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COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following survey results were released today by the Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) at the University of Maryland:

Publics marked with an * excluded from the average for that question.

Q1-CE1b. Please tell me if you think... the United States... is playing a mainly positive or mainly negative role in the world.

            Mainly     Mainly     Depends    Neither   DK/NR
            positive   negative    (vol.)     (vol.)
    US*         80         18          0         0       2
    Russia      15         49         25         2       9

Q2-CE2b. Please tell me if you approve or disapprove of how... the United States... is dealing with the issue of climate change?

                       Approve      Disapprove     DK/NR
    US*                   45            47           8
    Russia                18            31          51

Q3-CE3b. Please tell me if you think... the United States... is or is not generally respectful of human rights.

                         Is        Is not     DK/NR
    US*                  87         13          1
    Russia               41         29         30

Q4-CE4b. Please tell me if you think... the United States... is or is not generally cooperative with other countries.

                         Is         Is not       DK/NR
    US*                  87           12            1
    Russia               47           27           26

Q5-CE5b. Please tell me if you think... the United States... does or does not use the threat of military force to gain advantages.

                           Does       Does not      DK/NR
    US*                     71           26            2
    Russia                  78            7           15

Q6-CE6a. Now I am going to read a list of political leaders from around the world. Tell me how much confidence you have in each leader to do the right thing regarding world affairs -- a lot of confidence, some confidence, Not too much confidence, or no confidence at all.

Q6a-CE6a. US President Barack Obama 2009; US President George W. Bush (2008)

           A lot of        Some      Not too much  No confidence  Depends/DK
           confidence   confidence    confidence       at all        (vol.)
           2009  2008   2009  2008    2009  2008     2009  2008    2009  2008
    US*     38    13     32    29      16    24       13    32       1     2
    Russia   2     2     21    12      36    30       19    36      23    19

Q6b-CE6d. Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin

           A lot of        Some      Not too much  No confidence  Depends/DK
           confidence   confidence    confidence       at all        (vol.)
           2009  2008   2009  2008    2009  2008     2009  2008    2009  2008
    US       3     1     24    23      42    43       27    28       5     5
    Russia* 51    57     31    23       8     9        2     2       8    10

Q7-US1. Which of these two views is closer to yours?

          A. The US tries to promote       B. The US has been an     DK/NS
          international laws for other     important leader in
          countries, but is hypocritical   promoting international
          because it often does not        laws, and sets a good
          follow these rules itself.       example by following
                                           them.
                2009  2008                       2009  2008        2009  2008
    US*          40    54                         56    41           4     5
    Russia       76    76                         13    10          12    15

Q8-US2. In our government's relations with the US, do you think the US more often treats us fairly, OR abuses its greater power to make us do what the US wants?

           Treats us fairly   Abuses its greater     DK/NS
                                     power
              2009  2008          2009  2008       2009  2008
    Russia     12    19            75    69         13    12

Publics marked with an * excluded from the average for that question.

RESEARCH PARTNERS

Russia: Levada Center

Contact:

Ms. Ludmila Khakhulina, lkhahul@levada.ru, (+7 095) 229-55-44

United States: Program on International Policy Attitudes / Knowledge Networks

Contact:

Dr. Stephen Weber, sweber@pipa.org, +1-202-232-7500

Dr. Michael Dennis, mdennis@knowledgenetworks.com, +1-650-289-2160

METHODOLOGY

    Country    Sample Size  MoE   Field dates        Survey       Type of
               (unweighted) (%)                      methodology  Sample

    Russia         800      3.5   May 22-26, 2009    Face-to-Face National
    United States  796      3.5   May 27-Jun 4, 2009 Internet     National(1)

NOTES:

(1) In the United States, the poll was an online survey drawn from a nationally representative sample of the Knowledge Networks online panel. This panel is probabilistically-based, selected from the population of US telephone households and subsequently provided with an Internet connection if needed.

