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Civilian Response Corps Reaches 100 Active Members

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the Civilian Response Corps reached 100 Active component members just 18 months after the Corps’s Congressional authorization in October...

CMI welcomes Alisa Hamilton as senior project manager; Matt Orenstein and Nicole Stover as assistant project managers

ATLANTA, Ga. -- CMI, a full-service marketing research company, has added three new professionals to its project management team: Alisa Hamilton as senior project manager, and Matt Orenstein and Nicole Stover as assistant project managers. CMI is a full-service marketing research company that creates competitive advantages for clients by turning research data into strategic insights and recommendations that drive business results.

Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship Extends Business Competition Deadline

MARSHALL, Mo. -- The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship announced today that the deadline for the 2010 MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition, an event that will highlight new and aspiring businesses through a competitive and educational business development process, has been extended to accept preliminary submissions until May 8th, 2010.

Ca. Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Employment Report

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the California Employment Development Department released employment numbers for the month of March: “I am encouraged by the news that the state ...

Nava Announces Introduction of Corporate Political Expenditure Accountability Act

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara) and the California Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG) announced today the introduction of the Corporate Political Expenditure Accountability Act. The measure will hold corporations accountable ...

Secretary Clinton Announces New Initiatives Under the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Energy ministers from across the hemisphere gathered today at the Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas hosted by U.S....

Contract Awarded for the Construction of the New US Embassy Compound in Dakar, Senegal

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureaus of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) and Administration announced today the award of a $138...

Diamond Expert Brian Gavin Launches a More Personalized Diamond Buying Experience

HOUSTON, Texas -- Brian Gavin, fifth generation diamond cutter and creator of his internationally renowned Signature Hearts and Arrows diamond brand, has launched a new state-of-the-art and visually exciting Web site that offers diamond buyers the perfect balance between a highly personalized shopping experience and an extensive selection of quality original and custom jewelry designs.

Langdon Street Press Announces New Book by Author Ron Wilk: Papal Rogues

MIAMI, Fla. -- 'Papal Rogues' (ISBN: 978-1936183029), the debut thriller by author Ron Wilk is now available on Amazon.com, ronwilkfiction.com, and through book stores nationwide. Papal Rogues is published by Langdon Street Press and draws the reader into the clandestine underbelly of corporate America, the U.S. Military and most shockingly -- the Vatican.

Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Launches Design Excellence Program During National Architecture Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) announced its intention to launch a Design Excellence program at its semi-annual Industry...

Robert Love, chair of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, will speak to the Georgia Association of Business Brokers

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Buying or selling most businesses requires a license, and Robert Love, chair of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, will speak to the Georgia Association of Business Brokers about state licensing requirements at the group's monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m.

International Document Services Primary Capital Mortgage Collaborate to Streamline RESPA Disclosure

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- International Document Services (IDS) and Primary Capital Mortgage have teamed up to minimize the lender's RESPA-related initial disclosures and closing document challenges. IDS is a mortgage document preparation vendor for closing documents, initial disclosures and reverse documents. Primary Capital Mortgage is an Atlanta based residential mortgage banking firm.

Foreclosure Rates on the Rise Across the Nation reports ForeclosureListings.com

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Data published by ForeclosureListings comparing March 2010 to February 2010 shows that Florida and Georgia had an important increase in foreclosure rates at 21.26 percent and 20.14 percent respectively. Michigan, one of the economically hardest-hit by the recession and a leading state in the number of foreclosure states surprisingly had only a .44 percent rise in foreclosures for the same time period.

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces California Has Exceeded Its Target to Reduce State Fleet

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Following through on his efforts to reduce unnecessary, wasteful state spending and improve government efficiency, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that the state moved swiftly, in less than a year, ...

California Recovery Task Force Director Herb K. Schultz Issues Statement on Inspector General’s Findings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California Recovery Task Force Director and Senior Advisor to the Governor Herb K. Schultz issued the following statement after California Recovery Act Inspector General Laura Chick released a review of ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Appoints Richard Rice Director of the California Recovery Task Force

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Richard Rice as director of the California Recovery Task Force and also thanked Herb K. Schultz for his service. Schultz has been ...

Ca. Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Resignation of FPPC Chairman Ross Johnson

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement regarding the resignation of Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Chairman Ross Johnson: “As chair of the Fair Political Practices Commission, Ross has worked ...

Secretary Clinton and Argentine Foreign Minister Taiana Sign U.S.-Argentina Megaports Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana today signed an agreement to begin a cooperative...

Secretary Clinton and Foreign Minister Lavrov Today Signed The 2000 Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Protocol signed today by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov marks a further...

Self-Publishers Online Conference 2010 adds Neotrope as PR Sponsor

TORRANCE, Calif. -- Neotrope today announced it has joined in sponsoring the second annual Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC), a three-day virtual event that features a total of 15 expert speakers, and which will take place May 12-14, 2010. Neotrope's Send2Press(R) Newswire service will be providing both promotional services for the event, as well as discounts on book promotion packages for attending book authors and small publishers.

Michael J. Lam Joins Sample Digital as VP

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Sample Digital has announced that Michael J. Lam has come aboard as VP, Account Development. Previously President of ClearStory Systems, the media asset management company, Lam has long experience in the technology field, with a focus on business systems. He is based in New York and will be working closely with the company's West Coast headquarters.

U.S.- Brazil Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- US State Dept: On April 12, 2010 in Washington, D.C., Brazilian Minister of Defense Nelson Jobim and U.S. Secretary of...

L.A. Talk Radio Personality Danielle Egnew Joins Music Industry Newswire as Contributing Editor

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Online-based recording industry publication adds noted music producer, recording artist, and on-air radio personality Danielle Egnew to its editorial staff. Egnew will contribute expertise on issues related to the business of music, album production, and independent film. Music Industry Newswire(TM) is a publication of Neotrope(R) Entertainment, established in California in 1983.

New Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules Discussed at Lion Technology Environmental Training Events

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- For those managers and supervisors who need an in-depth overview of today's environmental regulations, Lion Technology Inc., the nation's leading regulatory compliance training firm, will soon be presenting its Complete Environmental Regulations workshop in the area. Key topics include air quality, water quality, chemical controls, and waste management. Students will learn how to comply with new requirements, including new reporting responsibilities under the 261-page greenhouse gas rule.

EASEUS Partition Master 5.5.1 Now Available with Rebuild MBR Functions

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- EASEUS, the provider of affordable, scalable partition management, data recovery and disaster recovery utilities, today announced the immediate availability of EASEUS Partition Master 5.5.1 -- a comprehensive partition tool and system optimization software for Windows and Windows server. Built upon the popular EASEUS Partition Master 5.0.1, this latest version helps rebuild MBR, wipe disk and defragment and is simply the most powerful partition management utility available today.