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The Congress Fiddles While Faa Burns

FlyersRights.org pleads with Congress to Pass the FAA Bill and put the FAA Back to work! NAPA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- FlyersRights.org today called on Congress to move forward on the FAA Reauthorization Bill of 2011. With the bill stalled in joint committee, the FAA's ability to function has been severely curtailed since July 22. FAA workers have been laid off, the agency is unable to collect taxes on airline tickets, approval of new aerospace equipment and devices is...

Wastecon 2011

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GaiaRecycle(TM), LLC, an industry-leading global provider of organic waste recycling systems, today announced its plans to exhibit in the Organics Pavilion (Booth 881) at the WASTECON 2011 show, Aug. 23-25 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville. GaiaRecycle will display one of its stainless steel modular recycling systems to highlight the "turn- key" operational features and robust design of the GaiaRecycle product line (http://www.gaiarecycl...

Goods, Underline Commitment to Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Drive

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Fema Funds Dry Up for Homeless Families: Report

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Michael Arnold, CEO of the L.A. Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) appears with Rev. Andy Bales, CEO of the Union Rescue Mission in a Full Disclosure Network(R) video report on the dire circumstances of Federal funded emergency shelter programs. In this short video preview (2:30 min) Arnold and Bales reveal that funding from FEMA, the Federal Emergency and disaster services agency, has "dried up" to the point that the agency is over six mon...

Test of New Active Vehicle Barrier

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select: SWHC) - - Smith & Wesson Security Solutions, a leading turnkey provider of perimeter security solutions, today announced that the company's newly developed SW1900 wedge active vehicle barrier has successfully passed third-party certification testing to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110801/LA44167)

To Its Customer

HARBOR CITY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), a developer of electric drive systems, lithium battery systems and medium to heavy-duty electric vehicles, today announced the availability of its new Mule M100, a zero- emissions, all-electric on-road truck for use in inner-city deliveries and cargo transportation. The Mule M100 has a top speed of 70 miles per hour and can travel up to 100 miles before having to recharge, making it ideal for daily, short-haul...

New Article Exposes Corruption of Science in America

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FDR's dream of the benefits of post-WWII government-supported civilian science over time has become a nightmare, according to scientist J. Marvin Herndon, in an article published in The Dot Connector magazine which exposes the widespread, institutional corruption of American science and traces its origin to the flawed methodologies invented in the 1950s by the National Science Foundation and in use at virtually all U.S. government science-funding agenci...

Performance

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortgage loans with down payments as low as five percent, with proper underwriting and mortgage insurance, do not expose borrowers, investors, or the broader housing market to undue risk and should be included in federal regulators' definition of a Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM), said Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW). In a comment letter filed last week with the six federal financial regulatory agencies responsible for defining QRM, as required ...

Keeping Your Dog, Your Child and Yourself Safe at the Dog Park

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a professional trainer and owner of Animal Behavior College, which teaches more people to become professional trainers than any other school, I have been to dog parks thousands of times," explains Steve Appelbaum. "Based on those experiences we teach our trainers to educate all dog park participants about safety at the dog park." Learn to Read Body Language

From People's Faces

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- It is possible to identify strangers and gain their personal information - perhaps even their social security numbers -- by using face recognition software and social media profiles, according to a new study by Carnegie Mellon University's Alessandro Acquisti and his research team. The results of the study will be presented Aug. 4 at Black Hat, a security conference in Las Vegas. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020422/CMULOGO )

Verizon 'Digs' Safe Digging -- ; Aug. 11 Date Is a Natural Reminder to Call 811 Before You Dig

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Safe digging is no accident. On Aug. 11, Verizon will join hundreds of companies and organizations in the U.S. that are using that day as a reminder of the importance of safe digging. By calling the nationwide call- before-you-dig number - 811 - anyone who is digging can help prevent the unintentional strike of underground utility lines.

Average Wage Increase

GRANTHAM, England, August 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial information company Markit has published figures that show how cash-strapped UK residents are resorting to using credit cards to pay their utility bills.

Global Mercury Treaty May Include Ban On Mercury in Medicine

SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - CoMeD - On Friday, July 22, 2011, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) distributed a revised text for its comprehensive global treaty on mercury. Advocates for mercury-free drugs were gratified to see pharmaceuticals listed in "Annex C (Mercury-added product not allowed)" of the proposed treaty. The Coalition for Mercury-free Drugs (CoMeD) helped initiate this addition through its advocacy efforts at the United Nations (UN)...

Grouse & Sagebrush Ecosystem

Audubon Helped Pioneer Approach that Balances Energy and Wildlife Needs WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) took an important step forward on behalf of our nation's iconic sagebrush habitat and wildlife like the Greater sage-grouse with the release of its National Greater Sage-Grouse Planning Strategy. The strategy outlines a region-wide effort and builds upon the work of diverse stakeholders, including Audubon Wyoming and Wyoming's gov...

; -- With Losses of 292,000 Since March; -- The 2nd Quarter

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online advertised vacancies were down 217,000 in July to 4,154,500, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine(R) (HWOL) Data Series released today. The July drop follows a decline of 100,000 in June after a basically flat period in April and May. The Supply/Demand rate stands at 3.22, indicating there were just over 3 unemployed for every online advertised vacancy in June, the latest monthly data available for unemployment. "The national trend...

Teamsters Call On Dollar Thrifty Board to Redeem Poison Pill

Board's Contradictory Strategy Erodes Shareholder Value; Threatens Merger Options WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a July 11, 2011 letter to the Dollar Thrift Group (NYSE: DTG) Board of Directors, International Brotherhood of Teamsters General Secretary- Treasurer C. Thomas Keegel called on the company to redeem its poison pill and follow a sound strategy to maximize shareholder value and advance the interests of the company and its stakeholders.

Statement On Fairplayusa.Com From Congressman Michael Grimm (R-Ny)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "I applaud the efforts of FairPlayUSA for launching its coalition to combat illegal gambling. As a former FBI agent, I fully support the efforts to create a strong regulatory framework for legal online poker and to crack down on illegal sites, many of whom have ties to organized crime. With many adult online poker players in my District of Staten Island and Brooklyn, I support their right to continue playing; however, I agree that it must be...

Data

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania State Police recently earned the highest possible rating from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for providing timely, accurate crash and inspection data. Pennsylvania's motor carrier safety assistance program is a cooperative effort of the State Police, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and the numerous municipal police departments that employ specially trained offic...

Edition of the Asset Management Quarterly

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Suisse's Asset Management division today announced the release of the third quarter 2011 edition of its "Asset Management Alternatives Quarterly." This thought-leadership series offers insights from Stefan Keitel, Managing Director and Global Chief Investment Officer at Credit Suisse for the Private Bank and Asset Management, and leading alternatives portfolio managers on economic trends and capital markets around the world. (Logo: http://photos.p...

Benefits of Wireless E-911

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At the core, wireless technology is a public safety tool that provides people with peace-of-mind knowing their loved ones can be reached and that they can call for emergency assistance anytime, anywhere. More than 300,000 wireless calls are made to emergency call centers every day, and as that number continues to grow, the importance of wireless in times of crisis also increases. CTIA-The Wireless Association's "Wonder of Wireless' (WOW) Aug...