kennedy of more

TOTAL TEAM EFFORT SEES NANOOKS PAST SILVERSWORDS

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 2 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: The Alaska women made the most of their stay at the Glacier Classic in Anchorage, completing a weekend sweep with a 76-45 win over Chaminade. The Nanooks shot a scorching 60.7 percent (17-28) in the first half in effectively ending the contest by the break, as they headed to the locker rooms with a 21-point advantage. After building a big lead early, coach Lynne Andrew took the opportunity to demonstra more

TPS Aviation Wins $100,000 Contract

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract valued up to $100,000 to TPS Aviation Inc., Hayward, Calif., for hardware and abrasives. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va. more

TRAVELING THE DISTRICT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Ala. (1st CD), issued the following column: Last week, several members of my staff and I traveled to all six counties of Alabama's First District to hold twelve town hall meetings, bringing our total to 185 meetings over the past five and a half years. I am extremely appreciative of all those who took time out of their busy schedules to come out and visit with us, many of whom provided insightful comments and tough questions. Many of you expresse more

TROOPS CAPTURE 11 TERRORISM SUSPECTS IN IRAQ

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Coalition forces caught 11 terrorism suspects while targeting al-Qaida in Iraq bombing and leadership networks across Iraq yesterday. In Beiji, south of Mosul, coalition forces captured four men suspected of planning attacks using poison. Forces nabbed a suspect in Sharqat, also south of Mosul, wanted for transporting weapons and explosives for al-Qaida in Iraq. more

TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN KILL, DETAIN ENEMY FIGHTERS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Afghan and coalition forces killed more than two dozen militants and detained two others during two operations in Afghanistan yesterday, military officials reported. Almost a dozen militants were killed and two were detained during a coalition forces operation to disrupt militant activities in Paktika province. Coalition forces searched compounds in the Berme more

U.S. MILITARY HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS DUBBED 'OPERATION ASSURED DELIVERY'

STUTTGART-VAIHINGEN, Germany, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's European Command issued the following press release: Headquarters, European Command has dubbed the military logistical support to humanitarian assistance efforts in Georgia "Operation Assured Delivery." After the conflict between Georgian and Russian forces, thousands of Georgians are displaced from their homes and in need of medical supplies, shelter, food and personal hygiene items. In a U.S. State Department le more

U.S. SUES EUROPEAN TRANSPORTATION FIRMS FOR BID RIGGING RELATED TO U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL MOVING EXPENSES

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Division issued the following press release: The United States has intervened in two lawsuits that allege a conspiracy to rig bids, fix prices and allocate the market for the transportation of household goods belonging to military and Department of Defense (DoD) personnel between Europe and the United States, the Justice Department announced today. Gosselin Worldwide Moving N.V., a Belgian company, and its managing director, Marc Sm more

U.S. TROOPS IN MIDDLE EAST MUST UNDERSTAND RAMADAN, CHAPLAIN SAYS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: With more than 250,000 U.S. troops serving throughout the Middle East - including Iraq and Afghanistan - a U.S. Army Muslim chaplain said the need for understanding Islamic culture is as important as basic soldiering skills. One of the most important aspects in Islam is the month-long Ramadan observance. For Muslims, Ramadan is considered to be the holiest time o more

U.S., PAKISTANI MILITARY LEADERS MEET ABOARD USS LINCOLN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: U.S. and Pakistani military leaders continued their ongoing dialogue about the war on terrorism during an Aug. 26 meeting aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Indian Ocean. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told Pentagon reporters today his meeting with Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, the Pakistani army's chief of staff, was constructive a more

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE, PRATT & WHITNEY ROCKETDYNE SIGN INNOVATIVE RESEARCH COLLABORATION CONTRACT

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 29 -- The University of Alabama at Huntsville issued the following news release: Officials with The University of Alabama in Huntsville and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Inc. will sign a formal agreement today to forge a stronger research collaboration. UAHuntsville President David Williams and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne (PWR) President James Maser will put their signature on a Research Collaboration Protocol agreement under which cooperative activities and projects wou more

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS/TANANA VALLEY CAMPUS TO OPEN TESTING CENTER AT EIELSON

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Jan. 9 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: The new University of Alaska Fairbanks Testing Center on Eielson Air Force Base will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. at 2623 Wabash Avenue. UAF Chancellor Steve Jones and Col. John G. Stutts, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing Mission Support Group, will commence the ceremonies. The center, which is supported by the UAF Tanana Valley Campus Northern Military more

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA TO CO-LEAD DHS CENTER FOR BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 26 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The University of Arizona will co-lead a team of research universities that have partnered to form the Center of Excellence for Border Security and Immigration. The Center will receive $15 million over six years. The UA will lead the research functions of the center, to be known as COE BSI, and the University of Texas at El Paso will lead its educational components. The establishment of the center b more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PROFESSOR DEVELOPS VACCINE TO PROTECT AGAINST BLACK PLAGUE BIOTERROR ATTACK

ORLANDO, Fla., July 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: A University of Central Florida researcher may have found a defense against the Black Plague, a disease that wiped out a third of Europe's population in the Middle Ages and which government agencies perceive as a terrorist threat today. UCF Professor Henry Daniell and his team have developed a vaccine that early research shows is highly effecti more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENTS' SELF-NAVIGATING CAR TO COMPETE IN DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY'S URBAN CHALLENGE

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 10 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: A self-navigating Subaru Outback that UCF engineers designed to adapt to traffic patterns, obstacles and driving conditions will compete in the national semifinals of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Urban Challenge. Thirty-six teams from across the country will compete Oct. 26 to 31 at the former George Air Force Base in more

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA GRADUATE MOORE WINS NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM LANGUAGE FLAGSHIP FELLOWSHIP TO STUDY MANDARIN IN CHINA

ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 29 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release: Recent University of Georgia graduate Lee Moore has been awarded a two-year Language Flagship Fellowship to study Mandarin in China from the U.S. Department of Defense's National Security Education Program. Moore received his master's degree in comparative literature in May and his bachelor's degree from UGA in comparative literature last year. Moore, who is from Jonesboro and graduated from Lovejoy High S more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE CLASS

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug. 28 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: The University of South Carolina Upstate Police Department is offering a self-defense class to interested women. This course, Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.), is the largest women's self-defense program in the country. It offers no-nonsense, practical techniques for women of all ages and abilities. The course is designed to give the participants realistic and dynamic hands-on trai more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHEMISTS GET SMMARTT THANKS TO THEIR MOMS

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 13 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: While the slogan "Better Living Through Chemistry" is decades old, a team of chemists at the University of South Florida is carrying that idea forward in the hopes of making the next decades of the 21st century better and safer in a number of ways. The team of USF chemists has initiated a new interdisciplinary research center called USF-SMMARTT (Smart Metal-organic Materials Advanced Research and Tec more

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HOSTS EVENTS FOR NATIONAL CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 29 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release: September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and next week is UT Campus Safety Awareness Week. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is hosting two events on campus to help promote safety among students, faculty and staff next week. UT Knoxville was chosen by the national nonprofit organization Security On Campus Inc. as one of several sites around the country to kick off the month. Sec more

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO NEWS TIPS

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 15 -- The University of Texas at El Paso issued the following news release: * Nursing Dean Appointed to Defense Health Board UTEP School of Nursing Dean Robert Anders has been appointed to the Defense Health Board's Psychological Health External Advisory Subcommittee by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. Anders said he is honored to provide his expertise and support the health and wellness of the U.S. Armed Forces. "Given the current issues with posttraumatic stres more

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ANNOUNCE NATIONAL CENTER FOR BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The University of Texas at El Paso issued the following news release: The University of Texas at El Paso and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the opening of the National Center for Border Security and Immigration during the university's 5th annual Border Security Conference Tuesday. "The center is vital to homeland security. If we want to make our nation safe, we must find better ways to secure our borders," Jay M. Cohen, Under Secretary for Sci more

University Rises 12 Places in National Science Foundation Ranking Based on 2007 Research Expenditures

BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 27 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: Based on research expenditures of $366.9 million in 2007, Virginia Tech ranked 42nd out of 662 universities nationwide, according to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Info Brief for the fiscal year 2007 Academic R and D Expenditures Survey, which was posted Aug. 21, 2008. In fiscal year 2006 (ending June 30, 2006), Virginia Tech ranked 54th with total research and development more

UPDATING EDUCATION JUST CLICKS AWAY FOR CIVILIANS

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Force Personnel Center issued the following press release: Air Force civilian employees who wish to update education information in their civilian personnel records have a new, easier way to do so: through the "MyBiz" Web site. MyBiz is the self-service module in the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System. Instead of faxing their transcripts and waiting for someone to update their record, employees can now do it themselves. "The Air more

USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN HOSTS CHAIRMAN, KEY COMMANDERS

NORTH ARABIAN SEA, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Several senior military officials visited the USS Abraham Lincoln here Aug. 26 and yesterday. The visitors included Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq; Army Gen. David McKiernan, commander of NATO's International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan; Navy Adm. more

USTRANSCOM ANNOUNCES ROLLOUT OF NEW PROGRAM FOR DOD MOVES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command issued the following press release: The United States Transportation Command and the Army's Military Surface Distribution and Deployment Command have announced the initial rollout of the Defense Personal Property System, or DPS. DPS is the automated management system for movement of household goods for members of the Armed Services and government civilians. The system automates much of the process of pre-move co more

VETERANS OFFER TIPS, EXPERTISE ON CONDUCTING OPERATIONS DURING RAMADAN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is one of the most complex periods for coalition forces to conduct operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and being culturally aware of the environment is critically important, military officials at the Pentagon said. For many troops who have served in current operations in the Middle East, Ramadan has been a time of increased vigil more

WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. FRELINGHUYSEN, JULY 3: VISITS OPERATION NEW HOPE

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, R-N.J. (11th CD), issued the following newsletter: On Wednesday, Rep. Frelinghuysen visited Operation New Hope at Somerville Depot. The program is part of the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) New Jersey Healthcare System. Operation New Hope is staffed primarily by veterans who were formerly homeless. It supports events and homeless programs across the country and has provided over $100 million in excess Defense Department clothes and su more

Wheeler Brothers Wins $154,820 Contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $154,820 contract to Wheeler Brothers Inc., Somerset, Pa., for vehicle components. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. more

Williams College to Award Annual Bicentennial Medals

WILLIAMSTON, Mass., Aug. 27 -- Williams College issued the following press release: Williams College President Morton Owen Schapiro will present six of the college's Bicentennial Medals during the college's annual Convocation ceremony Saturday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. in Chapin Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Established in 1993 on the occasion of the college's 200th anniversary, Bicentennial Medals honor members of the Williams community for distinguished achievement in any f more

WITH $900 MILLION INVESTMENT, UW-MADISON STEPS UP IN RESEARCH RANKINGS

MADISON, Wis., Nov. 8 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Across all academic fields, the University of Wisconsin-Madison now conducts more than $900 million worth of research annually, according to new statistics released by the National Science Foundation (NSF). UW-Madison, with science and engineering research expenditures totaling $832 million for fiscal 2006, has claimed the number two spot, climbing from number three in the country and surpassing the com more

WOMEN'S SOCCER HOSTS TD BANKNORTH CLASSIC THIS WEEKEND

BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 27 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news release: Vermont will host the ninth annual TD Banknorth Soccer Classic on Friday (Aug. 29) and Sunday (Aug. 31) at Centennial Field. The Catamounts welcome New Hampshire, Villanova, and Central Connecticut to the tournament. UNH and Villanova will square off in the first game of the tournament at 1:00pm on Friday (Aug. 29) and will be followed by Central Connecticut versus Vermont at 4:00pm. Day two of the tourna more

WWII VETERAN'S REMEMBER COMRADES, DEDICATE MONUMENT

CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pa., Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command's Carlisle Barracks Garrison issued the following news article: Each year there are fewer and fewer veterans from past wars, yet each year there are more and more monuments dedicated to their courage, sacrifice, and accomplishments in defense of their country. On Aug. 15, members of the 80th Division Veterans Association and the Descendants of 80th Division Veterans, along side current active members of the 80 more

YOUTH CENTERS OFFER RELIEF FOR PARENTS

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The three words, "back to school," can be the cause of anxiety and excitement for children and parents alike. There are back-to-school sales for everything from clothing to school supplies, taking last-minute vacations, and then there's the task of making arrangements for care for children and youths. Aberdeen Proving Ground Youth Service centers (one in Aberdeen and another in Edgewood ) can reliev more

Youthful Alfred University Men's Soccer Team Looks to Improve on 2007

ALFRED, N.Y., Aug. 28 -- Alfred University's athletics department issued the following news release: If the men's soccer team is to improve on its 4-12-1 record from last year (0-7-0 Empire 8) and compete for a conference title, it will have to do so with a very young and inexperienced squad. Fourteen freshman and five sophomores help make up the roster. By contrast there are only three seniors and two juniors. Despite the youth, head coach Scott Miller is optimistic as he prepares for more

Youthful AU men's Soccer Team Looks to Improve

ALFRED, N.Y., Aug. 28 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: If the men's soccer team is to improve on its 4-12-1 record from last year (0-7-0 Empire 8) and compete for a conference title, it will have to do so with a very young and inexperienced squad. Fourteen freshman and five sophomores help make up the roster. By contrast there are only three seniors and two juniors. Despite the youth, head coach Scott Miller is optimistic as he prepares for his fifth season at the more

'Opportunities For Engaging Minority Communities In Securing Our Nation'

DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 28 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following press release: On Feb. 11, NCCU Institute of Homeland Security & Workforce Development and the Army War College is sponsoring "Opportunities For Engaging Minority Communities In Securing Our Nation," a colloquium at the Radisson Hotel-RTP. The theme is to explore opportunities to engage minority communities during the preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation phases of natural disasters and terrorist threats more

'RUN FOR FALLEN' TREK ENDS AT ARLINGTON

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 25 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: Army National Guard Maj. Chris Kimball devoted August's fourth Sunday morning to remembering two active Army comrades who were killed in Iraq by running 10 kilometers from the Pentagon to the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery. Kimball and 10 other Soldiers assigned to the National Guard Bureau were among 150 men and women who ran the final 6.2-mile leg of the national Run for the Fallen which paid trib more

AIR FORCE PARTICIPATES IN MAJOR LEAGUE GAME

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following press release: By Staff Sgt. Monique Randolph Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs It was not unusual for the players, coaches or umpires at Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team. It was nothing new for the Honor Guard Airmen who carried the Colors behind home plate - they've done it several times before. But it was a first for the ten recruits who raised their hands and pledged to more

AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU: GRAMMY-WINNING OAK RIDGE BOYS TO PERFORM AFTER FREEDOM WALK

ARMY BRIEFS TRANSFORMATION, MODULARITY TO LOGCOM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: By Joel C. Guenther Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Army briefs transformation, modularity to LOGCOM --Two U.S. Army officers briefed 60 Marines and civilian personnel from Marine Corps Logistics Command on the Army's Transformation and Modularity Program, Aug. 19, at the Base Conference Center here. Army Lt. Col. Dan Graves, chief of Current Concepts and Modularity for Combined Arms Support Comma more

ARNOLD'S 717TH TEST SQUADRON CHANGES COMMAND

Bill Preserves Right to Choose Community Pharmacy, Delivers $1.8 Billion in Pentagon Savings

Bush fully briefed on India, Pakistan situation since Musharraf exit

Washington, Aug. 29 -- President George W. Bush has been kept fully briefed about the situation in Pakistan and rise in violence across the border with India since the exit former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf. "Yes, the president is kept fully briefed on it," White House spokesperson Dana Perino told reporters Thursday when asked if Bush was watching or been briefed about the situation in Pakistan since the exit of it key ally in Islamabad. "And I would refer you to Department of De more

CAREER ENLISTED AVIATOR POSITIONS OPEN FOR RETRAINING

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Force Personnel Center issued the following press release: The Air Force still has openings for First Term Airmen to retrain into the Flight Engineer and Flight Attendant specialties and other career enlisted aviator positions. In addition to the FTA openings, staff and technical sergeants required to retrain under the Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program may apply for the following positions: Boom Operator, Flight Engineer, Loadmaster, A more

CHAIRMAN DISCUSSES IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, GEORGIA

CSAF DEFERS HERITAGE COAT DECISION, FOCUSES ON CURRENT UNIFORM ISSUES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following press release: By Master Sgt. Russell P. Petcoff Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz decided on Aug. 28 to defer a decision on the Air Force heritage coat until the summer of 2009 to address current uniform issues, according to a senior Air Force official. "We are going to fix, improve and upgrade uniforms in our current inventory," said Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, more

FAMILY MEMBERS, SURVIVORS REMEMBER AT PENTAGON'S 9/11 MEMORIAL

FIELD OF CANDIDATES FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS POST HAS BEEN NARROWED TO THREE

HOUSE DEMOCRATS ADJOURN INSTEAD OF VOTING ON ENERGY BILL

MUSLIM CHAPLAINS SERVE VARIOUS ROLES DURING DEPLOYMENT

OPERATION RISING STAR EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY, BRINGS BACK LIVE FINALS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office issued the following news release: By Bill Bradner FMWRC Public Affairs Preliminary competitions to determine the Army's best vocalist are now underway at 47 installations, camps or forward operating bases across the globe- as the search for the Army's 2008 Rising Star is now underway. "We are really excited to expand the program to 8 deployed sites in Iraq, Kosovo and Honduras," said Kristen Kea, Event Planner more

PENTAGON MEMORIAL DESIGNER REFLECTS ON WORK AS OPENING NEARS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The National Guard issued the following news release: Being chosen to design the Pentagon Memorial that will be dedicated here Sept. 11 is an achievement that may never be topped in an architect's career, one of the Pentagon Memorial's lead designers said. Keith Kaseman and Julie Beckman, his wife and business partner, were selected in March 2003 out of more than 1,100 architect teams to design the site that will serve as a lasting tribute to the 184 people killed du more

SEN. BROWNBACK COMMENTS ON LATEST REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AIR FORCE REFUELING TANKER

SEN. BROWNBACK COMMENTS ON TANKER TIMELINE EXTENSION

SEN. CLINTON ISSUES STATEMENT ON WAIVER OF BAGGAGE FEES FOR SERVICEMEMBERS BY SOME AIRLINES

TOTAL FORCE TEAM PUTS TRAVEL VOUCHER PROCESS UNDER MICROSCOPE

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga., Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news release: By Tech. Sgt. Drew Nystrom Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs In response to reports of delays in processing travel vouchers, the Air Force Reserve Command hosted a Total Force team of financial experts from around the Air Force Aug. 11-14 to find ways to improve the process. The team, under the direction of Richard Gustafson, deputy assistant secretary for financial opera more

TROPICAL STORM FAY UNDERSCORES NEED FOR 'READY ARMY' INITIATIVE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: Just as Tropical Storm Fay danced back and forth from Gulf Coast waters into Florida communities - threatening to build to hurricane strength - some 100 attendees of the Army Emergency Management's annual workshop for installation preparedness wrapped up their week-long meeting in Tampa, Fla., and Army officials announced a new emergency-preparedness initiative: Ready Army. The program is intended to "get the en more

U.S. SUES EUROPEAN TRANSPORTATION FIRMS FOR BID RIGGING RELATED TO U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL MOVING EXPENSES

U.S., PAKISTANI MILITARY LEADERS MEET ABOARD USS LINCOLN

US worried over lack of larger plan in Afghanistan: CSM

Washington, Aug. 29 -- The US is worried about the lack of a larger plan to improve the deteriorating security scenario in Afghanistan as senior defence officials are debating how many troops they can send there and how soon to bring the situation under control. The Christian Science Monitor (CSM) reports that as political pressure mounts to do more to stop the violence in Afghanistan, there is an increasing fear in the Pentagon that sending in more forces is just a stopgap measure that mask more

VETERANS OFFER TIPS, EXPERTISE ON CONDUCTING OPERATIONS DURING RAMADAN

"US PROVOKED GEORGIA CONFLICT TO BENEFIT PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE"

