About Assistant: July 2009

Monday, July 27, 2009

Meltzers make Maccabiah a family affair

Families often get chances to take memorable trips, but the Meltzers of Bethesda are really doing something special this summer - they're going to...

A day in the life…

HEIDI CROSSMAN is personal assistant to Steve Hodgson, managing director of Hodgson Newcastle Ltd - a four-franchise car dealership based at The...

Letters to the editor

SRS changes
Have you received a letter from Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services recently? If so, do not throw it away. And if you know...

Former Contracting Officer Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns

To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs, +1-
202-514-2008, TDD +1-202-514-1888

WASHINGTON, June 25...

Hardy's the boy

LONGBENTON and Seaton Burn SAC held a competition on Tynemouth pier. Winner with a 3lb 8oz cod was Steve Hardy, an assistant at Billy's Tackle...
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Pa. Girls | Heisse assists a Ryan romp

Lauren Heisse was in an unselfish mood forÃ‚Â Archbishop Ryan 's soccer team yesterday.
Heisse did not score, but her passes led to five goals...

Exhibit on Canadian Engagement in Afghanistan to be on Display at the Calgary Stampede.

CALGARY, ALBERTA, Jun 23, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Afghanistan360, a multimedia exhibit on Canada's civilian and military engagement in...

GSA Announces Changes to Assisted Acquisition Services

To: TECHNOLOGY EDITORS
Contact: Viki Reath of U.S. General Services Administration, +1-
202-501-1231, viki.reath@gsa.gov
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11...

SBA to Open Assistance Center for Ohio Business Owners

To: STATE EDITORS
Contact: Mark Ihenacho of SBA, +1-404-347-3771
ATLANTA, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U. S. Small
Business...

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Attorney General Appoints New Chief Immigration Judge

To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: U.S. Department of Justice, +1-202-514-2007, TDD: +1-
202-514-1888

WASHINGTON, July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --...

People news: Campbell actuarial move no wind-up.

Byline: Nick Reeve

Actuarial direction

Spence & Partners, a consulting firm covering Scotland and Northern Ireland, as appointed Ian...

Recession Creates Opportunites to Innovate, Expand and Take Marketshare

The newly released 2009 State of the
Market: Mid Year Insights Report by Aberdeen Group , a Harte-Hanks Company
(NYSE: HHS), has been hailed as...

RAE Systems Introduces New Generation of Fixed Systems

RAE Systems Inc. (NYSE Amex: RAE), a leader in
delivering innovative sensor solutions to serve industrial, energy,
environmental, and government...

Schwarzenegger declares emergency in California

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) Ã¢Â€Â” California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger formally declared a fiscal emergency in the largest US state and called state...
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NCAA penalties against Sampson stands

An NCAA appeals committee upheld sanctions Tuesday against former Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson. The sanctions included a show-cause...

IMF board clears plan for first bonds

WASHINGTON (AFP) Ã¢Â€Â” The International Monetary Fund executive board on Monday approved plans for the institution to issue its first bonds, a...

World Bank commits $58.8 bln to battle crisis

WASHINGTON (AFP) Ã¢Â€Â” The World Bank said Wednesday it had allocated a record 58.8 billion dollars in the fiscal year just ended as it scrambled...

US slaps sanctions on Al-Qaeda backers, others

WASHINGTON (AFP) Ã¢Â€Â” The United States imposed Wednesday sanctions on an Al-Qaeda backer and three leaders of the Pakistan-based Islamist group...

Friday, July 24, 2009

Media Advisory: Health Canada.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Jun 29, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, along with Dr. David Butler-Jones,...

Electro-Optical Sciences Added to Russell 2000(R) and Russell 3000(R) Indexes

Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc. ('EOS')
(NASDAQ: MELA), a medical technology company focused on the design and
development of MelaFindÃ‚Â®, a...

Media Advisory: Health Canada

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, along with Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Frank Plummer,...

Changing times change retail clinic roles

Changing times change retail clinic roles.(Over the Counter) NEW YORK -- Questions on whether acetaminophen is safe or not. Concerns over the...
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Dough buys club's new kit

BUDDING footballers now look the part after they were given cash to buy new strips. BUDDING footballers now look the part after they were given...

What is your favourite food and why? YOUR SAY:

Pauline Sharp, 58, housewife, Wallsend: I have many favourites, but I love fruit and vegetables because they go with most meals.. Pauline Sharp,...

Players must rise above the chaos

Byline: LEE RYDER Byline: LEE RYDER
NEWCASTLE United caretaker boss Chris Hughton has revealed United's players must attempt to block out the...

Sino Analytica, Keeping an Eye on China's Food Safety

Hong Kong, June 29, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - John Chapple, co-founder and General Manager of Sino Analytica, the first world-class independent food...

