CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 8 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * An estimated 10,000 lives could be saved each year with quicker access to blood in the field for injured patients, experts said during an American College of Surgeons news conference * * * Seconds matter and can mean the difference between life and death with any injury or medical emergency that causes severe loss of blood. Surgeons at the forefront of trauma and critical care surgery discu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: Washington - Investor sentiment towards North American natural gas utilities has risen in recent years, according to a new study performed by MCR Performance Solutions (MCR) for the American Gas Association (AGA) and the Canadian Gas Association (CGA). The study, Investor Perspectives on Natural Gas Utilities: A Canadian and United States Review, found that investors view natural gas utilities   more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: As a primer to the American Nuclear Society Winter Conference and Expo, ANS Executive Director/Chief Executive Craig Piercy hosted a panel discussion titled "The State of Nuclear," sponsored by the ANS Trustees of Nuclear. The October 29 discussion, the first in a two-part series, featured five thought leaders from the nuclear community as they reviewed the current state of nuclear power. The se  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * Illinois Democrats Push Disastrous 3% Millionaire's Tax (Again) By Joey Webb Even as it has become increasingly expensive to live in Illinois, the government, rather than take action to decrease spending, has decided to double down on its high-tax inclinations. Voters this November will decide whether they would like the legislature to consider a 3% income tax hike on income over $1 milli  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The Beer Institute issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: Earlier this week, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released his proposed budget, which includes a massive 34% excise tax hike on the sale of beer for Chicagoans. The Beer Institute, on behalf of brewers, beer importers and industry suppliers across the country, strongly opposes this proposal. The beer industry is an important economic contributor throughout the state of Illinois, employing more t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 8 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO Information literacy research is growing in importance, as evidenced by the steady increase in dissertations and research papers in this area. However, significant theoretical gaps remain. "Information Literacy Through Theory," published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, provides an approachable introduction to theory development and use within in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The NMMA and Massachusetts Marine Trade Association (MMTA) released today the results of the first economic contribution study of the Discover Boating New England Boat Show, revealing its substantial impact to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the recreational boating industry, and the adverse effects of the show's recent move from its traditional February timef  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NMMA's Recreational Boating Industry Monthly Data Summaryfor November 2024 is now available to download. The monthly summariesinclude performance indicators on wholesale and retail sales of new powerboats and outboard engines, economic metrics, and interactive graphs illustrating historical trends, making them a powerful tool to inform strategic decisions and keep i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 8 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 7, 2024 -- Today, the Alzheimer's Association kicks off its third annual State Dementia Services Coordinator (DSC) Summit in Washington, D.C., as part of its ongoing effort to coordinate the Alzheimer's and dementia response at the state level across the United States. The 2024 DSC Summit will convene state agency officials tasked with developing, advancing and impl  more