Moscow, Aug 29 (UNI) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the US for provoking the Georgia-South Ossetia conflict to secure victory for one of the presidential candidates, saying preliminary reports showed that US citizens may have been present in the combat zone. ''We have serious reasons to believe that American citizens were right at the heart of the military action. This would have implications for American domestic policy. If this is confirmed, we will have grounds to suspec more

$3 MILLION GIFT LAUNCHES DEPRESSION CENTER, STARTS NATIONAL NETWORK

AURORA, Colo., April 14 -- The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center issued the following news release: George Wiegers spent too much of his childhood watching depression ravage his mother. Monday, Wiegers made an extraordinary contribution to help ease the suffering from an illness that kills roughly 30,000 Americans a year and cripples millions of others. Wiegers donated $3 million to establish the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine Depression Center. more

'DAMN YANKEES' AT FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH CAMPUS JULY 24-27

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 10 -- Florida Community College at Jacksonville issued the following news release: What: FCCJ Artist Series and the Wilson Center for the Arts present "Damn Yankees," the Third Annual FCCJ High School Summer Musical Experience When: July 24 at 7:30 p.m. July 25, 26 at 8 p.m. July 27 at 2 p.m. Where: Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts--Main Stage Florida Community College South Campus 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Cost: $15 reserved seating; $12 f more

122 soldiers hospitalised after morning meal

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- At least 122 soldiers attached to the Henanigala Army camp in Dehiattakandiya were yesterday admitted to hospital with complains of food poisoning, the army said. Military spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara said the soldiers had developed vomiting and fainting after consuming breakfast with fish. He also said initially some 272 soldiers fell sick at the camp after their morning meal, but only 122 were admitted to hospital. "Others were not admitted as their condition improv more

2008 NAPHS Annual Meeting To Celebrate 75 Years Of 'Behavioral Healthcare Leadership In Action'

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems issued the following news release: Top policy experts will help those who deliver psychiatric and addiction treatment services explore "Behavioral Healthcare Leadership in Action" at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS). The meeting will be held April 6-8, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The event, which marks the assoc more

293RD MP RECEIVES BRONZE STAR WITH VALOR

FORT STEWART, Ga., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Spc. Amanda McBride 4th BCT Public Affairs For Staff Sgt. Andrew Swilling, the Army Values are not only a military code but also a way of life. With the experiences he has learned from multiple deployments, Swilling has taken the values and has incorporated them into everything he does. The military policeman assigned to the 293rd Military Police Company, 385th MP Battalion received the Bronze Star wit more

AAFES TO CELEBRATE MILITARY RETIREES WHO 'STILL SERVE' WITH SAVINGS AND SWEEPSTAKES

DALLAS, Aug. 21 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is extending special retirement benefits to former Soldiers and Airmen who shop their exchange during the annual "Still Serving" weekend Sept. 5-7. Invitations to this event, included a "Salute to Your Service" sales flyer, are already hitting the mailboxes of more than three million Army and Air Force retirees, active duty and National Guard and Reserve members worldwid more

ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL HAS FIELD DAY FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Starting a new school as a freshman can be overwhelming, so teachers, administrators and members of the Aberdeen community held a field day July 28 so that students could have some fun and become more familiar with Aberdeen High School. "There are a couple of purposes for the event," said Nina Van Kleeck, an Earth Science teacher who helped raise money for the event. "We wanted the field day to b more

ADVANCED ENGINE, HEARING PROTECTION ON DISPLAY AT MUSEUM

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following press release: By John Schutte 711th Human Performance Wing The first aircraft to fly by pulsed-detonation engine power, along with associated hearing protection technology - both developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory here - became additions to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during an Aug. 25 ceremony at the museum annex here. Members of the AFRL's Propulsion Directorate develo more

Advances in Military Medicine Improve Care of Soldiers, Civilians

AF SENIOR NCO GRADUATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY WITH HONORS

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Force Personnel Center issued the following press release: By Master Sgt. James Brabenec Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs For one Air Force senior noncommissioned officer, the Air Force "re-bluing" process that comes with attending professional military education came with an aquamarine twist. Master Sgt. Ron Pompa recently completed the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy at the Coast Guard Training Center in Pet more

AFGHAN, COALITION FORCES KILL MORE THAN 100 ENEMY FIGHTERS

AFSPC COMMANDER IMPRESSED WITH BUCKLEY'S AIRMEN

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Space Command issued the following press release: By Staff Sgt. Sanjay Allen 460th Space Wing Public Affairs The commander of Air Force Space Command toured work centers here Aug. 19 and 20 to get an up close feel of what Buckley brings to the fight. He recognized the hard work that the members of Buckley have put in to make the base what it is today. General Kehler was the 21st Space Wing commander when Buckley fell under hi more

AGGIE BAND GOES TO LUBBOCK FOR TEXAS TECH GAME ON OCT. 13

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Football fans attending the Texas A&M vs. Texas Tech game on Saturday (Oct. 13) will have the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band with them as support for the team in the stands and to take the field at halftime. Often referred to as the "Pulse of Aggieland," the Aggie Band is the largest precision military marching band in the nation. Performing at home football games and several away games, this organization more

AGGIE FAMILIES TO ARRIVE ON CAMPUS TO CELEBRATE PARENTS' WEEKEND APRIL 11

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 31 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Since 1919, Aggie families have made the trip to Texas A&M University for Parents' Weekend. The springtime celebration this year begins Friday (April 11) and includes the annual Aggie Moms' Boutique, concerts by the Singing Cadets and Women's Chorus, an open house at the home of the university vice president for student affairs on Saturday and concludes Sunday with the presentation of a host of awards more

AID TO GEORGIA SURPASSES MILLION-POUND MARK

AIR ASSAULT BAND HOSTS JOINT TRAINING WITH AFGHAN MILITARY MUSICIANS

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The U.S. Army Bands issued the following news release: By 1SG Phil Nicholson 101st Abn Div (AASLT) Band The Screaming Eagle Band carved yet another notch in its "mission accomplished" rigger's belt this week after successfully conducting joint training with the Afghan National Army Band's ceremonial kandack unit. Training was held at Bagram Airfield and lasted four days with twenty-two ANA musicians participating. The ceremonial band is part of the larger ANA Ba more

AIR FORCE FOOTBALL TEAM TO HONOR AIR FORCE WITH PATCHES

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following press release: The Air Force Academy football team is honoring the men and women of the Air Force by wearing the Air Force symbol on its uniform this season. The U.S. Air Force symbol honors the heritage of our past and represents the promise of our future. It retains the core elements of our Air Corps heritage -- the "Arnold" wings and star with circle -- and modernizes them to reflect our air and sp more

AIR FORCE IT CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS EDUCATION

MAXWELL AFB, Ala., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news release: By Scott Knuteson Air University Public Affairs The professional education of thousands of Airmen and Air Force civilians is on the fast track to change, according to a seminar at the Air Force Information Technology Conference Tuesday. "Air Education and Training Command's vision is to deliver unrivaled air, space and cyberspace education and training," Maj. Gen. Erwi more

AIR FORCE OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE STAFF SERGEANT SELECTIONS

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Force Personnel Center issued the following press release: Air Force officials selected 12,209 of 28,098 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant for a selection rate of 43.45 percent. The average score for those selected was 268.39, with an average time in grade and time in service of 2.25 and 4.85 years respectively. The average score was based on the following point averages: 131.62 for enlisted performance reports, 54 more

AIR FORCE PARTICIPATES IN MAJOR LEAGUE GAME

AIR FORCE RESERVISTS HELP TRAIN IRAQI FIREFIGHTERS

KIRKUK AIR BASE, Iraq, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news release: By Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston 506th Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs Iraqi firefighters can now sharpen their abilities to operate effectively inside burning structures with the aid of a new training facility here. Seven Iraqi firefighters learned search and rescue tactics at the new facility July 30 alongside firefighters from the 506th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron. T more

AIR STATION NORTH BEND CHANGE OF COMMAND

SEATTLE, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, Northwest District, issued the following press release: Coast Guard Capt. Lance O. Benton will transfer command of Coast Guard Group/Air Station North Bend, Ore., to Capt. Scott A. Kitchen in a change of command ceremony that will be held in the hangar at Group/Air Station North Bend at 11 a.m., Friday August 22, 2008. WHO: Air Station North Bend WHAT: Change of command *** Media interested in attendin more

AIRCREWS TAKE WOUNDED WARRIORS HOME

POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following press release: By Lt. Col. Ann Peru Knabe 440th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Almost three years have passed since aircrews in the 440th Airlift Wing here started flying special missions known as Integrated CONUS Medical Operations Plan missions. These ICMOP missions are designed to get injured servicemembers home as quickly as possible after arriving in the United States from overseas. Most of the returning pa more

ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES STATE TROOPERS DISPATCHES, AUG. 22

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 22 -- The Alaska Department of Public Safety issued the following State Troopers dispatches: A Detachment * * * Location: Juneau Case number: 08-69712 Type: Theft of Services Text: On 8/20/08, AST received a report of a stow away from Kenneth Linder of the Alaska Marine Highway. According to Linder the stow away was aboard the M/V Taku between Sitka and Bellingham, WA. Linder reported that Christian Stevens, age 38 of Ketchikan, had purchased a ticket from J more

ALTERNATIVE VISIONS FOR MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNORS ISLAND NATIONAL MONUMENT TO BE PRESENTED AT OPEN HOUSE

NEW YORK CITY, Feb. 20 -- The National Park Service's Governors Island National Monument issued the following news release: The National Park Service (NPS) is holding an open house to solicit public comment on the management alternatives presented in Governors Island National Monument's first ever Draft General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS). The GMP/EIS is required by law of all national parks and serves as a long-term plan to guide the management and use of par more

ALUMNI CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF GREEK LIFE AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON

MADISON, Wis., Oct. 2 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Alumni are coming back to the University of Wisconsin-Madison this month for a weekend of fraternity and sorority events honoring the Greek community's 150th anniversary on campus. Greek Life, in partnership with the Wisconsin Alumni Association, is hosting the reunion events on the weekend of Oct. 19-21. The Greek Life reunion weekend kicks off with a National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) All-Alumni Rec more

AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU: GRAMMY-WINNING OAK RIDGE BOYS TO PERFORM AFTER FREEDOM WALK

AN/MSN-7 MOBILE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER KEEPS SKIES SAFER IN THEATER

ROBINS AFB, Ga., Aug. 28 -- Robins Air Force Base issued the following news release: Ensuring a safe flying environment can be challenging for air traffic controllers, especially at a Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources Base. The Air Force is coupling some of its state-of-the-art technology with the expertise of its combat communications professionals to meet this challenge. Most fixed air traffic control towers stand stories tall, but with the advancement of modern technology, Airme more

Anderson Comments on State of the Union Address

ANG ENLISTED ICON PASSES AWAY; BATAAN DEATH MARCH SURVIVOR DIES AT 89

ARC Debates Heritage Foundation on Whether to Use Military Force Against Iran

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Ayn Rand Institute issued the following news release: The Ayn Rand Institute is pleased to announce that Elan Journo, writing for the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights (ARC), has been invited to debate the Heritage Foundation on Opposing Views, a new Web site that sponsors online debates on questions regarding current news and events. The question posed in this debate is "Should the U.S. Use Military Force Against Iran?" -- to which Mr. Journo has responded " more

AREA VETERANS GO FOR GOLD IN NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR GAMES

PHOENIX, Aug. 14 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center issued the following news release: Four Valley veterans, who are paralyzed, are on a quest for their own kind of Olympic gold and will compete in one of the world's premier events for disabled athletes later this month. With support from the Phoenix Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System, they will attend the 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games being held July 25 through 29. More than 500 athlete more

ARIZONA YOUTH UNIVERSITY INSPIRES FUTURE CAREER PATHS AND ENRICHES SUMMER EXPERIENCE

TUCSON, Ariz., June 13 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The median age of students on the campus of The University of Arizona drops by about 10 years every summer when its Office of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach opens the doors of Arizona Youth University. The notion of community, the culture of volunteerism and the pool of experts from the UA and Tucson community come together at the "university's" camps, which are offered to students in grades more

ARMY FIELDS FIRST BRIGADE NONLETHAL CAPABILITY SET

ARMY LAUNCHING 'I. A.M. STRONG' PREVENTION CAMPAIGN

LANSDOWNE, Va., Aug. 27 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: The I. A.M. Strong campaign will empower Soldiers to "Intervene, Act, and Motivate" to prevent sexual assault, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston said. Preston "soft-launched" the new peer-to-peer training effort with an announcement to young Soldiers attending the 2008 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Conference in Lansdowne, Va., Aug. 6. The I. A.M. Strong campaign will officially be annou more

ARMY RECRUITER PLEADS GUILTY TO DISTRIBUTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following press release: A sergeant in the Army Reserves, who was employed as a military recruiter, pleaded guilty in U.S District Court today to one count of receiving and distributing child pornography. Ramon Santos, Jr., of Lemoore, Calif., agreed to serve a 135-month prison term as part of the plea agreement. Santos' formal sentencing is scheduled for October 31. more

ARMY RELEASES MESSAGE ANNOUNCING NEW SERVICE UNIFORM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: Out with the old, in with the blue. The Army has made it official, the green service uniform, which has defined the service since the mid-1950s, is on the outs. In place of the green uniform will be a variation of the blue uniform, something many Soldiers already own. Official word on the new "Army Service Uniform," or ASU, was released Aug. 20 in a message to all Army activities. The message defines the wear po more

ARMY RESERVE CONFERENCE AT CORRY PREPARES SOLDIERS FOR DEMINING, OTHER TASKS

PENSACOLA, Fla., July 30 -- Naval Air Station Pensacola issued the following news release: Campbell was one of about 40 members of the U.S. Army Reserve's 350th Civil Affairs command attending planning sessions at the reserve's new home at Corry Station. The command - one of four Civil Affairs com-mands in the Army - has been called on frequently in recent years to assist other nations as a liaison between military and civilian. It is part of the U.S. Civil Affairs and Psycholog-ical Operatio more

ARMY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

ARMY SIGNS COMMUNITY COVENANT IN HAWAII

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii, July 7 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: Community and Army leaders signed the Army Community Covenant July 4, in conjunction with the 37th Annual Fourth of July Spectacular, here on Sills Field. This Hawaii Army Community Covenant signing is the 30th covenant signed nationwide between Army and state and local leaders. The symbolic commitment of the vital relationship commends communities for their support of Soldiers and their families. more

ARMY WCAP COACH JOHNSON SURVIVES ANOTHER MATT EMMONS MOMENT IN BEIJING

BEIJING, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office issued the following news release: By Tim Hipps FMWRC Public Affairs "He did it again!" someone shouted from the grandstand the instant Team USA's Matt Emmons plummeted from surefire gold to fourth place with a shocking 4.4 on his final shot in the Olympic 50-meter rifle 3 positions event on Sunday. Emmons suffered a similar experience at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he accidentally cross-shot at the more

ARNOLD'S 717TH TEST SQUADRON CHANGES COMMAND

ASSEMBLYWOMAN LUPARDO BILL TO HELP ADDRESS VETERANS' MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOV. PATERSON

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 7 -- Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, D-Endwell (126th District), issued the following press release: Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that Governor David Paterson signed into law legislation (A.9685-A) that she authored in response to the increasing mental health concerns of veterans and troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The new law will add two new members to the Mental Health Services Council (MHSC) in order to better address the needs and co more

Association TRENDS Recognizes National Association of Chain Drug Stores on 'Effective Association Lobbyists' List

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: For the second time in a month, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is being recognized as a leading public policy advocate by a publication that reports on the association and advocacy communities nationwide. Association TRENDS identifies NACDS President and Chief Executive Officer Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, on its " Effective Association Lobbyists"(http://www.nacds more

ATHENS SILVER MEDALIST ANTI FINISHES NINTH IN RIFLE PRONE AT BEIJING GAMES

BEIJING, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office issued the following news release: By Tim Hipps FMWRC Public Affairs In his fourth and possibly final Olympics, U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program Maj. Michael Anti just missed making the final and finished ninth in the 50-meter rifle prone event Aug. 15 at the Beijing Shooting Range Hall. Anti and France's Valerian Sauveplane tied with a six-series qualification score of 594, but the Frenchman prevailed in the more

AUXILIARY AIR PROGAM

Barack Obama Statement on Russian Failure to Implement Ceasefire Agreement Terms

CHICAGO, Aug. 23 -- The presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., issued the following statement: Yesterday, Russian military officials announced that the withdrawal of Russian military forces from undisputed Georgian territory was complete. Russian commanders claim to be implementing the ceasefire agreement of August 16, 2008, signed by Russian President Dmitri Medvedev and Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, committing Russia to withdraw all military forces sent into Georgia a more

BCC Graduate to Attend Democratic National Convention

PEMBERTON, N.J., Aug. 22 -- Burlington County College issued the following news release: Burlington County College graduate Rich Locklear is scheduled to attend the Democratic National Convention in Denver from August 25 through 28, 2008. Locklear was selected for the Burlington County area district ballot for the primary election in February. As a district level delegate, he will have the honor of attending the Democratic National Convention where he will participate in a variety of meetings more

BEE RESEARCHERS UNVEIL TOOL TO CHASE COLONY COLLAPSE DISORDER

MISSOULA, Mont., Aug. 29 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: University of Montana researchers and their UM-affiliated company, Bee Alert Technology Inc., have employed a powerful new tool created by a U.S. Army lab to discover a honeybee virus invading North America. The new virus does not cause Colony Collapse Disorder - a mysterious malady depopulating beehives around the globe - but the method used to find the virus may help scientists unravel the CCD myster more

BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTANT WHEATLEY TO SPEAK AT TUNXIS FUND-RAISING DINNER

FARMINGTON, Conn., Sept. 13 -- Tunxis Community College issued the following news release: The public is invited to a fund-raising dinner and talk "Navigating Change in a World Transformed," at Tunxis Community College on September 24, 7-9 p.m., sponsored by Tunxis Community College Foundation & Advisory Board, Inc. Best-selling author and organizational consultant Dr. Margaret J. Wheatley will be the keynote speaker. Proceeds from the dinner, which costs $60.00 per person, support student sc more

Bill Preserves Right to Choose Community Pharmacy, Delivers $1.8 Billion in Pentagon Savings

BUFFALO SOLDIER MEMORIAL CEREMONY

WEST POINT, N.Y.., Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Military Academy issued the following news release: West Point will host the 47th annual Buffalo Soldier Memorial Ceremony at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 12:15 p.m. The Ceremony will honor the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments of the Buffalo Soldiers. These black Soldiers have a proud tradition of exemplary service to the nation in the Indian Wars; Spanish-American War; both World Wars; and the Korean Conflict. The guest spea more

Bush fully briefed on India, Pakistan situation since Musharraf exit

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS ISSUES MINUTES OF MAY 13 COMMITTEE ON AUDIT MEETING

OAKLAND, Calif., May 13 -- The California State University Board of Regents issued the following meeting minutes: The Regents of the University of California met on the above date at Covel Commons, Los Angeles Campus. Members present: Regents Allen, Brewer, Bugay, Dynes, Kozberg, Reiss, and Schilling In attendance: Regents-designate Cole, Scorza and Shewmake, Faculty Representative Croughan, Secretary and Chief of Staff Griffiths, Associate Secretary Shaw, General Counsel Robinson, Prov more

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS ISSUES MINUTES OF MAY 15 COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING

OAKLAND, Calif., May 15 -- The California State University Board of Regents issued the following meeting minutes: The Regents of the University of California met on the above date at Covel Commons, Los Angeles Campus. Members present: Regents Allen, Blum, Brewer, Bugay, Dynes, Garamendi, Gould, Hotchkis, Island, Lozano, Marcus, Pattiz, Reiss, Ruiz, Schilling, Varner, and Wachter In attendance: Regents-designate Cole, Scorza, and Shewmake, Faculty Representatives Brown and Croughan, Secr more

Call of the Conscience

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- The speech delivered by Manoranjan Selliah, Chief organiser of the 'Call of the Conscience'- a human rights art exhibit on the conflict in Sri Lanka, held at Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto last week. I want to begin by remembering those civilians who are at this very moment suffering from a brutal war in Sri Lanka. Many youth and children have been recruited, mostly by force, to be used as cannon fodder in a war that means little to their innocent lives. This exhi more

