Press Releases on August 9, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on August 9, 2011 - 23:56 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Secretary Clinton To Deliver Remarks on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa on August ...

Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 9, 2011 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver remarks on the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) at …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on August 9, 2011 - 22:28 GMT

Grant of $30,000 to Help Chemical Facilities in Missouri Comply with Regulations

Release date: 08/09/2011 Contact Information: Kris Lancaster, (913) 551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Aug. 9, 2011) - EPA has awarded the Missouri State Emergency Agency (SEMA) $30 …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 22:26 GMT

President Obama to Travel to the Midwest on a Three-Day Economic Bus Tour

On August 15-17, President Obama will travel to the Midwest on a three-day economic bus tour, making stops in southern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa and western Illinois. The President will discuss ways to grow the economy, strengthen the middle class and …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on August 9, 2011 - 22:23 GMT

Burundi Begins Participation in the IMF's General Data Dissemination System

Burundi began participating in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) General Data Dissemination System (GDDS) on August 9, 2011, marking a major step forward in the development of the country’s statistical system. Comprehensive information on Burundi’s …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 22:20 GMT

Grant of $30,000 to Help Anhydrous Ammonia Facilities in Iowa Comply with Regulations

Release date: 08/09/2011 Contact Information: Kris Lancaster, (913) 551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Aug. 9, 2011) - EPA has awarded the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 22:18 GMT

ALSC offers Newbery/Caldecott Mock Elections digital download and webinar

CHICAGO - Newbery and Caldecott Award mock election programs are an ideal and fun way to: encourage children to read; enhance listening, discussion and communication skills; teach book examination skills; and foster appreciation of fine art and literature. …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 22:15 GMT

Freedom to Read Foundation supports Spectrum Presidential Initiative

CHICAGO - The Freedom to Read Foundation ( FTRF ) has announced its support of the Spectrum Scholarship Program through a gift of $1,000 to the Spectrum Presidential Initiative. ALA President Molly Raphael, Immediate Past President Roberta Stevens, …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 22:12 GMT

ALSC releases Fall 2011 online education schedule

CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children ( ALSC ) announces the release of the new Fall 2011 Online Education Course schedule. ALSC is offering five courses, each of which begins September 26. Each of the five courses addresses a …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Barbados and Taiwan join the Campaign for the World’s Libraries

@ your library campaigns launch in Jamaica and Poland CHICAGO - The Library Association of Barbados ( LAB ) and Library Association of the Republic of China (Taiwan) recently became the newest members of the Campaign for the World’s Libraries. The …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 21:15 GMT

YALSA’s journal wins fourth APEX Award

CHICAGO — For the fourth year in a row, Communications Concepts awarded Young Adult Library Services ( YALS ), the quarterly journal of the Young Adult Library Services Association ( YALSA ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), an Award …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 21:14 GMT

It’s Summer Time: Are You Required to Pay Your Intern?

/cdklawyers.com/Dallas Employment Lawyer – Attorney Keith Clouse/ 08/11/2011 As students prepare to return to school, many are seeking to obtain work experience during the semester, even if it means taking an unpaid internship. However, …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 21:14 GMT

UAW joins historic coordinated bargaining process with state of Michigan

The UAW joined with state employees today as they announced a rare, coordinated bargaining approach with the state of Michigan during contract negotiations, which began for the UAW in July. The coalition of unions has notified the State Employer that the …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 21:13 GMT

Minority Farmer Advisory Committee to Hold First Meeting, Discuss Continued Efforts to Increase Minority Participation in USDA ...

WASHINGTON, August 9, 2011– This Thursday and Friday, August 11-12, the members of USDA's Minority Farmer Advisory Committee will meet for the first time to discuss efforts to increase minority participation in Department programs and services. The …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 21:12 GMT

Learn how Google Apps can make your library more efficient in new ALA TechSource Workshop

CHICAGO - ALA TechSource announces an exciting new workshop, " Using Google Apps for a More Efficient Library " with Suzann Holland. This two-day workshop will take place at 2:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 7 and 14. Budget cuts mean longer …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 21:11 GMT

Regulatory Update: GSK and XenoPort submit supplemental New Drug Application to FDA for Horizant™ in postherpetic neuralgia

Issued: Tuesday 09 August 2011, London, UK, Research Triangle Park, NC & Santa Clara, CA GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE and LSE: GSK) and XenoPort, Inc. (Nasdaq: XNPT) announced today that a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) has been submitted to the …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on August 9, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

AASL designates Wednesday, September 28, 2011, as Banned Websites Awareness Day

CHICAGO – In an extension of the observance of Banned Books Week, the American Association of School Librarians ( AASL ) will highlight censorship awareness by designating Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, as Banned Websites Awareness Day. By doing so, it is AASL …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 20:12 GMT

NMPF Statement on USDA’s Animal Identification Announcement

ARLINGTON, VA – “The National Milk Producers Federation has long supported a mandatory, national animal identification and traceability system as a means of safeguarding the health of the nation’s livestock. However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

DOVE® BRAND CHOCOLATE IS FIRST MAINSTREAM U.S. CHOCOLATE BRAND TO BEAR RAINFOREST ALLIANCE CERTIFIED™ SEAL

North America | 09 August 2011 Exemplifies Commitment by Mars, Incorporated to use 100% Certified Sustainable Cocoa Worldwide by 2020 HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – Mars Chocolate North America is proud to announce that its iconic DOVE® Brand …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

11-25 - Cornerstone and Thundermin file NI 43-101 technical report on SEDAR in support of an updated Little Deer mineral resource ...

Mount Pearl, NL, Canada: Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc. ("Cornerstone") (TSXV-CGP) (F-GWN) (B-GWN) (OTC-CTNXF) and 50% joint venture partner Thundermin Resources Inc. ("Thundermin") (TSX-THR) announce that a National Instrument 43- …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry

Published on August 9, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

White House Announces Ron Bloom to Step Down From His Position as Assistant to the President for Manufacturing Policy

WASHINGTON – Today, the White House announced Ron Bloom will be stepping down from his position as the Assistant to the President for Manufacturing Policy at the end of August. “For the past two and a half years, Ron Bloom’s leadership and expertise …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics