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U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for May 20

WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO)

International Launch of Australia Unlimited at Shanghai World Expo

SYDNEY, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Trade Minister Simon Crean today led the international launch of the new Brand Australia in the Australia Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo. To view the launch, please click on the link below.

Christians Explore Intersection of Government, Foreign Assistance, and God's Mission in the World

WHEATON, Ill., May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 100 evangelical Christians came to Wheaton College to discuss the biblical, theological, and experiential grounding for a Christian understanding of the government's role in addressing global poverty. "The strength of the event was the richness of the diverse presentations, the spirited discussion and incisive analysis, and the common agreement on the vital importance of foreign assistance," said Evvy Campbell, chair, Intercultural Studi...

Sabmiller Ceo and Cfo Interviewed On Full Year Results

LONDON, May 20, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a video interview released today on financial broadcaster http:// www.cantos.com, Graham Mackay, Chief Executive says that SABMiller's F10 results are a testament to the strength of the business. "To achieve flat volumes with firm pricing across the globe in circumstances like this, has been a tremendous achievement." Chief Financial Officer Malcolm Wyman adds: "Revenue is up 4 percent, EBITA up by 6 percent and earnings per share up 17 percen...

First Commercial Startup of Cti's Proprietary System a Huge Success

LOS ANGELES, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cavitation Technologies, Inc. (CTI) (OTC Bulletin Board: CVAT; Berlin/ Stuttgart: WTC) is pleased to announce the startup of its Green D Plus Nano Cavitation Reactor System at a 200 metric ton/day vegetable oil refining facility located in South Carolina. CTI's Nano Cavitation System consists of equipment manufactured to CTI's specifications and operated with proprietary technology. The system is designed for use in refining and processing vegetab...

Microsoft and Egovernment Partners Take Citizen Services to the Cloud ; the Partnership Effort Brings Information to Life for Citizens, with Technology That Gives Them Greater Insight, Input and Confidence in Government Decision-Making.

BERGEN, Norway, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, at the fourth annual Microsoft Worldwide Government Solutions Forum in Bergen, Norway, Joel Cherkis, general manager for Applied Innovation in Public Sector at Microsoft Corp., outlined how the company's Citizen Services Platform (CSP) and partner ecosystem will take advantage of Microsoft's cloud-based solutions to give citizens -- digital natives and newcomers -- broad choices in how, where and when they access government services and ...

Senate Committee Hears American Legion Testimony On Bills Affecting Veterans

WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Legion testified in Congress yesterday on several pieces of pending legislation that would affect veterans if signed into law. Appearing before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, Ian de Planque conveyed The American Legion's support for several bills being considered by the committee. De Planque is deputy director of the Legion's veterans affairs and rehabilitation division:

From a Grieving Mother's Heart: As 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Driving Begin, Do More Than Just Say, 'I Love You...Be Careful'

ATLANTA, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Although the Memorial Day holiday at the end of May celebrates the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, it is also a somewhat grim milestone in the year for other reasons. The summer season from Memorial Day until Labor Day has been called the 100 deadliest days on American highways, a time when we Americans will drive more than one trillion miles. When we send our children, friends and other loved ones off on their road trips this ...

Statement by Thaksin Shinawatra On Thai Political Crisis

HONG KONG, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawyers acting on behalf of the former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra have released the following statement to the media on May 20, 2010: Thaksin Shinawatra: "Today the Kingdom of Thailand is in mourning. I join all Thai patriots in their immediate call for calm, order, and non-violence, and fully condemn the actions of those who acted with opportunism and impunity to cause reckless damage in Bangkok, which is completely alien to the cause of t...

Synthesis Energy Systems Joins Commerce Secretary Gary Locke On Business Development Trade Mission to China

HOUSTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SYMX), a global energy and gasification technology company, today announced that Donald Bunnell, President and CEO of Asia Pacific, and Foon Lee Leow, Managing Director - China, are leading the Company's participation in the Obama Administration's first cabinet-level trade mission to China, headed by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. The trade mission began on May 15th and concludes on May 21st...

