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$15.5 MILLION CERTIFIED FOR USE IMPROVING OKLAHOMANS' HEALTH
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 26 -- The Oklahoma State Treasurer issued the following news release: A healthy increase in tobacco endowment earnings certified Tuesday is the result of changes made by State Treasurer Scott Meacham and the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund Board of Investors in the investment of Oklahoma's share of the national Master Settlement Agreement. On Tuesday afternoon, the board certified $15.5 million in investment income for use in improving the health of Okl  more
$50,000 Awarded To Monmouth University By Oceanfirst Foundation
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Jan. 2 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Grant Will Support Construction of New Multipurpose Activity Center. Monmouth University received a $50,000 grant from the OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River in December 2007. The grant will support the construction of the new Multipurpose Activity Center. This the second payment of a three-year grant awarded by OceanFirst Foundation. "Thank you to the OceanFirst Foundation for this generous grant,  more
$82.7 MILLION PROVIDED TO TRIBAL COMMUNITIES FOR LAW, JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs issued the following press release: The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced more than $82.7 million in grant funds and assistance to tribal communities for law enforcement and justice system improvements in fiscal year 2007. These awards include funds for tribal courts assistance, alcohol and substance abuse prevention, juvenile and mental health programs, victim assistance, and developing  more
'AWAKENINGS' DANCE REVIEW OPENS AT JONES THEATRE NOV. 30
PULLMAN, Wash., Nov. 15 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Washington State University dancers present "Awakenings" at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in Daggy Hall's Jones Theatre. Choreographed and performed by WSU's senior dance instructor, Phyllis Gooden-Young, and her students, with set construction and lighting design by Dean Bourland, "Awakenings" is an immersion experience of movement, sight, sound and touch. In an exciting collaboration between WSU Th  more
'BACK TO SCHOOL' BLOOD DRIVE AT NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE ON SEPT. 16
GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Aug. 25 -- Nassau Community College issued the following news release: Nassau Community College (NCC), in conjunction with Nassau University Medical Center, will host its 14th annual "Back to School" Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the NCC College Center Building. The College invites members of the community to join its efforts and become donors at our campus site. Nassau Community College is continuing its endeavors with Nas  more
'CHEMUNG COUNTY NURSING FACILITY EMPLOYEE PETE SHAFFER RECOGNIZED BY STATE ASSOCIATION WITH AWARD OF DISTINCTION'
ELMIRA, N.Y., Aug. 27 -- Chemung County issued the following press release: Pete Shaffer, Lead Maintenance Worker at the Chemung County Nursing Facility (CCNF) is the recipient of the 2008 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Award from the New York State Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NYAHSA). Mr. Shaffer received the award from Carl Young, President of NYAHSA in a special ceremony that took place at the CCNF on August 26, 2008. In addition to the award from NYAHSA Mr.  more
'CREATING A THRIVING RURAL WORKFORCE, HEALTH SYSTEM, AND COMMUNITY' HEALTH CONFERENCES TO BE HELD IN SPOKANE
SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 5 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Two consecutive health conferences under the same theme, "Creating a Thriving Rural Workforce, Health System, and Community", will be held in Spokane, Wash., March 19 and March 20-21. Incorporating Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, this is the Northwest's largest gathering on rural health with more than 300 health professionals attending each conference at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park i  more
'FRESH FROM THE DELI' AMERICAN SUB SANDWICH RECALLED BY LANDSHIRE BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
BELLEVILLE, Ill., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food & Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: Landshire, Inc. is recalling its American Sub sandwich because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as   more
'INDIA HAS GREAT POTENTIAL FOR FOOD PROCESSING'
Bhopal, Sep. 07 -- Addressing in the awareness programme organised by PHD Chamber and Quality Council of India in the State Capital on Saturday, Rajendra Kothari, Regional Director, PHD Chamber said, "India has great potential for food processing, as it is the world's largest producer of various food commodities. But this potential can only be availed once the food processors and all stakeholders of food industry realise the importance of food safety." Minister Food Processing Industries, Karan  more
'LEGIONNAIRE'S DISEASE IN ELMIRA UPDATE'
ELMIRA, N.Y., Aug. 20 -- Chemung County issued the following press release: The Chemung County Health Department today issued an update concerning the legionella illnesses which have been linked to Edward Flannery Towers in Elmira. The number of confirmed cases linked to the housing complex is nine. The ninth case was reported to the Health Department prior to infection control measures being implemented at the Towers on August 15 and was confirmed today. Chemung County Public Health Direc  more
'LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE IN ELMIRA UPDATE'
ELMIRA, N.Y., Aug. 22 -- Chemung County issued the following press release: The Chemung County Health Department announced today one additional confirmed case of Legionnaires' disease in residents of Flannery Towers bringing the total number of confirmed cases to ten. Laboratory cultures have confirmed that legionella bacteria were present in the Towers hot water system. Disinfection of the hot water system has been conducted by the Elmira Housing Authority which owns the property. The Co  more
'LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE IN ELMIRA UPDATE'
ELMIRA, N.Y., Aug. 18 -- Chemung County issued the following press release: The Chemung County Health Department announced today two additional confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eight. The County Health Department continues to receive support and resources from the NYS Department of Health in this on-going investigation. Preliminary laboratory testing results on water samples taken from Flannery Towers indicate the presence of the leg  more
'LOCAL SENIORS HONORED AT OLDER AMERICAN'S MONTH CELEBRATION'
ELMIRA, N.Y., May 2 -- Chemung County issued the following press release: The Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care honored four area seniors today with the Senior Citizen of the Year Award and the Mildred Parfitt Award at the annual Older American's Month Celebration held at the Big Flats Community Center. Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli began the celebration with the reading of a proclamation designating May as Older Americans Month in Chemung County. The Senior Ci  more
'SECRETS OF THE ZONA ROSA' AUTHOR TO LECTURE AT USC UPSTATE
SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 4 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: Acclaimed as a "southern belle, successful author, and tireless champion of female empowerment," , award-winning author of "Secrets of the Zona Rosa: How Writing (and Sisterhood) Can Change Women's Lives," will lead a writers workshop at The University of South Carolina Upstate on Tuesday, April 15 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Humanities & Performing Arts Center film theatre, room   more
'UR GNG 2 LV IT': ROSEN COLLEGE PROFESSOR HELPS ATTRACT TOURISTS TO ECUADOR
ORLANDO, Fla., May 28 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: With its famous tortoises and lush biodiversity, Ecuador's Galapagos Islands attract thousands each year. About 600 miles to the southeast, a University of Central Florida professor is working to preserve another of the country's top natural resources - its people. Robertico Croes, an associate professor in UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Man  more
104 MOBILE HEALTH SERVICE LAUNCHED IN ANDHRA PRADESH
HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 21 -- The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh issued the following news release: It's now a healthcare revolution in Andhra Pradesh. The Rajiv Aarogysri scheme is unique and unparalleled. The ultimate aim of the Govt. is Health for All. From Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to Heads of other Nations hailed it as a bold initiative. When the Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy flags off the "104" Mobile Health Services at Hyderabad tomorrow, (22-8-2008) the Fixed Day He  more
10TH RAID DE HIMALAYA BEGAN FROM OCTOBER 2, 2008
SHIMLA, India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of Himachal Pradesh issued the following news release: The 10th Raid De Himalaya Rally will be held from 2nd to 9th October, 2008. Being India prominent motor sports event, Raid De Himalaya will cover a distance of 2050 kms through most rugged trains of Himalaya including Shimla, Sangla, Manali, Kaza, Keylong, Sarchu, Leh, Kargil and Srinagar. The Raid will finish at Srinagar on October 9, 2008 followed by prize distribution ceremony at Srinagar. R  more
15TH ANNUAL DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT IS DEC. 15
UTICA, N.Y., Dec. 14 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Hundreds of graduates, family members, faculty and staff are expected to attend SUNYIT's fall commencement ceremony Saturday, December 15, in the Campus Center Gymnasium. More than 225 candidates for degrees are eligible to take part. The ceremony, SUNYIT's 15th annual December Commencement, will begin with a formal procession at 10 a.m. Bachelor's and master's degrees will b  more
200,000 civilians flee Bajaur as intense fighting continues between Pak govt, militants
Islamabad, Sept. 6 -- Amid intense fighting going on between the Pakistan forces and militants in the Bajaur Agency district in north Pakistan, hordes of people have started begun fleeing the area to safer places. So far, nearly two lakh people have fled their villages in the Bajaur Agency, said an official of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). While a large number of civilians traveled south to Mardan and Peshawar, others headed north to the Lower Dir district. Besides, app  more
2007 IOWA DRINKING WATER REPORT AVAILABLE
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: More than 2.5 million Iowans served by public water supplies received safe drinking water in 2007, according to an annual DNR compliance report presented to the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission on Aug. 19. Iowans can view the report by going online to the "Iowa Public Drinking Water Program 2007 Annual Compliance Report" at www.iowadnr.gov/water/drinking/reports.html. Any public  more
2008 COASTWEEKS CELEBRATION SET FOR SEPT. 12-21
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Ohio's 2008 Coastweeks observance will again focus on the preservation and protection of Lake Erie and its watershed through a variety of cleanup events along the shoreline and throughout its watershed. This year's observance will kick off Friday, September 12 at the annual meeting of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission, set for the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center in Bay Village. Ohio's Coastwe  more
2009 National Conference On Education
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The American Association of School Administrators issued the following news release: What: 2009 National Conference on Education hosted by the American Association of School Administrators When: Thursday, Feb. 19, to Saturday, Feb. 21, 2008 Where: Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard St., San Francisco, Calif. Conference Information: www.aasa.org/nce/ Highlights: The National Conference on Education is the largest annual meeting of current and aspiring sc  more
20TH ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL AWARDS BANQUET SET FOR OCT. 2
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 2 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: The Boulder County Community Action Program (CAP) will celebrate the Twentieth Annual Multicultural Awards Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Radisson Hotel in Longmont. Tickets are $60 per person and reservations must be made by September 18. Enjoy an evening of seeing old friends and making new ones. Julio Olalla, international trainer, will be the keynote speaker. The banquet honors people of color and their a  more
21ST NW REGIONAL RURAL HEALTH CONFERENCE, MARCH 20-21
SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 5 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: The conference is designed to be of interest to a wide range of rural health advocates including providers, community leaders, administrators, board members, commissioners, policy makers, public health professionals and others. "We are honored and pleased that Washington's Governor, Christine Gregoire, will be addressing conference participants," said Jodi Palmer, chair NW Regional Rural Health Confere  more
2nd ANNUAL ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY WELLNESS EXPO
ESCONDIDO, Calif., Aug. 7 -- The city of Escondido issued the following news release: You are invited to attend the Escondido Community Wellness Expo! This fun event will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Escondido City Hall, 201 North Broadway. This community event, sponsored by the Community Wellness Association and SDGE, will provide valuable health/wellness information and resources to older adults and their families. Come and enjoy this free event whi  more
30 STUDENTS HOSPITALISED
Gulbarga, Sep 6 (UNI) Thirty students fell ill after consuming water from a tank at the Morarji Desai Residential School at Nidugonda village in Chincholi taluk of the district today. Official sources said the students, after having breakfast, drank the water from the tank. After about half an hour they started vomiting. They were rushed to the Primary Health Centre in Nidugonda, where ten of them were admitted. The other students were discharged after treatment. Taluk Health Officer R  more
6TH NW REGIONAL CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL CONFERENCE, MARCH 19
SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 5 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: This one-day conference is designed specifically for critical access hospital (CAH) administrators, staff, clinicians and board members. Attendees learn, share, plan and maximize the opportunities offered through the CAH designation as experts present on quality/performance improvement, billing, rural workforce, health information technology, CMS, board development, models of rural care delivery and more.  more
8TH ANNUAL CAREER, JOB FAIR COMING SOON
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., May 29 -- The Kentucky Community & Technical College System issued the following news release: Job seekers and employers can meet each other at the eighth annual Tri-State Career & Job Fair on Tuesday, June 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the KYOVA Tri-State Mall. The fair is free to all participants and is co-sponsored by Ashland Community and Technical College, the KYOVA Tri-State Mall, TENCO One-Stop Career Center, and the Southwestern Community Action Council. T  more
Aawhan to come up with e-library, health centre
Kathmandu, Sept. 6 -- Aawhan Samuha (AS) Saturday announced to launch an e-library and a health centre in Kathmandu. The e-library that will use free and open source softwares and Linux as the operating system aims to work for lessening the technology fear among people of older generation besides educating the new generation and promoting art, literature and social work. "We commit to promotion of art, literature and social work through technology with the 'Aawhan e-chautari'," said Jwalan  more
ABILITY OF STATINS TO IMPROVE HEART FAILURE IS FOCUS OF RESEARCH
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 14 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Cardiac researchers at the University at Buffalo have received a four-year, $512,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to investigate how a common cholesterol-lowering drug increases cardiac-muscle cells and helps to stem the progress of heart failure. The research group, headed by John M. Canty, Jr., M.D., Albert and Elizabeth Rekate Professor and chief of the Division of Cardiovascula  more
ACTRESS DOK PERFORMS 'EATEN ALIVE' AT USC UPSTATE TO BRING ATTENTION TO EATING DISORDERS
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Feb. 22 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: As part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Month actress Eva Van Dok is scheduled to perform her one-woman play, "Eaten Alive," on Monday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Campus Life Center Ballroom. The play focuses on eating disorders and weight obsession. "According to a study by Neumark-Sztainer, 2005, over one-half of teenage girls and one-third of teenage boys use unhealth  more
ADAI TO RAISE AWARENESS DURING NATIONAL COLLEGIATE WEEK
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 11 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release: Sam Houston State University will join other colleges across the nation in working to prevent alcohol-related tragedies on their campuses with a week of awareness activities beginning Monday (Oct. 15). That morning, students from the agricultural and industrial sciences department will kick off National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week by showing students how hunting under the influence can be d  more
ADDITIONAL PAY INCREASE FOR NON-UNION FACULTY ANNOUNCED
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 5 -- University of Toledo issued the following news release: The University of Toledo will offer non-union faculty groups a retroactive pay increase in an effort to ensure a level of salary equality among faculty across the institution. President Lloyd Jacobs today announced that faculty members in the colleges of Health Science and Human Service, Law, Medicine and Nursing will each receive an incremental 1 percent pay increase, retroactive to July 1, 2007, in an effort  more
Adler Condemns Bush for Vetoing Medicare Bill
MT. LAUREL, N.J., July 15 -- John Adler, a Democratic Party candidate for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District, issued the following news release: John Adler, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District, today blasted President Bush for vetoing the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. "President Bush's ill-advised veto is proof that he is out of touch with middle class Americans and seniors who depend on Medicare for health care c  more
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AWARDS MORE THAN $5 MILLION TO HAWAII, NATIVE PACIFIC BASIN COMMUNITIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Administration for Children & Families issued the following news release: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) today announced the award of up to $5.3 million in grants to seven Native organizations in Hawaii, American Samoa, and Guam for social and economic development strategies and healthy marriage. The grant awards were announced today by Quanah Crossland Stamps, Commissioner of the Administration for   more
ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION HOSTS OPEN HOUSE ON SEPT. 24
BROOKL,N.Y, Sept. 3 -- The City University of New York's Medgar Evers College issued the following news release: The Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Program at Medgar Evers College, CUNY will host an Open House for the Brooklyn community on September 24th, 2008. The Open House will provide community residents with information about new career training certificate programs and the opportunity to win a free class. As part of the School of Professional and Community Development, ACE cert  more
Advocates for Plasma Protein Therapies Meet With Legislators
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association issued the following news release: Today, another milestone is achieved in the plasma protein users community. National consumer organizations representing individuals with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, primary immune deficiency and advocates for plasma protein therapies joined industry to advocate together in furtherance of patient access to life sustaining plasma protein therapies. The  more
AFRICAN MINISTERS TO DEFEND HEALTH FROM ENVIRONMENTAL HARM
LIBREVILLE, Gabon, Aug. 29 -- The United Nations World Health Organization issued the following news release: Health and environment ministers in Africa have resolved to build a strategic alliance to reduce environmental threats to human health and well-being. Following the conclusion of an historic gathering in Gabon, the ministers signed and adopted the Libreville Declaration which commits governments to take measures to stimulate the necessary policy, institutional and investment change  more
AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT, TESTING, TESTIMONIALS AT WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY DEC. 3-7
PULLMAN, Wash., Nov. 14 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Steve Davidson was a loving husband and father of three sons, with an easy-going personality and a quiet yet kind nature. He grew up in a small town along with an identical, twin brother and older sister where his father was a minister. He passed away three months after he was diagnosed with AIDS. In honor of Davidson's life his sister, Cindy Paulson, and a friend created a panel for the AIDS Memoria  more
ALABAMA PSC ISSUES ORDER TO ACE TAXI SERVICES REGARDING MOTOR CARRIER CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY 3908
MONTGOMERY, Ala., July 1 -- The Alabama Public Service Commission issued the following order: ACE TAXI SERVICES, LLC, Applicant DOCKET 30880 CERTIFICATE 3908 REPORT AND ORDER BY THE COMMISSION: By application filed on or about May 23, 2008, Ace Taxi Services, LLC ("Ace"), a limited liability company, 359 Mathis Road, Wetumpka, Alabama 36093, seeks authority to extend an existing operation under Motor Carrier Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity 3908. Ace's current  more
ALABAMA PSC ISSUES ORDER TO KEY HEALTH SERVICE REGARDING MOTOR CARRIER CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY 3853
MONTGOMERY, Ala., July 3 -- The Alabama Public Service Commission issued the following order: KEY HEALTH SERVICE, INC., Petitioner DOCKET 29701 CERTIFICATE 3853 ORDER BY THE COMMISSION: By Order entered in this cause on May 7, 2007, Key Health Service, Inc. ("Key"), Post Office Box 223, Selma, Alabama 36702, was authorized to suspend operations under Motor Carrier Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity 3853 for a period of one year from the effective date of said Or  more
ALABAMA WATERS CLOSED FOR OYSTER HARVESTING
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 31 -- The Alabama Department of Public Health issued the following news release: The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Areas I, II, III and IV are closed. This includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Grand Bay, Heron Bay, Dauphin Island Bay and Bon Secour Bay. The order by State Health Officer Dr. Donald Williamson closes harvesting as of 6 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2008. The order is issued as a result  more
ALFANO-SKELOS BILL ON MANDATORY OVERTIME IN HOSPITALS, OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR!
ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 20 -- Assemblyman Tom Alfano, R-North Valley Stream (21st District), issued the following press release: Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Tom Alfano and State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos that bans mandatory overtime for nurses in hospitals and other health care facilities, including those operated by the State, was signed into law by Governor David Paterson. This important law will significantly decrease the risk of serious, preventable medical errors brought upo  more
ALLIES TO HOLD WORKSHOPS AT MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 8 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: The Allies of Texas State University-San Marcos, an educational program about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and queer (LGBTQ) community, are holding two workshops at the Mental Health and Wellness Conference (MHWC) on campus. The theme for the conference is to discuss ways to meet the needs of underrepresented individuals and promote a healthy multicultural campus community. Nine speakers wil  more
ALLSTATE KICKS OFF VIRTUAL BATTLE OF BANDS CONTEST
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 26 -- Jackson State University issued the following news release: In celebration of Allstate's 10th year sponsoring the Southern Heritage Classic, Allstate is giving college fans a chance to give their favorite college band a boost. From now until the end of September, college fans can vote online for Tennessee State University's Aristocrat of Bands or Jackson State University's The Sonic Boom of the South. To participate in the contest fans should log onto www.southe  more
ALUMNI CHAPTER ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP FOR HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE STUDENTS
ORLANDO, Fla., June 6 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Recognizing the value of an advanced degree in careers in health-care administration, the university's Health Services Administration Alumni Chapter has established a scholarship for master's degree students in health services administration. The chapter hopes to award the first scholarship in 2010. Like many health-care professions, health serv  more
ALUMNUS/ART COLLECTOR DONATES AFRICAN SCULPTURE TO UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE ART COLLECTION
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 20 -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee issued the following news release: In most African languages, there is no equivalent for the word "art." But there are embellished accoutrements of everyday life. That is the way Mark Wentzel prefers to think about the items in his extensive collection of West African art and artifacts. The UWM alumnus and his wife Mary Jo have donated 41 items to the UWM Art Collection, many of them ceremonial masks and other carved pieces that a  more
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS LAUNCHES NEW LONG-TERM CARE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- America's Health Insurance Plans issued the following news release: America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) today launched a new national education campaign to better inform consumers about their risks of needing long-term care and the valuable financial protection long-term care insurance provides. "Too many Americans are not adequately protected against the risks of needing long-term care," said Karen Ignagni, President and CEO of AHIP. "We are providing consumers   more
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS WELCOMES NEW PRO-REFORM ADVERTISEMENT FEATURING HARRY AND LOUISE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- America's Health Insurance Plans issued the following news release: America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) today welcomed a new ad campaign by a broad stakeholder coalition that urges the next president and Congress to put health care reform at the top of the national agenda. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the American Hospital Association, the Catholic Health Association, Families USA and the National Federation of Independent Busin  more
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS: UNINSURED REPORT HIGHLIGHTS URGENT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGE FOR THE NATION
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- America's Health Insurance Plans issued the following news release: Karen Ignagni, President and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), today released the following statement on new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau showing that more than 45 million Americans are uninsured: "Today's report showing that 45 million Americans are uninsured highlights a critical social and economic challenge that the nation must address. While the Census Bureau reports a m  more
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE: MORE CHOICES, PERSONAL OWNERSHIP, FAIRNESS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. (5th CD), issued the following column: While the high price of gasoline is the major issue on the minds of most Americans, another prevalent topic of discussion is healthcare. Americans have traditionally enjoyed the best, most accessible, patient-centered health care in the world and I am fighting to see that tradition continue. Americans have a right to expect access to affordable, high quality, patient centered health care. That does not   more
American Premiere of Irish Play at Monmouth University
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., June 6 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Monmouth University's Shadow Lawn Stage proudly presents the American Premiere of The Way You Look Tonight by internationally renowned Irish playwright Niall Williams. The show runs from June 27 through July 13. Niall Williams will be in attendance during the entire premiere weekend and will be autographing copies of his books - John, The Four Letters of Love, Only Say the Word, and Come Ye Back to Ire  more
ANDERSON COUNTY AWARDED $500,000 COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
ANDERSON, S.C., Aug. 14 -- Anderson County issued the following news release: Anderson County Administrator Joey R. Preston announced today that the South Carolina Department of Commerce will present a $500,000 check to County Councilman Larry Greer on behalf of District 3 during the August 19 Council meeting. The $500,000 Community Infrastructure Grant from the Community Development Block Grant Program has been awarded to extend water service to portions of Starr-Iva that currently are witho  more
Animal-Drug Review Laws Approved
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release: The National Pork Producers Council today praised Congress for approving legislation to reauthorize an animal-drug review law and to implement a new generic animal-drug review statute, both of which will give pork producers access to products that safeguard animal and public health. The Senate today approved H.R. 6432, the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (A  more
ANNUAL FOUNDERS' DAY CELEBRATION TAKES ON EXTRA MEANING AS USC UPSTATE CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Feb. 20 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: The University of South Carolina Upstate held its annual Founders' Day Celebration on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Campus Life Center Ballroom. As the University celebrates its founding each year, it paused to honor friends and supporters who have been instrumental in the development of the institution, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. "Each year   more
ANNUAL NURSE PRECEPTORSHIP IN-SERVICE HELD
RAINSVILLE, Ala., Nov. 8 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: The Associate Degree Nursing program at NACC held its annual Preceptorship in-service recently for registered nurses from the area hospitals. To serve as a preceptor, the nurse must be recommended by the nursing faculty or hospital. In the final semester of the nursing curriculum, nursing students will complete a minimum of 90 clinical hours with a preceptor. This experience prepares students fo  more
ANNUAL TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE EXPO SET FOR OCT. 4-5
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The Texas Parks and Wildlife issued the following news release: The Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo continues to add new activities while sticking to a hands-on, expert-assisted formula that has made it the largest free event of its kind in the nation. Last year approximately 42,000 people visited Expo at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department headquarters in Austin. "Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo is like the world's fair for the great outdoors," said Ernie Gammage, Ex  more
Anwar Ibrahim returns with a big bang
Dhaka, Sept. 5 -- Four years ago, Anwar Ibrahim, former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, was written off by the Malaysian elite when he emerged from prison. His health was weak and his face was gaunt. Although he has been a charismatic leader, his political fortune was suddenly cut off by former Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohammad for sodomy and corruption, allegations he always denied. He was tried and sentenced to six years imprisonment after a highly -politicised trial. He was beaten by  more
Approve Animal Health User Fee Law, Says National Pork Producers Council
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release: Calling it a critical tool needed by the pork industry and veterinarians, the National Pork Producers Council today urged reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA). The law, enacted in 2003, authorizes the Food and Drug Administration to collect fees from the animal health industry to be used for the review and approval of animal health products. Legislation to reauthorize ADUFA is   more
ARIZONA ILLUSTRATED TO RETURN IN HIGH DEFINITION WITH NEW FEATURES
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 26 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The award-winning Arizona Illustrated is on hiatus through Friday, Sept. 5, and will return to its normal schedule at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8. Upon its return, the show will be broadcast in high definition and with new features. During the hiatus, KUAT is hosting complete coverage of both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. "The new Arizona Illustrated will give a fresh perspecti  more
ARMY SCHOOL HELPS RECRUITS MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ENLISTMENT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: The Army is nearing capacity on it's basic training preparatory school at Fort Jackson, S.C. The Army Preparatory School, which opened Aug.4, will reach its operating capacity of 240 students within the next two weeks, officials projected. The APS helps young Americans prepare for and earn a Certificate of General Educational Development, commonly referred to as a GED, so they may move on to basic combat training. E  more
As Tomato Investigation Lingers, PMA Calls For More FDA Funding
NEWARK, Del., June 12 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: Produce Marketing Association (PMA) today announced its support for a Bush administration proposal to increase U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) funding to strengthen the agency's food safety capabilities. PMA voiced its support in response to Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt's announcement earlier this week that the administration was seeking to amend the fiscal year 2009 bu  more
ASHEVILLE CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 26 MEETING
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 26 -- The Asheville City Council issued the following action agenda: The action agenda is intended to provide the reader with an overview of the council meeting and any decisions that were made. It does not provide action on ceremonial or non-substantive matters. THIS ACTION AGENDA IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. Authority to carry out actions related to any council decision should be obtained through normal departmental procedure. Please call the City Clerk's office at 2  more
ASHOK NANDA ACCUSED OF HIRING CONTRACT KILLERS GETS BAIL
Bhopal, Sep. 07 -- Bail was granted to chairman of the IPS School Ashok Nanda who was booked on the charges of giving contract to kill a person. In a high voltage drama, the Jehangirabad police have detained him on Friday and produced before the court here on Saturday. The Jehangirabad police officials further informed that anticipatory bail was also given to former health director Yogiraj Sharma who is also an accused in the case. Notably, three persons were hired to eliminate Rajendra Agal.   more
ASK SPECIALIST: HOW CAN I PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT?
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 7 -- Utah State University issued the following news release: Answer by: Christine E. Jensen, Utah State University Extension family/consumer science agent, Emery County Victims of identity theft can spend months or years, along with hard-earned money, cleaning up their good name and credit record. Identity thieves can use personal information to take over credit accounts and open new ones. They can use your credit to get a job, take out a car loan or rent an apartment. W  more
ASSEMBLY BUDGET CHAIR LAIRD ON BUDGET STALEMATE: 'IT'S TIME FOR LEGISLATIVE REPUBLICANS TO LEVEL WITH CALIFORNIA'
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: Assembly Budget Chair John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) today issued the following statement on the status of state budget negotiations: "After two months in deadlock, it is unconscionable for legislative Republicans to hold the state budget hostage without ever having produced a counter-proposal. Legislative Republicans have an obligation to this state to produce an alternative. I thi  more
ASSEMBLYMAN GOTTFRIED ISSUES STATEMENT ON GOV. PATERSON'S PROPOSED HEALTH CARE CUTS
ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 14 -- Assemblyman Richard N. Gottfried, D-Manhattan (75th District), issued the following statement: We should only consider cutting essential services like health care as a last resort. We have been cutting taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers for years; if we undo just a little of that, we would not have to cut important programs to close the budget gap. For years, the Pataki administration proposed meat-ax cuts in health care. But the 2007 and 2008 Spitzer and Paterson  more
ASSEMBLYMAN THIELE APPLAUDS FINAL PASSAGE OF BILL TO COVER LYME DISEASE TREATMENT UNDER WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW
ALBANY, N.Y., July 11 -- Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., R-Sag Harbor (2nd District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (R, I, C - Sag Harbor) applauds the final passage of legislation to include Lyme disease as an occupational disease to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Law. The bill passed in both houses and is currently awaiting delivery to the Governor for his consideration. "Lyme disease is a terribly serious illness that is, unfortunate  more
ASSEMBLYMEMBER KAVANAGH'S 'BLOCK THE BOX' BILL PASSES BOTH HOUSES OF STATE LEGISLATURE
ALBANY, N.Y., June 19 -- New York State Assemblyman Brian P. Kavanaugh, D-Manhattan (74th District), issued the following news release: The New York State Assembly voted to pass Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh's "Block the Box" legislation (A.10071/ S.6811) today. The bill, which was passed in the Senate on Monday and has the support of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Borough President Scott Stringer, is a major piece of legislation in the fight against congest  more
ASSEMBLYMEMBER KAVANAGH, SEN. KRUEGER: MCDONALD'S TEACUP NOT SO 'SWEET' FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT
NEW YORK CITY, July 16 -- New York State Assemblyman Brian P. Kavanaugh, D-Manhattan (74th District), issued the following news release: Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh, Senator Liz Krueger, Senator Eric Schneiderman and the League of Conservation Voters, joined by other elected officials, called upon McDonald's and other restaurants and food service providers to stop using polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam. McDonald's recently reintroduced Styrofoam cups to serve "Sweet Tea" - almost tw  more
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LETTER TO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY BRANDENBURG
SANTA FE, N.M., May 28 -- The New Mexico Attorney General issued the following advisory letter: Kari E. Brandenburg Second Judicial District Attorney 520 Lomas Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87102-2118 Re: Opinion Request-Violence Against Women Act Dear Ms. Brandenburg: You have requested our opinion regarding whether, when a conflict arises between domestic violence shelters and police agencies attempting to investigate a possible crime involving a child who may be residing at a domest  more
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LETTER TO STATE SEN. MCSORLEY, STATE REP. PARK
SANTA FE, N.M., May 19 -- The New Mexico Attorney General issued the following advisory letter: The Honorable Cisco McSorley New Mexico State Senator 3205 Berkeley Place NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 The Honorable Al Park New Mexico State Representative 1840 Dakota NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Re: Opinion Request - Clandestine Drug Laboratories Rules Dear Senator McSorley and Representative Park: You have requested our opinion regarding the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Boa  more
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY LETTER TO STATE SEN. TAYLOR
SANTA FE, N.M., Jan. 23 -- The New Mexico Attorney General issued the following advisory letter: The Honorable James Taylor New Mexico State Senator 3909 Camino Del Valle SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Re: Opinion Request - Interpretation of NMSA 1978, Section 27-5-6(B) Dear Senator Taylor: You have requested our opinion regarding the scope of a county's ability to use "planning funds" allocated under the Indigent Hospital and County Health Care Act. First, your letter asks whether it i  more
ASSOCIATE DEAN ZELESKY RECEIVES YWCA/DAYBREAK GREAT GUY AWARD
WORCESTER, Mass., June 19 -- Clark University issued the following press release: Jason Zelesky, the Associate Dean of Students and Wellness Outreach Coordinator at Clark University, received a Great Guy Award from the YWCA and Daybreak organizations, during ceremonies June 16, at the Worcester Art Museum. The Great Guy Award was established in 2004 to recognize the outstanding contributions of men in the community who have been inspired to learn and better understand the issue of domestic  more
ATTENTION BUSINESSES: COULD YOUR STAFF BENEFIT FROM CPR TRAINING?
PRATT, Kan., July 27 -- Pratt Community College issued the following news release: Pratt Community College's Chandler School of Nursing and Allied Health is please to offer a variety of allied health courses. Included in these courses is Cardiopulmonary Resusitation. Pratt Community College would be happy to offer a CPR course for your business or group. If your business, church group, club or organization would be interested in setting up a private class please contact Denise Barnes, Coor  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL PRAISES EXTENSION FOR WATERBURY CARDIAC CARE PERMIT, WILL FIGHT FOR PERMANENT PERMIT
HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 29 -- The Connecticut Attorney General issued the following news release: "I am pleased the state granted an extension assuring heart attack patients continued swift and sure access to life-saving procedures. I am delighted that the state adopted the position I and others advocated in a formal filing with the state Office of Health Care Access. "Retaining bypass and angioplasty is literally a matter of life and death, and it should be done permanently I will continue   more
Attorney Support Programs Need Volunteers
RICHMOND, Va., April 29 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news release: Lawyers Helping Lawyers needs volunteers to start support groups for legal professionals throughout the commonwealth. LHL -- a nonprofit program that offers mental health and substance abuse services to the legal community -- wants to establish two types of groups: * A peer-led support meeting for legal professionals who live with addictions such as alcoholism or other substance abuse. * A meet  more
Auburn Montgomery Program of Cytotechnology Honors One of Its Founders
MONTGOMERY, Ala., July 18 -- Auburn University at Montgomery issued the following news release: Auburn Montgomery's Cytotechnology program will honor one of its founders, Robert Adams, at an appreciation luncheon on Monday, July 21, in 302 Moore Hall. Adams will be honored with a proclamation signed by Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright. It proclaims July 24, 2008 as Allied Health Professionals Day. In addition, he will receive a plaque from the AUM Program of Cytotechnology in recognition of his   more
AVAILABLE NURSING POSITION IN TOPEKA
PRATT, Kan., Aug. 29 -- Pratt Community College issued the following news release: NEED EXTRA CASH? Pratt Community College is looking for an adjunct instructor for level II students at St. Francis Topeka, Medical-Surgical clinical. The clinical is Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 2p-12mn, September 11- Oct 4, 2008. Instructor must have Kansas RN license & have at least a BSN. Pay ranges from $25-30/hr dependent upon degree. If interested please contact Gail Withers, Dean of Nursing & Allied H  more
AWARDS BANQUET HONORS YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 25 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Students, faculty and staff at Youngstown State University were honored at the Annual Student Awards Banquet on April 24. The event is sponsored by YSU Student Government, Office of Student Life, Campus Rec and Student Programming and the Office of Student Affairs. The award recipients were: Amanda Barbone ARBY''S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Intervention Specialist/Early Childhood Education Can  more
BASTROP COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 8 MEETING
BASTROP, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The Bastrop County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: Pursuant To Section 551, Texas Government Code, the Bastrop County Commissioners Court will meet in Regular Session, Monday, August 11, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Courtroom, Second Floor, 804 Pecan St. Bastrop, Texas. 1. Call to order and prayer. 2. Allegiance to the Flags. (Texas Pledge: Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and   more
BASTROP COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR JULY 28 MEETING
BASTROP, Texas, July 28 -- The Bastrop County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: Pursuant To Section 551, Texas Government Code, the Bastrop County Commissioners Court will meet in Regular Session, Monday, July 28, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Courtroom, Second Floor, 804 Pecan St. Bastrop, Texas. 1. Call to order and prayer. 2. Allegiance to the Flags. (Texas Pledge: Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and i  more
BAYFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCEPTS LT. GOVERNOR'S ENERGY STAR SCHOOL CHALLENGE
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 26 -- The Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton issued the following news release: Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton today announced that the Bayfield School District accepted the Lt. Governor's Energy Star School Challenge, a commitment to reduce energy consumption by ten percent. "School districts are true leaders when it comes to energy efficiency," Lawton said. "Tight budgets demand it. I am proud that the leaders of Bayfield Schools have accepted the challenge to be better s  more
BEAUMONT VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC CLOSES IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE GUSTAV
HOUSTON, Aug. 30 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center issued the following press release: In response to the approach of Hurricane Gustav toward the Gulf Coast, emergency management officials have ordered a mandatory evacuation for all of Orange and Jefferson counties commencing at 6 a.m., Sunday, August 31, 2008. At this time, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) has cancelled all outpatient appointments at the Beaumont VA Outpatient Cl  more
BEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 25 MEETING
BEEVILLE, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The Bee County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: The Commissioners' Court of Bee County, Texas will hold a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom # 110 located at the Bee County Courthouse at 105 W. Corpus Christi Street in Beeville, Texas: The subject matter of such meeting shall be as follows: 1. Call to order. 2. Prayer. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Recognize visitors.   more
BENOIT COMMUNITY CARE SAFETY LEGISLATION HEADED TO GOVERNOR'S DESK
COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 28 -- The California State Assembly Republican Caucus issued the following news release: Assemblyman John J. Benoit (R-Bermuda Dunes) announced that the Assembly passed, by a concurrence vote of 66-0, Assembly Bill 978, Benoit's community care safety bill. Benoit's bill establishes uniform standards and timelines for the Department of Social Services and authorizes immediate civil penalties for serious health and safety violations at licensed elderly and child care fa  more
Best Way to Treat Malaria: Avoid Using Same Drug for Everyone, Scientists Say
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 5 -- Princeton University issued the following news release: A team of scientists employing a sophisticated computer model pioneered at Princeton University and Resources for the Future has found that many governments worldwide are recommending the wrong kind of malaria treatment. Despite the availability of many drugs and therapies to treat malaria, many countries' national policies recommend using what is known as a single first-line therapy -- that is, using one d  more
BIO-RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CENTRE AT UPPER SHILLONG INAUGURATED
SHILLONG, India, Aug. 23 -- The Government of Meghalaya issued the following news release: The Bio-Resources Development Centre at Upper Shillong was inaugurated by the Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, Mr K M Chandrasekhar in the presence of the Chief Secretary, Mr Ranjan Chatterjee, Principal Secretary, Planning, Mr P.B.O. Warjri and the Vice Chancellor of NEHU, Prof. P Tandon today at Upper Shillong. It may be mentioned that the mission of the Bio-Resources Development Centre is   more
Biology Professor Awarded Prestigious Grant From National Institutes Of Health
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Feb. 12 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Dr. Dottie Hutter Has Been Awarded an Academic Research Enhancement Award Grant for Cancer Research. Monmouth University is pleased to announce that Dr. Dottie Hutter, assistant professor of Biology, has been awarded an Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for cancer research. The total amount of the award, with direct and indirect costs include  more
Biology Student Receives Travel Award to Present Research
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., March 25 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Monmouth University senior biology major Jaclyn Horvath of Toms River, NJ, has received a trainee travel award from the American Society of Andrology (ASA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) to attend the 33rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Andrology in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from April 12 - 15. The annual ASA meeting is a national and international gathering of approximately 300 scien  more
BIPARTISAN SUPPORT GROWS FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) welcomed the support of Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) for the State-Based Health Care Reform Act, a state-based approach to ensure all Americans receive health care coverage. Additional support for the bill, which Feingold authored with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, coincides with a Badger Poll conducted by the University of Wisc  more
BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT OFFERS PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BENEFITS TO MEMBERS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The local chapter of Blacks in Government, the Susquehanna Chapter, is recruiting new members. The organization offers many opportunities for members such as training, professional growth and development, counseling and representation, community service, networking, job opportunities, awards program and advocacy. BIG is a national advocacy roots organization that promotes and supports the well-be  more
BLANCHARD NAMED DEAN OF SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
PRINCESS ANNE, Md., March 13 -- The University of Maryland-Eastern Shore issued the following news release: Dr. Nicholas Ronald Blanchard has recently been named the dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The first class is slated to be enrolled in fall 2010. Dr. Blanchard brings over 19 years of experience in the practice of pharmacological sciences and education to the University, said Dr. Charles Williams, vice president for ac  more
BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED - SEPT. 10
CHINO HILLS, Calif., Aug. 26 -- The city of Chino Hills issued the following news release: A Blood Drive will be held at the Chino Hills Civic Center, 2001 Grand Avenue, on Wednesday, September 10th from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Blood donors should drink plenty of decaffeinated liquids prior to donating blood and must present a valid photo identification. Medical personnel will check your temperature, blood press  more
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' SCHEDULE JULY 21-JULY 25
DURANGO, Colo., July 21 -- La Plata County issued the following news release: MONDAY, July 21, 2008 5:30 p.m. - The Board will attend a meet and greet reception held by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at Carver's Brewing Company, 1022 Main Ave., in Durango. TUESDAY, July 22, 2008 8:00 a.m. - The Board will attend an "Eggs 'n' Issues" breakfast hosted by Durango Chamber of Commerce for a presentation by County Manager Shawn Nau regarding his vision for the fut  more
BOARD OF REGENTS APPROVE $17.5 MILLION FOR UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING FACILITY IN LINCOLN
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 5 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: The University of Nebraska Board of Regents today approved the construction of an estimated $17.5 million new facility to house the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Lincoln Division. The University of Nebraska has identified the project as its top capital funding priority for 2009. The facility will be located in Lincoln just north of the UNMC College of Dentistry at  more
Boccieri Calls for Protecting Social Security on 73rd Anniversary
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- John Boccieri, a Democratic Party candidate for Ohio's 16th Congressional District, issued the following news release: Today, on the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act, U.S. Congressional Candidate John Boccieri (OH-16) announced his commitment to protecting and strengthening Social Security as part of a comprehensive plan to support America's seniors. Boccieri's complete plan is available on his campaign website. (Click here to read the fu  more
BONE MARROW EXPERT KICKS OFF CAMPUS DONOR DRIVE
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 18 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Internationally acclaimed bone marrow transplant expert Marcos de Lima will talk on "One Life at a Time: Putting Your Spare Stem Cells to Work," at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, in Alkek Teaching Theater at Texas State University-San Marcos. The presentation is free to the public and is sponsored by McCoy's Building Supplies and Wells Fargo Bank. De Lima's talk serves as the "kick-off" for a Texas   more
BOUDRIAS JOINS COUNSELING CENTER AT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE
PEMBROKE, N.C., March 28 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Sherry Boudrias has joined UNC Pembroke's Center for Counseling and Testing as a staff counselor. Boudrias has broad experience in a variety of counseling settings and in higher education, said Dr. Monica Osburn, director of counseling and testing at UNCP. "Sherry is an asset to UNCP not only for her many years of counseling experience, but also because she has been a faculty member  more