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Saturn of Raleigh and Saturn of Cary to Participate in $4,500 'Cash for Clunkers' Program

To: STATE EDITORS

Contact: Jennifer Fair of MMI Associates, Inc., +1-919-233-6600,
+1-919-233-0300 (fax), Jennifer@mmimarketing.com

RALEIGH,...

Government of Canada Supports the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

On behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the...

US hits 'pause button' on aid to Honduras

WASHINGTON (AFP) Ã¢Â€Â” The United States said Thursday it has 'hit the pause button' on aid for Honduras pending a legal decision on whether to...

US infantry learns to adapt after Iraq pullback

CAMP WARHORSE, Iraq (AFP) Ã¢Â€Â” It is business as usual for Camp Warhorse after the US military pullout from Iraqi towns and cities -- troops must...
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Top Australia firefighter criticised over wildfires

MELBOURNE (AFP) Ã¢Â€Â” An inquiry into Australia's worst bush blazes heard that a top firefighter did not warn residents properly as flames bore...

A veil that's difficult to pierce

If Michael Jackson's youngest child ever wants to explore his roots, the task probably will be daunting and perhaps impossible, legal experts say....

Refinancing aid expands to more borrowers

WASHINGTON -- The government will allow more distressed borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth to be eligible for refinancing assistance...

Odd Behaviors on Ambien Linked to Brain Circuitry

New information about brain circuit activity may help explain why some people who take the sleep aid Ambien (zolpidem) walk, eat, talk on the phone...

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Crik: Refreshed Hussey primed for Ashes

AAP Sports News (Australia)

07-02-2009

Crik: Refreshed Hussey primed for Ashes

MIKE hUSSEY has credited an enforced rest in assisting in...

Crik: Refreshed Hussey primed for Ashes

AAP Sports News (Australia)

07-02-2009

Crik: Refreshed Hussey primed for Ashes

By Tom Wald

WORCESTER, England, July 2 AAP - A...

Jackson, Miss. Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Receiving and Possessing Child Pornography

To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: U.S. Department of Justice, +1-202-514-2007, TDD: +1-
202-514-1888

WASHINGTON, July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --...

Aspen Strategy Group Announces Departure of Director Kurt M. Campbell

To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: Jonathon Price, Associate Director of the Aspen Strategy
Group, The Aspen Institute, +1-202-736-5808,...
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Aspen Strategy Group Welcomes Nicholas Burns as New ASG Director

To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: Jonathon Price, Associate Director of the Aspen Strategy
Group, The Aspen Institute, +1-202-736-5808,...

Teamsters Proudly Support Helmets to Hardhats Initiative

To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: Galen Munroe of International Brotherhood of Teamsters,
+1-202-624-6904, gmunroe@teamster.org

WASHINGTON, July 2...

Saturn of Raleigh and Saturn of Cary to Participate in $4,500 'Cash for Clunkers' Program

To: STATE EDITORS

Contact: Jennifer Fair of MMI Associates, Inc., +1-919-233-6600,
+1-919-233-0300 (fax), Jennifer@mmimarketing.com

RALEIGH,...

Government of Canada Supports the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

On behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the...

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co

Elsewhere, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Japan's largest drugmaker, said a key diabetes drug had failed to get approval from the FDA which had asked...

Gulf Alternative Energy Appoints CEO

HOUSTON -- Gulf Alternative Energy Corporation (PinkSheets:GAEC) announced today
the appointment of John D. Shearer as its new Chief...

Zoo director finds dream job with love of animals

Hogle Zoo houses some 800 animals representing more than 200 species. As such, it is a complex and exciting place to work. No one knows that better...

Authorities blame minor Alameda County blazes on fireworks

Fireworks were to blame for several East Bay fires last weekend, including a blaze in Union City, and more than half-dozen grass fires in Newark....

Ask Amy: Couple Make Mockery of Marriage

DEAR AMY: Recently, my fiance, 'Timothy,' and I decided mutually and amicably that we were not right for each other. However, the date of the...
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Oral Roberts University splits operations, finance units

Oral Roberts University has split its finance and operations administrative areas into two units. ORU's finance and operations have been handled...

Promotional Products Company AnyPromo.com Donates to the Let It Be Foundation

AnyPromo.com, the leading provider of promotional products for exhibitions,
conferences, promotional events, corporate gifts and more, has...

GoldQuest Announces Board Changes

GoldQuest Mining Corp. ('GoldQuest' or the 'Company') (TSX VENTURE: GQC)(FRANKFURT: M1W) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Stylianides...

EastBridge Investment Group's Shareholders Telephone Conference

EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) (OTCBB: EBIG) today announced a shareholders telephone conference with its
management as follows:

Conference...