CALLAHAN BECOMES OLDEST U.S. FEMALE COMPETITOR IN OLYMPIC HISTORY

BEIJING, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office issued the following news release: By Tim Hipps FMWRC Public Affairs At age 56, U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Elizabeth "Libby" Callahan became the oldest U.S. female competitor in Olympic history with a 25th-place finish in the women's 25-meter pistol shooting event Aug. 13 at the Beijing Shooting Range Hall. "I've been told oldest ever female Olympian of any nation, of all time," Callahan said. "But I don't kno more

CAMPUS ARTS OPPORTUNITIES: OCT. 12-18

MADISON, Wis., Oct. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Words collide with literary offerings from the Wisconsin Book Festival and spoken word performances by students and internationally known artists. These programs are only a few of the many campus arts offerings presented during the week of October 12-18. This weekly digest is meant to highlight upcoming opportunities for the public to experience the university arts in campus theaters, museums, galleries more

CAREER ENLISTED AVIATOR POSITIONS OPEN FOR RETRAINING

CELEBRATION AND NEW BEGINNING AT PRODUCT MANAGER FORCE SUSTAINMENT SYSTEMS CEREMONY

NATICK, Mass., Aug. 5 -- The Army Installation Management Command's Soldier Systems Center issued the following news release: In a crowded conference center at the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center (SSC) in Natick, Mass., a change of leadership ceremony was held for the Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems (PM FSS) office on July 25. Chaplain Maj. Robert Williams, who provided the invocation for the ceremony, said it was a chance to "celebrate a job well-done" for outgoing PM Lt. Col. more

CENTRE TO RAISE TEN COBRA BATTALIONS TO TACKLE NAXALISM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (UNI) To meet the challenges posed by naxalism and terrorism, the Centre has approved raising of ten CoBRA battalions in the CRPF at a cost of Rs 1300 crore, the Home Ministry sources said here today. The Government had been taking a series of measures to strengthen the internal security mechanism, keeping in view the various challenges like guerilla tactics used by the Left Wing extremists and other militant/extremist groups, they said. ''To meet these challenges, the more

CENTURY OF FEDERAL DOCUMENTS OFFERED ONLINE VIA SITY OF ARIZONA LIBRARY

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 21 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The University of Arizona and other land-grant institutions across the country have been celebrating a milestone: the centennial anniversary of the federal government's decision to make them depositories for government documents. These institutions became federally designated depositories in 1907, taking on the responsibility of storing government documents. At the UA, there's even more reason to ce more

CHAIRMAN APPOINTED FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD

CHAIRMAN DISCUSSES IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, GEORGIA

CHANGE OF LEADER FOR ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

NATICK, Mass., July 17 -- The Army Installation Management Command's Soldier Systems Center issued the following news release: On a day when the temperature and humidity in Natick, Mass., rivaled some that the organization studies to prepare the military for, the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) held a change of command ceremony. On July 9, Col. Kevin N. Keenan took command of USARIEM from Col. Beau J. Freund. Maj. Gen. George W. Weightman, commanding genera more

Chronic Modernization Delays Impact Next Administration's Budget Planning

CHURCH-RUN SCHOOLS REMAIN SHUT IN KOLKATA FOR ORISSA INCIDENT

Kolkata, Aug 29 (UNI) All church-run schools remained closed and members of the community took out processions in the city today demanding protection in Orissa. Holding placards, Christians, under the banner of Bangiya Christiya Parishad, took out the main procession near Utkal Bhavan in Central Kolkata, demanding deployment of military and para-military forces at Kandhamal and Bargarh districts where about ten members of the community had been killed in violence. '' CM, answer why Chris more

CIVIL LIBERTIES AND TERRORISM TOPIC OF ANNUAL CONSTITUTION DAY LECTURE SEPT. 17

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 29 -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news release: Constitution Day, Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the University of South Carolina will feature a lecture by new faculty member Dr. Kirk Randazzo of the department of political science. Randazzo's talk, set for 7 p.m. in Gambrell Hall, Room 153, is titled "Balancing the Constitution: Security, Liberty, and the Challenge of Guantanamo Bay." It is free and open to the public. "What many people don't rec more

CIVIL WAR CLOTHING EXHIBIT, FASHION SHOWS CONTINUE 'STITCHES IN TIME' SERIES IN AUGUST AT SPRINGFIELD AREA HISTORIC SITES

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 18 -- The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency issued the following news release: The "Stitches in Time" historic clothing series at Springfield area historic sites continues in August with a Civil War theme. The exhibit "Fabric of Life in a Country at War: Original Civilian and Military Clothing, 1861 to 1865" by K. Krewer will open at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site on Saturday, August 2. Meanwhile, at the Lincoln Home Visitor Center on August 2, two f more

CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS IN A POST-9/11 WORLD

CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pa., July 15 -- The U.S. War College issued the following paper: The civil-military relationship, and specifically the interaction between civilian leadership and uniformed military leaders, relies on the attitudes and actions of both civilians and the military. Although recently there has been tension in the relationship between civilian leadership and the uniformed (and retired) military, there is currently no crisis in the civil control aspects of the civil-military rela more

CNRSW LEADS WAY IN ENSURING SAILORS 'ARRIVE ALIVE'

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heather Hines, Navy Region Southwest Public Affairs Commander, Navy Region Southwest (CNRSW) is the first regional command to institute one of the Navy's most recent pilot programs: Arrive Alive. Arrive Alive is designed to save lives by providing Sailors with safe rides home, which will ultimately help to reduce the number safety-related fatalities. "This is a totally more

COALITION FORCES DETAIN SUSPECTS IN IRAQ'S HAMRIN MOUNTAINS

COAST GUARD SCHEDULED TO HOST AREA MARITIME SECURITY TRAINING EXERCISES PROGRAM PRESS BRIEF IN WILMINGTON, N.C.

WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 5th District, issued the following press release: Coast Guard Sector North Carolina is scheduled to host a media briefing on the Area Maritime Security Training Exercises Program at the Coast Guard Cutter Diligence mooring on the Cape Fear River, at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. The Area Maritime Security Training Exercises Program (AMSTEP) is focused on building links within the Area Maritime Security (AMS) Co more

COME TO OP SHOP COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR

MESA, Ariz., Aug. 20 -- The Mesa Public Schools issued the following news release: Posted by Lynda Jordan on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 9:27 AM (MDT) Secondary students and their parents are invited to the Op Shop college and career fair. Stop by Skyline High, 845 S. Crismon Road, Mesa, between 6 and 8 p.m. Sept. 15. Op Shop will be 6-8 p.m. Sept. 15 at Skyline High, 845 S. Crismon Road, Mesa. Junior high and high school students are invited to bring their parents. Since Op Shop, o more

COMMENTARY: A NEW SCHOOL YEAR MEANS WORK FOR EVERYONE

COMMENTARY: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' SUCCESS

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: What will your high school student be this year? A child who leaves at 2:35 or a child 'engaged' in his/ her education? Lt. Col. Greg and Kim Gadson encouraged their two children to be engaged in the activities available upon their arrival at their new school, field hockey and football (when their Family dynamics changed forever with Greg's loss of both legs in an Iraq bombing.) Although both childr more

COMMENTARY: TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS AT NIGHT BETTER FOR SOME

COMMENTARY: TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF HOMESCHOOLING

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: We want to help Families considering homeschooling and take the mystery away for those who are curious. No doubt, if you are a homeschooler or considering the leap yourself, there are many things to consider. No pressure, but the entire fate of your child's education lies in your disorganized hands. (Or is that just us?) Parents choosing the homeschool path have to overcome many obstacles. Not on more

COMMISSARIES WITHDRAW ALL SIZES OF DEL MONTE KETCHUP

COMMISSARY CUSTOMERS CAN FIND PROMOTIONAL PRICES ON DECA WEB SITE

COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE MENTAL HEALTH BILL SPONSORED BY SEN. BURR

COMMUNITY FIGHTS CRIME WITH NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The Directorate of Law Enforcement and Security hosted its biggest community event of the summer during National Night Out Against Crime festivities at the McGruff House in Patriot Village Aug.5. The annual event, observed in all 50 states and on military installations worldwide, celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Dozens of housing area residents attended the three-hour event that include more

COMMUNITY MEETINGS AUG. 19-21: MILITARY REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN

EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The city of El Paso issued the following press release: WHO: The Development Services Department & SAIC WHAT: Invite the public to attend a series of community meetings WHEN/WHERE: Table omitted, document can be viewed at: http://www.elpasotexas.gov/news/_documents/2008_08_18_Media%20Advisory,%20Community%20Meetings,%20RGMP.pdf WHY: As planning efforts targeting the anticipated expansion of Fort Bliss continue as a critical priority, the creation of a Regio more

CORPS LEADERS FOR 2008-09 ANNOUNCED

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Cadets Jordan Reid and Andrew Davis will lead Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets during the 2008-2009 school year, announced corps officials. Reid is a junior political science major out of company F-2 from Whitehouse. Davis is a junior international studies major out of company E-2 from Longview. Reid will become the highest-ranking cadet in the 1,700-member Corps of Cadets. As cadet colonel of the corps, more

CORPSMAN SAVES LIVES ON THE WAY HOME

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: By Cpl. Nicole A. LaVine Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Marines and corpsman have fought battles, trained, played and saved lives together since the establishment of the Navy Hospital Corps in 1898. This rapport was proven yet again on the morning of July 15. As Seaman Apprentice Brian T. Earle sat half-asleep in the passenge more

CRIST ANNOUNCES DRAPER DEAL INCLUDING R&D CENTER AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

CROSS-COUNTRY ART DEMONSTRATES POWER OF SCIENCE

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 17 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: Employees at Rochester Institute of Technology on Tuesday will show New York high school students how to create stunning artwork in Alaska from 4,000 miles away. Using a Web-based interface, the students will have a chance to operate three remote-controlled devices and two cameras, part of a project developed by students at the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. more

CULTURE ADDS FLAVOR TO PICATINNY

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J., July 15 -- The Picatinny Arsenal issued the following news release: Picatinny Arsenal community members observed Multicultural and Employee Day by hosting a special celebration for Picatinny employees and their family members here July 10. Kicking off the day was the annual 5-kilometer walk-or-run event around the arsenal with Michael Galonski coming in first place with a time of 17:30 in the men's division and Teresa Jackobe placing first in the women's with a tim more

DA ASSISTS FAMILIES IN SCHOOL TRANSITIONS

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Aberdeen Proving Ground Child and Youth Services together with the Military Child Education Coalition will sponsor a Transition Counselor Institute for secondary and elementary school guidance counselors Nov. 12 and 13 at Fort George G. Meade. The Department of the Army is providing funding. The institute is in its eighth year; the first TCI was held in San Diego in July 2000. The institute is held more

DEALS & DISCOUNTS AT COLORADO STATE FAIR

PUEBLO, Colo., Aug. 15 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Every dollar counts and it's not hard to save a buck at the 2008 Colorado State Fair. Look for these fantastic deals! Entertainment Value Package: The Colorado State Fair is offering a huge deal on four concerts in its entertainment lineup. Little River Band, The Guess Who, Jason Aldean, and Colby Callait tickets are just $10 each. Purchase the ticket before the day of the concert and tha more

DECLARATION BY PRESIDENCY ON BEHALF OF EUROPEAN UNION ON MAURITANIA

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 18 -- The European Union issued the following common foreign and security policy statement: The European Union renews in the strongest terms its condemnation of the coup which took place in Mauritania on 6 August 2008. It considers the emergency measures taken by the military leaders who seized power, measures confirmed by the Order of 11 August 2008, in particular that relieving the President of the Republic of his duties, to be completely unlawful. The European Un more

DEL MAR HONORS MILITARY, WOUNDED WARRIORS

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: By Cpl. Robert Beaver Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club honored Marines during an Aug. 4 race day. The club color guard, made of retirees Sgt. Maj. Steve Meyers, Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jerry Guiles and Army Maj. Pete Brunhaver, opened the races with a unique colors ceremony. As the club bugler sounded the first note of the Marines' H more

DEL. FALEOMAVAEGA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NOMINATION TO U.S. MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Del. Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, D-American Samoa, issued the following press release: Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he is currently accepting applications for nominations to fill one vacancy at the US Air Force Academy (www.usaf.edu) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, one vacancy at the U.S. Military Academy (www.usma.edu) at West Point, New York, and one vacancy at the U.S. Naval Academy (www.usna.edu) in Annapolis, Maryland for the class entering the academies more

DEPLOYED 5TH SIGNAL SOLDIER DONATES MONEY AND R&R TIME TO HELP NEEDY

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq, Aug. 19 -- The 5th Signal Command issued the following news release: A Soldier who volunteers in the U.S. Army knowingly makes a sacrifice for their country. Whether it is sacrificing time with their family, personal comforts, or even their life, the duty of a Soldier eventually requires sacrifice in some way or another. Certain Soldiers though go beyond that call of duty and give more. Spc. Timothy Roy from 5th Signal Command's C Company, 44th Expeditionary Signal Batt more

DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY RODGERS TESTIFIES ON BUILDINGS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND GREENHOUSE GASES

DFAS PROCESSES FIRST EFT OF NAVY DEATH GRATUITY BENEFITS

DISPATCH FROM AFGHANISTAN: ALUM SHARES EXPERIENCES IN ARMY

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Aug. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release: 1st Lt. Donald Wagner is a 1997 Penn State journalism graduate. The former assistant editor Penn State sports magazine Blue White Illustrated, he is currently serving in Afghanistan with the 1-506th Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, based out of Fort Campbell, Ky. Wagner is sharing his experiences on the ground in Afghanistan in a series of dispatches for Penn State Newswire and P more

DISTRICT'S PROGRAM WITH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO BE ENHANCED WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION MARINES, BRUNEI FORCES EXCHANGE SURVIVAL SKILLS, TACTICS

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: By Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt III Marine Expeditionary Force Sgt. Michael K. Kamerer's Squad was first for the jungle patrol. They made their way into the jungle armed with small-arms weapons and supplied with two days of food and water. The squad climbed steep hills, crossed streams, and ridgelines. Kamerer and his squad were among 40 service members from Combat Assault Company, 3rd more

DNC: American Voices Program

DENVER, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee issued text of the following speeches from the Democratic National Convention: Roy Gross My name is Roy Gross. I'm a proud member of Teamsters Local 299 in Detroit, Michigan. When I was a young man and wanted to start a family, I went to Detroit and landed a job as an automobile transporter. I delivered new cars from the assembly plants to dealerships around the country. It was a great job, a Teamsters union job. You worked hard an more

DNCC: The 2008 Convention: Nightly Program To Put American Voices Center Stage

DENVER, Aug. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release from the Democratic National Convention: The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America campaign today announced that everyday Americans will speak each night of the Convention in primetime to share their voices as the people who have been powering Barack Obama's campaign for change. Over the last few years, Barack Obama has joined with Americans in every state in this coun more

DOD RELEASES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR TRICARE OVERSEAS PROGRAM CONTRACT

DOD, VA AGREEMENT FACILITATES SPECIALTY CARE FOR INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS

DUKE FIELD RESERVISTS DROP LAST BLU-82 BOMB

PENSACOLA, Fla., July 30 -- Naval Air Station Pensacola issued the following news release: Nicknamed "Commando Vault" in Vietnam and "Daisy Cutter" in Afghanistan, the BLU-82 is a 15,000-pound bomb. Because of its size, the bomb was dropped by parachute from the aircraft. "We in the Air Force Reserve Command feel fortunate to have been chosen to drop the last operational Daisy Cutter," said Col. Jon Weeks, 919th Special Operations Wing vice commander and mission commander on the drop. "Our more

Earthquake Preparedness in the Midwest

ROLLA, Mo., April 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news release: The earthquake that hit eastern Illinois on Friday, April 18, is the type of event communities throughout the Midwest should prepare for, say organizers of an earthquake preparedness conference to be held this summer at Missouri University of Science and Technology. "Preparing for a Significant Central U.S. Earthquake" is the theme of the "New Madrid Seismic Zone Conference," to be held more

EASTLER LEADS MILITARY ATHLETES AT U.S. OLYMPIC TRACK & FIELD TRIALS

EUGENE, Ore., July 10 -- The U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office issued the following news release: By Tim Hipps FMWRC Public Affairs U.S. Air Force World Class Athlete Program Capt. Kevin Eastler led military athletes competing in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Track & Field by earning his second Olympic berth in the 20-kilometer race walk. U.S. Army WCAP Sgt. John Nunn, who competed in the same event with Eastler at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, fini more

ELECTRONIC WARFARE WARRIORS DEFEND THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

ROBINS AFB, Ga., Aug. 28 -- Robins Air Force Base issued the following news release: When it comes to television, many of our tubes will be obsolete in February of 2009, as TV takes a step into the digital age. However, according to members of the Electronic Warfare Lifecycle Management Group, TVs aren't the only devices that need to make the jump into the digital age-Electronic Warfare needs a digital conversion too. "We've got to make sure the legacy compatibility can match the threat more

ELLER SETS TWO OLYMPIC RECORDS EN ROUTE TO DOUBLE TRAP GOLD

BEIJING, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office issued the following news release: By Tim Hipps FMWRC Public Affairs U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Spc. Walton Glenn Eller III set two Olympic records en route to winning a gold medal in double trap at the Beijing Shooting Range on Aug. 12. USAMU teammate Spc. Jeffrey Holguin finished fourth in the event. Eller's score of 145 in the qualification rounds eclipsed the previous Olympic record of 144 set in the 2004 Ath more

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT REVIEWS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, OUTLINES STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

Enactment Imminent for 'Pro-Soldier, Pro-Savings' Bill

End looms for Tamil Tigers as army push is set to take final stronghold

London, Aug. 29 -- The rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (LTTE) appears to be cornered by aggressive Sri Lankan government forces, as they are reportedly being pushed deeper into their heartland. The military campaign has also benefited from an international crackdown on the Tigers' fundraising and smuggling networks, and high-level defections that have undermined grassroots Tamil support for its iron-willed chief, Velupillai Prabhakaran. Since January, when it scrapped a Norway-broke more

ENGINEERS BRIDGE GAPS ON MAJOR AFGHAN HIGHWAY

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 27 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: Members of the Australian Reconstruction Task Force and Task Force Castle's 420th Engineer Brigade completed the emplacement of two Mabey Johnson bridges near Andar and Moqur in eastern Afghanistan. Work progressed quickly once the Australian and American combat engineers arrived. The first bridge in Andar was erected in just over two days, and forces then moved on to Moqur, where they emplaced more

Escape route for Wanni civilians

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- The government yesterday said it would be establishing an escape route for civilians trapped by the conflict in the Wanni while leaflets containing information about the possible escape routes would also be air-dropped. Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa at a rare media briefing said Kilinochchi's ongoing military operations was mainly aimed at freeing the thousands of civilians trapped by the LTTE. "We want to free these civilians so that they can come to Vavuniya. A more

EUROPEAN COMMAND CHIEF CHECKS GEORGIA RELIEF EFFORT FIRSTHAND

EXPENSE SOLDIERS SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO PAY

EXPERTS DISCUSS FUTURE OF INDIA, CHINA AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CONFERENCE

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Specialists from a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds gathered at UCF's Fairwinds Alumni Center on Monday to offer informed, diverse perspectives on China and India, two increasingly important players on the global stage. The event, titled "Emerging Powers: China and India," was sponsored by the UCF Global Perspectives office, in a part more

EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL OF QADISIYAH PROVINCE

CAMP ECHO, Iraq, July 15 -- The Multi-National Division Central-South issued the following press release: There is B&H EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) platoon within MND CS. The platoon is disposing explosive ordnance in the area of Qadisiyah Province every week. The ordnance is remnant of military operations from the past. Restoring of the areas for agriculture activities in the province, where the economy is mostly based on crops and farming, is a very important and urgent need. Suppor more

FACT SHEET: HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCIES PROTECT POLITICAL CONVENTIONS

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Kansas (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Kansas. *** Imaging System Wins $31,346 Contract FORT RILEY, Kan., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $31,346 contract to Imaging System LLC, Colorado Springs, Colo., for toner supplies. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, Fort Riley, Kan. This contract was set aside for total small business. For more information, contact, Joseph Mitchell at 785/239-5204, or e-m more

