U.S. Newswire

New Dnc Video: 'Gop 2012: A Lot of Reasons Not to Elect Them'

Watch It Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mlgro_IOTI WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee:

; Landfill Methane Is Captured and Converted to 1.9 Mw Renewable Power

ALBANY, Ga., Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chevron Energy Solutions and the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany today celebrated completion of the Department of the Navy's first landfill gas cogeneration plant. The plant produces 1.9 megawatts of renewable electric power and steam by burning landfill gas collected from a nearby landfill. Chevron Energy Solutions also completed industrial lighting retrofits in 82 buildings and expanded the existing energy management control system. When...

Daughters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the start of a new school season, this fall across the country, the YWCA USA and Saving Our Daughters have created an alliance to help combat the issues of bullying and abuse with young people throughout our nation. This partnership is currently rolling out with Interscope singer/actress Keke Palmer, who will lend her time and support to both organizations' efforts. Keke has long been associated with organizations that work to bring awareness an...

Reward: The Chance to Win Movie Tickets for a Year

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, announced today that it experienced a record-breaking summer -- and is on track to enjoy its best September in the company's 11-year history. On top of that, Fandango just reached another major milestone - garnering 1 million Facebook fans. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20061016/LAM046LOGO-b)

Aleris Reaffirms Intent to Supply Aerospace Plate to Airbus in China

BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aleris plans to supply Airbus operations through its state-of-the-art rolling mill being constructed in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China, with aerospace plate by 2013. In June, the two companies signed a five- year contract at the Paris Air Show for Aleris to provide aluminum plate and sheet in a range of alloys to Airbus for its global programs. The Aleris factory in China will produce rolled aluminum plate, heat-treated plate and non-heat treat...

U.S. Federal Court Rules Filmmakers Lied About Raelians

Undisclosed damages to include return of film footage LAS VEGAS, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A California federal court has found that two vocal critics of the Raelian Movement (www.rael.org) fabricated stories about the organization. The court awarded undisclosed damages to the Raelians, including the return of film footage.

New 'Melody' Room Spray & 'Groupies' Dryer Balls

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockin' Green Laundry Detergent is complementing its cleaning playlist with the launch of two new products at the 2011 ABC Kids Expo: Melody -- an odor neutralizer and air freshener room spray, and Groupies -- Rockin' Green's new eco-friendly dryer balls. Designed to get the stink out of any item or room, Melody comes in all six Rockin' Green scents, including Smashing Watermelons, Earth Wind & Orchids and Lavender Mint Revival. Rockin' Green's drye...

And Iraq for Trade, Diplomatic Sanctions Against Iran

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Characterizing the Iranian regime as a criminal enterprise, the Al Razavi Heritage Foundation (http://www.alrazavi.org) is calling on opponents of the Iranian regime to come together and impose trade and diplomatic sanctions against Tehran. The Foundation's goal is not only to stamp out corruption in order to allow investment into the energy sector in Iran, but to do so by bringing about democracy. "The world is entering into another crisi...

China

FAIRLAWN, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE:OMN) today announced that the Company will immediately suspend production at its Taicang, China plant and consolidate production into its Shanghai, China facility, pending future improvement in business conditions. Both facilities make coated fabrics for OMNOVA's Decorative Products business segment. Idling of the Taicang plant is in response to weak demand in the domestic and export furniture and automotive upholstery mark...

; the Sb Authority Index Is Up .76% for August 2011

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Newtek Business Services, NASDAQ: NEWT, The Small Business Authority, announced the release of the SB Authority Index for August 2011 reaching 108.06 points. The SB Authority Index is up .76% from July 2011. Approved SBA loan volumes, the Russell microcap index and Retail Sales caused the increase in the index. However, the index growth was limited by the flat and slight reduction within the other five components. President and CEO, Barry Sloane said, ...

Office of Justice Programs Weekly News Brief

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the Office of Justice Programs: BJS Releases Arrest in the United States, 1980 - 2009 Report - According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the U.S. murder arrest rate dropped more than 50 percent over a 30-year period, from 8.8 arrests per 100,000 U.S. residents in 1980 to 4.0 per 100,000 in 2009. The report also found that arrest rates decreased significantly over the 30-year period for forcible rape ...

Vehicle Segment

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit V-8 records fastest lap time ever in Michigan State Police's Vehicle Evaluation Test history (1:33.70)

Friend and Cycle Oregon Volunteer Mark Bosworth

GOLETA, Calif., Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQGS: DECK) is offering a $10,000 reward to the individual(s) with direct information that can help to locate friend, family member and long-time Cycle Oregon volunteer Mark Bosworth, missing from Riddle, Oregon since September 16. As the employer of Mr. Bosworth's wife, Julie, Deckers has offered to promote the search with this reward. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110923/LA73751)

; Dozens of Toyota Volunteers Will Clean and Protect Local Lands

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- About 150 Toyota team members in Jackson will celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) in Jackson, Tennessee on September 24, by working together to clean and protect Liberty Gardens Park and Arboretum by planting flowers, removing trash and debris and working to complete a seating area in the children's section of the park. Hundreds of Toyota volunteers will participate in National Public Lands Day at dozens of sites this year, from Jackson ...

; Dozens of Toyota Volunteers Will Clean and Protect Local Lands

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dozens of Toyota team members in Southern California will celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) this year on September 24, by working together to clean and protect several public areas in the region. These volunteers are just some of the hundreds of Toyota volunteers who will participate in National Public Lands Day at dozens of sites this year, from Tupelo, Mississippi to Venice, California. The work that Toyota volunteers will do in Sout...

Mosquito Spraying Set for Bucks County On Sept. 26

NORRISTOWN, Pa., Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will apply treatments the evening of Monday, Sept. 26, in portions of New Hope Borough, Bucks County, to control adult mosquito populations. In the event of rain, the spraying will be rescheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27. As a result of recent flooding, high populations of adult mosquitoes capable of transmitting the West Nile virus have been detected near this area of the county.

; U.S. Rep. On Monday Sept. 26

EUFAULA, Ala., Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, Sept. 26, Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) will tour an American original that's proud of the made-in-the-USA label: the JKM Manufacturing, Inc. plant in the heart of Alabama. Rep. Roby, elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2010 to serve Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, will tour the Eufaula, AL, plant on Monday at 4 p.m. CDT.

Sba Adds Additional County to Vermont Public Assistance Declaration

Deadline to Apply for Physical Damage Disaster Loans Is Oct. 31 ATLANTA, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Grand Isle County is added to the disaster declaration for Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) in Vermont that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature. The deadline to submit disaster loan applications is Oct. 31, 2011 for damages caused by Tropical Storm Irene that occurred on Aug. 27 - Sept. 2, 2011.

Anga Talks Natural Gas Benefits at the Texas Tribune Festival

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- America's Natural Gas Alliance's (ANGA) Texas State Lead David Blackmon issued the following statement on ANGA's participation in the inaugural Texas Tribune Festival this weekend. The festival will bring together a diverse group of participants to discuss the subjects that matter most to Texans and the U.S.: Energy & Environment, Race & Immigration, Education, and Health & Human Services. "We are thrilled to be a part of the Texas Tribune...

Ifaw Launches 'Will Only Words Remain?Celebrations in Russia

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As thousands of Russians prepare to celebrate annual Tiger Day festivities this weekend from Moscow to Vladivostok, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW - www.ifaw.org) is launching a public awareness campaign, Will Only Words Remain?, to promote tiger conservation throughout the Russian Far East, home to the last few hundred Siberian (Amur) tigers. "Tiger Day provides an opportunity for the Russian people to celebrate ...