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U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for August 1 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:01PMWASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
U.S. State Dept. seeks police powers Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:18PMWASHINGTON, July 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department has asked Congress to give the passport agency law enforcement status, saying it is needed to combat fraud. United States - United States Department of State - Law - Law Enforcement - Police
Federal court upholds ban on mailing tobacco Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:40PMA federal court judge delivered both good and bad news for the 141 members of the Seneca Free Trade Association in their fight against the Prevention of All Cigarette Trafficking (P.A.C.T.) Act Friday afternoon.
No receipt, thank you Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:54PMBisphenol A, a synthetic estrogen and endocrine disrupter, has been in the news lately. Scientists, health experts and consumers have been pressing for a federal ban on the use of BPA in food packaging and beverage containers, which Congress has been debating since early last year.
Charges in Medina mail box theft Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:16AMCharges in Medina mail box theft
Jackson County Drug Task Force Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:18AMOn Wednesday, July 28, 2010, investigators with the Washington County Drug Task Force and Jackson County Drug Task Force conducted an investigation into the illegal smuggling of contraband into GEO Prison in Graceville, Florida.
Rapid7 Launches Worldwide Center of Excellence for Web Security and Kicks off Initiative with w3af Sponsorship and ... Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:00AMBOSTON----Rapid7®, the leading provider of unified vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions, today launched the Worldwide Center of Excellence for Web security, an initiative to expand Rapid7’s collaboration with the open source community and further provide the industry with solutions for securing Web and application infrastructure.
Lovettsville Man Sentenced To 12-Year Federal Prison Term Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:24AMThe Lovettsville resident who pleaded guilty to running an investment scheme that defrauded more than $6.8 million from clients who had given him money to purchase blue chip stocks has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
Loudoun Scouts Begin Jamboree Activities Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:11AMMore than 40,000 Boy Scouts woke up Monday morning, packed into buses and headed to Fort A.P. Hill, the site of the National Jamboree. Along the way, you could see caravans of buses lining up one after another to head down south.
Wisconsin teens take flying leap to deliver mail Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:28AMThe main worry for some young mail carriers in southern Wisconsin is neither dogs nor extreme weather. It's plunging into a lake. Wisconsin - United States - Business and Economy - Organizations - Recreation and Sports
Electric Carmakers Focus on Incentives, Not Carbon Prices Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:26AMLIVONIA, Mich. -- With climate legislation seemingly dead in Congress, many clean-energy advocates are going back to the draw...
Mercer Co. Investigates Fraud, Scam Reports Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:27PMThe Mercer County Sheriffs Office said it is working with the United States Postal Inspection Service on several fraud and scam complaints.
Maven Semantic: the Largest Database of International Heart Disease Research Professionals Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:33AMDUBLIN----Maven Semantic announces updates to their Heart Disease research database.
Afghanistan says it's 'shocked' by leaked U.S. documents Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:53AMThe Afghan government said Monday it was "shocked" as it sifted through tens of thousands of leaked U.S. military and diplomatic reports on the war in Afghanistan that a whistleblower website posted a day earlier.
Direct Marketing Assn Spent $250K Lobbying in 2Q Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:29AMDirect Marketing Assn spent $250,000 lobbying in 2Q on data breaches, consumer protection Direct marketing - Advertising and Marketing - Consumer protection - Business - United States
He's doing his part in the gulf Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:24AM As millions of Americans felt shock and horror in April at reports of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a Mooresville man was inspired to act.
Former Armstrong ally to face grand jury Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:22AMFormer American cyclist Tyler Hamilton, who was a team-mate of Lance Armstrong, has been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury looking into the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Tyler Hamilton to face grand jury Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:41PMRider among several former teammates of Lance Armstrong who have become part of investigation
Senior Managers of GDC Acquisitions Holding Company Charged in Brooklyn, N.Y., with Bank Fraud Conspiracy Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:49PMConspirators Used False Financial Information to Obtain $21 Million in Fraudulent Loans
Maven Semantic: The Largest Database of International Vaccine Research Professionals Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 10:00AMDUBLIN----Maven Semantic announces updates to their Vaccine research database.
Maven Semantic: The Largest Database of International Obesity Research Professionals Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:37AMDUBLIN----Maven Semantic announces updates to their Obesity research database.
Postal Service to issue Winslow Homer stamp Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:26AMThe U.S. Postal Service is issuing a new stamp featuring a painting by renowned artist Winslow Homer, who produced some of his most notable work while living in Maine. Winslow Homer - Maine - United States Postal Service - U.S. Postal Service - United States
Resetting e-mail password Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:05AMQ:Somebody took over my Web-mail account and locked me out. How do I get back in?
US Postal Service to commemorate Vt. fair Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:14AMThe U.S. Postal Service is going to be issuing a special postmark to commemorate Vermont's Lamoille County Field days. United States Postal Service - US Postal Service - Vermont - United States - Recreation
Landis probe could take years Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 12:57AMThe World Anti-Doping Agency says allegations made by disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis are 'significant'.
Armstrong Investigation Heating Up Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 12:22AMFederal authorities investigating possible fraud and doping charges against Lance Armstrong and his associates have issued grand jury subpoenas to witnesses.