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Kansas (Aug. 29)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Kansas. *** John Deere Farm Implements Wins $31,537 Contract FT. RILEY, Kan., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $31,537 contract to Concordia Tractor Inc., operating as, John Deere Farm Implements, Abilene, Kan., for John Deere 6X4 military diesel gators The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army contracting agency, Ft. Riley, Kan. For more informa more

FEDERAL SUPPORT AS STATES ACT IN ADVANCE OF GUSTAV

Final Rule on Civil Aviation Manufacturing Exports a Boost to Aerospace

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 14 -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: A long-awaited clarification of rules governing the export of civil aviation items, which was finalized today, will be a shot in the arm for the aerospace industry and American exports, AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey said. The State Department issued the final rule to eliminate ongoing confusion over implementation of section 17(c) of the Export Administration Act. While the act gave th more

FIRST LADY INTERVIEWED BY NBC'S ANCHOR ANN CURRY

BEIJING, Aug. 11 -- The White House's Office of the First Lady issued the following remarks: MRS. BUSH: I think it really means a lot to our Olympians to have their President be here to watch them. I mean, I could really tell, as they would wave at us at every venue that we've been to, and it was very moving for George and me to get to meet our athletes. But also the President believes - and I think he's right - that we can engage in these issues, all of these issues that people talk about more

FIRST WOUNDED WARRIORS TO RETURN TO UNITS IDENTIFIED

FORT STEWART, Ga., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Randy Murray Fort Stewart Public Affairs The first nine Soldiers likely to leave Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield's Warrior Transition Unit have been identified, according to WTU Command Sgt. Maj. Randy Cowan. The reassignments are the result of changes initiated by the Department of the Army to re-structure WTU entry and exit criteria. The process to identify the first WTU Soldiers to be returned to more

FIVE ADDED TO WALL OF DISTINCTION

AURORA, Colo., April 9 -- The Aurora Public Schools issued the following news release: Five people will be added to Hinkley High School's Wall of Distinction this Wednesday, April 9. The honorees graduated from Hinkley or have a record of outstanding service to Hinkley. The purpose of Hinkley's Wall of Distinction is threefold: * To honor and perpetuate the memory of those individuals who have a record of outstanding achievement in his / her field, or who have made significant contribu more

FLOOD BIHAR THREE LAST PATNA

Toll in the flood rose to 57. All communications in the affected districts were snapped as flood water entered into the telephone exchange buildings disrupting services. A Purnia report said that hundreds of people were stranded at Naulakhi village as some 3000 families had been displaced by the floods. The report said the rising water was exerting pressure upon the embankment of the JVC canal. Relief and rescue operations and the airdropping of food materials by the IAF helicopters more

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LEGAL OPINION ON DUAL OFFICEHOLDING - LEMON LAW

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following advisory legal opinions: Subject: Dual Officeholding - Lemon Law Mr. Daniel J. Baldwin, II 1429 Davenport Drive New Port Richey, Florida 34655 RE: OFFICERS B QUASI-JUDICIAL OFFICERS B ARBITRATORS B FLORIDA NEW MOTOR VEHICLE ARBITRATION BOARD B LEMON LAW B WORKFORCE FLORIDA, INC. B DUAL OFFICE-HOLDING B whether simultaneous service on Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board and Workforce F more

FLORIDA GUARDSMEN CREDIT TRAINING FOR SUCCESS WITH TROPICAL STORM FAY MISSIONS

Food poisoning hospitalises soldiers

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- At least 230 trainee soldiers were admitted to Polonnaruwa hospital following food poisoning. Five were airlifted to Ampara hospital yesterday morning. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said several soldiers at the Sandunpura Army training camp in Henanigala were admitted to hospital due to food poisoning immediately after breakfast. A full scale of investigation was launched to ascertain the cause of the incident. more

FREE HOME OWNERSHIP WORKSHOPS

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Army Community Service will offer free Home Ownership Workshops, 1 p.m. every Thursday, Aug. 21 through Sept. 25 at ACS, building 2754, Rodman Road. Participants may sign up for any scheduled classes: Aug. 21, 28; Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25. These free educational workshops are designed to guide military Families and DA civilian employees through most of the financial and administrative hurdles of purch more

FROM VIETNAM TO IRAQ, ILLINOIS SOLDIER RETIRES AFTER LIFE-LONG SERVICE

GALESBURG, Ill., Aug. 26 -- The National Guard issued the following news release: By Mike Chrisman Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office A tour in Vietnam, flood duty in 1993 and 2001, a tour in Iraq from 2005 to 2006, and flood duty in 2008. That is only part of the highlight reel for a 58-year-old Oquawka man who is about to hang up his combat boots after a military career that has spanned nearly 40 years. Staff Sgt. Norris Crooks, of Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Art more

GAS PRICES, LAW CHANGE HIGHLIGHT NASP'S MOTORCYCLE SAFETY COURSES

GE Aviation Selects Missouri S&T as Home of New University Development Center

ROLLA, Mo., Jan. 16 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news release: GE Aviation announced today (Jan. 16) that Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla, has been selected as the home of a new University Development Center to be located in Rolla. At least 30 engineering positions are expected to be created in Rolla as a result of the partnership. GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Co., is a more

GOV. BLUNT PROTECTS MISSOURI HOMEOWNERS FROM UNFAIR LOCAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASES

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 28 -- Gov. Matt Blunt, R-Mo., issued the following press release: In January, Gov. Matt Blunt called for legislation to protect Missouri homeowners from rising local property taxes. The General Assembly answered the call with the leadership of Senator Mike Gibbons and this important legislation takes effect today. "State government does not set local property tax rates, but we took action to reform the system that increases taxes automatically, merely on reassessm more

GOV. PATERSON PROCLAIMS AUG. 16-24 AS BATTLE OF BROOKLYN WEEK

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 14 -- Gov. David Paterson, D-N.Y., has issued the following proclamation: Whereas, the 232nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn provides our great Nation and our great State with an occasion to celebrate the courage and determination of those who fought America's War of Independence; moreover, commemorating this milestone provides a source of inspiration and pride, as our country's military forces once again engage in activities to defend freedom-loving peoples, at home more

GOV. PERRY PRE-DEPLOYS ASSETS IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV

GOV. PERRY'S REMARKS REGARDING HURRICANE GUSTAV PRESENTED AT STATE OPERATIONS CENTER

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech: Good afternoon and thank you all for being here today. As you are all aware, this has been a very, very busy storm season in the Gulf of Mexico. Here in Texas, we have already dealt with two significant storm events, Dolly and Edouard, that did their share of damage in our coastal areas. In both cases, our state's efforts, working with local leaders and first responders, played a key role ensuring tha more

GOVERNORS ISLAND NATIONAL MONUMENT RELEASES DRAFT GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

NEW YORK CITY, Jan. 16 -- The National Park Service's Governors Island National Monument issued the following news release: The National Park Service (NPS) today released the first ever Draft General Management Plan (GMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Governors Island National Monument (Governors Island). General management plans are required by law of all national parks and serve as long-term plans to guide the management and use of park lands, whether they are natural areas o more

Grad Student Study of Former Child Soldiers Yields New Data

ATLANTA, Aug. 13 -- Emory University issued the following news release: Former child soldiers in Nepal are more than twice as likely to suffer from symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as Nepali children who experienced war trauma as civilians, according to a study led by Brandon Kohrt, an Emory University graduate student. It is the first published study of the mental health of child soldiers that includes comparative data with children who were not coerced into more

GUARD TROOPS PROVIDING SUPPORT DURING DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: A task force of National Guard Soldiers has spent months preparing for this week's Democratic National Convention. Joint Task Force-DNC has about 1,700 Guard members who are ready to help maintain civil order in Denver, if necessary. The task force also provides information such as satellite imagery to assist law-enforcement authorities, the Colorado Department of Transportation and the U.S. Secret Service durin more

GUARDSMEN WADE INTO HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE MISSIONS

CALLAHAN, Fla., Aug. 26 -- The Florida Department of Military Affairs issued the following news release: The Florida National Guard continued it support of civilians that had been impacted by Tropical Storm Fay in north Florida's this weekend. Soldiers from Delta Company 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, and F Company, 53rd Brigade Support Battalion, Forward Support Company, assisted residents whose homes had been impacted by floodwaters caused by Fay as it passed over the northeast more

HALLETTSVILLE ATTORNEY HONORS UNCLE WITH A PRESIDENT'S ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: When Hallettsville attorney and rancher Terrell Mullins thought about a way to honor his late uncle, Lt. Col. Willard Levin, he turned to an area Mullins knew his uncle cherished - education. Mullins established the Lt. Col Willard Levin President's Endowed Scholarship in the Texas A&M Foundation. "Although his degree was in engineering, Willard Levin was well versed in music, literature, and th more

HAWAII SENATOR INOUYE AWARDED NATIONAL HONOR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: A rainy morning was quickly ushered out by a welcoming Hawaiian rainbow as Soldiers, guests, and family members of the Tropic Lighting community gathered on the 25th Infantry Division parade field to recognize the achievements of a Hawaiian hero and political icon. The 25th Infantry Division honored Medal of Honor recipient, Hawaii Senator Daniel K. Inouye during a Medal of Honor flag presentation ceremony on Sills Fie more

HEINRICHS EARNS SOLDIER'S MEDAL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: Four years after risking his own life to save two swimmers who had been pulled out to sea in cold and rough waters off Virginia Beach, Va., Sgt. 1st Class Lloyd A. Heinrichs Jr., a 1st Cavalry Division Soldier at Fort Hood, Texas, received the highest military award for heroism not related to combat. Brig. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, acting commander of the 1st Cav. Div., presented the award to Heinrichs, who is assigned t more

Hiring Part I: Conducting Background Checks

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: The below article by Elizabeth Milito, senior executive counsel for the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Legal Center, may be used as an op-ed for your news organization or may be cited in articles about small business and employment law. This column is the first in a two-part series on the hiring process. Background checks are discussed this month. Next month's more

HISTORIC DAY A SIGNATURE OF TRANSITION TO PEACE, SECURITY IN ANBAR

RAMADI, Iraq, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: By Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Butler Multi National Force - West The governor and the commanding general of all the Iraqi Security Forces for al-Anbar took full control and responsibility for security from coalition forces, which has loosened control of the once deadly province. The Iraqi leaders signed the Command and Control Memorandum of Understanding in a ceremony at the Anbar Governance Center here more

HISTORICAL MARKER TO STAND AT STOLL FIELD

LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 29 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release: An historical marker will soon stand on Stoll Field to commemorate the place where the first football game in the Southern United States was played nearly 130 years ago. The field later played host to UK Wildcats Football until the completion of Commonwealth Stadium in the 1970s. The marker program is a joint venture of the UK Student Development Council and the Historical Marker Committee. Each year, more

HOMESTEAD DEFENDERS RETURN FROM 6-MONTH DEPLOYMENT TO IRAQ

HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla., Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news release: By Staff Sgt. Erik Hofmeyer 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Thirty-six reservists from the 482nd Security Forces Squadron here returned home in grand fashion at Miami International Airport Aug. 13. They spent six months at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, and likely expected a homecoming by the 482nd Fighter Wing. They weren't prepared for the heroes' welcome put on by th more

ID CARD/CAC OFFICE TO CLOSE FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADE

India to join US-led elite democracy club?

London, Aug. 29 -- India is a candidate to join a small and exclusive grouping of US-led "great democracies" that could end up rivalling the United Nations for global power, a leading British academic has said. US presidential hopefuls Barrack Obama and John McCain have pledged to create an elite club of leading, like-minded democracies to neutralise the power wielded by China and Russia at the UN. However, both candidates say their new institution will uphold UN values. Countries most more

India, China military ties to get new impetus this year

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The navies and the air forces of India and China are seeking to engage with each other for the first time this year to build up on the goodwill generated by the first joint exercise between the two armies last year. In this endeavour, the chief of the Navy of the People's Republic of China, Wu Shengli, will visit India towards the year-end following the visit of the chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal Fali H. Major, to China. "The chief of the navy more

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR HAWAII ON AUG. 10: HAWAII'S U.S. ATTORNEY ED KUBO RECEIVES 'SEVEN SEALS AWARD'

INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY ON JULY 15: CIVILIAN INDICTED FOR ASSAULT OF CHILD UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE

PADUCAH, Ky., July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Western District of Kentucky issued the following press release: A federal grand jury in Paducah returned an indictment against Jennifer L. Goss, age 21, of Fremont, Iowa, on charges of assault, U.S. Attorney David L. Huber of the Western District of Kentucky announced today. The Indictment alleges that on May 22, 2007, and again on May 29, 2007, Goss, at a place within the special maritime and territo more

INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE PUBLISHES REPORT ON HEALTH EFFECTS OF DEPLETED URANIUM EXPOSURE

INTEROPERABILITY KEY AS U.S. COAST GUARD, NAVY, FOREIGN MILITARY UNITS COMPLETE RESCUE EXERCISES

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EFFORTS TO CREATE COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN GEORGIAN REPUBLIC THREATENED BY VIOLENCE

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 14 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: When the Russian military attacked the Georgian Republic last week, it may have been a continent away, but it hit pretty close to home at Iowa State University. That's because an ISU emeritus professor has been spearheading a collaborative effort to set up a network of community colleges in Georgia. Ardith Maney, an emeritus professor of political science, has directed ISU's programs in Georgia since 2002. Unde more

IRAQ AID EXPANDS AS SECURITY GROWS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following newsletter: When Kent Larson leaves the Green Zone to review USAID projects, he convoys out to volatile sites in Baghdad's Sadr City to help small businesses as they reopen their doors after years of violence and militia control. Larson has been living in Baghdad for several years, first as USAID representative on the Baghdad Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and now as head of the Iraq mission's of more

IRAQ REPORT: IN-THEATER WASTE MANAGEMENT & HEALTH CONCERNS

IRONHORSE BUGLERS ARE 'TAP'PED INTO DIVISION'S SUCCESS

CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Army Bands issued the following news release: By Spc. Douglas York Multi-National Division-Baghdad Most people take a job hoping to make a living, provide for their families and to become successful. Likewise, every Soldier hopes his or her contributions will add to the overall success of the mission. Day in and day out, most Soldiers complete their duties to the best of their abilities and realize that, at the end of the day, what they did is a more

IRVINE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ISSUES AGENDA FOR DEC. 11 MEETING

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 11 -- The Irvine Redevelopment Agency issued the following meeting agenda: City Council Chamber One Civic Center Plaza Speaker's Card/Request to Speak: If you would like to address the City Council on a scheduled agenda item, please complete the Request to Speak Form. The card is at the table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Please identify on the card your name, address, and the item on which you would like to speak and return to the City Clerk. The Request more

JETS, USO-METRO HOST JOB FAIR

JOB FAIR: JULY 16

ABERDEEN, Md., July 10 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Teledyne Brown Engineering will host a Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Edgewood, located on 1420 Handlir Drive, Bel Air. Positions available include senior computer programmer; senior military modeling and simulation analyst; mid level training and evaluation analyst; senior training and evaluation analyst; program manager; and TBE single point representative for th more

JOBS FOR MONTANA'S GRADUATES PROGRAM RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW

HELENA, Mont., Aug. 22 -- The Montana Department of Labor & Industry issued the following news release: Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) announced the Jobs for Montana's Graduates (JMG) program achieved the "5 for 5" Award in national performance outcomes for the third year. JMG began in 1990 as a program to help students remain in school and to teach the students skills to successfully transition into the workforce. "The JMG goal is for students to secure a quality job or post-secondary more

John Deere Farm Implements Wins $31,537 Contract

FT. RILEY, Kan., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $31,537 contract to Concordia Tractor Inc., operating as, John Deere Farm Implements, Abilene, Kan., for John Deere 6X4 military diesel gators The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army contracting agency, Ft. Riley, Kan. more

JOHNSON RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT HONOR

JUDGE MUNRO NAMED CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF FAMILY MATTERS

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 29 -- The Connecticut Judicial Branch issued the following news release: Chief Court Administrator Barbara M. Quinn announced today that Superior Court Judge Lynda B. Munro has been appointed as chief administrative judge of family matters, effective Sept. 1, 2008. Judge Munro succeeds Judge Julia DiCocco Dewey. Judge Dewey decided to leave the position so that she can spend more time with her children, who recently returned home from overseas duty with the military. more

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SUES SMALLTOWNPAPERS TO ENFORCE EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF AIR FORCE RESERVIST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following press release: The Department of Justice today filed a lawsuit against SmallTownPapers, Inc. (STP) of Seattle, alleging that STP violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) by terminating Frank Bonnin, an Air Force reservist, because of his military obligation to attend active duty training. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court in Seattle, alleges that STP termi more

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AT SALINA AVIATION STUDENTS PRACTICE FLYING OVER MOUNTAINS

MANHATTAN, Kan., Aug. 29 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Summer can be an "elevating" experience for aviation students at Kansas State University at Salina. Troy Brockway, associate professor of aviation at K-State at Salina, took a group of aviation students west this summer to fly high in the Rockies. It's the ninth year Brockway has conducted a class on mountain flying. The class begins with one day of ground school, followed by four days of flying in Co more

KEEPING THE PROMISES TO OUR MILITARY

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. (5th CD), issued the following column: "Our obligations to our country never cease�" "Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives," founding father John Adams wrote in 1808. This past Memorial Day we paused to remember those who truly took the words of President Adams to heart. For Adams' exhortation to his fellow patriots rings most true in the lives of those who have fallen defending the freedoms we cherish. As America more

KEY STRATEGIC ISSUES LIST, JULY 2008

KIDS CAN PLAY PART IN HISTORY AT GOVERNORS ISLAND

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The National Park Service's National Parks of New York Harbor issued the following press release: The National Park Service (NPS) is offering special programs for youth groups and families from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 22 at Governors Island National Monument. Rangers in period attire will give short talks on the 1812-era Fort Jay and Castle Williams and share the stories of the soldiers who protected New York City and the nation. Then kids can tr more

Lankan war jets raid suspected LTTE targets

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- Supersonic fighter jets of the Sri Lankan Air Force Friday bombed suspected Tamil Tiger targets in northern Wanni region, where advancing government troops are locked in fierce fighting with the rebels, defence officials here said. Fighter jets conducted two air raids targeting a Sea Tiger training base and a mortar launching pad between 11.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the rebel-held Wanni region, said air force spokesperson Group Captain Janaka Nanayakkara. Though details of more

LARGEST HONORS COLLEGE CLASS INCLUDES TWO RECEIVING SPECIAL DEAN'S AWARD

TUCSON, Ariz., May 15 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: Derrick Goodrich is an injured war veteran who arrived at The University of Arizona intending to influence foreign policy one day. At the age of 16, Binh Duong was sent by her parents from Vietnam to study in the United States. Both have received the Honors College's "Dean's Award for Excellence." Patricia MacCorquodale, the college's dean, grants the award to outstanding students, and it has only b more

LEADERSHIP STUDENTS EARN AWARDS

WEST POINT, N.Y., Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Military Academy issued the following news release: Two former Behavioral Sciences and Leadership students were honored by the American Sociological Association for their award-winning papers. Capt. Jana Fajardo, Class of 2001, and 2nd Lt. Chelsea Frehulfer (Cunningham), Class of 2007, were each named Elise Boulding award winners for papers on military topics by the ASA's Peace, War and Social Conflict Section in an international competition. Fajard more

LOCAL GASTRONOMIC ROUTE

SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 7 - The office of the President of Chile issued the following news release: The Regional Council of Culture and the Arts offers the following list of traditional Santiago restaurants and pubs, along with their specialties and colorful histories. Together, they make up a flavorful tour for those who would like to immerse themselves in a uniquely Chilean environment. "La Piojera," in downtown Santiago near the Mapocho River, is one of the country's oldest and most vene more

LOUISIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ISSUES BULLETIN 899 - FEB. 8

BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 8 -- The Louisiana Public Service Commission issued the following official bulletin: OFFICIAL BULLETIN #899 FEBRUARY 8, 2008 This Official Bulletin was published by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, Galvez Building, 12th Floor, 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 (Post Office Box 91154, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-9154), established under authority of Article IV, Section 21 of the Louisiana State Constitution. This material was printed at a more

LT. GOV. BECKY SKILLMAN ANNOUNCES TERRE HAUTE SIBLINGS AS WINNERS OF 2008 HOOSIER RISING STAR AWARD

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., May 7 -- Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, R-Ind., issued the following news release: Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman today announced Amanda and Grant Mansard of Terre Haute as Hoosier Rising Star Award winners. Members of the Mansard family, friends and faculty from the Vigo County School Corporation joined the Lt. Governor at Honey Creek Middle School to honor Amanda and Grant as 2008 Rising Star recipients. "The dedication of the thousands of youth volunteers throughout Indiana who gi more

LTTE area leader killed

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- The Air Force in a combined operation ambushed an LTTE movement and killed two LTTE cadres including an area leader in Velankulam, Trincomalee on Wednesday night. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said Air Force jointly with the Army ambushed an LTTE movement in Velankulam, North of Trincomalee attempting to attack the Air Force -Army combined check point at around 9.15 p.m. The North Trincomalee LTTE area leader Vineethan was among the dead. The bodies wer more

LTTE Batti leader arrested

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- Batticaloa LTTE leader Kannan was arrested by the Special Task Force in Kalawanchikudi yesterday in a special search operation. A haul of arms and ammunition including medical items were recovered following arrest of the suspect, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said. The STF personnel unearthed a claymore mine, 19 detonators, a remote control device, 2kg iron balls, a receiver, two T56 assault riffles, 10 T56 magazines, 475 T56 rounds, two communication s more

M-SQUAD HELPS CHILDREN COPE WITH MILITARY LIFE

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Aberdeen Middle School students in the M-Squad, a group of 53 AMS students who have a significant adult in the military, gathered for their last meeting of the year in the school's multipurpose room June 6. These students were treated to a special visit from student Soldiers of Class 503-08 of Advanced Non- Commissioned Officer's Course who gave a presentation to the students about military life. Sg more

MAJOR ED FREEMAN WAS A TRUE HERO

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, issued the following editorial: Retired U.S. Army Major Ed W. Freeman of Boise died on Sunday, August 20. His death came decades after he volunteered to fly 14 incredibly dangerous supply missions to support and rescue a Cavalry battalion pinned down in a battle zone in the Ia Drang Valley during the Vietnam War in 1965. And his passing came seven years after President George W. Bush awarded him the Congressional Medal of Honor in recogniti more

MASSACHUSETTS SUPPORTS AMERICA'S HIGH-TECH ARMY

MAYOR DEAN MAYOR, POLICE CHIEF ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DETECTIVES

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 27 -- The city of Nashville issued the following press release: Mayor Karl Dean and Police Chief Ronal Serpas today announced the addition of three detectives to the Domestic Violence Division of the Metro Police Department to start July 1. A fourth detective will be added to the division in September. "Domestic violence is a crime that affects not only individuals, but families and communities, as well," Dean said. "During the 16 years I spent working as a public de more

MAYS JOINS CONSORTIUM TO SUPPORT VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Mays Business School at Texas A&M is joining a consortium led by Syracuse University in a new program designed to assist veterans with disabilities. Called Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EVB), this program will offer training in small business start-up and management to service men and women injured in the line of duty since 2001. Also in the consortium are the business school more

MEANING OF BEING A FIRST-TERM AIRMAN

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following press release: By Airman Deborah Young 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office Her name was Paige Renee Villers. She was fun-loving, full of life. She wanted to take on the world and wouldn't let anything get in her way. She was a good person who didn't always have the best of luck. She didn't always agree with her mother, and she was never a straight-A student. But she knew how to work hard and she w more

MECHANIC PLATFORM ANSWERS TECHNOLOGY NEEDS OF SOLDIERS

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., July 22 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: The days of repairing vehicles while standing on a lug nut or tire of 5-ton vehicles are coming to an end, as the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command seeks solutions to the needs of warfighter. Presently, Army vehicles do not have a stable area for mechanics to stand, while accessing the vehicle's engine compartment for preventive maintenance checks and services. Consequentl more

MEDICAL/TEMPORARY RETIREES NOW ELIGIBLE FOR CRSC PAYMENTS

MHS CIO ANNOUNCES PROGRAM OFFICE MERGERS

MIDWEST CITY ROTARIANS TO HEAR FROM STATE AEROSPACE HEAD

MILITARY KID GETS PROPS FOR HIS TAE KWON DO KICKS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: By Pamela Jackson Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Military kid gets props for his Tae Kwon Do kicks -- It is a normal Saturday morning routine for most kids, a bowl of their favorite cereal and cartoons. However, most kids don't grow up wanting to be like their favorite cartoon character. According to the website, www.ninjaturtles.com, in 2009, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will turn 25, mar more

MILITARY VETERANS TO BE HONORED DURING BIG BAND ERA SALUTE CONCERT AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE

EAU CLAIRE, Wis., Aug. 22 -- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire issued the following news release: The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire department of music and theatre arts will present "A Salute to the Big Bands: Let Freedom Ring," honoring Wisconsin's military veterans, during the annual Big Band Era concert and dance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, in Zorn Arena. In recognition of the many dedicated servicemen and women who have served the United States, this year's music will pay tri more

MILITARY'S PREMIER MEDICAL TRAUMA CONFERENCE BRINGS SCIENTISTS, DOCS TOGETHER

ST. PETE'S BEACH, Fla., Aug. 20 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: Scientists and battlefield medical clinicians shared their unique knowledge and experiences to advance medicine during the military's premier trauma care conference. The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command's annual Advanced Technology Applications for Combat Casualty Care Conference was held in St. Pete's Beach, Fla. Aug. 11 to 15. What evolved from a disjointed vendor-oriented confere more

MIOTC ENHANCES NATO MARITIME INTEROPERABILITY

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 29 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release: Maintaining the security of ocean commerce has always been a top NATO priority. Alliance naval forces have trained together for almost 60 years to counter surface, air, sub and mine threats to its sea lines of communication. The maritime security has become even more complex due to the threats that terrorism, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), piracy, smuggling and drug and human trafficking more

MISSING WWII PILOT IS IDENTIFIED

Missouri S&T Students Prepare for Zero-Gravity Experiments

ROLLA, Mo., Feb. 14 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news release: Students from Missouri University of Science and Technology will get to experience zero gravity in June as part of a NASA outreach program. Two teams of Missouri S&T students will conduct experiments on the agency's famous "Weightless Wonder" aircraft. This is the fourth time Missouri S&T students have been selected to participate in NASA's Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Pr more

MONTHLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. DAVIS, FEBRUARY 2008

MONTHLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. DAVIS, JULY 2008

Moon and Star, Elections and Electronics: 2008 Commencement Forums

PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 8 -- Brown University issued the following press release: Prize-winning writers, pioneering scientists, political pundits, advocates, activists and an Academy Award winner are among more than two dozen presenters at Brown University's 38th annual Commencement Forums Saturday, May 24, 2008. An integral part of the University's Commencement/Reunion Weekend, the Commencement Forums are an outgrowth of the campus teach-ins of the early 1970s. They offer a window on the in more

MORE AND BETTER EDUCATION

SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 7 - The office of the President of Chile issued the following news release: With an overwhelming majority - 96 votes to 12 - the Chamber of Deputies approved the bill establishing a new General Education Law ( LGE), to replace the old Organic Constitutional Law on Instruction (LOCE) established by the military regime. The new law lays a strong foundation for expanded and higher-quality education in Chile. The LGE arose from proposals presented by the Presidential Adv more

More civilians cross over from uncleared areas

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- Around 29 civilians sought Security Forces protection fleeing from the LTTE grip in uncleared areas of Mullaitivu to the cleared area Pulmodai on Wednesday. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said civilians facing unbearable hardships in uncleared areas are entering cleared areas seeking Security Forces protection. "A total number of 29 civilians had reached Pulmodai from the Mullaitivu districts within a week. Seventeen civilians comprising three children, more

MOST ROADSIDE SOLICITORS SEEK RETURN TO REGULAR EMPLOYMENT, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN REPORT TO AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL SHOWS

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: With few reporting income above minimum wage, Austin individuals engaging in roadside solicitation are using it as a survival strategy, but most desire to return to more regular employment, according to preliminary results of a University of Texas at Austin study. People who are soliciting on public roadways are usually experiencing multiple barriers to work, including health and mental health problems, re more

MUSLIM CHAPLAINS SERVE VARIOUS ROLES DURING DEPLOYMENT

MUTINY, MURDER, CANNIBALISM: COLE TO PRESENT FREE PUBLIC LECTURE

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, March 18 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: University of Alaska Fairbanks professor Terrence Cole will give a free public presentation, "Mutiny, Murder and Cannibalism: The Tragic Tale of A.W. Greely, the Man Who Connected Nome to the Outside World," Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Westmark Gold Room. Cole, director of UAF's Office of Public History, will tell the story of the tragic hero of the Arctic who failed as an explorer, but ultima more

MWR PRESENTS STEPPING UP

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: FMWR presents Stepping Up, performed by Step Afrika, 7 p.m., Oct. 4, at the Post Theater. Step Afrika celebrates stepping, an art form born at African American fraternities and sororities, based in African traditions. As the first professional company dedicated to stepping, Step Afrika's intricate kicks, stomps and rhythms mixed with spoken word pound the floor and fill the air. Advance tickets cost more

Nader Swings by Eau Claire for Rally

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The presidential campaign of Ralph Nader issued the following news release: On Friday September 5, at 12:30 p.m., Ralph Nader will host a news conference in the Alumni Room of the W.R. Davies Center, at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Following the news conference, at 1 p.m., Nader will hold a rally in the Council Fire Room of the W.R. Davies Center. The university is located at: 105 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire, WI. For more information, call Aaron Brewster at 715 more

Nader/Gonzalez to Campaign in Santa Fe, New Mexico

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The presidential campaign of Ralph Nader issued the following news release: On Tues. Aug. 26, at 5 p.m., Ralph Nader and running mate Matt Gonzalez will host a news conference at the College of Santa Fe, in the Southwest Annex of The Forum (between the Library and the Greer Garson Theater) followed by a 5:30 p.m. campaign rally at the main venue of The Forum. College of Santa Fe is located at: 1600 St. Michael's Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505. A contribution of $10 ($5 studen more

NATICK'S CHIEF COUNSEL RECEIVES AMC AWARD

NATICK, Mass., Aug. 22 -- The Army Installation Management Command's Soldier Systems Center issued the following news release: John Stone, chief counsel, U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center and U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center here is the recipient of the U.S. Army Materiel Command's (AMC) Joyce I. Allen Attorney of the Year Award for 2008. Robert Parise, command counsel chief, AMC, presented Stone with the award July 10 during the AMC Continuing Legal Edu more

NATIONAL ARCHIVES TO HOST SYMPOSIUM LINCOLN, AMERICAN VALUES ON SEPT. 20

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The National Archives & Records Administration issued the following press release: The National Archives celebrates the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth with a daylong symposium Lincoln and American Values on Saturday, September 20 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in its William G. McGowan theater. The symposium will provide historical insight into some of the most critically important facets of Lincoln's Presidency. Registration is free for working members of the press, more

National Association of Attorneys General Appoints New Executive Director

NATIONAL CONVENTION BRINGS GUARD TO DENVER

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: National Guard troops from across the country descended on Denver this week to help support one of the largest events the city had ever seen. While Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention, units from the Georgia, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming National Guards met - some for the first time ever - to support the Colorado National Guard, along with state and local authorities. "It's an eclectic group," said Col more

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD REGIONAL DIRECTOR ISSUES DECISION REGARDING AKAL SECURITY

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision by a regional director: BEFORE THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD REGION 14 AKAL SECURITY, INC. Employer and UNITED STATES COURT SECURITY OFFICERS Petitioner Case 14-RC-12722 REGIONAL DIRECTOR'S DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION Upon a petition duly filed under Section 9(c) of the National Labor Relations Act, as amended, a hearing was held before a hearing officer of the National more

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD REGIONAL DIRECTOR ISSUES DECISION REGARDING CALUMITE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 30 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision by a regional director: BEFORE THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD REGION TWENTY-FIVE CALUMITE COMPANY, LLC, Employer and Case 25-RC-10433 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 150, Petitioner and PRODUCTION WORKERS UNION OF CHICAGO AND VICINITY, LOCAL 707, Intervenor DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION Upon a petition duly filed under Section 9(c) of the Nati more

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD REGIONAL DIRECTOR ISSUES DECISION REGARDING FEDERATED TELEPHONE

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision by a regional director: BEFORE THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD Eighteenth Region FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE Employer And Case 18-RC-17592 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 949 Petitioner DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION Petitioner seeks to represent a unit of outside plant combination technicians, the central office technician, and the information tec more

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD REGIONAL DIRECTOR ISSUES DECISION REGARDING FOX ASSOCIATES

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision by a regional director: BEFORE THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD REGION 14 FOX ASSOCIATES, LLC Employer and Case 14-RC-12710 THEATRICAL WARDROBE UNION LOCAL NO. 805 OF THE INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL AND STAGE EMPLOYEES Petitioner REGIONAL DIRECTOR'S DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION The Employer, Fox Associates, LLC, operates a theater for performing arts. The Petitione more

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO HOSTS SURFACE NAVY ASSOCIATION WEST COAST SYMPOSIUM

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Walter T. Ham IV, Naval Base San Diego Public Affairs Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) hosted the Surface Navy Association's West Coast Symposium Aug. 28. Held in tents on the waterfront, the symposium took the Sailors and civilians on a global tour of the Maritime Strategy, from the Pacific Ocean to the North Persian Gulf. NBSD Commanding Officer and SNA San Diego President, Rear Adm. (Sel.) Dixon Smith, served more

NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND CONDUCTS BONE MARROW DRIVE IN HONOR OF SHIPMATE

NEGATIVE CAMPAIGN ADS CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTHY DEMOCRACY, POLITICAL SCIENTIST ARGUES

MADISON, Wis., Jan. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Political attack ads, widely demonized by pundits and politicians, are instead a kind of multi-vitamin for the democratic process, sparking voters' interest and participation, according to a new book co-authored by University of Wisconsin-Madison political scientist Kenneth Goldstein. "There's this gut reaction that if a political advertisement is negative, it must have a deleterious affect on American more

NEW FACULTY INTRODUCED AT ANNUAL FALL MEETING

MARTIN, Tenn., Aug. 19 -- The University of Tennessee at Martin issued the following news release: A number of lecturers, instructors, assistant professors and associate professors have been appointed to the faculty at the University of Tennessee at Martin for the fall semester. They were introduced at the annual fall faculty meeting today. Classes begin Aug. 25. "One of the highlights of every fall is welcoming our new faculty, and I am very pleased with the caliber of this year's additio more

NEW HORIZONS LEAVES BEHIND QUALITY-OF-LIFE PROJECTS, GOODWILL WITH PERUVIANS

NEW HORIZONS PERU LEAVES BEHIND QUALITY OF LIFE PROJECTS, GOODWILL

New Rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Forbes.com Rate New College of Florida among Nation's Top 5 Public Liberal Arts Colleges

SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: U.S News & World Report's annual rankings of U.S. colleges and universities was released on Friday, and for the second time in a week Sarasota-based New College of Florida has been selected among the nation's best liberal arts colleges. U.S. News & World Report's 2009 edition of "America's Best Colleges" rated New College as the nation's #5 ranked Pu more

NJ Army National Guard and BCC Coordinate Exercise

PEMBERTON, N.J., Aug. 18 -- Burlington County College issued the following news release: The New Jersey Army National Guard is teaming up with Burlington County College to conduct an emergency response exercise. The drill is scheduled for August 26 and will be held on the Mt. Laurel campus at 6 am. This exercise will simulate a terrorist bio-hazard attack on Laurel Hall and will include use of military personnel in protective gear, uniforms and emergency vehicles. There will not be any liv more

No tears in west for 60 Afghan children

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- The people of Afghanistan are caught between the devil and the dreaded Taleban. Obviously, they believe their devil is the US-led force which operates in Afghanistan under a UN mandate. The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), as this force is properly known, is responsible for thousands of civilian deaths in Afghanistan. Last Friday, August 22, the US troops in ISAF killed 95 civilians, including 60 children and 19 women, adding to the ever increasing number of ci more

NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. RANDY LEE SELLARS

NOTE FROM DIRECTOR, DEFENSE SECURITY SERVICE: 'DSS AND THE FIRST COUNTERINTELLIGENCE LINE OF DEFENSE'

NSRDEC OFFICER ATTENDS RED TEAM LEADER COURSE

NATICK, Mass., July 24 -- The Army Installation Management Command's Soldier Systems Center issued the following news release: Recently, Col. Malcolm Burr, senior operations officer, U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), was selected to attend the University of Foreign Military and Cultural Studies at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. This 18-week course, which came into existence approximately two years ago, is commonly called the "Red Team Leaders Course." more

NUCLEAR WEAPONS PIONEER SPEAKS AT DOE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following newsletter: Manhattan Project pioneer Leon Smith, a Director Emeritus of NNSA's Sandia National Laboratories, recently shared his experiences with a captivated audience at DOE/NNSA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. As a member of the fuzing group, Smith was deeply involved in preparing the bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and he was a key player in post-war nucle more

OPERATION RISING STAR EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY, BRINGS BACK LIVE FINALS

ORISSA HC DIRECTS CENTRE TO PROVIDE FORCE TO KANDHAMAL

Cuttack, Aug 29 (UNI) Orissa High Court today directed the Centre to provide adequate central para-military force as and when required by the state government to contain the violence in the riot -hit Kandhamal and other places in the state. A division bench of the court, comprising Chief Justice B S Chouhan and Justice B N Mohapatra, also issued notices to both the Centre and the state government to clarify their stand on the demand for a CBI probe into the violence. The Utkal Christian more

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS, FACULTY RECOGNIZED AT HONORS CONVOCATION

AUGUSTA, Ga., March 19 -- Augusta State University issued the following news release: Outstanding students and faculty members were recognized at the annual Honors Convocation held Friday, March 14, at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. The Outstanding Teaching Award was presented to Mark C. Fissel, professor of history; the Richard S. Wallace Distinguished Service Award went to Donald P. Howard, associate professor of management; and the Louis K. Bell Research Award was presented to Cha more

OUTWARD BOUND WAR VETERANS EXPEDITION: SEPT. 3-7

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Outward Bound Wilderness offers veterans expeditions for those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Course Number CEC910 expedition will be held in Leadville, Colo., and includes backpacking and rock climbing in the Colorado Rockies. Under this program, all Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans, including current and former members of the active and reserve components of the more

PAMSXXXII_FINAL_CLOSING

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd United States Army, Pacific Senior leaders and security officers from 30 countries converged here Aug. 25-29 with the goal of sharing experiences, fostering partnerships and furthering multi-lateral cooperation in the Pacific region during this year's Pacific Army Management Seminar. PAMS is the U.S. Army's largest Asia-Pacific theater security cooperation program more

PASSAIC COUNTY FAIR AWARDED SPONSORSHIP

PATERSON, N.J., July 17 -- Passaic County issued the following news release: Lakeland Bank representatives presented a check for $2500 to the Passaic County Fair Committee at the July 15 Freeholder meeting. Richard G. Petouvis, Lakeland Bank Regional Vice President and Jeffrey J. Buonforte, Lakeland Bank Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Officer presented the check to Jim Van Sickle, President of Vision 20/20 and Ernestine Dukes, County Fair Committee member. The funds will be used more

PATRIOT DAY CONCERT ON SEPT. 11

LAKEWOOD, Calif., Aug. 21 -- The city of Lakewood issued the following news release: This year's Patriot Day events at Del Valle Park. (Woodruff Avenue at Arbor Road) begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11. The evening will open with a rousing concert of country music from the Doo-Wah Riders band. For more than two decades, the Doo-Wah Riders have been sharing their high-energy showmanship with appreciative audiences throughout the West. Their arrangements of classic, contemporary, a more