United Spinal Association Hosts Disability Leadership and Policy Summit On Future of National Disability Rights

NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association will host its 3rd Annual Disability Leadership and Policy Summit commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on June 2nd at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The Disability Leadership and Policy Summit will focus on ways to ensure that future generations of people with disabilities have access to improved rights and independence. The event is free and open to the public and co-sp...

Douglas Bereuter to Speak at Symposium On Global Agriculture and Food Security

WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Douglas Bereuter, president and CEO of The Asia Foundation, speaks today in Washington about international food security, as part of a formal, invitation- only response to the U.S. Agency for International Development's updated Feed the Future Guide, a global hunger and food security strategy. A selected discussant, Mr. Bereuter makes his remarks during the Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security, organized by the Chicago Council on Glob...

Bloomington, Minnesota to Become Land of 10,000 Harmonicas

Twin City Harmonica Society Hosts International Harmonica Extravaganza BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A record number of harmonica players, including some of the "best in the world", will meet at the Ramada Inn-Mall of America as the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica (SPAH) holds its 47th Anniversary Convention in Bloomington, MN from Tuesday August 17th thru Saturday, August 21st, 2010.

Breaking News: Valerie Bertinelli Reveals Her Engagement Exclusively to Aarp the Magazine

America's Sweetheart Candidly Speaks Out About Her Public Battle With Her Weight, Says She's Proud to be an AARP Member, and Shares Why She Views Life At Age 50 As Her New Beginning EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ONLY IN THE JULY/AUGUST ISSUE OF AARP THE MAGAZINE AND ONLINE AT WWW.AARP.ORG/MAGAZINE

Ipso Alliance Adds New Members to Board of Directors

Elected Members Represent Bosch, Duke Energy, Fujitsu, Intel and National Instruments COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The IPSO Alliance, the leading organization defining the "Internet of Things," today announced that five new members have been elected to its board of directors. These members represent Bosch, Duke Energy, Fujitsu, Intel and National Instruments. The mission of the board is to actively promote and educate the networking, technology, consumer and gove...

Toastmasters Offers Tips to Commencement Speakers

To hook the college crowd, keep it short and engaging RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This year's lineup of graduation speakers includes such figures as news journalist Christiane Amanpour, actress Lisa Kudrow and New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. All are savvy communicators who no doubt will add unique style to their presentations.

Cme Group's Duffy to Appear at the Senate Banking Subcommittee On Securities, Insurance, and Investment

CHICAGO, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, announced that CME Group Executive Chairman Terry Duffy will appear before the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment today to discuss the market events of Thursday, May 6. "We support the efforts of the CFTC and SEC and look forward to working with them on establishing an appropriate and clearly defined rule set which...

Pbs' to the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe Honors National Small Business Week with a Feature On Latina Entrepreneurs

WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The PBS program, "To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe" (the only woman-owned news analysis program on national television) is pleased to honor the contributions of all small business owners for National Small Business Week, which falls this year in late May. Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America. The...

Carnegie Council Launches Electronic Newsletter, 'Ethics & International Affairs'

NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, May 17, the Carnegie Council launched an electronic newsletter from the editors of the Council's journal, "Ethics & International Affairs" (EIA). Designed for educators and scholars, the newsletter provides a guide to the most significant EIA articles on global ethics and justice. It will appear twice a year, in spring and fall, timed to accommodate syllabi for the coming college semester. To access the first issue, please click here: htt...

Fisd Launches Financial Information Associate Certification

First-ever professional credential for market and reference data industry WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Financial Information Services Division (FISD) of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announces the launch of its new "Financial Information Associate" certification - the very first offering of its kind in this industry sector and the first to come out of the FISD Professional Certification program. As of May 2010, early adopters from the market and r...