OTTAWA, Nov. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement today regarding the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele. "The Battle of Passchendaele is a significant milestone in Canada's proud military heritage....

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific today announced a $60,000 donation to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), a national organization serving military service members who incurred service-connected injuries or illnesses on or after Sept. 11, 2001, and...

NAACP Legal Defense Fund Warns of Clear and Persisting Threats to Minority Voter Access and Equality WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case brought by Shelby County, Alabama that challenges the constitutionality of...

STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Volunteers will take to the streets of Far Rockaway this weekend, helping remove dangerous mold, mud and debris swept into homes by Hurricane Sandy. About 250 volunteers will take on the arduous task of scouring the mess left...

HAMILTON, ON, Nov. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - On behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour, joined employees and management of U.S. Steel Canada Inc., Hamilton Works, for a Remembrance Day ceremony and cenotaph...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BabyCenter.com, the #1 pregnancy and parenting destination worldwide, announced the winners of its first annual BabyCenter Product Awards. BabyCenter surveyed more than 2,000 moms, consulted with baby gear expert Jamie Grayson, and read...

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heineken, the official beer of the XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® is partnering with Univision Communications Inc., and The Latin Recording Academy® to open a world of extraordinary Latin music experiences via on-air and online...

SALISBURY, N.C., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11, Food Lion stores will offer a 12 percent discount to active and retired military personnel to show their support and appreciation for those who are currently serving or have served in the U.S. Armed...

ARLINGTON, Virginie, 9 novembre 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Counterpart International (www.Counterpart.org) a annoncé que plus de 74 000 enfants au Cameroun, en Afrique, vont bénéficier d'une amélioration en matière de sécurité alimentaire et d'éducation...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10: AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH Profile America — Saturday,...

CLEVELAND, Nov. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veteran's Day, a free health screening and education event is being hosted today at Cleveland Browns Stadium by The Cleveland Browns, Men's Health Network, Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission, Boehringer Ingelheim, and...

Playground to enhance family well-being SAN ANTONIO, TX, Nov. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - A dream is now a reality for children in San Antonio as their drawings were turned into a new playground today. In less than eight hours, the play space was built at SA Youth's Petaluma Blvd. site...

TRENTON, ON, Nov. 10, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Rick Norlock, Member of Parliament for Northumberland-Quinte West, today attended the official unveiling of the new Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial in Trenton. "Veterans' Week is a...

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Months of dedication and hard work in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) paid off tonight for three students named National Finalists in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, the...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11: VETERANS DAY Profile America — Sunday, November...

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "As we pause to remember and pay special tribute to the men and women who have so honorably served our country on this Veterans Day Sunday 2012, let us join in heartfelt prayer and deep respect for their courageous sacrifice to...

CHICAGO, Nov. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BMO Harris Bank announced today, in partnership with the Chicago Bulls, the recognition of U.S. Army veterans Edward and Jerry Pasierb through the bank's "Military Moments" program. (Photo:...

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Assurant, a premier provider of specialty insurance, today announces Vice President of New Venture Commercialization Jeanne Schwartz has won a bronze Stevie® Award in the Female Executive of the Year - Business Products category for...

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday season fast approaching searching for the perfect gift for that special someone just got easier. Shoppers everywhere can browse stress-free on the Internet from the comfort of their couch. According to InternetRetailer.com...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) today launched MedicalTechnologyVeterans.org, a web portal that links job-seeking veterans to mentors and recruiters in the medical technology industry. The website is an...

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