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U.S. Department of State Honors Faisal Hassan of Malaysia as State Alumni Member of the Month for Feb. 2010

Washington, DC /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State has named Faisal Hassan, a Malaysian alumnus of the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program,...

Recovery Task Force Releases Preliminary Report of Funds Managed by Calif. State Government

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — The California Recovery Task Force today announced that quarter two reports on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) have been submitted as required by the federal government on spending and ...

Advancing the Rights of Women and Girls: Keys to a Better Future for Afghanistan

Washington, DC /eNewsChannels/ -- Women’s empowerment is inextricably linked to security, economic opportunity, effective governance, and social development. It is up to the Afghan...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces California Receives Largest High-Speed Rail Recovery Act Award in the Nation

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday announced that California has been awarded more than $2.3 billion of the $8 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment (Recovery Act) funding President Obama made available to states ...

US State Dept: Fifth Plenary Meeting of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia

Washington, DC /eNewsChannels/ -- The Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia met at United Nations Headquarters in New York on January...

Girls Write Now Spring 2010 series celebrates a new year of developing New York's best teen writers

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Girls Write Now (GWN), New York City's premier creative writing and mentoring organization for high school girls, today announced the...

New Free Birthday Planning Website Offers Wide Variety of Venues and Creative Ideas

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Birthday Party Reservations provides a free service and fun solutions to make your special day memorable. Year after year it...

Ballantine Corporation has assembled a direct marketing white paper revealing trends for 2010

WAYNE, N.J. -- Direct marketing continues to be an effective method of reaching potential customers. And, as outside factors such as technology and the...

US State Dept and UNICEF: Anti-Trafficking Efforts in Haiti

Washington, DC /eNewsChannels/ -- The Department of State is actively involved in addressing the potential for trafficking in persons, particularly children, in post-earthquake Haiti....

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger announces County Superior Court appointments

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Among others, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Joseph A. Soldani to a judgeship in the Madera County Superior Court. Soldani, 60, of Fresno, has been a part-time sole ...

U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report reveals 13% increase in number of homeowners saying they will remodel in next 12 months

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- After a year of steady declines in home remodeling, the Spring 2010 RemodelorMove.com U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report reveals a 13% increase...

Toyota of Watertown looks to follow trend-setting Japanese with #1 ranking in Greater Boston

BOSTON, Mass. -- Already well known for their trend setting abilities in technology, fashion, and design, Japanese consumers are now making headlines of the...

BusinessCashAdvance Creates Economic Stimulus Product – The Evolution of Lending

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- More and more financial institutions are tightening belts when it comes to lending money. That's why the concept of receivables-based...

New Illustrated Children's Book by Author Martin McCannell Explains Federal Finance

BOSTON, Mass. -- Smoked Goldeye Press this week announced the release of a children's picture book that aims to explain how new money from...

Telecom Private Line Revenue to Decline through 2012, says Insight Research

BOONTON, N.J. -- After years of steady growth, the $34 billion private line services market is entering a period of declining revenue, says a...

Spurred by Popular Demand, Mediterranean Cruise Operators Sail to Libya En Masse

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Libya, long shrouded in mystery, has exploded in popularity in recent years amongst adventure enthusiasts and garnered intense attention from...

RESPA Delay Not Reflected in Investor Requirements says Pres. of IDS

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Curt Doman, president of International Document Services Inc. (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor for closing docs, initial disclosures...

Richmond Gang Rape Legislation Passed By Calif. State Assembly

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Responding to the brutal gang rape of a minor in Richmond, California, Assemblymember Pedro Nava’s (D-Santa Barbara) ‘fast tracked’ legislation, Assembly Bill 984, the “Witness Responsibility Act,” which holds witnesses accountable ...

Bachelor Jake Pavelka Takes RV Rental Firm for a Joyride

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Florida RV rental dealer Allstar Coaches was featured on Monday night's episode of ABC's "The Bachelor: On the Wings of...

iMC Motorcom announces the release of the world's first iPhone compatible motorcycle headset

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- iMC Motorcom announces the release of the world's first iPhone compatible motorcycle headset: the HS-500. The HS-500 allows motorcycle riders...

Contact Group on Piracy Off the Coast of Somalia Marks First Anniversary

Washington, DC /eNewsChannels/ -- The United States will join partners from more than 50 countries and international organizations at the United Nations in New...

Embvue Inc. Launches Prodigy: The Complete AFDX Network Deployment Tool Suite

MONTREAL, Canada -- Embvue Inc. (www.embvue.com), a leading developer and provider of embedded software and systems engineering services & certifiable network products for both...

Titan Lenders Hosts Broker-to-Banker Webinar for Community Bank Mortgage Lenders

DENVER, Colo. -- Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp has launched an educational webinar series for community banks considering the advantages of...

Dalai Lama's Special Envoys Meeting with Chinese Officials

Washington, DC /eNewsChannels/ -- The United States was pleased to learn that the Dalai Lama's Special Envoys arrived today in China for their ninth...

Nava Investigating Hidden Credit Card Fees for California Consumers

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), Chair of the Assembly Banking & Finance Committee, held an informational hearing today to examine the interchange fee system and the impact of undisclosed interchange fees ...