Press Releases on October 25, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on October 25, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

Department of Ag Recognizes McBees of Fayette in the 10,000 Garden Challenge

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has once again awarded a Missouri gardener with a $500 gift card for their participation in the 10,000 Garden Challenge. Ron and Teri McBee of Fayette, Mo. have been selected to receive the seventh $500 Tractor Supply …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on October 25, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

Presidential Proclamation -- African Growth and Opportunity Act

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Section 506A(a) (1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "1974 Act") (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)), as added by section 111(a) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act ( …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on October 25, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

YALSA sponsors Easterwood as 2012 Emerging Leader

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association ( YALSA ), chose Lori Easterwood, programming supervisor at the Sacramento (Calif.) Public Library, as its representative for the 2012 ALA Emerging Leaders program. She will receive funding from YALSA …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on October 25, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

YALSA, ALSC expand youth literacy programs with grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation

CHICAGO – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a $200,000 grant to two divisions of the American Library Association ( ALA ). The Young Adult Library Services Association ( YALSA ) and the Association of Library Service to Children ( ALSC ) …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on October 25, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Teen programs for any budget from $10 to $10,000!

CHICAGO — From smaller, community room-based programs to city-wide initiatives, find out how you can launch innovative programming tailored to fit your audience and budget in the Nov. 17 webinar, “Innovative Teen Programming from $10 to $10,000,” to be …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on October 25, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

New digital portal will allow subscribers to easily customize public library data reports

CHICAGO - The Public Library Association ( PLA ) is pleased to announce its new 24x7 portal to the Public Library Data Service ( PLDS ) Statistical Report, PLA metrics . With PLA metrics , subscribers can access PLDS data collected annually (2006-2011 …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on October 25, 2011 - 18:59 GMT

Women: Remarks on Statelessness and Gender Discrimination

Remarks Maria Otero Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Refugees International Event, U.S. Institute of Peace Washington, DC October 25, 2011 Good morning. It’s a pleasure to be here with you all today. I want to thank Refugees …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on October 25, 2011 - 18:59 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks on Statelessness and Gender Discrimination

Remarks Maria Otero Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Refugees International Event, U.S. Institute of Peace Washington, DC October 25, 2011 Good morning. It’s a pleasure to be here with you all today. I want to thank Refugees …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on October 25, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Visit to Ghana

A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Christina Daseking, visited Accra during October 12–25, 2011 to conduct discussions for the fifth review of Ghana’s economic program under the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility. The mission met …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on October 25, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

ALA offers Recognition Awards and Grants

CHICAGO – Nominate yourself, colleagues or your library for the 2012 American Library Association ( ALA ) Recognition Awards and Grants. Unless otherwise noted, the deadline for awards is Dec. 1. For general information about these and other ALA …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:15 GMT

UBISOFT® TO OPEN FIRST MAJOR VIDEO GAME STUDIO IN ABU DHABI

Studio to create 100 new jobs over next 5 years Paris, France – October 25, 2011 – Today Ubisoft and twofour54 Abu Dhabi announced the upcoming opening of a new Ubisoft development studio in Abu Dhabi. This marks the first time a major games publisher …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino

Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:14 GMT

Frozen Embryos, Surrogate Motherhood, Casino Evidence Discovery on Tap For ABA Family Law Conference

CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2011—More than 250 lawyers will meet Oct. 27-29 at the Encore at Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev., for the American Bar Association Family Law Section ’s legal education conference . Topics will include the lawyer’s role in helping parents …

Distribution channels: Law

Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:14 GMT

A readers’ advisory guide to street literature examines its appeal to readers

CHICAGO — Street lit, also known as urban fiction, addresses with unflinching grit the concerns and problems of city living. Controversial in some quarters, it is also wildly popular. “ The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Street Literature ,” published by ALA …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

Message -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of ...

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

General Electric Recalls Gas Rangetop with Grill Due to an Explosion Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:12 GMT

Frozen Embryos, Surrogate Motherhood, Other Reproductive Methods Raise Legal Issues, Experts Say

CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2011— “Is She Just Too Old for This?” That’s the recent headline on a New York magazine cover , which features a photo of a discreetly nude, very pregnant 50-something gray-haired woman. To enable older or infertile parents to have …

Distribution channels: Law

Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:12 GMT

Notice -- Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the ...

On October 27, 2006, by Executive Order 13413, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:12 GMT

Kim Edwards and Erin Duffy among the featured authors at ALTAFF’s Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, at ALA Midwinter ...

PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations ( ALTAFF ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), will host the Gala Author Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. CST on Monday, Jan. 23 at the 2012 ALA Midwinter …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:11 GMT

Log on now to participate in critical national study of Internet use in public libraries: Survey closes Nov. 11

CHICAGO - The Nov. 11 deadline is quickly approaching for public libraries to participate in the 2011-2012 Public Library Funding and Technology Access Study online survey. The survey provides an important opportunity for libraries to share information on …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:11 GMT

ACIP recommends all 11-12 year-old males get vaccinated against HPV

Recommendations subject to approval by CDC WHAT CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved today recommendations for routine vaccination of males 11 or 12 years old with 3-doses of HPV4 to protect against Human …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry