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Promotional Balance Transfer Offers Remain Steady, According to the June 2012 Sbt Monthly Index

NORWALK, Conn., June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After the year began with several changes to the balance transfer market, the trend in June continues to follow the stability seen in the first two months of Q2, according to the SmartBalanceTransfers.com monthly 0% balance transfer index. The average duration of promotional balance transfer offers was unchanged from May at 12.68 months. Balance transfer fees also remained steady at an average of 3%.

Researchmoz: Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in Emea 2012 - Volume 4 End-Use Markets- Market Research Report

ALBANY, New York, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Report Added in ResearchMoz Reports Database Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in EMEA 2012 - Volume 4 End-Use markets

Ukraine Seizes Opportunity to Restore Trust and Confidence Among Participating Osce States

VIENNA, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ukraine will use its chairmanship of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe to strengthen confidence and trust between participating states, signalling that a change of "mindset" is needed.

Massachusetts State House Prostate Cancer Awareness Day Led by Us Senators Scott Brown & John Kerry Supports Improved Early Detection to Save Lives

Key Legislators, Physicians, & Advocates Create a Massachusetts Model of National Leadership in Recognizing Prostate Cancer as a Priority in Public Health and Patient Care Disparities BOSTON, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Massachusetts State Senate President Therese Murray, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and more than two dozen political and medical leaders will participate in the Prostate Cancer Awareness Day on June 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the State House Hall of Fla...

Auto Industry Leaders Help Celebrate Autoline's 15th Anniversary

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoline This Week, the world's only television program focusing exclusively on the automotive industry, celebrates 15 years of journalistic excellence today at its new Farmington Hills studios. Award-winning Journalist John McElroy first hosted Autoline This Week on September 21, 1997 from the WTVS studios in Detroit, Mich. The half-hour program, which won EMMY Awards for its coverage in 2008 and 2009, now airs on public television stati...

Ife Services Launches Airline Safety Film Competition

KNUTSFORD, England, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - Leading in-flight entertainment provider will produce a unique, animated safety film completely free-of-charge for one lucky airline.

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for June 21

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)

With or Without Obamacare, the United States Will Need 5.6 Million More Healthcare Workers by 2020, Georgetown University Study Says

Study also finds that 4.6 Million of Those Jobs Will Demand Postsecondary Education WASHINGTON, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The healthcare demand will grow twice as fast as the national economy over the next eight years, creating 5.6 million new jobs according to a study released today by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

U.S. Helps Scotland Lead the U.K. In Job Creation Through Foreign Direct Investment ; Scotland Attracts 39% of U.S. R&D Projects in U.K.

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- By creating more than 3,700 jobs through more than two dozen company investments, the U.S.-spurred Scotland led the U.K. in job creation from foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2011, according to new results from the Ernst & Young U.K. Attractiveness Survey and European Investment Monitor. In addition, the survey revealed that Scotland attracted 39% of all U.S. research and development projects that went to the U.K. The survey, which highlighte...

Lucky Philadelphia Youth Will Interact with Astronauts As International Space Station Passes Overhead June 26

PHILADELPHIA, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the International Space Station zooms overhead next week, Destination Imagination students and Philadelphia youths from area schools and Boys and Girls clubs will have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with the astronauts in space. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120510/DC05048LOGO)

Cargill Welcomes the Entry of Mexico and Canada Into the Transpacific Partnership Trade Negotiations

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced Tuesday that leaders of the current Transpacific Partnership (TPP) have invited Mexico and Canada to join the TPP trade negotiations. Cargill applauds their entry. Currently TPP includes nine countries: Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, United States, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Peru, Chile, and Vietnam. Among TPP countries, Cargill has existing investments in Australia, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States,...

Massachusetts Food and Beverage Companies Announce Initiative to Boost Recycling ; 'Massachusetts Recycling Challenge' Is a Commitment to Support Recycling Efforts in Cities and Towns

BOSTON, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Beverage Association and the Massachusetts Food Association today announced they will launch a two-year initiative aimed at increasing recycling in Massachusetts communities. The Massachusetts Recycling Challenge - building upon past investments in recycling in the Commonwealth - is designed to enhance residential recycling programs, while also increasing the presence of 'on-the-go' receptacles to encourage recycling in public places. "W...

Bourbon: Program to Finance Growth - New Bank Loans Worth 420 Million Euros

PARIS, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To support its growth and finance its investment program for new vessels, BOURBON announces the establishment of new financing for a total of 420 million euros.

E-Waste Systems, Inc. Adds Industry Veteran Steve Manning to Its Advisory Board

ANN ARBOR, Mich. and LONDON, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- E- Waste Systems, Inc. (OTC BB: EWSI), an electronic waste recycling and reverse logistics services firm, is pleased to announced today that Mr. Steve Manning has joined its Advisory Board. Mr. Manning is currently Chairman, President and CEO of ReCellular, Inc., recognized as the world's largest recycler of cell phones in the world with over 4 million handsets processed annually. Manning brings over 30 years of experience to E-Waste ...

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Set 4th New Record in a Row

NEW YORK, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortgage rates fell further, pushing the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate to the fourth new record in a row of 3.89 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.43 discount and origination points. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040122/FLTHLOGO )

Mike Fuljenz, America's Gold Expert, Cautions About Buying or Selling with Unknown Dealers

BEAUMONT, Texas, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "It's important to do your homework before selling or buying gold and silver coins," cautioned nationally known rare coin and bullion dealer and numismatic consumer protection advocate Michael Fuljenz in a Crime Stoppers story interview with KFDM-TV Channel 6 in Beaumont, Texas. Fuljenz (http://www.MikeFuljenz.com) was asked by the TV station to provide expert consumer education advice in conjunction with a story about a dealer from Nederland, Te...

Business Coalition Urges Senate Co-Sponsors and Swift Action On Bill to Keep U.S. Firms and Farmers Competitive in Growing Russian Market

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Coalition for U.S.-Russia Trade (www.usrussiatrade.org) - a broad- based group of U.S. corporations, trade associations and small businesses actively seeking to increase U.S. exports and jobs with increased trade with Russia - today released a letter with more than 100 signatories urging U.S. Senators to co-sponsor legislation (S.3285) to enact Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with Russia. Senators Max Baucus (D-MT), John Thune (...

Nearly 400 Sadd Student Leaders and Their Advisors to Tackle Teen Safety Issues at Sadd National Conference ; -- 27th Annual Sadd National Conference to Take Place June 24 - 27 in Torrance, Calif.; -- Youth Leaders From 26 Different States Will Be in Attendance; -- To Learn More About the Conference, Visit Http:/ /Sadd.Org/Conference.Htm

TORRANCE, Calif., June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 400 youth leaders and their adult advisors from SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), the nation's leading peer-to-peer youth education, prevention, and activism organization, will learn and share best practices to improve teen health and safety at the 2012 SADD National Conference. Taking place June 24 - 27 at the Torrance Marriott South Bay in Torrance, Calif., the Conference empowers young people to lead initiatives in their s...

Youchange Relocates Headquarters; Expands and Opens First Retail Store in Tempe, Arizona

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- YouChange Holdings Corp ("youchange(TM)") (OTCBB:YCNG), a leading Community for electronics collection, e-waste tracking, and re-Commerce, today announced the relocation of its headquarters to Tempe, Arizona and the opening of its first retail store-front to facilitate its growing operations. Youchange sells used consumer and business electronics which it collects through fundraising programs with schools, churches, non- profits and sports grou...

Magnegas Receives Endorsement From Orlando Based Ironworkers Union ; Following a Live Demonstration to Over 200 Ironworkers, the Ironworkers Local 808 Union Endorses Magnegas(Tm) Metal Cutting Fuel As a Faster, Cleaner and Safer Alternative to Legacy Fuels

TAMPA, Fla., June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MagneGas Corporation ("MagneGas" or the "Company") (OTCBB: MNGA), the developer of a technology that converts liquid waste into a hydrogen-based metal working fuel and natural gas alternative, announced today that the Company has received the endorsement of the Ironworkers Local 808 Union. "Construction projects throughout the United States are getting more competitive, with customers focusing increasingly on cost and environmental impact," said Benj...