Press Releases on November 15, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on November 15, 2011 - 19:33 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Assistant Secretary Thomas M. Countryman Travels to Argentina and Brazil

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 15, 2011 Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation, Thomas Countryman, is on travel to Argentina and Brazil from November 15 to 18 to meet with senior …

Distribution channels: Military Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S. Hosts Central America Security Experts Group Meeting to Outline Donor Coordination ...

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 15, 2011 The United States hosted the first meeting of the Central America Security Experts Group at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. on Monday, November 14. Representatives from …

Distribution channels: Military Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

Home sweet, energy efficient, home

Two new research facilities at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will serve as a test bed for studying energy efficient and smart homes. PNNL and its project partners will mark the start of the research effort by cutting …

Distribution channels: Technology

Published on November 15, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

Adam Goodman and James Hilton featured speakers at ALCTS Virtual Symposium

CHICAGO - “Launching Your Star Potential: Leadership for Today's Libraries,” an ALCTS Virtual Symposium, launches Jan. 9, 2012 with Dr. Adam Goodman and ends Jan. 13, 2012 with Dr. James Hilton. These thought-provoking presentations from outstanding …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

New from ACRL: 'International Students and Academic Libraries: Initiatives for Success'

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries ( ACRL ) announces the release of “ International Students and Academic Libraries: Initiatives for Succes s ,” edited by Pamela Jackson and Patrick Sullivan. The number of international students …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:46 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism to Speak at Conferences and Meet Civil Society Groups in ...

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 15, 2011 Special Envoy for Combating and Monitoring Anti-Semitism Hannah Rosenthal and Special Representative to Muslim Communities Farah Pandith will address the International Social …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:16 GMT

Key Vote Alert: Oppose "Minibus" Spending Spree

Dear Senators and Representatives, On behalf of more than 1.8 million Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I urge you to reject the “minibus” appropriations bill reported out of conference this week. With $15 trillion in federal debt and …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:15 GMT

Boeing Receives Phase II Contract for High Power Adaptive Optic System

Company to continue development of directed energy capability for tactical applications ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 15, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense's High Energy Laser – Joint Technology Office ( …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:14 GMT

We Can’t Wait: Agencies Cut Nearly $18 Billion in Improper Payments, Announce New Steps for Stopping Government Waste

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today announced that the Administration cut wasteful improper payments by $17.6 billion dollars in 2011 as part of the Obama Administration’s Campaign to Cut Waste, fueled by decreases in payment errors in Medicare …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:14 GMT

Champion Connections empower diverse voices

CHICAGO - The most successful careers are built on the help and support of generous colleagues — peers who collaborate and support growth, mentors who help develop specific skills and champions who recommend and advocate involvement at the next levels of …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:13 GMT

PLA sponsors Emerging Leader and public librarian Heather Beverley

CHICAGO — The Public Library Association ( PLA ) is pleased to sponsor Heather Beverley, children’s librarian and technology/young adult consultant at Cook Memorial Public Library District (Ill.) as its representative for the 2012 ALA Emerging Leaders …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

Boeing Receives Phase II Contract for High Power Adaptive Optic System

Company to continue development of directed energy capability for tactical applications ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 15, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense's High Energy Laser – Joint Technology Office ( …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

Congress Protects Pizza as a Vegetable in School Lunches

Statement of CSPI Nutrition Policy Director Margo G. Wootan November 15, 2011 It's a shame that Congress seems more interested in protecting industry than protecting children's health. At a time when child nutrition and childhood …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:11 GMT

Presidential Proclamation -- America Recycles Day, 2011

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As Americans, we have a responsibility to ensure future generations benefit from an abundance of natural resources and a healthy planet. To meet this obligation, we must take steps …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

The fundamentals of small public library management

CHICAGO — Anyone at the helm of a small public library knows that every little detail counts. But juggling the responsibilities that are part and parcel of the job is far from easy. “ Small Public Library Management ,” published by ALA Editions , is a …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

EM Press Release: DOE Issues Request for Proposals for Hanford Site Occupational Medical Services

RICHLAND, Wash. – The Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Occupational Medical Services contract at the Hanford Site. The solicitation is for a small-business contractor to perform occupational medical services for …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Refresh your library’s existing teen services with YALSA’s pre-Midwinter workshop

CHICAGO — Find out how you can give your library’s standard teen services an easy-to-implement boost at YALSA ’s Innovations in Essential Teen Services half-day workshop from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 20, prior to the ALA Midwinter Meeting, in Dallas. …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 17:14 GMT

Erica Findley named ALCTS 2012 Emerging Leader

CHICAGO - Erica Findley, digital resources/metadata librarian at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore., has been selected as the ALCTS -sponsored Emerging Leader for 2012. The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, ALCTS , …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks at the Jamestown Foundation

Remarks Robert O. Blake, Jr. Assistant Secretary , Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Washington, DC November 14, 2011 Thank you very much for that introduction, Ambassador Ordway. And thanks to the Jamestown Foundation for allowing me the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on November 15, 2011 - 17:12 GMT

PotashCorp Launches $1 Million Challenge to Feed Saskatchewan's Hungry

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) today launched a $1,000,000 matching gift challenge in support of Saskatchewan’s food banks and those who rely on them every day. Bill Doyle, President and CEO of PotashCorp, …

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