CHICAGO – The American Library Association, through a new relationship with Sterling Epicure, publishers of “The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook,” is supporting “ The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Recipe Contest ” that is being held in honor of the book’s release. …
CHICAGO – To mark the launch of the expanded Knowledge Quest website, the American Association of School Librarians ( AASL ) will present the first of its Knowledge Quest webinar series complimentary to all attendees. This new series of webinars will …
PHILADELPHIA – To recognize individuals, families or corporations that have made major gifts to libraries, the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations ( ALTAFF ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), …
October 3, 2011 – Philadelphia – Rabbi Mark Robbins has been appointed Director of AJC's Philadelphia /Southern New Jersey (SNJ) Office. He succeeds Ilana Krop Wilensik, who left AJC after eight years of service. "I am delighted that Rabbi Mark …
Sheraton Hotel Dallas, Texas 12:28 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Dallas. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you so much, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody please have a seat. It’s good to be back in …
2011-131 October 4, 2011 For immediate release The issue: The number of cell phone users in Canada rose from 100,000 in 1987 to more than 24 million by the end of 2010. With their growing popularity, questions have been raised about their safety. …
Testimony William R. Brownfield Assistant Secretary , Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere and House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and …
DETROIT -- UAW leaders from around the country gathered in Detroit today to hear details of a tentative agreement between the UAW and Ford Motor Co. The agreement, the second reached between the UAW and the domestic automakers, builds on the UAW-GM …
October 4, 2011 – New York – AJC is urging Congress to act swiftly to pass free trade agreements with key allies Colombia, Panama and South Korea, after President Obama submitted the pacts for final ratification. “Passage of these significant accords is …
CHICAGO - Scholarship money is available for future librarians. ALA has more than $300,000 for students who are studying library science or school library media at the master's degree level. Scholarships typically range from $1,500 to $7,000 per …
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Celebrating the company's second float in the 2012 Rose Parade , Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE: DOLE) has officially launched the " Preserving Paradise " sweepstakes on Facebook. As …
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 4, 2011 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has asked USAID Administrator Raj Shah to visit Ethiopia and Kenya to discuss key agricultural and food security issues and demonstrate the …
Aboard Air Force One En Route Dallas, Texas 11:28 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Okay. We ready? Before I take your questions, I would like to read to you an excerpt from the President’s speech that he will deliver today in Texas. This is just an …
CHICAGO - ALA Publishing's Digital Reference is introducing two new ways to learn about RDA Toolkit and prepare for implementation of RDA : Resource Description and Access. These free and open virtual events are designed to help introduce users to RDA …
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS ) is pleased to announce that LIS students who are student members of the American Library Association may again this year register for any ALCTS webinar free of charge. …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today: "Associated Press reports today that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is telling Congress they must not cut federal spending sharply. Chairman Bernanke, you're wrong …
White House Releases Report Outlining the Current Challenges to our Education System and the Impact of the American Jobs Act Today, the White House released a report, Teacher Jobs at Risk , outlining how the Administration’s efforts – including the …
Remarks Rose Gottemoeller Assistant Secretary , Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance United Nations General Assembly New York City October 4, 2011 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to thank you for the opportunity to deliver …
Remarks William J. Burns Deputy Secretary Chicago, Illinois October 3, 2011 Thank you for that kind introduction. I’m delighted to be here in Chicago, Moscow’s sister city, and one of the world’s leading commercial centers. And I’m delighted to be …
Remarks William J. Burns Deputy Secretary Chicago, Illinois October 3, 2011 Thank you for that kind introduction. I’m delighted to be here in Chicago, Moscow’s sister city, and one of the world’s leading commercial centers. And I’m delighted to be …