BOULDER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH REMINDS RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS WITH BODY ART
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 19 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: Public health officials are reminding residents to take precautions before paying an unlicensed person to perform body art, or buying "do-it-yourself" piercing kits. "With the return of students to campus and the surge in popularity of piercing and tattooing we've seen over the last couple years, particularly with the student population, we really want people to be aware of what to look for to keep themselves saf  more
BRAIN RESEARCHERS CONVENE ON CAMPUS
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29 -- The University of California at Los Angeles issued the following press release: Movie star town that L.A. is, a visit to UCLA by actor Dustin Hoffman to accept an award usually wouldn't raise an eyebrow. But the award he picked up Aug. 26 came from an atypical part of the campus -- the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) -- and from an unusual sponsor -- the International Brain Mapping and Intraoperative Surgical Planning Society. Dustin Hoffman (Photos by Reed   more
BROCK BROWN HONORED AS PIPER PROFESSOR FOR 2008
SAN MARCOS, Texas, May 1 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Brock J. Brown, Texas State University-San Marcos Department of Geography faculty member, has been named Piper Professor for 2008 by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation. Brown was named Piper Professor on May 1 in honor of his dedication and service to teaching at the collegiate level. Piper Foundation honorees are chosen by committee members who look for well-rounded, outgoing teachers, devoted to their   more
BROWN NAMED DEAN OF UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF NURSING
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 1 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Jean K. Brown, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, professor and interim dean of the University at Buffalo School of Nursing, has been named dean of the school following a national search, it was announced today by David L. Dunn, M.D., Ph.D., UB vice president for health sciences. The appointment of Brown, who joined the school's faculty in 1993 and who has served as interim dean since November 2006, is effective today.   more
BUNCOMBE COUNTY TAX BILLS IN MAIL
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 20 -- The city of Asheville issued the following press release: The Buncombe County Tax Office will put property tax bills in the mail on or before August 22. Payment is due on September 1, 2008 but bills don't become past due until January 6, 2009. The Tax Office encourages and welcomes citizens to make partial payments on their tax bill but reminds citizens that their bill must be paid in full by January 5, 2009 to avoid accruing interest. The Tax Office encourag  more
BURLESON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR APRIL 14 MEETING
CALDWELL, Texas, April 14 -- Burleson County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: 1) Pledge of Allegiance 2) Prayer 3) Public Forum 4) Sheriff's Report 5) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: (a) Adopt March Minutes (b) Approving Budget Amendment for: 1. Road & Bridge, Pct. 2 2. Road & Bridge, Pct. 4 3. Jail (c) Accepting donation from VFW Post 4458 for Sheriff 6) Discuss and Act Upon recognizing April 13 - 19, 2008 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week  more
BURLESON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR APRIL 28 MEETING
CALDWELL, Texas, April 28 -- Burleson County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: 1) Pledge of Allegiance 2) Prayer 3) Public Forum 4) Sheriff's Report 5) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: (a) Approve Budget Amendment for 1. Road & Bridge, Pct. 2 2. FM, Pct. 3 (b) Approve 2009 Budget Calendar and Policy 6) Discuss and Act Upon ratifying acceptance of Grant Award with BVCOG Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement 7) Discuss and Act Upon Burn Ban Signage 8) Dis  more
BURLESON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR FEB. 11 MEETING
CALDWELL, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Burleson County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: 1) Pledge of Allegiance 2) Prayer 3) Public Forum 4) Sheriff's Report 5) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: (a) Adopt January Minutes (b) Accept donation from American Legion for the Burleson County Historical Commission 6) Discussion with Allen Smith concerning the Post Oak RC &D 7) Discuss and Act Upon accepting Racial Profiling Report from Constable, Pct. 1 8) Discuss and Act   more
BURLESON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR MAY 12 MEETING
CALDWELL, Texas, May 12 -- Burleson County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: 1) Pledge of Allegiance 2) Prayer 3) Public Forum 4) Sheriff's Report 5) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: (a) Adopt April Minutes (b) Changing Commissioners' Court Date from May 26, 2008 to May 27, 2008 in observance of Memorial Day 6) Discuss and Act Upon Change Order No. 6 Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 7) Discuss and Act Upon Verizon's proposed buried cable line on CR 331 8) Di  more
BURLESON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR MAY 27 MEETING
CALDWELL, Texas, May 27 -- Burleson County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: 1) Pledge of Allegiance 2) Prayer 3) Public Forum 4) Sheriff's Report 5) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: (a) Approve Budget Amendment for 1. Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 2. Elections 3. Constable, Pct. 1 4. Constable, Pct. 4 5. Juvenile Correction / Probation 6. Environmental Enforcement 7. Road & Bridge, Pct. 1 8. Economic Development / HOT Tax 9. Forfeiture Fun  more
BUS'S ARRIVE IN JANESVILLE TO SUPPORT CONGRESSMAN RYAN
JANESVILLE, Wis., May 29 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release: The cold and wind didn't stop a bus load of people from attending Congressman Paul Ryan's listening session at the Janesville City Hall on Tuesday, May 27. Over 20 people attended the event on only 24 hour notice. The buses left Milwaukee and Madison and arrived just in time to hear the Congressman talk about his new bill for social security reform. "We are really thankful to everyone that came out on such  more
BUSH NATIONAL ISSUES FORUM ANNOUNCES PROGRAMS
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Officials with the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum have announced that this year, for the first time in history, all of the presidential libraries are cooperating to hold deliberative forums on several key issues facing the nation in the upcoming presidential elections. Each library will have a forum on health care, along with two other topics that the libraries feel are particularly relevan  more
Cabinet decides to transfer secretaries
Kathmandu, Sept. 6 -- The government decided to change the duties of some secretaries at different ministries on Saturday. Cabinet meeting held today decided to shift Home Secretary Umesh Mainali to the cabinet's office, General Administration Secretary Dr Govinda Kusum to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cabinet Secretary Madhav Poudel to the Ministry for Law. Likewise, the meeting held at the prime minister's office decided to send Debendra Bahadur Thapa to the Ministry of General Admini  more
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES NEW ACADEMIC DEANS
DECATUR, Ala., Aug. 26 -- John C. Calhoun Community College issued the following news release: Calhoun Community College President Marilyn Beck has announced the addition of four new deans to the college. The new positions are the result of the restructuring of Calhoun's academic and technology divisions and the recent retirements of two former division chairs. National searches were conducted to fill each post. The new deans are Kenneth Anderson, humanities and social sciences division; B  more
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS ISSUES MINUTES OF APRIL 28 COMMITTEE ON AUDIT MEETING
OAKLAND, Calif., April 28 -- The California State University Board of Regents issued the following meeting minutes: COMMITTEE ON AUDIT The Committee on Audit met on the above date by teleconference at the following locations: 1111 Franklin Street, Room 10325, Oakland; 5123 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara Campus; 700 S. Flower St., Suite 3000, Los Angeles; 3750 University Avenue, Suite 610, Riverside. Members present: Regents Bugay, Lozano, Ruiz, Schilling, and Varner; Advisory member Crough  more
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS ISSUES MINUTES OF MARCH 18 COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING
OAKLAND, Calif., March 18 -- The California State University Board of Regents issued the following meeting minutes: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA The Regents of the University of California met on the above date at UCSF-Mission Bay Community Center, San Francisco. Members present: Regents Allen, Brewer, Bugay, Kozberg, Ruiz, and Schilling In attendance: Regents-designate Scorza and Shewmake, Faculty Representatives Brown and Croughan, Secretary and Chief of Staff Griffi  more
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS ISSUES MINUTES OF March 20 COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING
OAKLAND, Calif., March 20 -- The California State University Board of Regents issued the following meeting minutes: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA The Regents of the University of California met on the above date at UCSF-Mission Bay Community Center, San Francisco. Members present: Regents Blum, Brewer, Bugay, De La Peña, Dynes, Garamendi, Gould, Hotchkis, Island, Marcus, Varner, and Wachter In attendance: Regents-designate Cole, Scorza, and Shewmake, Faculty Representat  more
CAMPUS CLEAN-UP AIMS TO MAKE UCF SAFER, CLEANER AND HEALTHIER PLACE
ORLANDO, Fla., June 4 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: A monthlong Campus Clean-Up that kicks off today aims to make UCF's main campus a safer, cleaner and healthier environment. Through Friday, June 13, representatives will be surveying the entire campus and tagging unsightly items that are improperly stored. The entire campus will be surveyed. The committee will be looking for items such as old co  more
CAREERTECH RECOGNIZES STATE LEADERS WITH DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 21 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release: The Samuel Noble Foundation, Sen. Susan Paddack and House Speaker Chris Benge received the Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education Distinguished Service Award at the 41st Annual CareerTech Summer Conference. The conference was held Aug. 4-6 in Oklahoma City at the Cox Business Services Convention Center. The Distinguished Service Award is one of the most   more
CARGILL GIFT BENEFITS UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE'S LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY
PEMBROKE, N.C., May 8 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: A Global Partnership Fund grant from agri-business giant Cargill will purchase additional resources for the Mary H. Livermore Library at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The $5,000 gift to the Friends of the Library will purchase books and audio-visual materials for students, faculty and community use as well as assist the public programs of the Friends. Cargill representativ  more
CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES CONTRIBUTES TO FIRST AND TEN CAMPAIGN
PEMBROKE, N.C., Nov. 14 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: The concession facility at UNC Pembroke's football stadium was dedicated November 7 to an area health care provider with deep attachments to the University. Carolina Professional Mental Health Associates (CPMHA), which is headquartered in Lumberton, N.C., and serves four counties in the region with mental health and social work services, earned the naming rights with a major gift to UNC  more
CAT SOUGHT BY CHEMUNG COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ELMIRA, N.Y., Aug. 27 -- Chemung County issued the following press release: The Chemung County Health Department is seeking your assistance in locating a cat that recently bit a person. The animal is a shorthaired, all white cat. The cat was last seen on the 400 block of W. Water St. in Elmira on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. If you have seen this animal, please call Elmira Animal Control at 737-5807 or the Chemung County Health Department at 737-2019 during business hours (737-2044 after hou  more
CDC DIRECTOR NAMED TO FORBES LIST OF 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued the following press release: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Julie Gerberding has been named to the Forbes List of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the world. This year marks the fourth consecutive year that Dr. Gerberding has made the list. The ranking, according to Forbes, gmeasures epowerf as a composite of public profile-calculated using pre  more
CDC Tells Congress MRSA Not From Food Animals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release: Claims that food animals, such as pigs, are increasingly the source of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria in humans are greatly exaggerated, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a recent letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, D-Minn., and panel members Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, Bob Goodlatte, R-Va.,   more
CELEBRATING SCIENCE OF ART, CARING
SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 14 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: The Mary Black School of Nursing at the University of South Carolina Upstate will host a workshop entitled "Celebrating the Science of Art and Caring" on Tuesday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Summit Pointe Conference Center. This one-day program will focus on the science and art of caring with particular emphasis on Jean Watson's Transpersonal Caring-Healing Model. N  more
CENTRAL VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S FIRST DOMINION NUCLEAR TRAINING GROUP
LYNCHBURG, Va., Aug. 25 -- Central Virginia Community Community College issued the following news release: On August 11, Central Virginia Community College held orientation for the first Dominion Nuclear training group to begin studies at the College. This marks the first time a company from outside the Central Virginia region has sponsored a training program at the CVCC main campus. The students will earn Associate Degrees in Nuclear Support Technology. Dominion Nuclear will pay for their  more
CHAIRMAN SNIDER TO HOLD MARICOPA OFFICE HOURS ON MAY 6
FLORENCE, Ariz., April 24 -- Pinal County issued the following press release: From a recent Health and Human Services summit to railroad issues, Board Chairman David Snider says that April has been a busy one for him and his fellow Supervisors. "We hosted the Health and Human Services summit, where many issues that directly affect the residents in this area were discussed," Chairman Snider said. "We also have worked with the Union Pacific Railroad on coming up with a plan for current and f  more
CHANCELLOR STOCKWELL WISHES STUDENTS FUN, HEALTHY, SAFE SPRING BREAK
SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 3 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: Dear Students: Every year thousands of college students participate in some type of spring break activity. We love spring break for simple reasons: it is usually fun, usually restful, sometimes a bit crazy, but always better than the week of tests which precedes it. Whether you spend your spring break on the beach, the ski slopes, or at home, we want you to be as safe as possibl  more
CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE STUDENT AT TIME
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- NASA's Earth Observatory division issued the following press release: Can we put some of the world's biggest societal problems - like global warming, disaster management and public health - into the hands of students? For NASA's DEVELOP student internship program team the answer is a definitive "Yes!" The DEVELOP program celebrates its tenth anniversary this summer. For 10 years the program has pushed the envelope of the traditional summer internship, encouraging stu  more
CHARGES IN RAPE CASE PRONOUNCED AGAINST DERA CHIEF
Ambala, Sep 6 (UNI) Charges framed against Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmit Ram Rahim in a case of rape were pronounced by the special CBI judge A K Verma in his presence here today. The Dera Chief is facing allegations of rape and threatening Dera sadhvis under section 376 and 506 IPC. The CBI had already filed a charge sheet against him alleging that the Dera chief sexually exploited the sadhvis working in his Dera. Two sadhvis had moved the Punjab and Haryana High court with a complain  more
Chemical Industry Ready as Hurricanes Inaugurate a New Storm Season
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 28 -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: With another hurricane season upon us, the chemical industry is prepared to build on the successful actions taken to weather previous hurricanes like Katrina and Rita. During Katrina and Rita, American Chemistry Council (ACC) members' emergency preparations worked as planned. Not one employee at a chemical facility was injured, and neither the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nor any sta  more
CHICAGO MAYOR'S OFFICE ISSUES MAYORAL ORDINANCE REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2929 SOUTH ELLIS AVENUE
CHICAGO, July 9 -- The Office of the Mayor of Chicago issued the following text of a mayoral ordinance: WHEREAS, the City of Chicago ("City") is a home rule unit of government by virtue of the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970, and as such, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and WHEREAS, by ordinances previously adopted on November 13, 2007 and published in the Journal of Proceedings of the City Council ("  more
CHICAGO MAYOR'S OFFICE ISSUES MAYORAL ORDINANCE REGARDING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
CHICAGO, July 9 -- The Office of the Mayor of Chicago issued the following text of a mayoral ordinance: WHEREAS, the City of Chicago (the "City") is a home rule unit of local government under the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and has the authority to promote the health, safety and welfare of its inhabitants, to furnish essential governmental services through its various departments and agencies and to enter into contractual agreements with units of local government for the purpo  more
CHIEF JUSTICE TERNUS EXPANDS CALL TO HELP CHILDREN IN JUVENILE COURTS
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 16 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: In her annual State of the Judiciary message to the Iowa General Assembly, Chief Justice Marsha Ternus expanded her call to improve the lives of children involved in juvenile court proceedings. Last year, Chief Justice Ternus targeted the needs of children in foster care. Today, she called on the legislature to support efforts to help juvenile offenders turn their lives around. "Youths who commit serious   more
CHILDREN IN CRISIS: LOCAL, GLOBAL CHALLENGES
SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 6 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: If you want to evaluate the physical, mental, and emotional health of a society, then look at how it treats its children. Are children well-educated? Do they have access to adequate health care? Do they live in stable environments? Do they have adult advocates? Unfortunately, the answer is "no" for many children in the Upstate of South Carolina, the United States and the world.   more