PENNSYLVANIA PRESERVES 400,000 ACRES OF FARMLAND, GOV. RENDELL SAYS

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Board set a new record by preserving the state's 400,000th acre, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Pennsylvania leads the nation in the number of acres preserved. The approved farmland included three Northampton County farms, which gives the county 10,302 acres preserved on 94 farms since 1991. "Production agricultur more

PHILANTHROPIST STROECKER TO BE NAMED 2007 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Sept. 7 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni Association will honor lifelong Fairbanksan and local philanthropist Bill Stroecker with the 2007 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Stroecker will receive the award at a Sept. 21 luncheon at the Princess Riverside Lodge. The event is part of the alumni association's annual reunion, scheduled for Sept. 20-22. Stroecker was born in Fairbanks in 1920. He graduated more

PICATINNYANS SHARE CAMARADERIE OF SAFE CYCLING

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J., July 16 -- The Picatinny Arsenal issued the following news release: Picatinny Garrison Commander Lt. Col. John P. Stack gathered with a group of motorcycle enthusiasts to spread the word of motorcycle safety during these 101 days of summer here July 16. The gathering, held near the Choices parking lot, allowed members of a Picatinny fellowship of riders to get information to help spread the word of bike safety. Stack led the group in a moment of silence for fall more

PILOT MISSING IN ACTION FROM THE KOREAN WAR IS IDENTIFIED

PLANS GO INTO HIGH GEAR AS GUSTAV APPROACHES

POWERED UP: UPGRADE OF ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INCREASES RELIABILITY

President Bush Signs 'Pro-Soldier, Pro-Savings' Legislation

PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS SENS. FEINSTEIN-CHAMBLISS, REPS. NUNES-COSTA LEGISLATION TO PROTECT BENEFITS OF AMERICA'S MILITARY 'SOLE SURVIVORS'

Prince Harry wants to return to the Afghanistan frontline

London, Aug. 29 -- Britain's Prince Harry, who did a tour of military duty in Afghanistan last year, wants to silence his critics by taking another shot at the Taliban. His last mission was a success, despite being cruelly cut short. Harry feels his rightful place is on the front line with his men, reports The Sun. His commanders are likely to experience his ire if they tell him that his return to the front is a non-starter. The disappointment of spending 12 months training for nothi more

PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH & TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH

PROJECT HOPE WORKS RETEAMS WITH NAVY FOR CP08

PROVINCE AL QADISIYAH HANDOVER TO IRAQI

CAMP ECHO, Iraq, July 22 -- The Multi-National Division Central-South issued the following press release: Iraq 16 JULY 2008. The inhabitants of Province Al Qadisiyah were eye witnesses of long expected issue. There were the celebration of handovering sefety responsibility for local Iraqi authority by Multinational Division Central-South in Ad Diwaniyah the capitol of the province. The celebration commenced at 9.45 am. On the elegant boulevard of Ad Diwaniyah took place a main celebration w more

PUBLIC HEARING ON GOVERNORS ISLAND NATIONAL MONUMENT'S DRAFT GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

NEW YORK, March 3 -- The National Park Service's Governors Island National Monument issued the following news release: The National Park Service (NPS) is holding a public hearing on Governors Island National Monument's Draft General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS). During the hearing, speakers may present oral and written testimony to NPS which will become part of the public record. The GMP/EIS is required by law of all national parks and serves as a long-term pla more

Putin alleges Bush orchestrated Georgia war to get McCain elected as next Prez

RAILWAYS TO RAISE RS 90 CRORE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS IN BIHAR

New Delhi, Aug 29 (UNI) Charging Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with 'criminal negligence' of not taking any preemptive steps to safeguard embankments of Kosi river, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad today said the Railways would raise Rs 90 crore for the flood victims. Addressing a press conference after meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Shivraj Patil, the Railway Minister said he had requested them for additional companies of Army, Navy and Air Force in addition to par more

RE-ENLISTING EN MASSE

BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 6 -- The U.S. Army Bands issued the following news release: By Mike Tharp McClatchy Newspapers The U.S. military in Iraq celebrated the Fourth of July with what it billed as "the largest re-enlistment ceremony ever held," with 1,215 soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen re-pledging allegiance to America. Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, administered the oath in Saddam Hussein's former Al-Faw Palace. John Phillip Sousa's marches blended with roars more

REAL CHOICES FOR D.C. STUDENTS

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following column: I believe we can get beyond the controversy and recrimination concerning the controversial D.C. School Choice Incentive Act. Like most Americans, District residents and public officials, including me, opposed public funds for private schools when the act was passed by Congress as a five-year pilot program. But the question before Congress now, as that five-year period comes to an end, is what to do about s more

RECAP, SCHEDULE OF APG/HCPS PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The 2007-2008 school year included many activities bringing together partners from Harford County Public Schools and organizations from Aberdeen Proving Ground. The 2008-2009 school year promises to be just as exciting with the many activities listed below. Aberdeen High School The Command and Staff Department, specifically Chief Warrant Officer 4 Larry Giles may work with school counselors on more

RECENT CYBER ATTACKS SERVE AS LESSON, GENERAL SAYS

RECRUITMILITARY CAREER FAIR IN BALTIMORE ON AUG. 21

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: RecruitMilitary, in conjunction with the Department of Labor, American Legion and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network will hold a free hiring event for veterans, service members transitioning from active duty, National Guard and Reserves and military spouses 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 21, at the M&T Bank Stadium (Raven's Stadium) in Baltimore. Meet with representatives from government contract more

MISSOULA, Mont., Aug. 29 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Community members 50 and older can explore topics ranging from art, music and writing to history, politics and global warming in fall courses offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Montana. The courses, taught by dynamic UM and community educators, will take place Sept. 29-Nov. 7. Courses also will be offered on Mondays and Tuesdays, Oct. 6-28, at the Daly Mansion in Hami more

Remarks of Steve Anderson - State of the Association - Annual Meeting 2008

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Apr. 27 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following statement: Thank you, Ashley. And I want to thank SIFE for being part of our program. It is good to be reminded that we're part of something bigger than ourselves. SIFE certainly does that. I also want to thank Dave Bernauer. His desire to share this story with us reflects his amazing legacy to the industry and to NACDS. Of everything I've learned over the past year, nothing is more clear than more

REP. FILNER'S CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE, FEB. 2008: HONORING VIETNAM VETERAN, ANTHONY LAFALCE

REP. FILNER'S CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE, JULY 2008: MY THOUGHTS ON GI BILL FOR 21ST CENTURY

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. (51st CD), issued the following newsletter: As Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, I am charged with ensuring that our veterans receive the very best care, honor and respect that a grateful Nation can bestow. I am pleased that Congress made good on one of our promises to veterans when we recently passed a GI Bill for the 21st Century. The bill updates veterans' education benefits to meet current demands. Congress will soon be se more

REP. FILNER'S CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE, JULY 2008: PROUDLY CELEBRATING APPOINTMENT OF NEW U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY APPOINTEES

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. (51st CD), issued the following newsletter: I recently celebrated the appointment of new U.S. Military Academy Appointees and presented them with Congressional Certificates. I nominated Marcus Alexander Stephens for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Marcus graduated from Mountain Empire High School (MEHS) with a GPA of 4.06! He became a leader at MEHS serving as President of the Honor Society; Sophomore Class President; Varsity Football Capta more

REP. FILNER'S CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE, JULY 2008: SUPPORTING TAX RELIEF FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

REP. FILNER'S CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE, JULY 2008: UPDATE ON FIGHT FOR VETERANS RIGHTS

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. (51st CD), issued the following newsletter: The cost of providing for America's heroes, our veterans, must be included in the cost of war. Just as we fund the war, so to must we fund the warrior. Congress understands this fact and is working hard to ensure that service members receive the very best care, honor and respect that a nation can bestow. Congress will continue to build on last year's historical funding increase, when we increased VA fu more

REP. HELSINKI COMMISSION CO-CHAIRMEN CONDEMN RUSSIAN ASSAULT ON GEORGIA

REP. HOLLEN ISSUES STATEMENT IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. (8th CD), gave the following statement: Today, we honor the millions of veterans who, in the course of American history, have fought and sacrificed to protect the ideals of this nation. We honor our career military, who dedicate their lives to service, and we honor our Reserves and National Guardsmen, who are always willing to come to our country's aid in its times of greatest need. And we pray for those who are currently serving overseas, i more

REP. HOLLEN ISSUES STATEMENT ON 34TH ANNIVERSARY OF TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. (8th CD), gave the following statement: Today we commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Today we also honor the memory and sacrifice of the nearly 200,000 Greek Cypriots who were forcibly removed from their homes, the 5,000 Cypriots who were killed during the invasion and the nearly 1,500 Greek Cypriots who remain missing to this day. Cyprus and the U.S. share a deep and abiding commitment to upholding the ide more

REP. LAMBORN ISSUES STATEMENT ON LABOR DAY OBSERVANCE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo. (5th CD), issued the following statement: Congressman Lamborn made the following statement regarding the upcoming observation of Labor Day on September 1, 2008: "Labor Day is a United States Federal Holiday observed every year on the first Monday in September. Creating 'a day off for the working man,' Labor Day originated in 1882 and was initiated by the Central Labor Union of New York City. Congress officially recognized and made Labor Day more

REP. MCGOVERN ISSUES STATEMENT HONORING SERVICE OF LST VETERANS

REP. MCGOVERN ISSUES STATEMENT ON ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR IRAQ WAR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Mass. (3rd CD), issued the following statement: I cannot support the underlying bill. The tens of billions in new money for the war in Iraq has no timetables for withdrawal; no limitations; no requirements that the Iraqi government makes progress towards reconciliation; no benchmarks; no conditionality - nothing. This is a blank check. The new money in this bill represents one cave-in too many. It is an endorsement of George Bush's policy more

REP. MCGOVERN ISSUES STATEMENT ON COLOMBIA FREE TRADE ACT

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Mass. (3rd CD), issued the following statement: I thank the gentlelady for her leadership in this important debate. And I rise in strong support of this Rule. M. Speaker, the policies of the Bush Administration have produced an American economy in crisis. People are losing their jobs. Fuel prices are at a record high. Food prices have dramatically increased. Confidence in the economy is at an all time low. Maybe this is a radical idea - more

REP. MCGOVERN ISSUES STATEMENT ON FARM BILL

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Mass. (3rd CD), issued the following statement: I thank the Gentleman from California for yielding the time, and I congratulate him for his work as a Conferee on this Farm Bill. M. Speaker, the Farm Bill Conference Report is a mixed bag. There are many things in this Farm Bill that I don't like. The extravagant disaster assistance program. Miniscule cuts to direct payments. Unnecessary subsidies. And the bill reduces the mandat more

REP. MCGOVERN ISSUES STATEMENT ON FISCAL 2009 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS ACT - RESTORE PUBLIC ACCESS TO WHINSEC NAMES

REP. MCGOVERN ISSUES STATEMENT ON IRAQ WAR FUNDING

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Mass. (3rd CD), issued the following statement: It's been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. That pretty much sums up the Bush Administration's approach to Iraq. The President has made it clear that he intends to continue this war through the last day of his term. That is not acceptable. This war started on George W. Bush's watch, and it needs to end on his more

REP. ROS-LEHTINEN ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN ADDRESS OF HER MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL SATELLITE OFFICE

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Aug. 26 -- Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla. (18th CD), issued the following news release: Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a senior member of the Florida Congressional Delegation, is announcing that her Miami Beach City Hall satellite office has changed addresses, moving to a building next door to City Hall. The address of the Surfside office remains the same. The offices are opened EVERY Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Ros-Lehtinen's Congressional Aide more

REP. RYAN ENCOURAGES STUDENTS SEEKING NOMINATIONS TO U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES TO APPLY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. (1st CD), issued the following news release: 1st District Congressman Paul Ryan today encouraged students and eligible military personnel in the 1st Congressional District who seek a nomination to the U.S. Air Force, Military, Naval, or Merchant Marine Academies to submit their applications to his Janesville Constituent Services Center. All completed applications must be received by November 1, 2008. The evaluation of nomination requests will be b more

REPS. BERMAN, MILLER TRAVELED AUG. 22 TO REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA, MEETING ITS PRESIDENT AND OTHER TOP LEADERS AT REQUEST OF HOUSE SPEAKER PELOSI

REPS. WALZ, ELLISON OBTAIN RETROACTIVE BENEFITS FOR 1/34TH SOLDIERS WRONGLY DENIED PAYMENTS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn. (5th CD), has issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Tim Walz and Congressman Keith Ellison announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs has agreed to their request to provide full educational benefits to nearly 400 soldiers from the 1/34th Brigade Combat Team who had previously been denied the payments they had earned. On July 28, 2008, Reps. Walz and Ellison spearheaded a letter from the Minnesota Congressional Delega more

RESCUING HISTORIC CHILE

RESERVISTS OVERSEE DOVER C-5 AVIONICS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del., Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news release: By Capt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo 512th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Bought a C-5 lately? Chief Master Sgt. Donald Cunningham has. He technically hasn't purchased anything, but "buying" C-5s is part of the 512th Acceptance Check Flight superintendant's job. It's the term the 512th ACF uses for the C-5 Galaxys they've inspected and accepted back into the Air Force inventory after re more

RETIRED MILITARY, FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER DISCUSSES DISSENT

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 31 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Ann Wright, a retired U.S. Army colonel and former career Foreign Service officer, asked a UCF audience of more than 100 Tuesday, "If the government asks you to do criminal things when you know they are wrong, should you do it?" Wright is the author of "Dissent: Voices of Conscience," which she describes as "a series of profiles of men and wome more

ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST FIRE UPDATE

MEDFORD, Ore., Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest - issued the following press release: Lightning activity over the weekend has sparked at least 15 fires on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. These fires range in size from less than 1/4 acre to an estimated 100 acres. Ten of the fires are located on the east side of the forest on the High Cascades Ranger District, three are located on the Wild Rivers Ranger Di more

RUSSIA BANS 19 US POULTRY EXPORTING COMPANIES

Moscow, Aug 29 (UNI) Russia's agricultural regulator, Rosselkhoznadzor, today said 19 US poultry companies will be banned from exporting their products to Russia as of September 1 due to sanitary concerns. ''The inspection also showed that many companies had not taken measures to remove flaws revealed during previous checks,'' the regulator said in a statement. Rosselkhoznadzor said the decision was a result of a joint Russia-US inspection of poultry firms in late July and early August. more

RUSSIA SLAMS G-7 CRITICISM AS ''BIASED''

Moscow, Aug 29 (UNI) Russia today slammed the statement from the Group of Seven nations condemning Moscow for its actions in Georgia as biased. ''This step is biased and aimed at justification of the aggressive actions by Georgia,'' Russian Foreign Ministry said, referring to the statement by the foreign ministers of the US, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan. The G-7 had criticised Moscow's decision to recognise Georgia's breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and more

SAFETY REMINDERS FOR WALKERS, JOGGERS, RUNNERS

ABERDEEN, Md., July 10 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: All individuals (military or civilian, including contractors) must wear reflective belts while walking, jogging or running on Aberdeen Proving Ground roads. Belts will be worn over the right shoulder and down under the left arm at all times. Individuals (military or civilian) walking, jogging or running alone or in small groups will do so on the sidewalk if at all possible. If no sidewalk is available, more

SAILORS, MARINES PLAY BALL WITH NICARAGUA

SECURITY AND OTHER ARRANGEMENTS FOR LAHDC ELECTIONS FINALISED

Srinagar, Aug 29 (UNI) Unprecedented security arrangments have been made for the smooth conduct of general election of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, to be held tomorrow. The authorities have set up 223 polling stations, 24 hyper- sensitive and 36 sensitive for the 83,883 voters to elect their representatives in 24 constituencies. Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Satish Nehru said as many as 892 polling staff and more than 1,000 police personnel including para- milit more

SECURITY GAINS SET STAGE FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN IRAQ

SEN. BROWNBACK CONDEMNS RUSSIAN ATTACKS ON GEORGIA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The office of Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sam Brownback today commented on the military offensive conducted by Russia against the sovereign nation of Georgia. "Though I am heartened by the ceasefire brokered by President Sarkozy, Russia still must face serious consequences for its brazen military offensive into Georgia," said Brownback. "To this end, I look forward to working with my colleagues on issues such as the pro more

SEN. HATCH INVITES TOP AIR FORCE OFFICIALS TO VISIT HILL

SEN. SUNUNU VISITS WITH VETERANS AT HAMPTON BEACH WOUNDED WARRIOR SURF EVENT

HAMPTON, N.H., Aug. 22 -- The office of Sen. John E. Sununu, R-N.H., issued the following news release: United States Senator John Sununu (R-NH) today (8/22) visited with veterans and their families who were taking part in the North Beach "Surf Free for American Heroes Day at the Beach" event organized by American Legion Post 35, local surfing shops, and the community in conjunction with the Wounded Warriors Project. "Wounded Warriors is an outstanding program that has welcomed our soldier more

SEN. WEBB APPLAUDS AIRLINE INDUSTRY DECISION TO LIFT BAGGAGE FEES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The office of Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., has issued the following news release: Today Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) commended the airline industry's decision to grant a $100 fee exemption to service members for a third piece of luggage on flights. Senator Webb sent an August 15 letter to the President and CEO of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA) strongly endorsing the initial request for excess baggage fee exemptions from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). "I am p more

SENATE VETERANS' COMMITTEE CONSIDERS SEN. BURR MENTAL HEALTH BILL

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs today heard testimony on the Veterans Mental Health Treatment First Act (S.2573) sponsored by Senator Richard Burr, the Ranking Member on the committee. The legislation would place a greater emphasis on treating veterans with mental health disorders and establish wellness incentives for veterans seeking treatment. "Our curren more

SENATE VETERANS' COMMITTEE HEARS TESTIMONY ON EDUCATION AND DISABILITY MODERNIZATION LEGISLATION

SENATE VETERANS' COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER EDUCATION, DISABILITY MODERNIZATION LEGISLATION

SENATORS PROPOSE TRIPLING AID TO PAKISTAN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following newsletter: Sens. Joseph Biden (D-Del.) and Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) said July 15 they will seek to triple development aid to Pakistan to a total of $7.5 billion over the next five years. The two leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said they worked closely with the State Department and USAID to draft the bill and believe it would be signed by President Bush. The money would expand USAID' more

SENS. LEAHY, SPECTER PRESS WHITE HOUSE FOR OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL TORTURE DOCUMENTS

SEPTEMBER CASE LOT SALE PROMISES BULK SIZES FOR LESS

SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN: AN AIRMAN'S PERSPECTIVE

ALTUS AFB, Okla., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news release: Reactions to the war in Afghanistan among the American populace are unsurprisingly mixed. However, the majority of American opinion regarding our involvement in Afghanistan seems to be marked by apathy at best, and negativity at worst. Many of the naysayers about our efforts there seem to group this operation with the one in Iraq and label both of them as hopeless. Neverthe more

SERVICEMEMBERS EMPLOY RECESSION BUFFERS, STILL SEEK HELP

SEVEN CAREERS COME TO AN END DURING JUNE RETIREMENT CEREMONY

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ISSUES MINUTES FOR JULY 22 MEETING

SIGNATURE OF PEACE, SECURITY PREPARES ANBAR FOR PREVENTIAL IRAQI CONTROL

SILVER EAGLES HEAD TO INDIANAPOLIS FOR NATIONAL VETERANS GOLDEN AGE GAMES

HOUSTON, Aug. 15 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center issued the following press release: Twenty-eight local "golden age" veterans who receive their care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) will travel to Indianapolis August 20 - 24, 2008, to compete in the largest sports and recreational competition for senior veterans in the world. "Staying active and healthy through sports and fitness is important for our nation's veterans," said more

SIXTEEN SOLDIERS SET TO BOLSTER TEAM USA AT OLYMPIC GAMES

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office issued the following news release: By Tim Hipps FMWRC Public Affairs Sixteen members of the U.S. Army Family will compete, coach or serve as training partners for Team USA at the 29th Olympic Games Aug. 8-24 in Beijing. U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program Greco-Roman heavyweight wrestler Staff Sgt. Dremiel Byers will compete in the 264.5-pound weight class on Aug. 14. Byers, a world champion in 2002, w more

SOLDIER MISSING IN ACTION FROM KOREAN WAR IS IDENTIFIED

SOLDIER MISSING IN ACTION FROM THE KOREAN WAR IS IDENTIFIED

SOLDIER SPEAKS ON BUILDING RESILIENCE FOR SCHOOL TRANSITIONS

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The military installation's School Liaison Officer meets with in-and out-processing Soldiers to assist them with their children's transitions. At Aberdeen Proving Ground, the opposite occurred. First Sergeant Michael Slocumb of the 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion stopped by the Aberdeen Proving Ground Child & Youth Services offices to have his paperwork signed, and the SLO received the assista more

SOLDIERS MISSING FROM THE VIETNAM WAR ARE IDENTIFIED

SOLO & CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES ACTS ANNOUNCED

PITTSBURG, Aug. 26 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news release: Tickets are now on sale for Pittsburg State University's 2008-09 Solo & Chamber Music Series, which brings world-class musical performers to PSU's McCray Recital Hall. The Department of Music has scheduled an eclectic mix of six award-winning acts ranging from trumpeters to vocalists to a Celtic ensemble. Tickets, which are available at the PSU Ticket Office, are free for PSU students. For the general pu more

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE LIBRARY'S CENTER FOR BOOK ANNOUNCES FALL AUTHOR LINE UP

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 1 -- The South Carolina State Library issued the following news release: This fall's Speaker @ the Center schedule is full of South Carolina authors that you won't want to miss! All programs are free and open to the public and authors will be available to sell and sign books. This fall's Speaker @ the Center sessions featuring new releases from the University of South Carolina Press will take place from noon to 1:00 pm in room 309 of the administrative building of the more

South Korean Inventor Develops Military Wireless Communication Terminal

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 29 -- Min-Hwa Lee of Seoul, South Korea, has developed a global positioning system receiver. An abstract of the invention, released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, said: "A military wireless communication terminal includes a global positioning system receiver outputting location information of the terminal, a terrestrial magnetism sensor for sensing azimuth of the terminal, a memory in which map information of an operating area is stored, a location transmitting more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON BELIZE

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON CHAD

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Chad Geography Area: 1,284,634 sq. km. (496,000 sq. mi.); about twice the size of Texas. Cities: Capital-N'Djamena (pop. 1 million est.). Other major cities-Moundou, Abeche, Sarh. Terrain: Desert, mountainous north, large arid central plain, fertile lowlands in extreme southern region more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON COSTA RICA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Costa Rica Geography Area: 51,100 sq. km (19,730 sq. mi.) about the size of the states of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. Cities: Capital-San Jose (greater metropolitan area pop. 2.1 million, the greater metropolitan area as defined by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Policy more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON CUBA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Cuba Geography Area: 110,860 sq. km. (44,200 sq. mi.); about the size of Pennsylvania. Cities: Capital-Havana (pop. 2 million). Other major cities-Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey, Santa Clara, Holguin, Guantanamo, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Pinar del Rio. Terrain: Flat or gently rolling plains, more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON GABON

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Gabonese Republic Geography Area: 267,667 sq. km. (103,347 sq. mi.); about the size of Colorado. Cities: Capital-Libreville (pop. 673,995). Other cities-Port-Gentil (118,940), Franceville. Terrain: Narrow coastal plain; hilly, heavily forested interior (about 80% forested); some savanna regions i more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON GRENADA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Grenada Geography Area: 344 sq. km. (133 sq. mi.); about twice the size of Washington, DC. Cities: Capital-St. George's (est. pop. 33,734). Terrain: Three volcanic islands (Grenada and the smaller islands of Carriacou and Petit Martinique) with a mountainous rainforest on the largest island of Gr more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON GUATEMALA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Guatemala Geography Area: 108,890 sq. km. (42,042 sq. mi.); about the size of Tennessee. Cities: Capital-Guatemala City (metro area pop. 2.5 million). Other major cities-Quetzaltenango, Escuintla. Terrain: Mountainous, with fertile coastal plain. Climate: Temperate in highlands; tropi more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON ICELAND

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Iceland Geography Area: 103,000 sq. km. (39,600 sq. mi.); about the size of Virginia or slightly larger than Ireland. Cities: Capital-Reykjavík (pop. 117,898). Other towns-Kópavogur (28,665), Hafnarfjörður (24,895), Akureyri (17,278). Terrain: Rugged. Climate: Maritime temperate. more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON LIBERIA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Liberia Geography Area: 111,369 sq. km. (43,000 sq. mi.). Slightly larger than Ohio. Cities: Capital-Monrovia (pop. 1,010,970). Principal towns-Ganta (pop. 41,000), Buchanan (pop. 34,000), Gbarnga (pop. 34,000), Kakata (pop. 33,000), Voinjama (pop. 26,000). Terrain: Three areas-Mangro more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON MADAGASCAR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Madagascar Geography Area: 592,800 sq. km. (228,880 sq. mi.). Cities: Capital-Antananarivo (pop. about 1,300,000). Other cities-Antsirabe (about 500,000), Mahajanga (about 400,000), Toamasina (about 450,000). Terrain: Mountainous central plateau, coastal plain. Climate: Moderate inter more

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON REPUBLIC OF CONGO

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of the Congo Geography Area: 342,000 sq. km (132,000 sq. mi.); slightly larger than New Mexico. Cities: Capital-Brazzaville (pop. 800,000). Other cities-Pointe-Noire (450,000), Dolisie (150,000). Climate: Tropical. Tropical jungle in the North (country seasonally split-half lies above th more

STATE OF UNIVERSITY ADDRESS HIGHLIGHTS FALL CONVOCATION

AUGUSTA, Ga., Aug. 1 -- Augusta State University issued the following news release: Hundreds of faculty and staff were in attendance to hear President William A. Bloodworth, Jr., deliver the 15th State of the University Address at the annual Fall Convocation Tuesday in the Maxwell Theatre. The convocation welcomed new and returning faculty and staff. New faculty were introduced as well as administrators who have assumed new roles this year. The event also kicked off the campus campaign of more

STATE TO GET ADDL CRPF BATTALION

NEW DELHI, Aug 29 -- The Union Government has cleared a proposal for raising of 10 Commando Battalions for Resolute Action Battalions (COBRA) in the CRPF. The five States where the training centres would be located include Assam. Each of the battalions would have 1057 personnel and over 10,000 strong force of commandos would be available in the next three years, official sources said. For effective and immediate response, these battalions would be located in the main theatres of action in the a more

STF finds arms cache

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- Special Task Force personnel arrested the LTTE's Batticaloa area leader 'Kannan' yesterday and uncovered a large stock of military materiel in Kaluvanchikudi, Batticaloa. Police believe that these items had been hidden with the intention of using them to launch an attack on the security forces. The arrest was made during a search operation in the area. A Claymore mine, two T-56 assault rifles, ten T 56 magazines, 475 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two communications sets, a more

STORIES THIS WEEK AT WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 20 -- Wake Forest University issued the following press release: CLASS OF 2012 ARRIVES ON CAMPUS - Members of the media are invited to cover freshman move-in day at Wake Forest University Aug. 21. Residence halls open at 8 a.m., and faculty, staff and upperclassmen will be on hand to help freshmen and their families unload vehicles and carry personal belongings inside. Most residence halls for freshmen are located on the south side of campus along Gulley Drive and Ja more

STRAIGHT TALK WITH SAM, AUG. 11

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo. (6th CD), issued the following email: Standing up for Veterans This country is great and we enjoy the freedoms that we have today because of the sacrifices of our veterans. All of our veterans have given completely to the cause of freedom, and I am committed to standing up for our veterans in Congress. Since I came to Congress in 2001, funding for veterans programs has increased by over 95%. I have voted to enhance health care benefits for r more

STUDENTS GET PASSPORT TO SUCCESS AT EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Children of military Families are known to have a much different experience growing up compared to the average child. They are constantly on the move-changing schools, atmospheres, friends and environments. So Edgewood Elementary School has recently modified its process to welcome the children of military Families and other students new to the school by creating something called "a student passport. more

SUPERMARKET OF VETERANS BENEFITS TO BE HELD AT FORT MCCOY ON SEPT. 5

MADISON, Wis., Aug. 29 -- The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Services issued the following news release: Veterans can apply for an array of state and federal benefits at one convenient location during a Supermarket of Veterans Benefits hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Fort McCoy Retiree Office on Friday, September 5 - from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, at the Wisconsin Military Academy located at 90 S. 10th Ave. The Supermarket is more

SUZE ORMAN SHARES WEALTH PLANS, THANKS SERVICEMEMBERS

T-2 BUCKEYE SUNSET CEREMONY MARKS END OF 50-YEAR ERA

PENSACOLA, Fla., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Mike O'Connor, Naval Air Station Pensacola Public Affairs The historic 50-year training mission of the T-2 Buckeye came to a close with a sundown ceremony and fly-by at the Mustin Beach Officers' Club aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Aug. 22. A crowd of more than 250 active-duty and former aviators, air and ground crew and civilians gathered for a celebration of the Buckeye's service life and reti more

TACTICAL MEDIC COURSE PREPARES RAIDERS

FORT STEWART, Ga., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Pvt. Jared Eastman 1st BCT Public Affairs Night falls all too quickly at Evans Army Air Field as medics from 1st Brigade Combat Team carry "wounded" Soldiers and civilians across the wet grass. Rain doesn't stop the medics as they reach a secure location and start inspecting their patients. "Hurry up!" An instructor yells in a Soldier's ear, "Do you want your buddy to die?" The Soldier quickly applies more

TAIWAN: PRESIDENT MEETS AMERICAN CONGRESSIONAL US-CHINA ECONOMIC, SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION DELEGATION

TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY OF MILITARY CHILDREN TO MEET ON JULY 14

TEAM UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S SELF-DRIVING CAR LASTS MORE THAN TWO HOURS IN DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY'S NATIONAL FINALS

TEST DRIVE REMOTE CONTROL BOTS AT ENGINEERING OPEN HOUSE

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Feb. 14 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: Computational science students from the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center will join University of Alaska Fairbanks engineering students in celebrating National Engineering Week by demonstrating the ARSC Remote Control Device project (RCDp) at the annual UAF Engineering Open House. The Open House takes place 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 in the Duckering Building on the UAF campus. ARSC students w more

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY ISSUES CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING ATTENDANCE, ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT RECORDS, TUITION

THE AMERICAN MILITARY ADVISOR: DEALING WITH SENIOR FOREIGN OFFICIALS IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD

CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pa., Aug. 8 -- The U.S. War College issued the following paper: Although the role of the military advisor to senior foreign officials is honored in political history, it became almost a forgotten art when it was needed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Whatever the past, the American military services are now fully engaged in nation-building in the Iraqi and Afghan conflict zones, and the advisory responsibility seems certain to be needed elsewhere as well. Advisors have become an i more

THEATRE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS PRESENTS 'THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA'

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov. 5 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: Theatre UAF will open its production of Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," Nov. 9 at 8:15 p.m. in the Lee H. Salisbury Theatre. The opening performance will be preceded by Speakeasy, a wine tasting fundraiser that begins at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall. Tickets to Speakeasy are $30 and include the wine tasting, cheese, fruit and crackers, and admission to the show. Funds raised will go toward Theatr more

THEATRE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS TO OPEN SEASON WITH 'NO EXIT'

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Sept. 27 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: Theatre UAF will kick off its 2007-2008 season on Friday, Sept. 28 with its production of Jean-Paul Sartre's "No Exit" at 8:15 p.m. in the Salisbury Theatre. "No Exit" is the senior thesis project for student director Ben Coffroth. The production features traditional theatrical elements and a concurrent performance of butoh, a contemporary avant-garde dance form which originated in post-World War II more

THEODORE ROOSEVELT STRIKE GROUP TO DEPLOY EARLY SEPTEMBER

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: More than 7,300 Sailors from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) will deploy early September as part of the on-going rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security operations and operate in international waters across the globe. The aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt will depart Norfolk Naval Station Sept. 8. While the guided-missile USS Monterey (CG 61) and the fast combat more

THREE DETAINEES RELEASED FROM BAGRAM THEATER INTERNMENT FACILITY FOR RAMADAN

TOP OBAMA, MCCAIN STRATEGISTS ARE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ALUMS

DOVER, Del., Aug. 28 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news release: The 2008 presidential campaign pits Blue Hen versus Blue Hen, with former University of Delaware students guiding both the Republican and the Democratic campaigns. The Republican campaign of John McCain is being led by Steve Schmidt, who attended the University from 1988 to 1993 as a political science major, and the Democratic campaign of Barack Obama is being guided by David Plouffe, who attended UD from more

TROOPS CAPTURE 11 TERRORISM SUSPECTS IN IRAQ

TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN KILL, DETAIN ENEMY FIGHTERS

Troops regain two strategic locations

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- Troops attached to Task Force II yesterday captured the strategic Palamoddai town six kilometres northwest of the Omanthai entry exit point in Vavuniya. Meanwhile, Troops attached to 59 Division operating in the Mullaitivu front for the first time reached the beach side of Nayaru South capturing Uluththuveli, Military Spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told the Daily News. "With the capture of the Palamoddai town troops are further closing in towards the A-9 road neu more

TROPICAL STORM FAY SLAMS REGION WITH RAIN, WIND

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: By Art Powell Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Tropical Storm Fay dumped heavy rain, brought heavy winds, flooding and tornado warnings to the region when she swept through the area Friday through Tuesday. No serious damage or injuries caused by the storm were reported at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, where base officials had planned for possible emergency actions before the storm's arrival. more

TWO VETERANS TO SPEAK NOV. 15 AT WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY TRI-CITIES

RICHLAND, Wash., Nov. 9 -- Washington State University-Tri-Cities issued the following news release: Two veterans will talk about their experiences in the military at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in the West Building Atrium, 2710 University Drive in the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus. The event is sponsored by the Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities. Admission is free and open to the public. The veterans who will be speaking are: * Capt. John A. Butterfield, U.S. Nav more

U.S. AMBASSADOR MORIARTY VISITS RANGPUR

DHAKA, Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: U.S. Ambassador James F. Moriarty visited Rangpur and Saidpur to participate in the opening of the joint United States-Bangladesh Medical Civil Action Program (MEDCAP) in Taraganj, visit a local madrassa and view a U.S. Government-funded pharmaceutical outlet. During his visit, the Ambassador reaffirmed the U.S. Government's long-term commitment towards the development of Bangladesh. The Ambassador's trip st more

U.S. MILITARY HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS DUBBED 'OPERATION ASSURED DELIVERY'

U.S. SUES EUROPEAN TRANSPORTATION FIRMS FOR BID RIGGING RELATED TO U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL MOVING EXPENSES

U.S. TO HOST FIFTH ANNIVERSARY PROLIFERATION SECURITY INITIATIVE MEETING; NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR STEVE HADLEY TO PROVIDE KEYNOTE ADDRESS

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation issued the following news release: On May 28, 2008, Acting Under Secretary of State for International Security and Arms Control John C. Rood will chair a senior level meeting on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the launch of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) by President Bush in Krakow, Poland. The meeting will be held at the Hilton Washington, in Washington, D.C. St more

U.S. TROOPS IN MIDDLE EAST MUST UNDERSTAND RAMADAN, CHAPLAIN SAYS

U.S., PAKISTANI MILITARY LEADERS MEET ABOARD USS LINCOLN

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS HOSTING NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Feb. 6 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host three public concerts as part of its New Music Festival. On Feb. 7 at 8 p.m., UAF music department students and faculty will perform a free concert. Ticketed performances will also take place Feb. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. The Feb. 8 concert will feature guest artist Christopher Adler, the percussion Ensemble 64.8, and the Pangea String Quartet. The Feb. 9 con more

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS JAZZ BAND PRESENTS WINTER CONCERT ON DEC. 9

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 3 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: The University of Alaska Fairbanks Jazz Band, under its new director, Daniel Cathey, will present a winter concert Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. in the Charles W. Davis Concert Hall. The UAF Jazz Combo, directed by Barney McClure, will also perform. The concert will feature "The Red Sea," by Bob Mintzer, as well as pieces by Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Thad Jones and others. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 fo more

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS UNIVERSITY CHORUS TO PRESENT CHRISTMAS CONCERT

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov. 30 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: The University of Alaska Fairbanks University Chorus, under the direction of Jaunelle Celaire, will present its Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 8 p.m. in the Charles W. Davis Concert Hall. The concert will highlight African Christmas music, which features UAF's newest percussion faculty member, Morris Palter, along with two graduate percussion students, Davy Anderson and Caleb Herron. The co more

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS WIND SYMPHONY TO PRESENT CONCERT ON DEC. 7

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov. 30 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: The University of Alaska Fairbanks Wind Symphony will present a concert, "Dances by Farnaby, Bach & Bernstein," Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Charles Davis Concert Hall on the UAF campus. The UAF Wind Symphony is a select group of students who perform several concerts a year on the UAF campus and give educational concerts at local schools. The concert will highlight a variety of dance music works, f more

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS/TANANA VALLEY CAMPUS TO OPEN TESTING CENTER AT EIELSON

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA RANKS NO. 25 IN NATION AMONG COLLEGES THAT SERVE THE COUNTRY

TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 4 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The Washington Monthly has issued its third annual ranking of the best colleges that serve the nation and ranks The University of Arizona No. 25, up from No. 39 in 2006. The Washington Monthly states that the rankings are designed to provide "a guide not just to what colleges can do for you, but what colleges are doing for the country." It uses a unique model that it says tries to address the stren more

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES LIBRARY FEATURES PHOTOS, PAINTINGS OF LOS ANGELES THROUGH SEPT. 12

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 15 -- The University of California at Los Angeles issued the following press release: "Los Angeles at the Beginning and Today," an exhibit that juxtaposes paintings based on historical photographs with contemporary photos of the same locations or themes, will be on view at the UCLA Powell Library from Aug. 18 through Sept. 12. The contemporary photos were taken by Stone Ishimaru, a second-generation Japanese America born in El Centro, Calif. Interned with other J more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ARENA HOLDS FIRST COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 15 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Hundreds of University of Central Florida graduates celebrated with their families and friends Friday and Saturday during the first three commencement ceremonies at the new UCF Arena. On Friday, Michelle G. Chandler, a doctoral student in Public Affairs, received the first UCF degree awarded in the 10,000-seat venue, which opened in September. more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SIMULATION RESEARCH AIDS MILITARY MEDICS, DRIVERS

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Blood loss is one of the leading causes of death on the battlefield, but war-zone medics often find it difficult to receive the training to prevent those deaths. Today they can "save" a life-sized arm developed by the University of Central Florida's Institute for Simulation and Training that simulates "bleeding." Researchers there have devel more

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENTS' SELF-NAVIGATING CAR TO COMPETE IN DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY'S URBAN CHALLENGE

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER PROFESSOR RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

AURORA, Colo., April 28 -- The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center issued the following news release: University of Colorado Denver Professor Robert W. Schrier, MD, has received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award given by Castle-Connolly, a health care research, information and publishing company whose mission is to help consumers find the best health care. Dr. Schrier's career has spanned decades and his research practice and unwavering dedication to nephrolog more

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE RESEARCHERS BRING PERMAFROST PIONEER'S HISTORIC BOOK TO PUBLICATION

DOVER, Del., Aug. 13 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news release: Siemon Muller's passions were paleontology-he discovered an important fossilized Ichthyosaurus (an aquatic reptile) in Nevada-and stratigraphy, the study of rock layers. But unexpected twists and turns in his life and career led him to become an expert in permafrost science. He also is credited with coining the term "permafrost," meaning permanently or perennially frozen ground. One of the most unusual fe more

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA MEDICAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES $20K GRANT TO SUPPORT UND RURAL HEALTH'S TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY PARTNERSHIP

GRAND FORKS, N.D., Aug. 29 -- University of North Dakota issued the following news release: Dakota Medical Foundation has provided $20,000 to support the North Dakota Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Partnership, administered by the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The TBI partnership is designed to strengthen the coordination of services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in North Dakota, with particular attenti more

