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U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for July 18

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)

For Travel Agents

MUMBAI, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces has launched the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Specialist Program, developed in conjunction with Travel Agent Custom Solutions, the most comprehensive training programme in this space. The training program, which went live in June 2011, will be assimilated into Travel Agent University.

Benefits'

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Center for State and Local Government Excellence has issued a new issue brief, Unions and Public Pension Benefits. Written by Alicia H. Munnell, Jean-Pierre Aubry, Josh Hurwitz, and Laura Quinby of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, the brief probes the question of what role union power has had in the public pension benefit levels. Key findings are: Union strength appears to have no impact on the level or growth of be...

End Heat Limiting Technology' On Electric Coil Ranges

Pioneering Technology's Patented Safe-T-element Cooking System is the Only Technology Available Today that Controls High End Heat on Electric Coil Ranges WILSON, NC and MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Pioneering Technology Corp. (TSX-V: PTE) (OTCBB: PTEFF), ("Pioneering"), an energy smart product innovation and consumer goods company, announced today that the City of Wilson North Carolina is the first City in North America to pass an ordinance (legislation) requiring that all el...

Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Legendary actor, and Oscar award-winning director and producer Clint Eastwood has agreed to serve as Honorary Chairman for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum in Washington, DC. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110718/DC36272 )

Harmful Emissions

BALTIMORE, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zipcar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIP), the world's leading car-sharing network, the City of Baltimore and the Parking Authority of Baltimore City celebrate Zipcar's one- year anniversary of operations in Baltimore with the release of survey data from Zipcar's Baltimore-area members documenting Zipcar's impact on the city's transportation landscape. The data reveals that during the past year, Zipcar members in Baltimore, whom the company calls "Zipsters," own fewe...

Aquarium of the Bay Launches 'Perils of Plastics' Initiative

SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Aquarium of the Bay launched a multi-prong effort to address the "Perils of Plastics," through a new temporary exhibition as well as major organizational changes to combat the global issue. The Aquarium's effort includes:

How Does Deportation Work?

New Report Sifts Through Complicated Proceedings WASHINGTON, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Immigration policy is often discussed in sweeping, over-simplified terms. Beyond the op-ed commentary is the complicated reality of how an illegal alien travels from point A, their first contact with law enforcement, to point B, their country of origin. Discretion, logistics, and copious paperwork by law enforcement and judicial officials separate the two points.

New Report: Exposing the Myths of Fsc

Stop the War on the Poor Campaign Documents the Economic Harm and Environmental Mythology of the Forest Stewardship Council NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Forest Stewardship Council's public demonstration that it is the "gold-standard for responsible forest management" has been wrecked following the release of a bombshell report today by the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), following the revelation of new research that finds FSC-labeled paper containing...

333 Harrison Apartments Project in San Francisco

New Residential Development to Generate Over 600 Union Construction Jobs SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AFL- CIO Housing Investment Trust (HIT) today announced a commitment of $70 million of union pension capital to help finance construction of the $105 million 333 Harrison Apartments in San Francisco's South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood. The seven-story residential structure will produce 326 rental units and create approximately 600 jobs for members of San Franc...

Sectors

VANCOUVER, B.C., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Consumer Cyclical stocks are getting hotter these days. During the past three months, the trend of insider trading ratio has been following the same trend as the sector's stock movements. InsidersLab.com observed a sharp drop starting from May to about the middle of June before rebounding the first week of July. For more data and analysis pertaining to insider trading and what this might mean to the average investor's portfolio, please visit...

Shipping to Retailers Starting August 15

NEW YORK and COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United by music for a better world, The House of Marley carries its message of peace, love and unity to the Agenda Show by introducing its first collection of MARLEY personal audio electronic products from July 18 - 19, 2011 in New York. The House of Marley will showcase its full line of MARLEY audio gear at Agenda, Booth #48, 3rd Floor. The House of Marley will also showcase at the Agenda Show in Huntington Beach, Calif. on...

Training Agreement in Iraq

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International Children's Heart Foundation (ICHF), a non-profit organization headquartered in the United States and dedicated to providing lifesaving surgical care to children with congenital heart disease throughout the developing world, reacted today to news of the recently signed agreement between the Ibn Al-Bitar Specialized Center for Cardiac Surgery in Baghdad and the Hotel-Dieu De France Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon. The agreement,...

To Al Wefaq's Intention to Withdraw From the National Dialogue

MANAMA, Bahrain, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a statement issued today, Official Spokesman Isa Abdul Rahman expressed his regret that prominent opposition political society Al Wefaq announced its intention to withdraw from the National Dialogue. "We regret the decision, by any participant, to withdraw from Bahrain's Dialogue. The process provides an important platform for participants to promote the views and interests of the people they represent," he said. "We strongly encour...

Efficiency Program That Pays Customers $40 Reward

DETROIT, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy is offering to pay customers $40 to recycle their old refrigerators and freezers, as part of the company's Appliance Recycling Program. DTE Energy has a program to pick up and recycle old refrigerators and freezers. If a consumer buys a new refrigerator or freezer after July 26 at a participating Sears store, they can select a convenient time for a crew to deliver the new unit to their home, and haul away the old unit, free of charge. Replacin...

Break-Through New Products & Services

NEW YORK, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- INVENTOURS - INSPIRATION FOR INNOVATION: NY BEST OF DESIGN & INNOVATION EXEC ED PROGRAM runs from August 21st-26th and provides attendees with insider access to an unparalleled group of creative thought leaders. Get inspired to develop the next generation of break-through new products and services. HIGHLY UNIQUE AND PRACTICAL CONTENT

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PRINCETON, N.J., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, has updated outlooks for Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), Altera (Nasdaq: ALTR), Xilinx (Nasdaq: XLNX), VMware (NYSE: VMW) and EMC (NYSE: EMC). Next Inning editor Paul McWilliams has leveraged a decades-long career as a semiconductor industry insider to deliver in-depth insights and winning stock selections for his new...

New Online Resource From Career Contentment, Inc. Jobs Faster

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Workforce professionals from across the US will be participating in a live webinar on July 27 to learn about Jobseeker Success Mindset Training(TM). This new online resource teaches people how to create a resilient mindset to persevere in finding work faster despite a job market that CBS News says is worse than during the Great Depression. For information and to register: https:// www3.gotomeeting.com/register/756096014. The lack of job growth...

Numbers, Not Race or Nationality

Despite High Unemployment In Richmond, Eric Cantor Continues To Allow Millions of New Immigrants To Get Work Permits and Take Jobs RICHMOND, Va., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NumbersUSA launched a TV campaign in Richmond, Virginia this week, calling attention to the fact that our government continues to issue millions of work permits to Legal immigrants despite twenty million Americans having trouble finding jobs. The TV commercials make the point that the immigration debate shoul...

Postal Service Offers Sneak Peek at 2012 Stamps

Social media sites to feature 2012 stamps WASHINGTON, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a move to raise awareness of its stamp program and to reach diverse audiences and people of all ages, the Postal Service is offering a sneak peek at some of the stamps that will be issued in 2012, beginning today through social media sites.