CHILDREN TO VISIT WATERAMA, WONDERFUL WORLD OF WATER ON MAY 20
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 19 -- The city of Fort Worth issued the following press release: The school year is almost over. As students exhale after TAKS, many fourth-graders are gearing up for the final event of the school year, Waterama. This educational festival, hosted by the City of Fort Worth Water Department, combines science and fun to heighten awareness of water-related issues. WHY: To highlight the importance of water while expanding educational outreach to motivate Fort Worth Indepe  more
CHOUHAN INTERACTS WITH PEOPLE AT JAN ASHIRWAD YATRA
Barwani, MP, Sep 6 (UNI) Adopting the style of his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with people during his 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra'. Comparing work done by his government to previous Congress Government's, Mr Chouhan claimed to have provided better facilities in terms of power, water, health, education, agriculture, road and other issues. He said he was well aware of problems of poor from childhood and had made honest efforts to e  more
CHOUHAN URGES PEOPLE TO BRING HIM BACK TO VICTORY
Bhopal, Sep. 07 -- Adopting the style of his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with people during his 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra'. Comparing the works done by his Government to that of the previous Congress Government, Chouhan claimed to have provided better facilities in terms of power, water, health, education, agriculture, road and other issues. He said that he was well aware of the problems of the poor from childhood and had made hone  more
CIGARETTE SMOKING MAY ACCELERATE DISABILITY IN THOSE WITH MS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 13 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Persons with multiple sclerosis who smoke risk increasing the amount of brain tissue shrinkage, a consequence of MS, and the subsequent severity of their disease, new research conducted at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center (BNAC) at the University at Buffalo has shown. The results are based on magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of smokers and nonsmokers in 368 MS patients treated in UB's Jacobs Neu  more
Cigna HealthCare of Arizona Launches More Small-Business Insurance Options
PHOENIX, May 28 -- The Arizona Small Business Association issued the following news release: Cigna HealthCare of Arizona announced Tuesday it is adding more health plans targeting small businesses. Beginning June 1, businesses with 50 or fewer employees will get some of the same benefits previously only offered to larger companies. The insurer is adding three health savings plans and eight open access plans targeting small businesses. Jason Holmes, group health insurance broker for Empl  more
CITY APPROVES SEVERAL ANIMAL ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 25 -- The city of Fort Worth issued the following press release: The Fort Worth City Council fine-tuned several animal control rules today in order to help the Animal Care and Control Division better serve the citizens of Fort Worth and their pets. The council approved three amendments to the city's animal control ordinance. The first amendment grants animal control, fire and police officers the authority to rescue an animal left in an unattended vehicle if it is d  more
CITY ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION CLASSES
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 17 -- The city of Fort Worth issued the following press release: If a cardiac arrest happened to your loved one or a close friend, would you know how to perform life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which can double a victim's chance of survival? Surprisingly, the vast majority of Americans don't. In an effort to help Fort Worth residents gain life-saving CPR skills, the City of Fort Worth Public Health Department provides free American Heart Association   more
CITY GRANT TO BUILD MEDICAL SCIENCES SCHOOL AT BIOSCIENCE HIGH
PHOENIX, July 10 -- The Phoenix Union High School District issued the following news release: Phoenix Union High School District will receive a $2.4 million grant from the City of Phoenix Capital Improvement Program Bond to renovate the existing historic McKinley building on the Bioscience High School campus for a Medical Sciences school. The City Council approved the grant, May 28. The 2006 bond had allocated approximately $5.7 million to develop small specialty high schools. Paradise Val  more
CITY OF CARMEL'S PUBLIC SAFETY DAY 2008
CARMEL, Ind., Sept. 3 -- The city of Carmel issued the following press release: The Carmel Clay Fire Department, Carmel Police Department and St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, are hosting this year's Public Safety Day. The event will take place on Saturday, September 20th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the St. Vincent Carmel Hospital back parking lot, located at 13500 N. Meridian Street in Carmel. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. While the focus of the event is to better inform the publi  more
CITY OF FLORENCE TO HOLD 6TH ANNUAL POOCH FEST ON SEPT. 13
FLORENCE, Ky., Aug. 22 -- The city of Florence issued the following press release: The City of Florence will hold its 6th annual Pooch Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the north end of the Florence Government Center (8100 Ewing Boulevard). The event is for all dogs and will include a day of competition, fun, and social interaction. Registration is at 10am. Activities begin at 10:30am and include best in parade, best in show, obstacle course, owner look-a-like, and tricks. Prizes and  more
CITY OF FLORENCE TO HOLD ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON JULY 4
FLORENCE, Ky., June 16 -- The city of Florence issued the following press release: The City of Florence will hold its annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2008 from 4-11:30 p.m. on the campus of the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Boulevard. The program has expanded to include demonstrations, Health Expo, Kid's Zone, raffle, and rides. The event will consist of a "Salute to America" at 6 p.m. featuring the Florence Police Honor Guard and Florence Community Band. Th  more
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS PLANS 'GRAND CROSSINGS,' BRIDGE WALK ON LABOR DAY SEPT. 1, 8:00 A.M. AH-NAB-AWEN PARK
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 24 -- The city of Grand Rapids issued the following news release: You don't have to go all the way to the Mackinac Bridge to join the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk this year. Join your neighbors, invite your friends. Participants can walk as many as five miles, the equivalent of the Mackinac Bridge, and cross as many as seven bridges. The route is wheelchair accessible and appropriate for all fitness levels. No sign-up is necessary. Please make sure you are physica  more
CITY OF LONG BEACH ISSUES NEWSLETTER ON JULY 25
LONG BEACH, N.Y., July 25 -- The city of Long Beach issued the following newsletter: GOOD NEWS FOR LONG BEACH RESIDENTS! HOT OFF THE PRESS! CITY COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTION TO PARTNER WITH TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD FOR TRASH DISPOSAL On July 1, the City Council passed a resolution for a new trash disposal contract with the Town of Hempstead. Garbage will now be transported to the Merrick landfill where it will be subsequently brought to Covanta Resource Recovery Facility in Garden City for dis  more
CITY OF MIAMI FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT TO KICK OFF 'FILL THE BOOT' FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
MIAMI, Aug. 28 -- The city of Miami's office of communications issued the following news release: The City of Miami Fire-Rescue Department will kick off "Fill the Boot", a fund raiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), on Friday, August 29th, 2008, at Fire Station 4, 1105 SW 2 Avenue, at 10:00 a.m. To begin fund raising efforts, a child with muscular dystrophy will collect the very first donations from City of Miami Commissioners Joe Sanchez, Tomas Regalado, and Marc Sarnoff; F  more
CITY OF MONTROSE ISSUES MINUTES OF APRIL 3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONTROSE, Colo., April 3 -- The city of Montrose issued the following City Council meeting minutes: A regular Work Session of the Montrose City Council was held on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Elks Civic Building at 107 South Cascade Avenue. Said meeting posted in accordance with the Sunshine Law. PRESENT: David White, Ed Ulibarri, Jose Abeyta, Noelle Hagan, Teri Colvin, Jim Hougnon, Elsa Anderson, Shani Wittenberg, Mary Watt, Russ Duree,  more
CITY OF UTICA RECEIVES GRANT FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT
UTICA, N.Y., Aug. 28 -- The city of Utica issued the following press release: The City of Utica announced today that it has received a $28,000 grant from the New York State Archives to fund a plan for a shared records management program for The City of Utica Codes, and Urban & Economic Development Departments in partnership with The Oneida County Health Department. The funding will be used on a needs assessment and implementation plan to access and track required information regarding cod  more
CITY OF WOONSOCKET ISSUES MINUTES OF JUNE 16 MEETING
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 16 -- The city of Woonsocket issued the following meeting minutes: At a regular meeting of the City Council, in the City of Woonsocket, County of Providence, State of Rhode Island in Harris Hall on Monday, June 16, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. All members are present. Lloyd Gariepy addressed the council under citizens good and welfare. The prayer is read by the Clerk. The Pledge of Allegiance is given by the assembly. Upon motion of Councilman Schneck seconded by Counc  more
CITY'S PROPOSED BUDGET RETAINS TAX RATE, STREAMLINES SERVICES
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The city of Fort Worth issued the following press release: Creating a leaner, more streamlined municipal government while maintaining core public services is the foundation of Fort Worth City Manager Dale Fisseler's proposed budget for fiscal year 2008-09. The proposed citywide budget of $1,196,257,122 is up 2.2 percent from the fiscal year 2007-08 budget and addresses City Council's funding priorities. Priorities include a continued focus on public safety,  more
CITYWIDE CONVERSATION TO SHAPE FORT WORTH'S FUTURE
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 6 -- The city of Fort Worth issued the following press release: It happened in 1963 and '92. Now, it's happening again - a citywide conversation to stimulate dialogue among Fort Worth residents. Appropriately called Let's Talk Fort Worth, the event includes a series of planning and discussion meetings, culminating Sept. 25 in a citywide conversation that will generate ideas, suggestions and dreams to help shape the city's future for the next 20 years. The citywide  more
CMU Student Dies of Meningococcal Meningitis
HOLLAND, Mich., May 8 -- Central Michigan University issued the following press release: A 26-year-old Central Michigan University student has died of a bacterial form of meningitis while visiting the west side of the state, Ottawa County Health Department officials have announced. Senior LaMott Smith of Sterling Heights died of meningococcal meningitis May 7 after falling ill at a May 6 party in Coopersville, officials said. In cooperation with CMU, Central Michigan District Health Dep  more
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION HONORS 24 ALUMNI OF DECADE
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 26 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida's College of Education has honored 24 "Alumni of the Decade" winners as part of the college's 40th-anniversary celebration. The winners include Richard Ellenburg, Florida's Teacher of the Year winner in 2007 and a teacher at Camelot Elementary School in Orange County, and Eric J. Smith, the state's new commissi  more
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ANNOUNCES AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS WITH AREA HOSPITALS
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 23 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida's College of Medicine has signed affiliation agreements with Orlando Regional Healthcare and Florida Hospital. The affiliation agreements will allow medical students to participate in clinical training at Orlando Regional and Florida Hospital campuses. The agreements are an essential requirement for medical   more
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE SUMMER INTERNSHIP ADDRESSES BORDER HEALTH DISPARITIES
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 4 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: Four graduate- and professional-level health sciences students are ending their 10-week summer internships at The University of Arizona having dedicated their time to learn public health research on the U.S.-Mexico border region. Amanda Gutierrez, Katherine Svensson, Maritza Valenzuela and Kelsey Vaughan were selected from a national pool of interested applicants to gain an increased understanding of pub  more
College of Saint Benedict Selected to Receive $100,000 Wal-Mart College Success Award
ST. JOSEPH, Minn., July 16 -- The College of Saint Benedict / Saint John's University issued the following news release: The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) has been selected by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to receive the Wal-Mart College Success Award, a $100,000 grant to help build on CSB's demonstrated successes in enrolling, retaining and graduating first-generation college students. CSB was one of only 20 colleges (of 217 applicants) selected through a highly competitive   more
COLLINS NAMED ASSOCIATE DEAN AT UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 4 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: R. Lorraine Collins, Ph.D., a prolific researcher in the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) for 22 years, has been appointed associate dean for research in the UB School of Public Health and Health Professions and a professor in its Department of Health Behavior. Collins, a senior research scientist at RIA since 1986, also has held an appointment as a research professor in UB'  more
COLORADO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ISSUES MONTHLY REPORT FROM ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MAY
DENVER, June 1 -- The Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education issued the following monthly report: Success at ACC * Arapahoe Community College held its forty-first commencement ceremony Saturday, May 10, honoring over 1,090 students who earned an Associate degree or certificate during the 2007-2008 academic year. Of those honored, 260 students "walked" during the graduation ceremony. * Mark Rosen, ACC student completing his degree in Nursing and a staff me  more
COMMENCEMENT ON DEC. 15
UTICA, N.Y., Dec. 3 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: SUNYIT will hold December Commencement on Saturday, December 15. The 10 a.m. ceremony will take place in the Campus Center Gymnasium, and a reception will follow in the Campus Center Dining Hall. SUNYIT President Peter A. Spina will address graduates; members of the College Council, faculty and staff will join parents, family and friends in celebrating the occasion. December 2  more
COMMENCEMENT: YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY AWARDS FIRST DOCTORATES IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Youngstown State University awards its first doctor of physical therapy degrees at summer commencement 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, in Beeghly Center. The clinical doctorate of physical therapy program at YSU was approved last month by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Sixteen students will receive the degree at commencement ceremonies on Sunday.   more
COMMENTARY: IMMUNIZATIONS-EFFECTIVE 'BODY ARMOR' FOR SOLDIERS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Wouldn't you rather get a shot than be sick for a week or more and risk compromising a mission? This is a question that Soldiers should ask themselves when facing vaccinations at basic training and before deployment. Thanks to vaccinations, humans have the amazing ability to develop immunity to diseases without having to physically experience the disease. Scientists have been able to develop vaccina  more
COMMISSIONER VANAMERONGEN'S BUDGET TESTIMONY, 2008
ALBANY, N.Y., May 20 -- The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal issued the text of the following speech: Good morning Chairman Johnson, Chairman Farrell, Chairman Bonacic, Chairman Lopez, members of the Senate and Assembly joint Fiscal Committees, and distinguished members of the Legislature. It is an honor to appear before you today to provide testimony on Governor Spitzer's second budget proposal. As I embark on my second year as Commissioner of the Division of Ho  more
COMPTROLLER THOMPSON TESTIFIES BEFORE CITY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE ON MAYOR'S PRELIMINARY BUDGET, FOUR-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN
NEW YORK, March 4 -- The New York City Comptroller issued the following testimony: New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. Good afternoon. I would like thank Committee Chair David Weprin and all of the members of the City Council Finance Committee for the opportunity to comment on the Mayor's Preliminary Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2008 to 2012 and his modification to the FY 2008 budget. With me today is Deputy Comptroller for Budget Marcia Van Wagner. The Mayo  more
Concord Announces Undergraduate Courses for Fall
ATHENS, W.Va., Aug. 6 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Registration for classes for the fall semester at Concord University will be Friday, August 22 and classes will begin on Monday, August 25. The University will conduct exams Monday, December 15 through Friday, December 19. Fall commencement will be Saturday, December 20 at 11 a.m. Fall break will be Monday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 7. Thanksgiving recess will be Monday, November 24 through Friday, Novem  more
CONNECTICUT PENSION TRUSTEES SUED BY LABOR DEPARTMENT FOR MISUSE OF PLAN FUNDS
HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration issued the following news release: Trustees of the James T. Farrell III Money Purchase Pension Plan in Hartford misused more than $960,000 in plan assets to pay their personal expenses and operating expenses of Farrell Associates in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), according to a lawsuit filed by the U. S. Department of Labor. The suit, filed in the U.S. Dist  more
Conservation of endangered Asian vultures not enough for their recovery
Washington, Sept. 6 -- A new analysis done by researchers from the University of Michigan has determined that captive breeding colonies of a critically endangered Asian vulture, whose numbers in the wild have dwindled from tens of millions to a few thousand, are too small to protect the species from extinction. Adding wild birds to the captive colonies, located in Pakistan and India, is crucial, but political and logistical barriers are hampering efforts, according to Jeff A. Johnson, lead au  more
CONSTRUCTION TO CLOSE I-35 DURING COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND
SAN MARCOS, Texas, May 7 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Interstate 35 between Austin and San Marcos will be closed starting 9 p.m. Friday, May 9 through 5 a.m. Monday, May 12 due to construction, and anyone planning to attend commencement ceremonies at Texas State University-San Marcos should make travel plans accordingly. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the southbound lanes will be closed at 9 p.m. Friday and traffic will be detoured to t  more