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHEMISTS GET SMMARTT THANKS TO THEIR MOMS

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER ANNOUNCES 'ONLY IN AMERICA' SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Texas at Tyler issued the following news release: Six students have been named the first recipients of the Only in America scholarships at The University of Texas at Tyler, President Rodney H. Mabry announced. The financial aid option is designed to recognize the contributions of military men and women by providing scholarships to them or their dependents. The Only in America "Don King" Scholarship Program was announced in March 2008 during a p more

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON COMPUTER PROGRAMMING TEAM PLACES FIRST IN REGIONAL COMPETITION

MADISON, Wis., Dec. 19 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: The University of Wisconsin-Madison computer programming team "Red No. 40" beat 198 other teams to place first in the North Central Regional Competition of the International Collegiate Programming Competition in early November, qualifying the team to compete in the World Finals in April. Red No. 40's members consist of UW-Madison juniors Jason Malinowski and Chunsong Wang, and first-year graduate stude more

US worried over lack of larger plan in Afghanistan: CSM

USAREUR BAND TATTOO APPEARANCE IN OSLO 'A 100 PERCENT SUCCESS'

OSLO, Norway, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Bands issued the following news release: Norway The USAREUR Soldier's Chorus and members of the Jazz Band performed at the Norwegian Military Tattoo in Oslo in late Spring 2008. The Band and Chorus members led by Captain Daniel Toven represented America in seven performances throughout the event. Their program featured standards from the Big Band songbook like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" and Glenn Miller's famous "In The Mood". After performing their ow more

USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN HOSTS CHAIRMAN, KEY COMMANDERS

USTRANSCOM ANNOUNCES ROLLOUT OF NEW PROGRAM FOR DOD MOVES

UW-MADISON EVENT FORECAST: WEEK OF JAN. 27-FEB. 2

MADISON, Wis., Jan. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Enjoy the beauty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's own prairies and savannas as you learn, work or simply walk within the Arboretum this week. These and other events provide early-semester interest during the week of January 27-February 2. The events listed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. ARBORETUM WALK: WINTER EXPLORATIONS WHEN AND WHERE: Sunday, Jan. 27, 1-2 more

UW-MADISON EVENTS FORECAST: WEEK OF NOV. 25-DEC. 1

MADISON, Wis., Nov. 19 -- The University of Wisconsin issued the following news release: If you're looking for a fresh-cut tree this holiday season, look no further than the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Stock Pavilion, as the UW-Madison Forestry Club holds its 30th annual tree sale as a fundraiser for scholarships and student programs. The sale is just one of the many campus events taking place during the week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1. The events listed below are free and open to the public more

VETERANS OFFER TIPS, EXPERTISE ON CONDUCTING OPERATIONS DURING RAMADAN

VIETNAM CONFERENCE DRAWS TOP EXPERTS

LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 8 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release: Renowned experts on military conflict in Vietnam will come together Oct. 10-14 on the campus of the University of Kentucky for the Making Sense of the Vietnam Wars conference. Events will include a special visit from former U.S. Senator and 1972 presidential candidate George McGovern, as well as a keynote address by George Herring, professor emeritus, UK Department of History, presentations by top scholars more

VOA NEWS: ANTI-GOVERNMENT TENSIONS RISE IN THAILAND

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: Tensions are rising between Thai authorities and protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. Thai police Friday fired tear gas to disperse some 2,000 anti-government protesters gathered outside police headquarters in Bangkok. The demonstrators were calling on police to turn over any officers responsible for clashes earlier at the main government compound, where protesters have been conso more

VOA NEWS: ATTEMPTED SUICIDE BOMBING KILLS 2, INJURES 30 IN NW PAKISTAN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: Pakistani troops have foiled a suicide attack on a military camp in the country's northwest following the arrest of a Taliban commander. Pakistani officials say troops opened fire Friday on a car as it raced past security checkpoints in a road tunnel - the Kohat Tunnel - leading to a base in the town of Darra Adam Kheil. They say the car exploded before reaching the base, killing two civilians and wounding about 30 more

VOA NEWS: EASTERN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC CONGO QUIET AFTER BURST OF VIOLENCE

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug. 29 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: By Alisha Ryu Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's restive North Kivu province is said to be quiet Friday after the worst outbreak of violence there in months. As VOA Correspondent Alisha Ryu reports from our East Africa Bureau in Nairobi, U.N. officials are working to maintain a fragile cease-fire signed between the government in Congo Kinshasa and Tutsi rebels. The military spokesman for the U.N. Mission in more

VOA NEWS: NEXT PAKISTANI PRESIDENT FACES DAUNTING CHALLENGES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: By Judith Latham After nine years in power, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was forced to resign last week under mounting threat of impeachment. This week Pakistan's ruling coalition - the two main parties that had come together primarily to oust the former president - broke apart. On September 6, Pakistan's regional and national lawmakers will choose a new president. On Monday [August 25], former Prime Minist more

VOA NEWS: OBAMA ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: Denver, Colorado Following is the speech by Senator Barack Obama, entitled "The American Promise," as prepared for delivery 28 August 2008, at the Democratic National Convention: To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation; With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States. Let me express my than more

VOA NEWS: PAKISTAN SAYS MILITANTS KILLED IN SWAT VALLEY AIRSTRIKE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: Pakistani security officials say at least 10 militants, possibly including a top commander, have been killed in an airstrike in northwestern Pakistan. They say fighter jets pounded militant hideouts late Friday in Swat Valley, a former tourist region. Elsewhere in the northwest Friday, Pakistani troops foiled a suicide attack that targeted a military base. Officials say troops opened fire on a car as it raced more

VOA NEWS: PALIN IS FIRST FEMALE REPUBLICAN VP PICK

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: Sarah Palin is a popular first-term governor who came to political prominence in the far northwestern state of Alaska for tackling corruption. An economic and social conservative, the 44-year-old Palin opposes abortion and same-sex marriage. A hunter, fisher and general outdoors enthusiast, she favors the rights of gun owners. As the chief executive of an oil and natural gas-rich state, Palin heads the National Go more

VOA NEWS: RUSSIA-GEORGIA CONFLICT PUTS TURKEY IN VULNERABLE POSITION

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: By Dorian Jones The Russia-Georgia conflict has put Turkey in a tight spot. Will Turkey side with the United States, its NATO ally, and let more U.S. military ships into the Black Sea to assist Georgia? Or will it choose Russia which also shares a Black Sea coast with Turkey? As Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, ever since Turkey joined NATO in 1952, it has hoped to never have to make a choice between the alliance an more

VOA NEWS: RUSSIAN MARKETS AND CURRENCY HIT BY GEORGIAN CONFLICT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: By Peter Fedynsky Russia's currency and stock market have suffered substantial losses since the outbreak of hostilities in Georgia three weeks ago. VOA Moscow correspondent Peter Fedynsky reports investors are nervous going into the weekend over the possibility that European heads of state may apply sanctions against Russia during a special summit on Monday to discuss the Georgian crisis. Russia's RTS Index of lead more

VOA NEWS: SEN. MCCAIN PICKS ALASKA GOVERNOR AS VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

MIAMI, Aug. 29 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: By Brian Wagner Republican Senator John McCain has chosen a first-term governor from the state of Alaska to run as his vice presidential candidate in the November elections. VOA's Brian Wagner reports, Governor Sarah Palin bolsters McCain's message of reform. Senator McCain named Sarah Palin as his running mate only hours after the close of the Democratic National Convention in Denver. The announcement during a rally in more

VOA NEWS: SEN. MCCAIN VP CHOICE LIKELY TO PLEASE CONSERVATIVES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Voice of America issued the following story: By Dan Robinson Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate, describing her as a tough political fighter. VOA's Dan Robinson has this profile of Governor Palin, who is a relative political unknown, and only the second woman to run on the national ticket of a major U.S. political party. Palin, 44, was elected governor in more

Wanni civilians urged to enter cleared areas

Colombo, Aug. 29 -- The Government has always taken adequate steps to minimise civilian casualties when launching security operations while minimising the damage caused to public institutions and property, Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said yesterday. He said civilians in areas where military operations are going on are being urged to come to cleared areas as the Government's main concern is to protect them. "The civilians are being asked to come to Vavuniya. The Government will fa more

WAR WEEKENDS AT GOVERNORS ISLAND

NEW YORK, July 28 -- The National Park Service's National Parks of New York Harbor issued the following press release: History comes to life at Governors Island National Monument for three weekends in August. Re-enactors and National Park Service Rangers will conduct family friendly programs and demonstrations examining life on and off the island during the Revolutionary and Civil wars. See Revolutionary war soldiers drill with and fire muskets. Smell the food cooking in an 18th Century ar more

WASHINGTON DECLARATION FOR PROLIFERATION SECURITY INITIATIVE 5TH ANNIVERSARY SENIOR-LEVEL MEETING

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation issued the following news release: On the occasion of the Fifth Anniversary of the Proliferation Security Initiative, 88 states attended a Senior Political Level Meeting in Washington, D.C. today to discuss the accomplishments of the PSI, and chart a course for future work of the Initiative. The following declaration was adopted: Begin Text: The Proliferation Security Initiative (P more

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION AWARDS $100,000; ADDS HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION, GLOBAL TEAMS

PULLMAN, Wash., April 16 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: The Washington State University Business Plan Competition, sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in the College of Business, took place in Pullman April 11-12. The two-day event included more than 100 competitors in four divisions, including two WSU divisions, and high school and non-student divisions. For the first time winning teams from the inaugural College of Business Global Business more

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY'S APPLIED SCIENCES LAB MOVING TO SIRTI

SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 4 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: WSU's Applied Sciences Laboratory, a Spokane-based, contract research organization that undertakes a broad range of projects for private corporations and government agencies, has announced it will relocate its operations and facilities to the Sirti Technology Center. The new headquarters provides the laboratory space necessary to accommodate ASL's growth, as demand for their advanced research and devel more

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY'S APPLIED SCIENCES LAB TO MOVE TO SIRTI TECH CENTER

PULLMAN, Wash., Aug. 4 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: The Washington State University Applied Sciences Laboratory, a Spokane-based, contract research organization that undertakes a broad range of projects for private corporations and government agencies, has announced it will be relocating its operations and facilities to the Sirti Technology Center. The new headquarters provides the laboratory space necessary to accommodate ASL's growth, as demand for t more

WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. ENGLISH, AUG. 11

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Philip English, R-Pa. (3rd CD), issued the following Washington Hotline: The Sixth Annual Business Development Conference and Expo on August 12th was an enormous success and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who participated, especially special guest, Israel Hernandez, the Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director General of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service at the Department of Commerce. Read on to learn more about my week. more

WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. FRELINGHUYSEN, AUG. 1: HOUSE LEADERSHIP FAILS APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, R-N.J. (11th CD), issued the following newsletter: Not since 1950 have so few Appropriations bills been passed by the US House of Representatives before the August "recess". Sadly, Speaker Pelosi and the House leadership have only passed one bill, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, so far this year. Evidently, the plan is to kick all the Appropriations bills into 2009 for the new President to sign. The House more

WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. FRELINGHUYSEN, AUG. 1: HOUSE PASSES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS APPROPRIATIONS BILL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, R-N.J. (11th CD), issued the following newsletter: Today, the House passed its first appropriations bill of 2008, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act. The bill included $119 billion; $94 billion of which goes to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Funding for veterans' health programs was increased by 9 percent. "I am pleased that the House has acted to pass funding for military construction and the Depart more

WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. FRELINGHUYSEN, AUG. 1: REP. FRELINGHUYSEN IRAQ REPORT PUBLISHED IN PAPER

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, R-N.J. (11th CD), issued the following newsletter: This week, Rep. Frelinghuysen's "Op-Ed" on his recent to visit to Iraq was published by the Morris County Daily Record. It reads: "The briefings confirmed my impressions - security in Iraq continues to improve. Fewer American service members and Iraqi civilians are being attacked and killed. In fact, all violence indicators are dramatically reduced from 2006 levels. Coalition and Iraqi fo more

WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. FRELINGHUYSEN, JULY 11: MAJORITY AIMS AT CENSORING INTERNET

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, R-N.J. (11th CD), issued the following newsletter: This week, the Majority on the House Administration Committee proposed a new rule aiming to censor the way people interact with their elected representatives. The proposed House rule would require free websites, such as YouTube, to comply with House regulations before a Member of Congress would be allowed to post videos on them. In doing so, the Majority would pick a list of "approved" w more

WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. FRELINGHUYSEN, July 18: CONGRESS' APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS GRINDS TO HALT

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, R-N.J. (11th CD), issued the following newsletter: It has been twenty-three years since the House of Representatives has failed to pass its regular Appropriations bills - measures which fund the agencies of our government - by mid-July. Inexcusably, the House Leadership has apparently decided to "kick" these bills into January 2009 when a new President will take office! "To date, just five of our twelve bills have passed the full Committ more

WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. FRELINGHUYSEN, JULY 18: MILITARY CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF INTEGRATION

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, R-N.J. (11th CD), issued the following newsletter: This month, the United States Military marks its 60th year of racial integration. In 1948, President Harry Truman issued Executive Order 9981, "Establishing the President's Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services." On Monday, the House of Representatives passed House Concurrent Resolution 297, recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the Uni more

WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. FRELINGHUYSEN, JULY 25: FOCUSES ON ENERGY SOLUTIONS

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, R-N.J. (11th CD), issued the following newsletter: The energy challenges facing us are significant, but so are our collective talents and abilities to overcome these obstacles. Undeniably, in the short-term, American supplies of oil must be increased, and that will require more drilling. We can and we must find the appropriate locations here in the U.S. and use cutting-edge technologies to responsibly drill. And, we must take an inventory o more

WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. FRELINGHUYSEN, JULY 3: PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL INTO LAW

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, R-N.J. (11th CD), issued the following newsletter: On Tuesday, President Bush signed the Supplemental Appropriations bill into law. The legislation proves $165 billion for ongoing military and humanitarian operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The legislation also includes a provision that significantly enhances and modernizes the GI Bill of Rights, providing improved educational benefits to our veterans, current service members, and their more

WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. KILPATRICK, MARCH 28

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick, D-Mich. (13th CD), issued the following newsletter: High energy prices continue to affect American families. Oil companies are reporting record profits, while America's families are struggling to manage skyrocketing gas prices and home heating oil costs. H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act, makes new investments that will help reduce our dependence on foreign oil, increase renewable electricity production, create job more

WELLS FARGO RENEWS SUPPORT FOR MUSEUM, MILITARY

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov. 16 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: Wells Fargo recently renewed its support for the University of Alaska Museum of the North and the museum's military appreciation events with a $25,000 donation to the museum. The bank has served as the lead corporate partner for the museum's annual military appreciation reception and family day since 2003. "Wells Fargo deeply appreciates the sacrifices our Alaska neighbors have made to protect our cou more

WEST POINT BAND, NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC COLLABORATE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Army Bands issued the following news release: By SFC Eric Miller West Point Band As the West Point Band continues its popular "Music Under the Stars" concert series, two particular summer performances has resonated with its members. On July 3rd and 4th, the Concert Band performed with the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City. The Philharmonic performed the world premiere of Bramwell Tovey's "Urban Runway" and "Four Dance Episodes" fr more

WEST POINT RANKED TOP PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE

WEST POINT, N.Y.., Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Military Academy issued the following news release: U.S. News and World Report announced their 2009 America's Best Colleges Rankings today and ranked West Point the "Top Public Liberal Arts College." The Academy also was named the fifth-best "Undergraduate Engineering Program" ahead of both Navy (tied for sixth) and the U.S. Air Force Academy (tied for eighth). Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Ind., was tops, followed by Harvey Mudd College, Calif more

WHAT IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT?

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: National Night Out is America's night out against crime. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, National Night Out is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. The campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from more than 10,000 communities in all 50 states, U.S. territories more

WHAT'S NEXT FOR CHINA?

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. J. Randy Forbes, D-Va. (4th CD), iissued the following colunm: This weekend, I watched the 29th Olympic Games come to an end in a ceremony just as awe-inspiring as the colorful ceremony that opened the games just over two weeks ago. For the past sixteen days, the world watched as results came in daily - Michael Phelps accomplished a record-setting gold medal streak, the U.S. women's gymnastics team battled with China to come away with a silver medal, and Fourth Dis more

WHITE HOUSE CONDUCTS PRESS BRIEFING, AUG. 28

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The White House released the text of the following press briefing: Background Briefing by Senior Administration Official on the Vice President's Trip to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, and Italy Vice President's Ceremonial Office EEOB SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Russia's actions in recent weeks have clearly cast grave doubts on its intentions, its purposes, and its reliability as an international partner. It is critically important at this time of uncertainty t more

WHITE HOUSE CONDUCTS PRESS BRIEFING, AUG. 29

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The White House released the text of the following press briefing: Press Briefing by Dana Perino James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:37 P.M. EDT MS. PERINO: Hello. Happy Friday. Today Senator John McCain announced his vice presidential pick, Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska. The White House is energized and excited by this choice. President Bush called Governor Palin just before his meeting with President Kikwete of Tanzania. He said that the McCain-Palin ticket i more

Widener Law Alum Congressman Murphy to Speak at Democratic National Convention

WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 25 -- The Widener University School of Law issued the following news release: On Wednesday, August 27th, Patrick Joseph Murphy, a Widener Law alum and Pennsylvania's Congressman from the 8th Congressional district, will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, leading a tribute to active-duty military personnel and their families. The theme for Wednesday evening's program is "Securing America's Future", and Congressman Murphy will present alon more

WISCONSIN PUBLIC HEALTH COUNCIL ISSUES MINUTES OF JUNE 13 MEETING

MADISON, Wis., June 13 -- The Wisconsin Wisconsin Public Health Council issued the following meeting minutes: Council Members Present: Gary Gilmore (Vice-Chair); Catherine Frey (Secretary); Bevan Baker; John Bartkowski; Susan Garcia-Franz; Steve Kirkhorn; Terri Kramolis; John Meurer; Corazon Loteyro; Douglas Nelson; Lynn Sheets; and Julie Willems Van Dijk. Council Members Absent: Bridget Clementi; Christopher Fischer; Loren Leshan; June Munro; Ayaz Samadani; Thai Vue; and Jeanan Yasiri. more

WITH $900 MILLION INVESTMENT, UW-MADISON STEPS UP IN RESEARCH RANKINGS

WOUNDED WARRIORS TAKE TO THE ICE

LAUREL, Md., Aug. 25 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: In full hockey gear and padding, retired Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Bowser's prosthesis is not noticeable to the casual observer. He and a number of other amputees look and skate like able-bodied players. Soldiers say the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program is the highlight of their week. It was formed about three months ago to give wounded servicemembers an opportunity to get out of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bet more

WWII VETERAN'S REMEMBER COMRADES, DEDICATE MONUMENT

YOUTH SPONSORSHIP PROVIDES CONNECTIONS TO EASE MOVES FOR DA YOUTHS

ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 21 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Aberdeen Proving Ground Child and Youth Services and Army Community Services are partnering to provide an effective youth sponsorship program for newcomers. While the ACS Relocation Program manager will assist with adults, CYS Youth Center's directors and assistant directors will support in connecting children. Access to these programs will be through the APG Web site, www.apg. army.mil. Click on more

Zardari denies ISI hand in Kabul attack on Indian mission

New York, Aug. 29 -- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari - his eyes set on the presidency - has denied the involvement of his country's intelligence agency in the bloody suicide bombing at the Indian embassy in Kabul. Zardari also told Newsweek in an interview - conducted before the departure of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) from the ruling alliance - that his country could learn from India's coalition politics. "The ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) is not resp more

ZZ TOP BRINGS ROCK 'N'ROLL, GOOD TIME TO APG

ABERDEEN, Md., July 10 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: For much of the Aberdeen Proving Ground community, the annual Army Entertainment concert is the most anticipated entertainment event of the year, and with legendary southern rock group ZZ Top headlining the concert, the night was a crowd-pleasing success. The concert, held at the Shine Sports Field June 22, brought more than 7,000 fans, which was better than anticipated. The event was hosted by Fami more

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