American Nuclear Society Honors NRC Commissioner Kristine Svinicki with Presidential Citation

American Nuclear Society (ANS) President Eric Loewen today announced that Ms. Kristine Svinicki of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will receive a 2012 ANS Presidential Citation. Commissioner Svinicki will receive her award during the ANS Presidents Special Session at the ANS Annual Conference: Nuclear Science and Technology: Managing the Global Impact of Economic and Natural [...]

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Beat Obama Committees Membership tells Congress to ban Foreign Lobbying

The Beat Obama Committee (a regularly constituted organization registered with the Federal Elections Commission and provided by said Commission the identifying number of C00496729) is launching a fax campaign to urge Congress to ban foreign lobbying. The latest effort by the Committee is pressing lawmakers to support and pass legislation that would forbid former elected officials from working on behalf of foreign governments.

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Becker Animal Hospital and Pet Resort Plans Third Round of 2012 Free Vaccinations, San Antonio Vet Announces

Becker Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is taking its pet care on the road in June, providing a third day of free vaccinations for dogs on the citys South Side, longtime San Antonio veterinarian Dr. Michael Becker, DVM, has announced.

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American Fortune Mergers & Acquisitions Releases Top Tips for Positioning and Preparing an Owner to Sell a Business

Most business owners are so busy running the day-to-day operations of their business that they do not give ample consideration to the future of their business. Before selling a business, there are many factors to address and adequate preparation can maximize the return to the owner. Today, American Fortune Mergers and Acquisitions CEO, Brian Mazar offered his thoughts on what owners should consider when considering the sale of their business.

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Ironheart Productions Unveils Trailer for a Documentary Capturing Cardiac Athletes on an Ironman Journey HEART: Flatline to Finish Line

Ironheart Production announced a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2009167759/heart-flatline-to-finish-line today, to raise funds for their upcoming documentary which follows a diverse group of cardiac survivors from all over the country.

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Paddle Board and Surfboard Manufacturer To Offer Customers the Option to Decorate Any Board with their Alma Mater or Favorite Team

Kitson Boards surf and SUP company want their customers to feel free to customize their board with an array of graphics, soon to roll out the option for college and sports logos.

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Singapore More Business Friendly for Middle Eastern Entrepreneurs

The ease of Singapore company registration and access to public as well as private sector funding could offer a respite to Middle Eastern entrepreneurs who are stymied by high business setup costs, says Rikvin. http://www.rikvin.com

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Nuclear Energy Insider: Post Fukushima, Intensified Interest in Nuclear Power in the MENA Region Continues

In a bid to meet increasing energy demands, the last decade has seen energy-rich countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) turn to alternative energy sources such as nuclear power and renewable energy. However, in the last few years the interest in nuclear energy has intensified despite issues raised following the accident at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan.

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Importance of Rio+20 To Be Explored in Free Webinar Presented by International Society of Sustainability Professionals

High-level panel to discuss themes and challenges of upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development during on-line event on Thursday May 24

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Addressing hunger precondition for sustained human development in sub-Saharan Africa, UNDP Report says

Sub-Saharan Africa cannot sustain its present economic resurgence unless it eliminates the hunger that affects nearly a quarter of its people, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) argues in the newly released Africa Human Development Report 2012: Towards a Food Secure Future. Impressive GDP growth rates in Africa have not translated into the elimination of [...]

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