CONSUMER DEMAND FOR WAYS TO FIT QUALITY MEALS INTO HECTIC SCHEDULES SHAPE RESTAURANT TRENDS IN 2008, ACCORDING TO NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: Research released today by the National Restaurant Association shows that Americans today are hungry for new experiences, easy-access solutions and variety, and this will be reflected in restaurant services and on menus in the coming year. The nation's 945,000 restaurants will provide diners a wider variety than ever of menu choices and flavors, technology solutions, and takeout and delivery options   more
Country Council Meeting, Other Events Strengthen PMA Efforts in Mexico
NEWARK, Del., July 2 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: Increasing numbers of Mexican produce industry members are becoming members of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) thanks to the association's efforts to increase international programming in that country. Recent PMA events - including a meeting of the association's Mexico Country Council, a Fresh Connections networking event and an educational seminar on food safety - are helping the association   more
COUNTY OFFERS FREE TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSES
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The Harford County Health Department will offer free stop tobacco classes for anyone who wants to quit. A six-week class will be held in Bel Air, Havre de Grace, Aberdeen and Edgewood. Pre-registration is required. The Pre-Quit Class is mandatory for all first-time participants. For more information or to register, call 410-612-1781 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bel Air A Pre-Quit Class will  more
Creighton Opens Expanded Clinic in Dundee
OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 28 -- Creighton University issued the following press release: Creighton Medical Associates (CMA) opened its new Dundee medical clinic on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the former Dundee Hardware Plus, 50th and Underwood streets, in the heart of the Dundee business district. The facility boasts more than 9,000 square feet and expanded medical services on one floor with convenient parking. In addition to medical care, educational opportunities for the public will be offered at the  more
Crown Health Care Laundry Services Posts Only Bid for Linen Services
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 3 - The Alabama Finance Department's Division of Purchasing has received only one bid in response to an invitation to bid for furnishing and servicing of wash cloths (NBR 2196483). The only bid, which was opened on Aug. 6, came from Crown Health Care Laundry Services for $0.095 each. No award has been issued.  more
Crown Health Care Laundry Services Posts Only Bid for Linen Services
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 3 - The Alabama Finance Department's Division of Purchasing has received only one bid in response to an invitation to bid for furnishing and servicing of bath towels (NBR 2196483). The only bid, which was opened on Aug. 6, came from Crown Health Care Laundry Services for 26 cents each. No award has been issued.  more
Current situation & chaos
Kathmandu, Sept. 6 -- A Maoist-led government was sworn-in on July 21, which won about 240 seats in the election held on April 10 to choose a 601-member Constituent Assembly (CA) for drafting a new federal republic constitution. The ruling monarchy was suspended in April 2006 after the popular uprising against its continued rule, which had been in existence for over two centuries since 1769. The monarchy was formally ended in June this year. The Maoists have succeeded in putting together a c  more
DAHL BECOMES ORDNANCE REGIMENTAL CWO
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: A change of responsibility ceremony was held at the Ball Conference Center July 10 installing the Ordnance Corps' 6th Regimental Chief Warrant Officer. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Arthur G. Dahl IV follows 40-year Army veteran Chief Warrant Officer 5 Harold L. DeBerry as the senior warrant officer of the Ordnance Corps. DeBerry retired from active duty in ceremonies later the same day. Brig. Gen. Lynn A  more
DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY OFFICES OF SPOKESPERSON FOR SECRETARY-GENERAL, SPOKESPERSON FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 2 -- The United Nations Office of the Secretary General issued the text of the following daily press briefing: The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today's noon briefing by Marie Okabe, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, and Janos Tisovszky, Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly. Good afternoon. I'm sorry, I am a little late; I was waiting for a couple of things. We do have the General Assembly Spokesman here as well to give y  more
Dairy Industry Comes Together in Sustainability Initiative to Encourage Innovation, Address Environmental Stewardship
ARLINGTON, Va., April 17 -- The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following news releases: Dairy Industry Comes Together in Sustainability Initiative to Encourage Innovation, Address Environmental Stewardship From farm to consumer, dairy industry leaders have joined together to launch a comprehensive sustainability initiative that will encourage industry innovations, improve environmental performance and position the industry for future marketplace demands. Three nation  more
Dan Leonard to Lead National Pharmaceutical Council
RESTON, Va., March 24 -- The National Pharmaceutical Council issued the following news release: The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) announced that Dan Leonard has been appointed as its new president. As the leader of NPC, he will guide the organization as it adopts evidence-based medicine (EBM) as a new priority within its existing mission of advancing research on the appropriate use of prescription medicines. Leonard replaces Karen Williams, who has served as president since 1996.   more
DAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS INSTITUTES NEW STUDENT BEHAVIOR PROGRAM
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Dayton Public Schools issued the following news release: Furthering its commitment to providing safe and orderly schools for students and staff, Dayton Public Schools will institute a new program into its code of conduct and expand the program to at least five schools, beginning in the 2008-09 school year. These changes are made possible thanks to a $1 million grant from the Iddings School Based Mental Health Initiative. Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a series   more
DAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEVY CO-CHAIRS NAMED
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- Dayton Public Schools issued the following news release: A strong show of support by Dayton's civic and business leaders underscored the importance of an affordable levy that meets the district's pressing needs as the Dayton Board of Education voted tonight to place a 4.9-mill operating levy on the November ballot. Dayton Board of Education President Yvonne Isaacs announced at a news conference following the vote that an "all-star" team of the Dayton community's mo  more
DEALING WITH STRESS AS TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOL ABUSE
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 26 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: A researcher at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) is initiating a study of "mindfulness-based stress reduction," a technique often used in behavioral medicine for stress reduction but not before as an adjunct in the treatment of alcohol use disorders. "By adapting and applying mindfulness-based stress reduction or MBSR in alcoholism treatment, we hope to develop an incre  more
DEBAKEY VA READIES FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV
HOUSTON, Aug. 28 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center issued the following press release: In response to the approach of Hurricane Gustav toward the Gulf Coast, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is stocking all necessary fuel, water, food, medications, and supplies, and making arrangements for essential staff to be on hand to meet the health care needs of veterans. The MEDVAMC currently has 81 beds available to receive patients in need.   more
DECA PARTNERS WITH MILITARY TO HELP PROMOTE SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS
FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release: A reported 115 soldiers died from suicide in 2007, making that year the worst for self-inflicted deaths among soldiers in almost three decades. During National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 7-13, the Defense Commissary Agency is partnering with both the DoD-funded Mental Health Self Assessment Program and the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Prevention to highl  more
DECORATED VIETNAM VET SPEAKS AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Carl Nunziato, an attorney, retired Army major and former vice president for National City Bank Trust, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree at Youngstown State University's summer commencement 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 in Beeghly Center on the YSU campus. Christine Snipes, who graduates with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, will be the student speaker at the ceremony. Nunziato is a 196  more
DEL. FALEOMAVAEGA RESPONDS TO RADEWAGEN'S GUEST EDITORIAL PUBLISHED BY SAMOA NEWS ON AUG. 22
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Del. Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, D-American Samoa, issued the following press release: Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he is responding to Mrs. Aumua Amata Radewagen's guest editorial published by Samoa News on August 22, 2008 in which she criticizes his work on behalf of the people of American Samoa, including his efforts to strengthen the US tuna industry and protect the jobs of nearly 5,000 cannery workers. "Despite the fact that all three US branded tuna  more
DELAWARE ALUMNUS BIDEN VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
DOVER, Del., Aug. 23 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr., a University of Delaware alumnus, has been selected to run for vice president of the United States by presumptive Democratic Party nominee Barack Obama. Obama announced the selection by text message and on his Web site early Saturday morning. Biden is a 1965 graduate of the University and in 2004 was presented an honorary doctor of letters degree. "It's a proud day for  more
DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SENTENCING ANNOUNCEMENT
WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 29 -- The Delaware Attorney General issued the following news release: The Delaware Department of Justice today announced sentences in the following criminal cases: James R. Hardwick, age 49 of Newark, was convicted at trial in New Castle County Superior Court on June 3, 2008 of twenty-nine counts of 1st degree Rape and two counts of 2nd degree Attempted Rape. The defendant engaged in sexual intercourse with his stepdaughter and her friend, both juveniles, on mu  more
Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport - If You Want Change, You Need to Engage
BROOKFIELD, Wis., Jan. 9 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release: In this Presidential election year, with one-third of the Senate and the entire House up for re-election, and important legislation pending, attendance at the National Funeral Directors Association's (NFDA) Advocacy Summit is essential for funeral directors. And now, with new sessions and activities, the Advocacy Summit will provide an even greater opportunity for funeral directors to en  more
Democratic Congressional Candidate John Adler and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Highlight the Need for Economic Relief for M
MT. LAUREL, N.J., Jan. 25 -- John Adler, a Democratic Party candidate for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District, issued the following news release: State Senator John Adler, the Democratic candidate for Congress in New Jersey's Third District, and U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) joined Denise Warga at her home in Marlton today to discuss the urgency for real solutions to a weakening economy. Warga discussed the challenges she is facing - trying to do more with less money. Hoy  more
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE'S OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ISSUES REPORT 'THE OVERSEAS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ATTACHE PROGRAM IS GENERALLY WORKING WELL, BUT A COMPREHENSIVE OPERATING PLAN IS NEEDED'
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of the Inspector General issued the following report: Final Report IPE-19044/July 2008 Office of Audit and Evaluation MEMORANDUM FOR: Jon W. Dudas Under Secretary for Intellectual Property and Director ofthe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Lois Boland Director of the Office of Intellectual ~9-'Property Policy and Enforcement FROM: Judith J. Gordon Assistant Inspector General for Audit and Evaluation SUBJECT: Fina  more
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESPONDS TO DOG BITE INCIDENT AT NORTHEAST RECREATION CENTER
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The District of Columbia Department of Health issued the following news release: "Currently no one has come forward to claim the Cane Corso mix. We are asking that anyone with information please contact DOH animal control at (202) 576-6664. If the owner is not identified within 5 days, the dog will be euthanized."  more
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AWARDED MORE THAN $546 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 2007 TO ASSIST CRIME VICTIMS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs issued the following press release: The Department of Justice awarded more than $546 million in Fiscal Year 2007 to assist crime victims through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) compensation and assistance programs and the Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) initiative, the Department announced today. "We have made considerable progress in responding to the needs of crime victims,  more
DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ANNOUNCES LIST OF FINAL DECISIONS, ORDERS ISSUED IN JUNE
MADISON, Wis., June 1 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following news release: The Department of Regulation and Licensing announced that the following final decisions and orders were issued in June 2008: David B. Amos and DCJ Intermediate d/b/a Lakeside Realty - Real Estate Broker and Real Estate Business Entity, Milwaukee. The Real Estate Board Reprimanded David B. Amos and DCJ Intermediate, and ordered Amos to pay costs of $358.50. Amos and DCJ Intermedi  more
DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES'S DIVISION OF INSURANCE RECOVERS $7 MILLION FOR INSURANCE CONSUMERS IN FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2008
DENVER, Aug. 21 -- The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies' Real Estate Commission issued the following news release: DORA's Colorado Division of Insurance reported that it has recovered $7,093,149.51 for consumers in the first half of 2008. The total represents premium savings and recovered benefits to consumers including: * $4.7 million from insurers following 2,000 received written consumer complaints that were in the first six months of this year, including refunds and restor  more
DEPARTMENT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON TEXTBOOK REVIEW
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: Textbooks being considered for use in Tennessee public schools beginning with the 2009-10 school year are on display for public review at 10 sites across the state (see chart below). Tennessee is in the process of adopting new textbooks in the areas of science, health, physical education/wellness, agricultural education and family and consumer sciences. "It is important for the adoption of  more
DESIGN OF PATIENT TRACKING TOOLS MAY HAVE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 26 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Proper design of computational tools is critical if they are to be used with success in patient-care settings, particularly in hospital emergency rooms, a field study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo and other institutions recently revealed. Nationwide, electronic patient tracking technologies are replacing traditional, dry-erase patient status boards, according to the UB researcher  more
DESIGN RESEARCH WEEK AT WSU SPOKANE TO EXPLORE DESIGN AND POLITICS
SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 31 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: The design of built environments is intimately related to politics. From studio to street and from city districts to natural landscapes design involves political issues. The Interdisciplinary Design Institute of Washington State University Spokane will discuss this relationship during its annual Research Focus Week Jan. 8 to 11. The week includes a charrette--a 30-hour design competition for students--an  more
Despite Economic Downturn, Employee Benefits Remain Stable in 2008
CHICAGO, June 22 -- Society for Human Resource Management issued the following news release: Despite recent challenges to the economy, employers are managing to maintain a balance in employee benefits, according to the 2008 Employee Benefits Survey released today by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) at its 60th Annual Conference. "Rising health care costs, combined with the state of the economy, are causing more employers to adjust health care and financial benefits," said S  more
Detecting Dangerous Chemicals with Lasers, Exploring the Brain's Circuitry with Light and the World's Largest Laser System Featured at CLEO/QELS Meeting in San Jose
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release: Nearly 6,000 researchers from around the world will present the latest breakthroughs in electro-optics, lasers and the application of light waves at the 2008 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (CLEO/QELS) May 4-9 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif. CLEO is the preeminent event for those in the lasers and electro-optics co  more
DETROIT FAMILIES TO SHARE HEALTH CARE STORIES AT ROUNDTABLE WITH HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
DETROIT, Aug. 13 -- America's Health Insurance Plans issued the following news release: Detroit families and community leaders will share their health care stories and their priorities for health care reform at a roundtable today with representatives from the health insurance industry. Detroit, MI is the second stop on a listening tour conducted by America's Health Insurance Plans' (AHIP) Campaign for an American Solution. The campaign is a new national grassroots and educational initiativ  more
Diarrhoea kills 32 in flood-ravaged Bihar
Patna, Sept. 6 -- At least 32 people, including 18 children, have died of diarrhoea in flood-hit Bihar's Supaul and Saharsa districts, officials said Saturday, giving rise to the fear of an epidemic among those affected by the calamity. Supaul and Saharsa are two of the worst-hit districts. Officials engaged in relief and rescue operations said that diarrhoea was an outcome of people drinking contaminated water. Official sources said that 10 people died of diarrhoea in Supaul, while dozens  more
Did You Know? Wheat Donations are Under Attack
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Wheat Associates issued the following news release: U.S. policy makers have long supported direct food aid donations, which make up about half the world's total food aid and were worth more than $2.1 billion last year. Yet the drumbeat to replace direct donations with cash for local and regional food purchases is increasing and the new Farm Bill includes a pilot program to determine if local and regional purchase would have the benefits its advocates claim.  more
DISASTER RECOVERY EFFORTS VOLUNTEERS ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER IN SERVGA