SOURCE Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) at the University of Maryland

WASHINGTON, July 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO)

SUNDAY, JULY 5: DEBUT OF THE BIKINI

Profile America -- Sunday, July 5th. One of the most daring fashion innovations ever was unveiled 63 years ago today in Paris. Designer Louis Reard had his models display a skimpy, two-piece bathing suit named for a Pacific atoll where the hydrogen bomb was first detonated -- the bikini. Many considered the design scandalous and most viewed it as a short-lived fad. However, bikini swimsuits -- now considerably older than most of the people who wear them -- are still very much in evidence on U.S. beaches. Bikinis and other swim wear are among the items being featured this summer at the nation's nearly 47,000 women's clothing stores, which have sales of more than $31 billion a year. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau online at www.census.gov.

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2009, p.348

2002 Economic Census, NAICS 448120

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look under the "Newsroom" button).

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau

JOLIETTE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - July 4, 2009) - On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), the Honourable Michel Rivard, Senator, today announced funding for the Festival de Lanaudiere.

"The Government of Canada is pleased to support the Festival de Lanaudiere, which continues to grow in popularity and attract lovers of classical music from near and far," said Minister Moore. "This gathering expresses all the wealth of the classical music world and contributes to the cultural vitality of the region and all of Quebec."

"The diversity, richness, and originality of classical music are no doubt behind the hundreds of thousands of visitors who attend the Festival international de Lanaudiere every year," said Minister of State Lebel. "Its success, combined with the $5 million in annual economic spin-offs, has a major impact on the entire region. Through this contribution, Canada Economic Development aims to support Quebec's incredible cultural and artistic vitality and to make our communities more dynamic through tourism development."

"I would like to pay tribute to the work and legacy of the late Father Lindsay, founder of the Festival de Lanaudiere. Thanks to him, magnificent concerts are presented not only in the Amphitheatre de Lanaudiere in Joliette, but also in a number of neighbouring communities," said Senator Rivard.

The Festival de Lanaudiere promotes the creation, development, and production of top-quality artistic performances presented in unique contexts. The 32nd edition of this international-calibre event, which is taking place this year from July 4 to August 2, provides a showcase for artists from Canada and other countries and offers a program of more than 70 concerts to music lovers in the Lanaudiere region, elsewhere in the country, and around the world.

The Government of Canada has provided $300,000 in funding through the Arts Presentation Canada program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. This program gives Canadians increased access to the diversity and richness of Canada's culture through professional arts festivals, presentations of live professional performances, and other artistic experiences.

The Government of Canada has also provided a non-refundable contribution of $306,375 through Canada Economic Development for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 editions of the Festival. These funds, which come from the Community Diversification program, will be used to finance promotional efforts in Canadian and foreign markets.

This news release is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Media Room.

Canada Economic Development is online at www.dec-ced.gc.ca. Subscribe to its news releases at www.dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/salle-medias/liste-envoi/envoi.html and stay up to date on the latest news.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and
        Official Languages
        Stephanie Rea
        819-997-7788

        Canadian Heritage
        Eric Amyot
        Director, Regional Communications
        Quebec Region
        514-283-4027

        Canadian Heritage
        Media Relations
        819-994-9101
        1-866-569-6155

        Canada Economic Development
        Marie-Claude Lemire
        Communications
        514-283-2199
        marie-claude.lemire@dec-ced.gc.ca

        Office of the Minister of State (Economic Development
        Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)
        Eric Lefebvre
        Senior Special Assistant, Communications
        613-608-7906
        eric.lefebvre@dec-ced.gc.ca

Source: Canadian Heritage

MIDDLETOWN, Penn., July 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery's Millionaire Raffle has created four new millionaires. The selection of four $1 million raffle ticket numbers and four $100,000 raffle ticket numbers was televised live on the Lottery's drawing show earlier this evening.

