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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross honored award-winning country music star and Red Cross spokesman Trace Adkins last night with the Crystal Cross for his support of the humanitarian organization. The Crystal Cross award honors celebrities who have shown exemplary support of and service …

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)SUNDAY, MAY 19: PRINTS AMONG MENProfile America — Sunday, May 19th.  The first criminal case in the U.S. in which fingerprint evidence …

WALTHAM, Mass., May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bentley graduates are armed with superpowers, thanks to Bert and John Jacobs, brothers and co-founders of the Boston-based Life is good (LIG) company. The dynamic duo addressed approximately 1,000 Bentley University undergraduate students at the 94th Commencement ceremony …

LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's the training ground for L.A.'s most promising young talent and the alma mater of the likes of recording artist Josh Groban, actor Corbin Bleu and playwright Josefina Lopez. But since its founding in 1985, the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts has never …

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The announcement of candidacy of Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani for the June 14th presidential elections in Iran elevates the internal power struggle within the regime to unprecedented height, causes a major crisis for the regime and poses a tremendous challenge to the …

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jane Fraser, president, the Stuttering Foundation (www.StutteringHelp.org) issued the following remarks concerning the passing of Ken Venturi, the first spokesman for the Foundation"The stuttering community lost a real champion in Ken Venturi."Nearly 30 years ago, …

SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Open Paradigm Project, in collaboration with MadinAmerica.com,Occupy Psychiatry, and leading organizations in the movement to reform mental health care, announces a social media campaign showcasing video testimonials by individuals negatively impacted by the traditional …

MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Sunday, May 19, 2013, join the Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP) at Minnehaha Park for the 26th year of the Minnesota AIDS Walk. Donations to the AIDS Walk help the Minnesota AIDS Project prevent new HIV infections and keep people living with HIV in Minnesota healthy.(Photo: …

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) recently honored one among them for their endless dedication to public health and wellness.Dr. Debra Proechel of Rice Minnesota was recognized by her peers for outstanding and continuous dedication to public health over …

WASHINGTON, May 18, 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, MAY 18: PEDAL POWERProfile America — Saturday, May 18th.  For Americans who couldn't observe yesterday's National Bike to …

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PGA TOUR Superstore has announced a $5,000 grant to The First Tee of Greater Rockford to deliver educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.PGA TOUR Superstore presented the award …

LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Pixel and Verse Films:On his nationally syndicated radio show today, Rush Limbaugh praised the just-released film Hating Breitbart and urged his millions of listeners to see it."Andrew Breitbart was a really committed conservative warrior.  …

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A green light that Tesoro's purchase of BP's big refinery in Carson complies with anti-trust laws means over time gas prices will go up in the state, Consumer Watchdog said today.  The approval by the Federal Trade Commission and California Attorney General of …

New Study Shows Access to Care, State's Economic Recovery at Risk if Cuts Are ImplementedREDDING, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Citing the devastating impact that pending Medi-Cal payment cuts would have on the North State's most vulnerable patients, local hospital leaders in Redding today joined with …

DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Texas, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, operator of DFW Foreign Trade Zone #39, and the Farglory Free Trade Zone of Taiwan signed a free zone trade alliance today which creates a framework for a collaborative alliance between the two organizations.  …

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, May 15, in response to the Governor's Budget Revise, the Women's Foundation of California held a theater performance on the North Capital steps in Sacramento. During the May 15 performance, in which each woman had one hand tied behind her back, the …

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said today that it plans to file a complaint against a Minnesota judge who inappropriately questioned defendants on their religious beliefs and equated …

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions and industry stakeholders will hold a press conference Monday, May 20, 2013 at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to continue engaging the traveling public in efforts to keep the passenger cabin free of knives that have been …

FRESNO, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by California Hospital Association:Citing the devastating impact that pending Medi-Cal payment cuts would have on the Valley's most vulnerable patients, Assemblymember Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) joined with local hospital leaders today …

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele today announced the list of candidates and candidates' authorized committees that failed to file campaign finance reports for the reporting period ending May 10. A candidate or candidate's committee is considered noncompliant …

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Scientists, naturalists and volunteers from across the state will gather May 20-21 at Sinnemahoning State Park, Cameron County, in an extensive effort to document the park's wide variety of life forms.The goal of the event is to identify as many plants and animals …

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During a trip to Washington, D.C., Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite, joined the launch of the new American-Lithuanian Business Council, a non-profit organization formed to promote commercial relations between the United States and Lithuania.  "I welcome the establishment …

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Individuals who are unemployed, underemployed or who have a criminal history that makes it difficult to find and retain employment, are invited to attend the Harrisburg Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Wednesday, May 22, at Harrisburg Area Community College's (HACC) …