ATLANTA, Aug. 31 -- The Georgia Department of Human Resources issued the following news release: During disaster recovery efforts volunteers provide crucial assistance that allows first responders to focus on the most fragile members of our society. The most effective way to become a volunteer is by registering with a statewide program such as the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) or the Georgia Nurse Alert system through SERVGA (pronounced serve Georgia.) Volunteers of all skills levels and bac  more
DISMUKE ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION AS DEAN OF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-WICHITA
WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 29 - The University of Kansas School of Medicine issued the following news release: Today S. Edwards Dismuke, MD, MSPH, announced he is stepping down as Dean of the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita effective Sept.10. Dismuke will continue to serve as professor in the Departments of Preventive Medicine and Public Health as well as Internal Medicine, where he will continue to work with medical students and residents in Wichita. "On behalf of the hundreds o  more
DISTINGUISHED NURSING ALUMNI HONORED AT EVENT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May 5 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: The Department of Nursing at Youngstown State University presents its Nursing Distinguished Alumni Awards Thursday, May 8 in the atrium of Cushwa Hall on the YSU campus. The event, which is part of YSU's Centennial Celebration, will take place 5 to 8 p.m. The program begins at 6 p.m. The nursing skills lab will be open for tours during the evening. Recipients of the award are: * Mary Ellen Micha  more
DISTRICT FIVE TO HOST PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR FOR RESIDENTS ON MAY 31
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 16 -- The city of Fort Worth issued the following press release: Event: During the severe weather season, it's more important than ever for families to be prepared for emergencies. However, the same preparedness skills for natural disasters can also protect families during other potential man-made emergencies. In order to provide District 5 residents with the knowledge and information they need to prepare themselves for any emergency, Councilmember Frank Moss will host   more
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO LAUNCH NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH ACTIVITIES, SEPT. 3
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The city of Washington, D.C., issued the following news release: The District of Columbia has planned a month of preparedness activities focusing on all segments of the community in observance of National Preparedness Month, which is held annually in September. The District will kick off the 2008 observance with a preparedness fair, noon to 2 pm, Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Franklin Square Park located at K and I Streets between 13th and 14th streets, NW. The   more
DIVERSITY WORKS SETS EVENTS IN OCTOBER, NOVEMBER
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Partners for Workplace Diversity celebrates Diversity Works 2007 this fall with a variety of events. Partners for Workplace Diversity is an alliance of area organizations, including Youngstown State University, dedicated to developing successful diversity initiatives for their own needs and for those of the community at large. The project is led by Anne McMahon, professor of management in YSU's Wi  more
DOCTOR SHARES SECRETS OF THOSE WHO LIVE TO BE 100
TUCSON, Ariz., July 25 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The University of Arizona College of Medicine Medical Student Research Program presents Dr. Manuel Viamonte, who will conduct a free seminar about living to be 100 years old titled, "In Search of Health, Happiness and Longevity." Viamonte, who is 80, will offer his unique perspective on aging and discuss findings from his visits to several communities around the world that have large numbers of citizens  more
DOGS HELP WOUNDED WARRIORS HEAL AT WALTER REED
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: One of the most popular therapists at Walter Reed Army Medical Center prefers to show his enthusiasm and appreciation by wagging his tail and giving slobbery kisses. Deuce Deuce is a three-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever and the first therapy dog assigned to a U.S. military hospital. Walter Reed is the only military hospital to use therapy dogs, according to Deuce's owner, Harvey Naranjo, w  more
Dreaded Rat fever races on
Colombo, Sept. 6 -- Leptospirosis, widely known as rat fever, is raising its vicious head again with 117 deaths being reported up to August this year while only 34 deaths from the entire country were reported last year, Health Ministry Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Prabha Palihawadana said. She said some 3,700 Leptospirosis infected patients were reported up to August this year while only 2,600 patients were reported last year it. Dr. Palihawadana said the Unit would take immediate measures to   more
DREAM INTERNSHIP STEPPING STONE FOR YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Aug 13 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Megan Wagner at her internship at Bill Blass in New York.Megan Wagner was determined to find an impressive internship that would grab the attention of prospective employers before she graduated from Youngstown State University. The Youngstown resident's resolve paid off. She landed an internship with the storied design house of Bill Blass Ltd. on Seventh Avenue in New York. Wagner, a daughter of M  more
Drug User Fee Law Critical To Pork Producers
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release: The National Pork Producers Council today urged Congress to reauthorize the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA), after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Thursday sent recommendations for the law to Capitol Hill. Enacted in 2003, ADUFA authorizes FDA to collect fees from the animal health industry to be used for the review and approval of animal health products. The fees supplement the agency's   more
Drug-Review Law Favorable To Pork Industry
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release: The National Pork Producers Council today commends the House Energy and Commerce Committee for approving the clean reauthorization of an animal-drug review law and a new generic animal-drug review statute. The Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA), first enacted in 2003, allows FDA to collect fees from the animal health industry for the review and approval of animal health products. The fees supplement  more
DSHS PROVIDES HEALTH-RELATED EVACUATION SUGGESTIONS
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30 -- The Texas Department of State Health Services issued the following news release: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has issued the following checklist of health-related items people should take with them in the event of evacuation ahead of Hurricane Gustav. Items include: * Birth certificates * Immunization records for children and adults * Driver license, passports or other photo ID and Social Security cards * Health insurance c  more
EAGLESWOOD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT NETS $222K FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
TOMS RIVER, N.J., Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jim Saxton, R-N.J. (3rd CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Jim Saxton (NJ-3rd) announced today that over $222,500 in federal funding has been awarded by the Department of Homeland Security to a local fire company. The Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Department is slated to receive $222,500 in funding from the 42nd round of competitive grant awards given with 2007 funding. More than $490 million in Assistance to Firefighter Grants will be awarded  more
ECYBERMISSION COMPETITION KICKS OFF EARLY FOR 2008-2009
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Registration for the U.S. Army's 2008-2009 eCYBERMISSION competition opened Aug. 1 at www. ecybermission.com. Managed by the U.S. Army's Research, Development and Engineering Command, eCYBERMISSION is a Web-based competition designed to increase student interest in science, math and technology and encourage students to pursue related careers. Former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army General Eric Sh  more
Editor Named for New Journal - Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics Debuts in October
DALLAS, Aug. 25 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: The American Heart Association has set an October launch date for its sixth new cardiology subspecialty journal -- Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics. This is the last in the launch of six new journals, appearing under the banner of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health. Ramachandran S. Vasan, M.D., D.M., of Bos  more
EDUCATION, NURSING RELOCATE TO HEALTH EDUCATION COMPLEX
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug. 13 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: The School of Education and the Mary Black School of Nursing have relocated to the newly-opened Health Education Complex, just in time for the start of fall semester at USC Upstate. Students should be sure to check their schedules for changes in class locations. The 145,000 square foot facility allows for expanded academic space and will ease overcrowding in other areas of campu  more
ELDER AFFAIRS RECOGNIZES FREEPORT AND PAXTON AS NEWEST COMMUNITIES FOR LIFETIME
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 22 -- The Florida Department of Elder Affairs issued the following news release: The cities of Freeport and Paxton became Florida's newest additions to the Department of Elder Affairs' Communities for a Lifetime initiative. Under the leadership of Mayor Mickey Marse of Freeport and Mayor Wanda Smith of Paxton, both city commissions passed designated resolutions on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. The resolutions promote planning in areas such as housing, transportation, he  more
Eleven southeast Asian health ministers to meet in New Delhi
New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- With an estimated 3.6 million people living with HIV/AIDS in southeast Asia, health ministers from 11 countries of the region will be meeting here Monday to discuss ways to tackle the disease, health ministry officials said Saturday. Other problems that plague the region, including tobacco consumption, vector-borne diseases and reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, will also be taken up at the annual meeting of the health ministers of the region. The 61st Session  more
EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING F.O. AND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, SEPULVEDA VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER, SEPULVEDA, CALIF.
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision: F.O., Appellant and DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, SEPULVEDA VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER, Sepulveda, CA, Employer Docket No. 08-442 Appearances: Case Submitted on the Record Appellant, pro se Office of Solicitor, for the Director DECISION AND ORDER Before: DAVID S. GERSON, Judge COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge JAMES A. HAYNES, Alternate Judge   more
EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING L.D. AND U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, POST OFFICE, PETALUMA, CALIF.
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision: L.D., Appellant and U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, POST OFFICE, Petaluma, CA, Employer Docket No. 08-966 Appearances: Case Submitted on the Record Joseph F. Shanley, for the appellant Office of Solicitor, for the Director DECISION AND ORDER Before: COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge MICHAEL E. GROOM, Alternate Judge JAMES A. HAYNES, Alternate Judge JURISDICTIO  more
EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING M.W. AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, BETHESDA, MD.
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision: M.W., Appellant and DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, Bethesda, MD, Employer Docket No. 08-628 Appearances: Case Submitted on the Record Appellant, pro se Office of Solicitor, for the Director DECISION AND ORDER Before: COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge MICHAEL E. GROOM, Alternate Judge JAMES A. HAYNES, Alternate Jud  more
EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING S.S. AND U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, POST OFFICE, PEMBROKE PINES, FLA.
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision: S.S., Appellant and U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, POST OFFICE, Pembroke Pines, FL, Employer Docket No. 08-544 Appearances: Case Submitted on the Record Appellant, pro se Office of Solicitor, for the Director DECISION AND ORDER Before: ALEC J. KOROMILAS, Chief Judge DAVID S. GERSON, Judge JAMES A. HAYNES, Alternate Judge JURISDICTION On December 10  more
EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING T.A. AND U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, POST OFFICE, AKRON, OHIO
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision: T.A., Appellant and U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, POST OFFICE, Akron, OH, Employer Docket No. 08-433 Appearances: Case Submitted on the Record Alan J. Shapiro, Esq., for the appellant Office of Solicitor, for the Director DECISION AND ORDER Before: ALEC J. KOROMILAS, Chief Judge COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge MICHAEL E. GROOM, Alternate Judge JURISDICTION   more
EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING V.R. AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, CHAMBLEE, GA.
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision: V.R., Appellant and INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Chamblee, GA, Employer Docket No. 08-553 Appearances: Case Submitted on the Record Appellant, pro se Office of Solicitor, for the Director DECISION AND ORDER Before: DAVID S. GERSON, Judge COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge JAMES A. HAYNES, Alternate Judge JURISDICTION On December 19, 2007 appellant fil  more
EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD ISSUES DECISION REGARDING Y.S. AND U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION CENTER, CAROL STREAM, ILL.
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employees' Compensation Appeals Board issued the following decision: Y.S., Appellant and U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Carol Stream, IL, Employer Docket No. 08-467 Appearances: Case Submitted on the Record Appellant, pro se Office of Solicitor, for the Director DECISION AND ORDER Before: ALEC J. KOROMILAS, Chief Judge COLLEEN DUFFY KIKO, Judge MICHAEL E. GROOM, Alternate Judge JURISDIC  more
EMS WEEK GIVES 'FRONT LINE' RESPONDERS DESERVED RECOGNITION
VERSAILLES, Ky., May 22 -- The Kentucky Community & Technical College System issued the following news release: The Kentucky Board of Emergency Services wishes to recognize the thousands of Kentucky Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel across Kentucky for their public service. This marks the 35th year for National EMS Week. This year's theme is: Your Life is Our Mission. KBEMS brings lifesaving emergency medical care to the Commonwealth by certifying First Responders and Emergenc  more
ENCEPHALITIS CLAIMS ONE UNDER MORABAZAR PHC
AMGURI, Sept 6 -- One Binita Saikia (30), wife of Tarun Saikia of Purani Molokhubocha gaon under Morabazar primary health centre, about 7 km from here, died of encephalitis on September 3. A popular housewife of the village, Binita leaves behind one son and her husband. It was learnt that the number of people suffering from fever and other ailments is increasing day by day in this area. It has been alleged that though this are is under Morabazar primary health centre, yet no preventive measure  more
END OF LIFE DECISIONS TOPIC OF 2008 STIER MEMORIAL LECTURE
SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 24 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: "No one likes to think about dying, yet the event is inevitable. Making our wishes known about care in our final months of life can be one of the most meaningful and challenging things we will ever do," said Dr. Patrick M. Dunn, the 2008 Robert F.E. Stier Memorial Lecture in Medicine presenter. "Making Our Treatment Wishes Known" is the topic of this year's Washington State University Spokane Robert F  more
EPA, OSHA Among Federal Agencies Rated as Most Responsive to Small Business
LANSING, Mich., July 17 -- The Small Business Association of Michigan issued the following news release: The Office of the National Ombudsman at the U.S. Small Business Administration released its annual report rating federal agencies on how they respond to small business concerns. Each agency was graded based upon the following criteria: Timeliness and quality of response, Presence of a non-retaliation policy, Degree of regulatory enforcement compliance assistance to small firms,  more
ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENROLLMENT SOARS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 29 -- The State University of New York's Erie Community College issued the following news release: The number of students enrolled at Erie Community College is quickly approaching an all-time high, ECC President Jack Quinn announced Friday. Enrollment at the college is currently at 12,413 students, an increase of 2.1 percent compared to fall 2007 and 35 percent over the last seven years. ECC received 19,850 applications for the fall semester, an 8 percent increase f  more
ESTONIA: FIRST PROJECTS OF THE FUND OF WISE DECISIONS WILL BE LAUNCHED
TALLINN, Estonia, Aug. 29 - The government of Estonia issued the following news release: In the first stage, the fund of wise decisions will support innovative research and development projects to the extent of EEK 11.5 million. In August, 13 new projects were launched in fields that are at the top of the government's priority list. The changes in the structure of the economy will be supported, the employment and education issues attended and the competitiveness of the region or field of eco  more
EVANSVILLE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ISSUES MINUTES OF AUG. 21 MEETING
EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 21 -- The Evansville Board of Zoning Appeals issued the following meeting minutes: ROLL CALL Mr. Dunigan: I would like to call the August 21, 2008 meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals to order. Will the secretary please call the roll? MEMBERS PRESENT John Briscoe, Roger Herrin, Nancy Koehler, Mike Rudolph, Erika Taylor, Gregg Utley, Derek Dunigan MEMBERS ABSENT None AREA PLAN STAFF PRESENT Bradley G. Mills, Executive Director; Janet Greenwell, Zon  more
EVENING OF MEDITATION, MUSIC ON SEPT 21
GUWAHATI, Sept 6 -- The Art of Living Foundation is going to organise an evening of music and meditation, named Sumeru Sandhya, on September 21 at Pragjyoti ITA Centre. The event, featuring noted musician and physicist Vikram Hazra, will start at 5.30 pm and would feature singing and meditative sessions. Informing this at a press conference today, members of the AoL Foundation said that Hazra's musical abilities have enthralled scores of people in different parts of the world. Hazra's music ra  more
EVENT TO PROMOTE BUTTING OUT TOBACCO
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Nov. 11 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release: The Student Health Center will encourage students to "kick the habit" during the Great Kat Smoke Out on Thursday (Nov. 15). Part of the national Great American Smoke Out, the SHC will provide free breath carbon monoxide screenings and have students make their own stress balls to deal with the pressure to smoke from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. "This is a day when sm  more
EVERETT BOARD OF ALDERMEN ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 25 MEETING
