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U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for July 6

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO)

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished -- Dissidents in Iraq, Says Iran Policy Committee

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On the Fourth of July in Baghdad, terrorists fired a Katyusha rocket at the U.S. Embassy as Americans were celebrating despite the fact the embassy is inside the heavily-fortified Green Zone. The following day, double blasts from a car bomb and a roadside bombing in a parking lot outside a city council building north of Baghdad killed at least 35 people. The explosions in Taji, a Sunni-dominated town about 12 miles north of Baghdad, are the ...

Environmental Practices~

ROANOKE, Va., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications has received the 2011 Cool Citizen Award in the media category. This award was presented on June 1, 2011 at the Cool Citizen Awards Ceremony and Affiliates Conference held in Roanoke. Cool Citizen Awards are presented annually to individuals, businesses and organizations who have made significant progress toward the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through conservation, energy efficiency programs and the implementation of...

Tampering

MONTERREY, Mexico, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When criminals break into a building, they often cut electrical wirings and connections to override security systems, disconnect telephone wires and cut off electricity. Now organizations are dealing with a growing nationwide trend of thieves stealing copper wire from air- conditioning units, conduits, antennas, phone lines, radio antennas and other sources. Mastick Evolution (http:// www.mastickevolution.com) helps businesses and homeowners pro...

Precautions

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Most people think of home as one of the safest places for children, but it can also be one of the most dangerous ones. Most families have a plan for major catastrophes, but there are also many potential dangers at home which are easier to overlook, including burns, drowning, and accidental poisoning. Below you'll find information to help your younger family members avoid accidents and make your home a safer place for everyone.

U.S. Throughout 11-State Region

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just months after the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced it is retiring paper checks for federal benefit payments and going all-electronic by March 1, 2013, the use of direct deposit is on the upswing - including in hurricane-prone states where new survey findings suggest reliability and other benefits of electronic payments during disasters are widely recognized. "For the first time in 50 years, the number of monthly paper check payments for So...

Report

LONDON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TheCityUK (http:// www.thecityuk.com/), the independent body promoting UK financial services on a world scale, has launched the Bond Markets 2011 report, revealing the global value outstanding of bonds.

Executive Calls for Restoration of the Rtc to Create U.S. Jobs

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- David Auchterlonie, chairman and chief executive officer of The Scotland Group, Inc., a turnaround management firm, has proposed restoring the former Resolution Trust Corporation to relieve small and mid- size businesses of oppressive bank debt without any cost to taxpayers. Auchterlonie said the new RTC would enable banks to resume making loans to these businesses that can generate job growth and restore a healthy economy.

Top Israelis

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An AJC leadership delegation has just concluded a three-day diplomatic mission to Israel. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100816/AJCLOGO)

Program

Students Will Compete for Workplace Positions Abroad BETHLEHEM, Pa., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recognizing that global experience is essential to success in the job market, Lee Iacocca is ensuring Lehigh University (http:// www.lehigh.edu) students have expanded opportunities to work abroad through the formation of the Lee Iacocca International Internships program. The new program will enable students to work full-time in companies across the globe, regardless of financial circu...

Key Fiscal Sustainability Forum

BRIDGEPORT, Conn., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Comeback America Initiative (CAI) and No Labels-Connecticut are co-hosting "Restoring Federal and State Fiscal Responsibility Forum" on July 15, 2011 at the Hartford Club in Hartford, CT from 11:00am ET - 2:00pm ET. This event comes at a critical time given the deteriorating financial condition of both the federal government and the State of Connecticut. The event will feature guest speaker, Senator Joseph Lieberman, and two panels of key le...

Intersections Inc. Steps to Take to Help Protect Themselves During Moving Season

CHANTILLY, Va., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersections Inc. (Nasdaq: INTX), a leading provider of consumer and corporate identity theft risk management services that has protected 32 million consumers, urges consumers and homeowners to be aware of the identity theft risks associated with moving. According to Javelin Strategy and Research, more than eight million Americans fell victim to identity theft in 2010. Intersections recommends that consumers take precautions to protect themselves ...

Former Cpd Superintendent to Head Chicago Crime Commission

Weis outlines plans to support crime fighting efforts in Chicago CHICAGO, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Chicago Crime Commission announced the appointment of former Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis as the organization's new Deputy Director. At a Chicago news conference Weis explained his intentions to help support crime fighting efforts, and to protect and enhance the area's image and social viability.

Media Advisory: Policy Summit - 'the Workforce Mosaic'

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- America's workforce is currently being shaped by three converging trends: rapid growth in the non-white population, baby boomers who are staying in the workforce longer, and veterans returning from the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As employers face unique challenges with recruitment, hiring and retention of a highly and technically skilled workforce, understanding this mosaic becomes more important than ever. The Workforce Mosaic su...

They Will Find a Job in Next Six Months

SAUSALITO, Calif., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the economy falters amid recent market volatility and mixed labor reports, second quarter employee confidence related to job security, pay raises and the job market has retreated to levels last seen in the height of the recession. At the same time, nearly one-third (30 percent) of employees(1) report they are more satisfied in their jobs today than one year ago compared to 26 percent in the second quarter of 2010 although one in four (25 perc...

Toxic Contamination in Offices: In Dust

BOSTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Researchers studied over two dozen offices in Boston and discovered dangerous flame retardant chemicals - polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) - banned by an international treaty - are contaminating every office. Exposure to PBDEs in the Office Environment: Evaluating the Relationship Between Dust, Handwipes, and Serum, was published June 30th in Environmental Health Perspectives. "These chemicals can mimic our bodies' natural hormones and may...

The Second Annual Coptic Solidarity Conference

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The second Annual Coptic Solidarity Conference will be held on Friday and Saturday July 8-9 under the main theme of "Will Religious and Ethnic Minorities Pay the Price of the 'Arab Spring.' The Christian Copts are the native ethnic religious community of Egypt, descendants from ancient Egyptians. They number around 15 millions, including a large Diaspora with more than half a million strong community of American Copts. The Copts have experie...

Three Days Remaining for Families to Apply for D.C. Scholarships

Final Application Event for Voucher Program Scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2011 WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Families in the District of Columbia have until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2011 to apply for scholarships to send their children to a D.C. private school of their choice. According to the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Administration ("Trust"), more than 1,000 D.C. Opportunity Scholarships are available for low-income children.

Brown-Bag Lunch and Re-Use Water Bottles

NEW YORK, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans say they expect the economy to get worse in the next year, and their recent behavior shows a buckling-down and cutting-back mentality, possibly in preparation for hard times ahead. Over three quarters of Americans have begun purchasing more generic brands to save money (67%), up from six in ten who said they did this in February (61%) and the highest number reporting doing so since the question was first asked two years ago. (Logo: http://photo...

Lung Cancer Alliance Praises International Statement On Ct Screening

"NOW LET'S START SAVING LIVES" SAYS LCA WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) praised the position paper on CT screening issued by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) today at its biennial conference in Amsterdam.