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Banks get stingy on credit

Despite massive government efforts to bolster the credit market, banks are pulling back severely on card lending.

In the first four months of...

Fat-Cell Protein May Reduce Diabetes Risk

Higher levels of a protein created by fat cells are associated with a lessened risk of type 2 diabetes.
The protein, adiponectin, appears to have...

Rent To Own Homes  Successful Solution in Down Real Estate Market

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Charlotte rent to own homes company, RentPurchase.com has a successful solution in the down real estate...

EagleEye Analytics Announces New Hires

The Leader in Property and Casualty Predictive Analytics Increases Client Support Resources The Leader in Property and Casualty Predictive...
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Polk Launches New Solution for Identifying Vehicles Eligible for Cash for Clunkers Program

Cash for Clunkers marketing list solution will help OEMs, dealers and advertising agencies target owners of qualified vehicles Cash for Clunkers...

GolfBallSelector.com Announces Charitable Fundraising and Golf Tournament Opportunities

LOS ANGELES, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- GolfBallSelector.com is pleased to announce the development of programs to support fundraising efforts for...

Stedman Graham to Visit Cleveland

University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus Presents FREE Motivational Public Forum University of Phoenix Cleveland Campus Presents FREE Motivational...

Verizon Business to Provide Voice, Data Services to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

New Agreement Worth up to $245 Million Under WITS 3; Will Cover Washington, D.C.-Area Locations New Agreement Worth up to $245 Million Under WITS...

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Witnesses plea; Local briefs

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack on a Batley flat. The property, on Chinewood Avenue, was attacked at around 12.30am on...

PARKWOOD

A drop in lunch was held at Parkwood Methodist Church on Wednesday. Minced beef and vegetable pie, mashed potatoes, cabbage, melon and berry fruit...

These vandals are 'lowest of the low' Yobs steal flowers and rub faeces on grave

Byline: DAVE HIMELFIELD Byline: DAVE HIMELFIELD
A WIDOW has branded vandals who stole flowers and smeared dog faeces on her husband's grave as...

Aquaculture development.(BELIZE)

Aquaculture development specialists from Taiwan are visiting Belize to assist in the development of the aquaculture industry, reports Caribbean...

RL: Friend under investigation for alleged assault

AAP Sports News (Australia)

06-28-2009

RL: Friend under investigation for alleged assault

The Roosters are assisting police with their...
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Government of Canada Makes Post-Secondary Education More Accessible, Affordable.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Jun 22, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, met...

Strong 6.0 magnitude quake hits Mexico: USGS

LA PAZ, Mexico (AFP) Ã¢Â€Â” An earthquake measuring 6.0 in magnitude shook northwestern Mexico early Friday but caused no damage.
The US Geological...

Northeast Rochester gets greener

The City of Rochester has a little more nature, thanks to the recent collaboration between city officials and some dedicated volunteers.
Working...

ASEE Fellow Kirk Schulz to Lead Kansas State

Kirk H. Schulz, an ASEE fellow who most recently was vice president for research and economic development at Mississippi State University, has been...

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Medis Technologies Appoints Allen & Caron for Investor Relations, Corporate Communications

NEW YORK, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medis Technologies , a developer of fuel cells for the consumer, military and industrial markets,...

GoldQuest Announces Board Changes

GoldQuest Mining Corp. ('GoldQuest' or the 'Company') (TSX VENTURE: GQC)(FRANKFURT: M1W) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Stylianides...

STORE HAMMERED

THESE dramatic CCTV pictures, released yesterday, show how a raider smashed a jewellery shop window with a sledgehammer as an armed accomplice kept...

Stars' Ribeiro signs new deal, has 2 assists

DALLAS -- Antti Miettinen scored two goals to help the Dallas Stars end a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on...

From Henrietta Fore, USAID Administrator on USAID Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya

To: NATIONAL EDITORS
Contact: U.S. Agency for International Development Press Office,
+1-202-712-4320
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/...
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Utah Jazz: Suton playing hard to earn roster spot

MAITLAND, Fla. -- After suffering a 31-point loss to the Boston Celtics, the Utah Jazz fought their way to a tough 83-68 win against the Nets/76ers...

Sports briefs

Utes get commitment from Missouri guard The Utah basketball team has received a commitment for the 2010- 11 season from guard Preston Guiot of...

Two construction workers fall into culvert in West Jordan

WEST JORDAN -- Two construction workers were taken to a hospital after falling 15 feet into a cement culvert. The men were part of a group of...

U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Case Summaries:

Municipal Liability Police Conduct -- Custom and Policy Perkins v. City of Rochester 06-CV-6585 Judge Larimer Background: The...