2 Arrested In $450K Identity Theft Case Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 4:54PMThe El Paso Police Department's Financial Crimes Division, Inspectors from the United States Postal Service and Agents of US Secret Service have charged two El Pasoans with Unauthorized Use of Access Devices that were allegedly used to defraud people in the amount of $450,000.
Illegal Aliens Sentenced In IRS Fraud Case Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 4:05PMThe IRS paid out about $13 million in refunds until they discovered the fraud.
Maven Semantic: the Largest Database of International Toxicology Professionals Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 12:12PMDUBLIN----Maven Semantic announces updates to their Toxicology database.
Auburn-Lewiston Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 11:21PMELLSWORTH — Paul B. Morency, 73, of Norway, died Tuesday, July 6, at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lewiston, Jan. 11, 1937, the son of Joseph and Valeeda (Barker) Morency. He had worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail handler.
Officials Unveil Big Island Marijuana Case Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 9:38PMA joint effort by county, state and federal authorities leads to the arrest of 14 people on the Big Island in a marijuana trafficking case.
TourDeFrance: Landis probe could take years Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 9:20PMThe investigation into allegations made by disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis is 'significant' and of 'great importance' but could take years, the World Anti-Doping Agency has said.
Landis probe could last for years, claims anti-doping body Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 6:13PMTHE investigation into allegations made by disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis is "significant" and of "great importance" but could take years, the World Anti-Dopi
Federal Prosecutors File Charges in International 'Black-Market Travel Agent' Scheme Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 5:13PMThree current and former metro women are among 38 people charged in an extensive multi-million dollar black-market "travel agent" scheme that victimized thousands of people across the nation, prosecutors in Kansas City announced on Friday.
Dissension Over Ending Saturday Mail Delivery Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 7:21PMA proposal for five-day service by the United States Postal Service, which also wants to raise rates, faces hearings on July 12.
French sports minister won't judge Armstrong Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 2:21PMSPA, Belgium (AP) — French Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot is taking a wait-and-see approach when it comes to Floyd Landis ' allegations that seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong doped during his career.
French sports minister won't judge Armstrong Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 2:06PMFrench Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot is taking a wait-and-see approach when it comes to Floyd Landis' allegations that seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong doped during his career. Landis, stripped of the 2006 Tour de France title for doping, gave the Wall Street Journal new details about his use of banned products in a story published last week, and accused Armstrong of...
French sports minister won't judge Armstrong Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 1:09PMSPA, Belgium (AP) — French Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot is not passing judgment on Lance Armstrong following Floyd Landis' recent allegations that the seven-time Tour de France champion doped during his career.
List Of Services & Agencies Closed Today Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 5:36AMThe Fourth of July holiday continues into Mondaytoday and there are many closings as a result.
Plenty of Contenders at the Tour de France Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:31PMPast winners like Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador will face stiff competition from riders like Andy Schleck and Cadel Evans in cycling’s most famous race.
Hirt named Wyoming Postmaster of the Year Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 11:29AMThe National Association of Postmasters United States (NAPUS) is proud to announce Karen Eastberg Hirt as the Wyoming Postmaster of the Year. Hirt was selected for this honor by active, retired, and associate Postmasters across the state.
First nation makes broadband access a legal right Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 10:10AMFinland has become the first country in the world to make broadband internet access a legal right for all citizens.
Independence Day closings and trash pickup changes Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 2:27PMBaltimore County government offices and courts will be closed Monday, July 5, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. On that day, there will be no charge for metered parking in the county. Health Department clinics, libraries, senior centers and the county animal shelter will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not run. United States Postal Service offices will also be closed on July 5 ...
Kerdok has passion for written word Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 12:06PMGerry Jackson Kerdok can turn a beautiful poetic line, or the most mundane phrase, into a thing of beauty.
Rapid7® Metasploit Express Places First in 2010 HackMiami Penetration Testing Face-Off Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 11:58AMBOSTON----Rapid7®, the leading provider of unified vulnerability management, compliance and penetration testing solutions, today announced that Metasploit Express™, its new penetration testing product, placed first in the HackMiami 2010 penetration testing competition held this month between Rapid7 Metasploit Express, Core Impact Professional and Immunity CANVAS.
DST Output's Wrap Envelope Technology Extends Mailers' Customer Messaging Opportunities Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 11:57AMThe world's largest inkjet systems printer, DST Output , recently unveiled Wrap Envelope technology, a first-of-its-kind process for printing, wrapping and finishing high-volume, First-Class MailÂ® packages in a high-speed production environment.
Investigators in Cycling Doping Fraud Case Are Facing a Long, Hard Challenge Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 9:10PMAs the start of the Tour de France nears, investigators are seeking to build a case against Lance Armstrong and some associates allegedly involved in systematic doping.
Investigators in Cycling Doping Fraud Case Are Facing a Long, Hard Challenge Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 7:31PMAs the start of the Tour de France nears, antidoping officials and federal investigators are seeking to build a fraud case against Lance Armstrong and a group of his associates allegedly involved in systematic doping.
Post Office cited for safety problems in Maine Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 1:56PMThe U.S. Postal Service is facing $430,000 in fines for "willful and repeated" electrical safety violations at a processing and distribution center, the U.S. Department of Labor said Monday. US Postal Service - Mail - United States - Maine - Distribution center
Rodney R. Love Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 12:06PMAge 54, of Ovid, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Ovid Healthcare Center.