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2011 Global Peace Index: World Less Peaceful

Fall Tied to Conflict Between Citizens and Their Governments Minimal Change in Level of Peace in United States

Shareholder Meeting

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier gave a liberal answer to every question posed by the National Center for Public Policy Research about Merck's support of ObamaCare at Tuesday's Merck shareholder meeting in North Branch, New Jersey. National Center for Public Policy Research Vice President David Ridenour asked Frazier if Frazier would commit to sharing with Merck shareholders the amount of money Merck spent through PhRMA pushing for passage of Obama...

Model for Municipal/County Election Fraud: Network(R) Report

LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Allegations of corruption and election fraud in such cities as Bell, Vernon, South Gate, Lynwood, and Cudahy suggest that the Santa Monica strategy on how to control contentious municipal elections may have spread to cities throughout Southern California. Explicitly detailed in a published report (summary here), submitted by the Citizens Protection Alliance (CPA), is a formal request for investigation of election irregularities and manipula...

Advocacy Organization Protectourelections.Investigate Justice Clarence Thomas

Group Charges Thomas And His Wife Engaged In Criminal Conduct WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The advocacy group ProtectOurElections.org sent a letter to the FBI in Washington, DC on Tuesday calling for an immediate criminal investigation of Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Virginia for what appears to be clear violations of criminal law. http:// www.velvetrevolution.us/images/Clarence_Thomas_FBI_Letter.pdf

Temporary Jobs

BOSTON and EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online retailer, Amazon is to create 900 jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond announced today. The company will create a new Customer Service Centre at Waverley Gate, Edinburgh, creating 500 permanent and 400 temporary jobs. The new centre will handle both internet and telephone customer queries for Amazon.co.uk including technical support for Amazon Kindle and MP3 services. The new facility in Edinburgh...

Dow Kokam Lithium Ion Technology

IRVINE, Calif., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) announced today that it has received a contract to deliver 100+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) pickup truck fleet vehicles powered by Dow Kokam lithium ion battery technology to The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW). Quantum developed the new hybrid drive system "Quantum F-Drive" specifically for the Ford F-150 pickup truck, one of the highest volume selling fleet vehicles in America. ...

Vermont Are Invited to Apply for Grants

BOSTON, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon has a long history of investing in programs that help survivors of domestic violence rebuild their lives while raising awareness of this issue. This year, the Verizon Foundation and the HopeLine(R) from Verizon program will invest $500,000 in New England-based nonprofits that support those impacted by domestic violence. As part of this investment, the foundation is inviting nonprofit agencies in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and...

Anti-Pornography Group Says, 'We Believe in Science!Biggest Role

SALT LAKE CITY, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As politicians ramp up campaign efforts and Clergy members address their congregations, pornography is sure to be addressed. But in a time when fear of freedom encroachment is high, Fight The New Drug is addressing the issue with a very different tone: Pornography is just as addictive as cocaine and can do just as much damage. The anti-pornography movement isn't new, but Fight The New Drug is attacking the issue from a new direction, presenting sci...

Dallas/Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to the impact of severe weather on its operations at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), American Airlines is offering customers the convenience to change their plans. Customers ticketed to travel on American Airlines or American Eagle flights to, from or through DFW may change flights. The ticket reissue charge will be waived for one ticket change.

Esfi and Lpi Warn Against Lightning's Underrated Dangers

MARYVILLE, Mo., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) are reminding homeowners about the dangers of lightning; an underrated and often forgotten electrical hazard. According to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), lightning is responsible for billions of dollars in property damage. The I.I.I. cites a 14.8% increase in 2010 vs. 2009 homeowner...

Bring Community Info to Mobile Devices

SEATTLE, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Communication between governments and citizens is being revolutionized with the release of YouTown, a new platform that allows agencies to publish local news, events, maps, calendars, and services straight to the mobile devices of residents. "This is a big step towards mobile government," said Michael Riedyk, founder and CEO of DotGov, the Seattle-based company that created YouTown. "Cities won't have to worry about developing their own apps for different...

Contract to Upgrade Public Safety Communications System

MELBOURNE, Fla. and BOSTON, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights:

Lessons Learned From $1 Billion in Transportation Stimulus Spending

MIAMI, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Florida's major metropolitan regions received more than $1 billion in stimulus funding for transportation projects over the past two years as the federal money poured into the state. In a new report, the Collins Center for Public Policy examined the expenditures and the lessons that can be drawn from that spending. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100604/CCPPLOGO)

Shapiro to Join Sustainability Advisory Council

NEW YORK, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Recyclebank(R), the company that rewards people for taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals from local and national businesses, today announced the acquisition of GreenYour, the go-to guide for green living. The GreenYour website has aggregated hundreds of eco- friendly tips and thousands of products to help people live a more sustainable life. It was launched in 2008 by Andrew Shapiro and the leadership team of GreenOrder, the environment...

Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers

KYIV, Ukraine, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Having assumed the presidency at the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers, Ukraine will prepare a new strategy for 2012-2015 focusing on protecting the rights of children, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Kostyantyn Gryshchenko, speaking today at the international conference "Combating violence against children: from individual action to comprehensive strategies." The minister stressed that protecting children's rights is a key...

Of Facilities of Any Company Earning Certification to-Date.

HOUSTON, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WM Recycle America, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM), the largest waste services and residential recycling company in North America, today announced that all eight of its eCycling Services Division's North American eCycling facilities have earned the designation- R2/RIOS Certified Electronics Recycler(R)--for quality, environment, health and safety and data security during the electronics recycling process. WM Recycle America oper...

In 2009

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Public school systems spent an average of $10,499 per pupil in fiscal year 2009, a 2.3 percent increase over 2008, according to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Public schools in New York spent more than any other state or state equivalent, with $18,126 per pupil in 2009. The District of Columbia ($16,408), New Jersey ($16,271), Alaska ($15,552) and Vermont ($15,175) had the next-highest spending. (See table 11.) (Logo: http://...

Implementation of Electric Vehicles Scheduled for September 27-28

WARRENDALE, Pa., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and SAE International will co-sponsor the 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit September 27-28, 2011, at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. The 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit is a continuation of the dialogue begun at last year's groundbreaking Summit initiated in order to support the rapid implementation of electric and ...

43 U.S. States to Promote the Importance of Summer Reading

NEW YORK, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic, the global children's publishing education and media company, today announced that 43 U.S. Governors' Spouses (to date) have signed on as "Reading Ambassadors," to encourage children in their states to read more books this summer, a proven way for students to maintain their reading skills while they are out of school for summer vacation. This is the third year of their involvement as part of the Scholastic Summer Challenge(TM), and the Readin...

Streamline Incident Response

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fort Polk Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) has successfully deployed a suite of Intergraph(R) public safety and security software to empower emergency responders and security personnel with the ability to detect, assess and respond to a variety of threats and incidents on the United States Army base Joint Readiness Training Center & Fort Polk, Louisiana. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081211/DECLOGO)