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LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2013/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 22, the top blind students from across the United States and Canada met in Los Angeles to put their knowledge of the braille code to the test in the only national academic competition for blind students in the country—The National Braille Challenge®.(Photo:  …

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, June 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In its review of Canada's Nomination of Pimachiowin Aki for World Heritage Status, the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) deferred final decisions until the next World Heritage Committee …

MANAMA, Bahrain, June 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a press conference held yesterday, Mr. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, eGovernment Authority CEO, Chairman of the 2013 United Nations Public Services Forum's Organizing Committee, announced latest details of the forum held under the patronage of His Majesty the King Hamad …

NEW YORK, June 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that it has completed its work in The Carroll Petrie Foundation Dog Rescue Project, a $1 million initiative that has funded much-needed treatments and services for 16,600 shelter …

CHICAGO, June 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cities for Life, a diabetes management program in Birmingham, Ala. led by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation with support from Sanofi US, announced today initial findings on the diabetes self-management program at the American Diabetes Association's 73rd …

90 Percent of North Carolinians Support Background Checks That Help Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals, Domestic Abusers, and the Severely Mentally IllRally is Part of "No More Names: National Drive to Reduce Gun Violence" Bus Tour;www.NoMoreNames.orgRALEIGH, N.C., June 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The father …

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)SATURDAY, JUNE 22: SUGAR RUSHProfile America — Saturday, June 22nd.  Among the assorted observances in June is one that will be welcomed …

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest commended the members of the New York Senate for protecting the lives and health of women in New York by defeating a potentially dangerous bill. Governor Andrew Cuomo's abortion bill failed today when it …

LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On the first day of summer, a diverse array of artists from across the musical spectrum -- Selena Gomez, Adam Levine, Britney Spears, Pitbull and David Guetta to name a few -- are kicking off the Summer of Hope, a first-of-its-kind social media effort to benefit one …

LAS VEGAS, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker and Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy have been selected as the nation's top winners in the 2013 Mayors' Climate Protection Awards, an initiative sponsored by The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Walmart.  The winners were announced today …

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins, along with FRC experts Peter Sprigg, Chris Gacek, J.D., Ph.D. and Ken Klukowski, J.D., will be available to discuss the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decisions in the Proposition 8 and Defense of Marriage Act cases. …

LAS VEGAS, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) unveiled critical education initiatives to address the nation's drop out crisis at the 84th National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Congressman Steven Horsford, from Nevada, discussed STEM education; and Marco Davis, …

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today issued a statement in response to ongoing federal cuts from Washington impacting Pennsylvania's education, health and welfare and other programs by nearly $220 million."As we look at finalizing this year's budget, and into the future, Pennsylvania …

LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- FirstGroup PLC (FGP: LN) is under fire for awarding hefty bonus payments to top U.S. executives while workers have been denied fair wage increases and improved working conditions.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100127/IBTLOGO)An approximately $1 billion stock …

LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 22, the top blind students from across the United States and Canada will meet in Los Angeles to put their knowledge of the braille code to the test in the only national academic competition for blind students in the country—The National Braille Challenge®.Sponsored …

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the nation observes the 50th annual Small Business Week, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), the Ranking Democrat on the House Small Business Committee, has introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and helping small firms grow and succeed.  …

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Environmental Protection and its regional air quality partnerships have forecast an orange air quality action day for ozone for Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 in the Lehigh Valley, Liberty-Clairton, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Susquehanna …

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ray LaHood, who is stepping down after more than four years as President Obama's first Secretary of the Department of Transportation, will make his farewell remarks at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference on Thursday, June 27.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080917/NPCLOGO)LaHood's …

MONTEREY, Calif., June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Barbara Rosenbaum, CPA, CVA, has been elected president of the California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) Education Foundation for 2013-14 at the annual meeting of the CalCPA Council.Addressing CalCPA's leaders, Rosenbaum, a shareholder and senior vice president at Gumbiner …

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To help small businesses in Atlantic City, NJ ramp up their recovery efforts from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy, SCORE has sent in a cavalry of experienced mentors to give on-site disaster-relief counseling.  In addition to going door-to-door to offer personalized, …

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patients' Choice has announced that Dr. Aaron Rollins MD was one of a select few physicians honored with the prestigious 2012 Compassionate Doctor Certification.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130621/DC36359)Each year, nearly 100 million patients …

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Only a small percentage of the nation's physicians are ever honored with a Patients' Choice Award. But Newport Beach Internal Medicine Dr. Dennis Jordanides belongs to an even more selective group of doctors who are being honored this year as five-time Patients' …

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Three banks, two certified development companies and two Small Business Investment Companies today received the highest recognition by the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C., as they were proclaimed 2013 Lenders and Investment Companies of the Year, …