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Marine Corps Salutes Bernard Shaw During the Sunset Parade (Popularity:  )
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The United States Marine Corps honored the career of Bernard Shaw, a former Marine turned award-winning journalist, on Tuesday, June 26, during the Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial. "I am surprised and pleased to be honored by the Marine Corps," stated Bernard Shaw. "While discipline started in my home, the Marine Corps enhanced that value, which became essential in my career as a journalist." As the parade's ...
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Bishops Still Playing Politics on Abortion (Popularity: )
http://www.catholicsforchoice.org
Jon O'Brien, president of Catholics for Choice, issued the following statement on the fact sheet on abortion released by the anti-choice lobbying arm of the United States Conference on Catholic Bishops. "The fact sheet from the bishops' lobbying arm, the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, reaffirms the U.S. bishops' desire to place themselves at the center of the political discussion on abortion. However, in doing so, they do not reflect the ...
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Baker Hughes Announces June 2010 Rig Counts (Popularity: )
http://www.bakerhughes.com
Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI) announced today that the international rig count for June 2010 was 1,099, up 9 from the 1,090 counted in May 2010, and up 132 from the 967 counted in June 2009. The international offshore rig count for June 2010 was 312, up 14 from the 298 counted in May 2010 and up 45 from the 267 counted in June 2009. The Middle East rig count ...
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Colorado Strijpe Wright and American Barricade Now Operating Under CSW Safety Services Umbrella (Popularity: )
http://www.cswsafety.com
Axiom Equity Partners announced CSW Safety Services as the new operating name for its recent acquisitions Colorado Strijpe Wright, Inc. and American Barricade. The name and identity better describe the regional scope of the company's road striping and traffic control business as well as CSW's emphasis on safety in the work environment. "Our new name recognizes the customers we serve throughout the Rocky Mountain region as well as CSW's commitment ...
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Nursing Scholarship Applications Due February 28 for Bachelor's Degrees, May 3 for Associate and Graduate Degrees (Popularity: )
http://www.cfnc.org
Students interested in nursing careers can apply for a scholarship/loan through the N.C. Nurse Scholars Program (NSP) for the 2008-09 academic year at the college information site, CFNC.org. Approximately 400 new awards are expected to be made for the coming year, according to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA), a partner in CFNC. Established in 1989 in response to the dwindling supply of qualified nurses available across the ...
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Twenty Georgia Students Receive Awards from Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Popularity: )
http://www.hsf.net
Twenty Georgia middle and high school students each received a $2,500 award to participate in academic enrichment programs that will increase their chances of attending college. The awards were presented through the My Future, My Choice, My Education program organized by an alliance between Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF). The winners were chosen based on their exceptional academic records, written essays on ...
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Premier Power Signed Contracts for More Than 1 Megawatt of Solar Rooftop Installations in Spain This June (Popularity: )
http://www.premierpower.com
Premier Power Renewable Energy (OTC Bulletin Board: PPRW), a global leader in the development, design, engineering and construction of solar power systems for commercial, government and utility markets in the U.S. and Europe, today announced that it received signed contracts for more than 1 megawatt (MW) of solar rooftop installations in Spain during the month of June.These commercial rooftop projects will utilize crystalline modules provided by General Electric and cylindrical ...
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United Methodist Leaders Demonstrate Support of Global Health Initiative (Popularity: )
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Singing "nza mu ranza" from an African praise song, an advisory council of United Methodist bishops, pastors, agency executives and lay leaders demonsrated their support for a global health iniative by spontaneously placing $868 on a conference podium. stamp out the diseases of poverty, particularly malaria and HIV/AIDS.
With hands raised and singing in unison, they responded to a challenge to save lives issued by Bishop Thomas Bickerton during the ...
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Patterson-UTI Energy Reports Sale of Certain Rights in Oil and Gas Working Interests for $22.3 Million (Popularity: )
http://patenergy.com
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEN) today announced the sale of certain oil and gas working interest rights for $22.3 million, which resulted in an estimated net of tax gain of $13 million, or $0.08 per share. The interests sold included rights to explore and develop zones deeper than depths it generally targeted for such properties. Additionally, the purchaser acquired the right to participate 20% in future wells drilled at the ...
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Ruder Finn's Veteran Executive Vice President, Susan Smirnoff recipient of CancerCare 2008 Volunteer of the Year Award (Popularity: )
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Ruder Finn is proud to announce that Susan Smirnoff, Global Strategic Head of Health & Wellness and 29-year Ruder Finn veteran is being honored by CancerCare, Inc with the Volunteer of the Year Award. This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to CancerCare thought contribution of time, talent and resources. "Susan has been an invaluable member of the Board of Trustees for many years and ...
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