The four $1 million top-prize raffle ticket numbers selected were 00364562, 00381511, 00101931, and 00201179. The four $100,000 second-prize raffle ticket numbers selected were 00309508, 00038421, 00351240, and 00118345. The remaining 5,992 winning raffle ticket numbers for third- and fourth-tier prizes were selected, but were not televised due to time constraints.

Players may check winning numbers beginning July 5 at www.palottery.com and at retailers. Winning raffle ticket numbers will be listed on the Lottery Web site by prize category in ascending order. The Web site will also feature a "search" function that allows players to enter their eight-digit raffle ticket numbers to determine if they hold winning tickets.

To be considered a winning ticket, the eight-digit number printed on Millionaire Raffle tickets must match the eight-digit combination selected in the drawing, in the exact sequence in which it was selected.

The $1 million top prizes must be claimed by presenting a winning ticket at Pennsylvania Lottery headquarters, 1200 Fulling Mill Rd., Middletown, or at any of the Lottery's seven regional offices throughout the commonwealth. A list of area offices is available at www.palottery.com. Claims may be filed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lottery headquarters and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at regional offices.

Claims for the $100,000 prizes can be filed at any of the Lottery's seven regional offices or at any licensed Pennsylvania Lottery retailer. Holders of Millionaire Raffle tickets worth $1,000 and $100 can claim winnings at local Lottery retailers.

This was the eighth Millionaire Raffle drawing. For a list of top-prize winners from the previous seven Millionaire Raffle drawings, visit the winner's circle at www.palottery.com.

About the Pennsylvania Lottery: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery that designates all its proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since its inception 37 years ago, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $18.3 billion to programs that include property tax and rent rebates; free and reduced-fare transit; the low-cost prescription drug programs PACE and PACENET; long-term care services; and the 52 Area Agencies on Aging, including more than 600 full- and part-time senior centers throughout the state. The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds its players to play responsibly. Players must be 18 or older.

For more information on the Pennsylvania Lottery, visit www.palottery.com.

    CONTACT: Veronica Sinclair-Anderson
             (717) 702-8008
             (717) 433-8411 (cell)

SOURCE Pennsylvania Lottery

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/04/09 -- Health Canada is warning consumers not to buy or use the unauthorized health product Hardcore Energize Bullet liquid energy drink as it has been reported to Health Canada that a vial of this product was subject to tampering.

The tampering evidently involved a foreign object being inserted into the vial. The manufacturer is investigating this incident and Health Canada has requested Upper 49th Imports to recall all the affected products from the market.

Hardcore Energize Drink is identified as being manufactured for iSatori USA and imported by Upper 49th Imports. Health Canada is following up with Upper 49th Imports to obtain information on the importer's recall. Upper 49th Imports' investigation involves the following 4 lot numbers of the two products: 1794, 1961, 1962, and 1963.

Hardcore Energize Bullet liquid energy drink is sold at various retail outlets across Canada. The drink is packaged in 85.7 mL (2.9fl.oz) vials and comes in two flavours, Blue Rage and Black Rush. It is consumed in a shot form.

To view the Hardcore Blue Rage Energize Bullet and the Hardcore Black Rush Energize Bullet, please click on the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/Energize.pdf

Authorized health products will bear either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN), or a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the label. This authorization indicates that the product has been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.

Consumers requiring more information about this advisory can contact Health Canada's public enquiries line at (613) 957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709.

You can report any adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following three ways:

- Report online (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/index-eng.php) at the MedEffect(TM) Canada Web site (www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect)

- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345

- Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/ar-ei_form-eng.php) and either:

-- Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789
-- Mail to: Canada Vigilance Program
            Health Canada
            AL 0701C
            Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9

To have postage pre-paid, download the postage paid label (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/post_paid-affranchi-eng.php) from the MedEffect(TM) Canada Web site (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/index-eng.php) The Canada Vigilance Reporting Form (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/ar-ei_form-eng.php) and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines may also be obtained via this website.

Egalement disponible en francais

Contacts:
Media Inquiries:
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Public Inquiries:
613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709