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WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The north Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30. The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts. This edition of Facts for Features highlights the number of people living in areas that could be most affected by these dramatic acts of nature. In the Hurricane's Path 10 The number of hurricanes during the 2012 Atlantic...

Milliman Medical Index indicates healthcare costs for a family of four increased by 6.3% in 2013 SEATTLE, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the results of its 2013 Milliman Medical Index (MMI), which measures the healthcare costs for a typical American family of four receiving healthcare benefits through an employer-sponsored preferred provider organization (PPO) plan. The cost of care for this typical family...

A judge's $11 million ruling favored a law firm with strong ties to former Senator Alfonse D'Amato--who helped put him on the bench. NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As he was nearing his last days on the First Judicial Department of the New York appellate court, the antagonistic Judge James Catterson issued an $11 million-plus ruling that helped Bryan Cave, a law firm with very close ties to his own political benefactors. The ruling raises questions about an...

Ceremony includes video messages from First Lady Michelle Obama and Scholastic Awards alumna Lena Dunham NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, May 31 at Carnegie Hall, actress and arts advocate Sarah Jessica Parker and fashion designer Zac Posen will share the spotlight with the talented teens who received national honors in the 90(th) annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. More than 800 teens from 47 states, along with their families and teachers, are expected to...

Facebook Wealth Formula Celebrates 10,000 User Downloads of Their eBook, Most of Whom Have Made Actual Money by Trying the No-Cost Method LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Adam C. Miller, one of the Internet's most well known marketers, has recently announced that his eBook, "Facebook Wealth Formula," has reached 10,000 user downloads. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130522/CG18944) Miller created the eBook as a way to teach readers a new method to make...

School teams with beverage can maker Rexam to support community CHICAGO, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Kidz Korner in Channahon, Ill., was declared a winner in the Great American Can Roundup School Challenge, a national recycling contest sponsored by the Can Manufacturing Institute (CMI). (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130522/CG19180) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120711/CG38561LOGO) Kidz Korner recycled a total of 1,982...

DEARBORN, Mich., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company and its dealers announce $400,000 in donations following the destructive Oklahoma tornadoes Donations include $250,000 from Ford Motor Company Fund to the American Red Cross and $150,000 from Oklahoma Ford Dealers to the United Way Ford Motor Company also is donating a Ford Transit Connect van to the American Red Cross, and providing $500 for drivers with tornado-damaged vehicles in affected areas toward the...

Illinois/Indiana travelers flying less while auto travel holds steady AURORA, Ill., May 22, 2013 ­/PRNewswire/ -- AAA Travel projects 34.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 0.9 percent decrease from the 35.1 million people who traveled last year. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 23 to Monday, May 27. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100506/AAACHILOGO) In Illinois, 1.8...

HONG KONG, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Insiderslab.com is focusing on the US market and has released an insider trading report to investors for stock investing. Today's report covers the following companies: JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO), Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), Best Buy (NYSE:BBY), Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI), and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100419/HKM001LOGO ) (Read full report by clicking the link below, you may need to...

HONG KONG, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennystocksinsiders.com (PSI) has provided insider trading reports for stock investors who follow hot stocks and penny stocks in the US market: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), General Electric (NYSE:GE), Walter Energy (NYSE:WLT), Saks (NYSE:SKS), Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA), and Herbalife (NYSE:HLF). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130417/HK96241LOGO ) (Read full report by clicking the link below, you may need to copy and paste the full link to...