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Massachusetts Residents Affected by the Fire in Lawrence

To: STATE EDITORS
Contact: Kathy Cook of the U.S. Small Business Administration, +1-
404-331-0333
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25...

StartMeUp! Helps New Businesses Launch With Free, Personalized Assistance

Only a fraction of America's would-be
entrepreneurs actually pursue their great ideas each year. That is why
three of America's most popular...
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Heinz Donates $350,000 to Assist Earthquake Relief in China's Sichuan Province

PITTSBURGH -- The H. J. Heinz Company said today it is providing monetary and in-kind assistance for the relief and recovery efforts in China's...

Financial assistance for those impacted by floods.

Cash stolen as shop assistant is distracted; HOLME VALLEY Crime watch

THEFT FROM SHOP - Country Collections, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth Jan 10. Money taken from the till by one suspect whilst another distracts...

Farmers Insurance Claims Team Assists with More Than 1,000 Claims in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas -- Farmers Insurance Group of Companies advises its Farmers Insurance and Foremost Insurance customers suffering damage from the...

Monday, July 13, 2009

Virtual assistant launched at alaskaair.com by Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air

MPA appoints Metropolitan Police Service's new Assistant Commissioner Specialist Operations.

M2 PRESSWIRE-8 February 2008-UK Government: MPA appoints Metropolitan Police Service's new Assistant Commissioner Specialist...

Assured Guaranty Corp. Assists Issuers in $1.8 Billion of Auction-Rate Securities Conversions

Securing Lower Interest Rates for Clients NEW YORK -- Assured Guaranty Corp. ("Assured"), a subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd....

Connectyx Announces MedjetAssist Will Include MedFlash in Its New Plus Program

PALM CITY, Fla. -- Ronn Schuman, CEO of Connectyx Technologies (Pink Sheets:CTYX), announced today that Connectyx has signed a contract with to...
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Presidential determination relating to assistance for Saudi Arabia

October 19, 2007 Presidential Determination No. 2008-5 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Presidential Determination Relating to...

RSL welcomes Fraser as assistant coach

Upon his promotion to Real Salt Lake head coach two months ago, Jason Kreis made it very clear to club owner Dave Checketts that he believed the...

Assistance for Parents and Pedagogues to Protect Children in the Digital Jungle is Needed.

BERLIN, February 11 /PRNewswire/ --
- Youth Protection Roundtable - YPRT An international experts' survey assigns the task to prevent...

RugbyU: Foley, Williams to assist Wallabies coach Deans

AAP Sports News (Australia)

02-11-2008

RugbyU: Foley, Williams to assist Wallabies coach Deans

SYDNEY, Feb 11, 2008 (AFP) - Former...

Friday, July 10, 2009

Gift closets assist women battling breast cancer

Charlotte Bell was listening carefully to her doctor until she heard the words 'breast cancer.' Then, at least for a while, she says, it was like...

CHEC's Curtis assists pavement center

Alan Curtis, CHEC Consultants, Redding, CA, was recently retained by California Pavement Preservation Center (CP2) to assist the center in its...
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Fact sheet explains drug assistance

The National Council on Patient Information and Education offers a fact sheet to advise consumers who lack health insurance or prescription drug...

Jeep Brand and Its Partners Assist Community in Morocco.

IMI NIZRANE, Morocco, November 20 /PRNewswire/ --

-- Donation for new school project to commemorate Jeep driving event in
Morocco...

EGYPTIAN ASSISTANCE TO NILE BASIN COUNTRIES TO FACE FLOODS

Egypt extended to the Nile Basin countries technical, financial
and food assistance valued at LE 7.852 million to face the impacts
of this year's...

SBA Stands Ready to Assist Victims of Recent Storms and Flooding in Illinois

To: STATE EDITORS
Contact: Michael Lampton of the U.S. Small Business
Administration, +1-404-331-0333
WASHINGTON, March 10...

State Agencies Highlight Available Assistance During Problem Gambling Awareness Week

To: STATE EDITORS
Contact: Stacy Kriedeman of the Department of Health, +1-717-787-
1783; Chris Ryder of the Department of Agriculture,...
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Louisiana disburses $3.1B in FEMA public assistance

Louisiana has disbursed $3.1 billion in FEMA Public Assistance funds, about half of the total obligated by FEMA for hurricane recovery, the Federal...

Green Flag Motoring Assistance

The company was launched in 1971 and is now a major motoring assistance provider with vehicle rescue services to more than five million motorists....

USAID Provides Emergency Assistance to Papua New Guinea

To: NATIONAL EDITORS Contact: U.S. Agency for International Development Press Office,
+1-202-712-4320 WASHINGTON,Nov. 21/PRNewswire-USNewswire/...