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Anooraq maintains production levels through challenging quarter, returns mine to operating profit VANCOUVER, March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Anooraq Resources Corporation ("Anooraq" or the "Company") (TSXV: ARQ) (NYSE: ANO) (JSE: ARQ) announces production from the Bokoni Platinum Mines ("Bokoni") and its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2010. This release should be read with the Company's Financial Statements and Management Discussion &...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Responding to a proposal by Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota to freeze VA health-care spending and cut veterans disability payments to help reduce federal spending, American Legion national commander Jimmie L. Foster said his organization steadfastly opposes the initiative. "It is absurd to suggest such a thing when we are fighting two wars and creating more veterans every day who have served their country honorably and have already...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) issues the following statement in conjunction with dedication ceremonies today at Philadelphia's Independence Mall for the President's House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation. Congressman Fattah sponsored legislation passed by Congress to instruct the National Park Service to "appropriately commemorate" the historic site and the nine enslaved workers who labored there. Fattah, supported by...

New Hires Span Multiple Disciplines WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Qorvis Communications, one of the fastest-growing integrated communications firms in the U.S., today announced recent hires who enhance company expertise across multiple communications platforms and disciplines, serving expanding client needs and establishing a base for further client growth. Qorvis welcomed 12 employees in the first half of 2010 and the firm continues to seek qualified individuals for additional...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Join the United States Mint and the National Park Service Tuesday, September 21 at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), for the official launch of the Grand Canyon National Park commemorative quarter-dollar. The ceremony will take place on the scenic South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park between Hopi House and Verkamp's Visitor Center. Those planning to attend are strongly encouraged to park in one of the lots at the Grand Canyon...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hillsdale College and its Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship in Washington, D.C., announced they are hosting a two-day program that commemorates the September 17, 1787, signing of the Constitution, and celebrates its foundational principles. A free live webcast of the Constitution Day Colloquium is available at www.constitutiondaycelebration.com. (Logo:...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO) SATURDAY, AUGUST 7: PURPLE HEART Profile America -- Saturday, August 7th. One of the nation's oldest and most recognized military decorations -- currently being awarded to many members of the U.S. Armed Forces -- was established on this date...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United States Mint Director Ed Moy, joined by National Park Service officials, today introduced to the Nation the new quarter honoring Yosemite National Park in California. The coin's reverse (tails side) design features the iconic El Capitan, the largest granite monolith in the world. "With this quarter, the United States Mint connects America to the wonder, peace and beauty of one of its most awe-inspiring natural...

Support for Hemp Farming in the U.S. Grows in Congress Historic Early 20(th) Century USDA Hemp Research Documents Re-Discovered WASHINGTON, June 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- May 17-23, 2010 marked the 1(st) Annual Hemp History Week, a national grassroots education campaign organized by the leading hemp advocacy organizations Vote Hemp and The Hemp Industries Association. Hemp History Week was organized with the goal of renewing strong support for hemp farming in the U.S. In addition to...

WASHINGTON, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Qorvis Communications, one of the fastest-growing integrated communications firms in the U.S., today announced new website launches and new interactive web design client wins. The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) hosts the largest and most dynamic HR conference in the world and asked Qorvis to create a website for the SHRM Annual Conference that would help them achieve their conference registration goals. The new website is now live at...