EVERETT, Mass., Aug. 25 -- The Everett Board of Aldermen issued the following meeting agenda COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR 1. A0258-08 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President Subject to confirmation by the Honorable Board of Aldermen, I hereby appoint Mr. George Edwards to serve as a member of the Everett Disability Commission for a period of three (3) years expiring in February 2011. 2. A0256-08 Ordinance/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen, as President That Chapte  more
Exhibition to celebrate National Nutrition Week inaugurated
New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- A two-day long exhibition on nutrition awareness for women and children was inaugurated at the India Gate lawns Friday. It is organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Food and Nutrition Board. Renuka Chowdhury, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, said the purpose of the exhibition was to create awareness among people about nutritious food and healthy living, during the National Nutrition Week (Sep 1-7). Chowdhury, addressing t  more
EXPERT IN BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT IS CLARKSON CHAIR IN PLANNING
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 19 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Michael Greenberg, Ph.D., director of the National Center for Neighborhood and Brownfield Redevelopment, will be the 2007 Nan and Will Clarkson Chair in Urban and Regional Planning in the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. Greenberg, professor and associate dean of faculty in Rutgers University's Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, will be in residence at UB  more
FACELIFTS ABOUND ON HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
ARCATA, Calif., Sept. 5 -- Humboldt State University issued the following press release: Construction across campus took place throughout summer, when students leave for break and Facilities and Construction Management jump into action. While the new $44-million Kinesiology and Athletics Complex and fresh brick work at the corner of Harpst and B streets may be the most visible upgrades on campus, changes have been made to a number of buildings. The Environmental Resources Engineering De  more
FACULTY HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND SERVICE
SHARON, Pa., June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University at Shenango issued the following news release: Three Penn State Shenango faculty were honored for excellence in teaching and service and were presented with plaques and cash awards at recent events. Donn Townsend, instructor in general engineering, was awarded the 2008 Leonard R. Riforgiato Memorial Teaching Award; while Dara Sterling, part-time instructor in health and human development, received the 2008 Margaret Cunningham Foley Memo  more
FACULTY MEMBER RECEIVES TOP HONORS FOR COMMITMENT TO HEALTHCARE
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Wayne Sorensen, associate professor in the school of health administration at Texas State University-San Marcos, has been named the recipient of one of two American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2008 Gold Medal Awards. This award is ACHE's highest honor. It is bestowed on outstanding leaders who, through a career of service, have made significant contributions to the healthcare field. The awa  more
FACULTY MEMBER'S BOOK URGES AMERICANS TO CREATE THEIR OWN FUTURE
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg issued the following news release: As America's leading politicians and candidates attempt to create a future for the nation which is appealing to its citizens, a Penn State Harrisburg faculty member is urging citizens to craft their own future. "The America of the future should not happen to citizens, but should instead be created by citizens," Dr. James T. Ziegenfuss Jr. writes in his newest book. Encouraging the   more
FACULTY, STAFF, FRIENDS, FAMILY TO HONOR CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
UTICA, N.Y., Dec. 11 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Faculty, staff, friends and family will honor candidates for degrees at SUNYIT's December Commencement Saturday. The ceremony will take place in the Campus Center Gymnasium, and graduates will begin lining up at 9:15 a.m. for the formal procession that marks the start of the 10 a.m. event. SUNYIT President Peter A. Spina will address graduates. More than 225 candidates for un  more
FACULTY/STAFF AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 6 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Susan Moorer, coordinator of Diversity Initiatives, was appointed to the Performance Improvement Committee at Humility of Mary Health Partners. Sylvia J. Imler, assistant professor, Counseling and Special Education, presented "Understanding Contextual Factors: Becoming Culturally Responsive Teachers" at the 6th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education in Honolulu. Imler and Sally Lewis, as  more
FACULTY/STAFF AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May 27 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Virginia Bendel Draa, coordinator of Merchandising: Fashion & Interiors, Department of Human Ecology, was awarded the Outstanding Professional of the Year award by the Ohio Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, District B. Dorcas Fitzgerald, professor, Nursing, and coordinator, RN-BSN Completion Programs, co-presented the poster "Fostering Successful Preceptorships: Three Partners of Preceptin  more
FACULTY/STAFF AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Jan. 7 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Mustansir Mir, professor, Philosophy and Religious Studies, and director, Center for Islamic Studies, has had the book Understanding the Islamic Scripture: A Study of Selected Passages from the Qur'an published by Pearson Longman. Anne York, associate professor, History, presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Western Society for French History in Long Beach entitled "Louis XIV and the Janse  more
FAH Names Burch as Director, Health Care Policy & Research
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Federation of American Hospitals issued the following news release: The Federation of American Hospitals today named Samantha Burch as Director, Health Care Policy & Research, a new position. Ms. Burch will be responsible for researching, analyzing and developing written comments and proposals about existing and emerging health care policy issues, such as quality measurement, patient safety and health information technology. She also will represent the FAH at va  more
Fairness Coalition Welcomes House Passage: Mental Health Groups Urge Swift Action To Achieve Strong Mental Health Parity Law
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems issued the following news release: The Coalition for Fairness in Mental Illness Coverage, an organization of mental health organizations representing consumers, family members, health professionals, healthcare systems, and administrators, welcomes the House passage of the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 (H.R.1424). House passage is an important step in achieving our goal of mental healt  more
FALL BURN SEASON
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Aug. 26 -- The Grand Junction Fire Department issued the following news release: Fall open burn season is September 1, 2008 through October 31, 2008. However, a FIRE BAN is currently in effect for areas outside the Grand Junction city limits. A permit is required for any open burning in the Grand Junction Fire Department and the Grand Junction Rural Fire Protection District. Until the ban is rescinded Fall or combined burn season permits are only valid inside the city l  more
Farm Bill Includes Historic Produce Provisions, COOL Compromise
NEWARK, Del., May 15 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: Produce Marketing Association's (PMA) leadership applauded today's news that both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives had approved the chambers' joint conference agreement on the farm bill, and called on President George Bush to sign the historic $300 billion, five-year bill into law immediately. The conference committee reported its compromise of the House and Senate versions of the bil  more
FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH PARKER JEWISH GERIATRIC INSTITUTE
FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Sept. 5 -- Farmingdale State College issued the following news release: In an effort to motivate nursing assistants to pursue careers as RNs-Registered Nurses -and to also respond to the shortage of nurses in the healthcare industry -Farmingdale State College's School of Health Sciences and the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center have partnered with Parker Jewish Geriatric Institute to provide training in geriatric care. The focus of the partnership is a gerontology   more
FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS FOR ALABAMA EMERGENCY DISASTER RECOVERY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release: Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's emergency disaster declaration issued for Alabama. "Emergency" is any occasion or instance in which the president determines that federal assistance is needed to supplement state and local efforts to save lives and protect  more
FERNANDO COSTA, THOMAS HIGGINS AND CHARLES DANIELS NAMED ASSISTANT CITY MANAGERS
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 11 -- The city of Fort Worth issued the following press release: Following a nationwide search and final interview process, City Manager Dale Fisseler has named Fernando Costa, Thomas (Tom) Higgins and Charles Daniels as assistant city managers. The three join First Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua and Assistant City Manager Karen Montgomery to complete a team of five assistant city managers. Costa and Higgins most recently served the City of Fort Worth as actin  more
Fifty-Four OSA Members Elevated to Rank of Fellow
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release: The Optical Society of America (OSA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that they have elevated 54 members to the rank of fellow. These members will be recognized individually at meetings throughout 2008. A listing of all 54 fellows appears below. Any regular OSA member who has served with distinction in the advancement of optics is eligible for transfer to the class of fellow. OSA's Fellows   more
FINGERPRINTS FINALLY SOLVE MYSTERY OF REMAINS RECOVERED FROM MOUNT SANFORD
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 15 -- The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services issued the following press release: Two airline pilots, along with a team of forensic and genealogical experts, today announced the results of nine years of research into the identity of remains recovered from Northwest Airlines flight 4422, which crashed into Mount Sanford in Alaska on March 12, 1948, killing the 24 Merchant Marines and six crewmen onboard. Pilots Kevin McGregor and Marc Millican located the wr  more
FIRE SAFETY: MAJOR CONCERN FOR STUDENTS LIVING BOTH ON-AND OFF-CAMPUS
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 28 -- The Missouri Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: Missouri State Fire Marshal Randy Cole, along with the National Association of State Fire Marshals and the Center for Campus Fire Safety, recognizes the month of September as Campus Safety Month and encourages students to keep safety in the forefront. "As the nation recognizes September as Campus Fire Safety Month, it give the fire service an unparalleled opportunity to reach out to   more
FIRST MEETING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE BOARD, AUG. 7
DENVER, Aug. 6 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: On the heels of the passage of Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) Act, the first meeting of the Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board will be held Thursday, Aug. 7 in Denver. The meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Room B75 at the State Services Building, 1525 Sherman St. (directly west of the Colorado Department of Education offices). The BEST legislation increases th  more
First Quarter Sales Decline 3.4 Percent at Home Depot
INDIANAPOLIS, June 4 -- The North American Retail Hardware Association issued the following news release: The Home Depot reported fiscal 2008 first quarter net earnings of $356 million compared with $1.0 billion in the same period in fiscal 2007. These results reflect a nonrecurring charge of $543 million due to the recently announced closing of 15 stores and removal of 50 stores from the future growth pipeline. Excluding this nonrecurring charge, the Company reported consolidated net earning  more
FIRST WEST NILE VIRUS OF SEASON FOUND IN STATEN ISLAND MOSQUITOES
NEW YORK, June 20 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following press release: The Health Department has detected West Nile virus in New York City mosquitoes for the first time this season. The virus, isolated in Port Richmond, Staten Island on June 18, has arrived earlier than usual. No human cases have been detected. Next week, the Health Department will start dispersing aerial larvicide in non-residential areas of Staten Island, Bronx and Queens to reduc  more
Five Years After 'Mission Accomplished,' Many Other Missions Left Unaccomplished
ALLIANCE, Ohio, May 21 -- John Boccieri, a Democratic Party candidate for Ohio's 16th Congressional District, issued the following news release: State Sen. John Boccieri, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 16th Congressional District, issued the following statement on the fifth anniversary of President Bush's declaration of 'Mission Accomplished:' "Five years after President Bush declared 'Mission Accomplished' and an end to combat operations in Iraq, we find many things left unacco  more
FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM PROVIDES LOCAL
KALISPELL, Mont., Aug. 8 -- Flathead Valley Community College issued the following bews release: Angela Jensen began working in the health care field at the age of 19. She has worked in a variety of jobs from front office receptionist and medical assistant to surgical assistant and clinical research assistant for drug trials since she started her career 20 years ago. But she never received certification for any of her jobs-until now. When FVCC introduced its new Pharmacy Technology Certifi  more
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOMMENDS TETANUS VACCINE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO SUFFER WOUNDS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 25 -- The Florida Department of Health issued the following news release: With the amount of debris left by a tropical storm or hurricane, Floridians working on clean-up efforts could be at risk of sustaining injuries. Below is information on who may or may not need to receive a vaccination: * If you have not had a cut or wound, you do not require tetanus vaccination regardless of your exposure to floodwaters. * If you sustain a laceration and/or puncture wound a  more
Food Micro
ABERDEEN, Scotland, Aug. 29 -- The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre issued the following news release: The largest Food Safety and Quality conference to take place in Europe, the 21st International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH) International symposium, 'Food Micro 2008', is taking place in Aberdeen at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) from Monday, 1 September until Thursday, 4 September 2008. This conference has greatly exceeded the expectation  more
Former CU First Lady Honored; New CU President Introduced at Athens-Concord Town Social
ATHENS, W.Va., Aug. 10 -- Concord University issued the following news release: Hundreds attended the 22nd annual Athens-Concord Town Social (ACTS) that was held today on the front lawn of Concord University from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For the first time in the history of the long-standing social, former First Lady of Concord University, Jean Beasley, was not involved in the planning of the event. She was, however, honored as the recipient of the Total Community Involvement award. In addition,   more
FORMER TIGER COACH KROB TO BE INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
HAYS, Kan., April 23 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news release: Former Fort Hays State University cross country and track and field Coach Dr. Jim Krob has been elected into this year's National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Krob, a native of Cuba, Kan., has been an active member of the Kansas Coaches Association for 45 years and has degrees from Kansas State University (B.S. and M.S.) and Oklahoma State University (Ed.D.). Krob began his co  more
Former Uttar Pradesh minister defects from BJP to BSP
Agra, Sept. 6 -- Ram Babu Harit, a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister in Uttar Pradesh and three-time legislator, has shifted to the state's ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in an apparent move to be its nominee from Agra during the next poll. He accepted the party membership Friday evening in the prsence of senior BSP leaders including the national general secretary Naseemuddin Siddiqui, S.P. Singh Baghael, Ram Vir Upadhyaya, and Narayan Singh Suman. Harit started his political   more
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY TO RECEIVE TENURE, PROMOTION
HAYS, Kan., April 29 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news release: Fort Hays State University recently promoted and gave tenure to various faculty members, who will be honored at a reception on Tuesday, May 6, at 3:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union's Stouffer Lounge. The tenures and promotions begin with the 2009 fiscal year. Seven faculty members were granted tenure and promoted to the listed academic rank: Dr. S. Christopher Bennett, associate professor of biological  more
Four CSB and SJU Graduates Participate in Mayo Internship Program
COLLEGEVILLE, Minn., July 22 -- The College of Saint Benedict / Saint John's University issued the following news release: Four recent graduates of the College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, and Saint John's University, Collegeville, participated in the Mayo Scholars Program, an internship program offered by Mayo Clinic's Office of Intellectual Property. The program is a collaborative effort between the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., and Minnesota private colleges and universities, with finan  more
FOUR NEW COACHES HIRED AT WORTHINGTON SCRANTON
DUNMORE, Pa., July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University-Worthington Scranton issued the following news release: Penn State Worthington Scranton has added four new members to its coaching staff for the 2008-09 year. Mr. Davis has a Bachelor of Humanities degree in English and secondary education and a master's degree in education, with a focus in classroom technology. He also received his NSCAA certification/Advanced Regional Diploma in 2005. He is an English teacher in the North Pocono s  more
FOUR SURGEONS JOIN UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TRAUMA CENTER
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 18 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The University of Arizona department of surgery and University Medical Center welcome four new trauma surgeons to the southern Arizona community. These new members of Tucson's trauma team represent the continued growth and commitment by the UA College of Medicine and University Medical Center to provide the best emergency surgical care at Tucson's only Level 1 Trauma Center, said Dr. Peter Rhee, UA prof  more
FOUR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS NAMED AAAS FELLOWS
PULLMAN, Wash., Nov. 6 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) awarded the distinction of fellow to four Washington State University professors. Timothy A. Kohler, regents professor of anthropology, professors of veterinary medicine Wendy Brown and David Prieur and WSU Tri-Cities professor of physics and materials science Lai-Sheng Wang were elected as AAAS fellows. In October, the AAAS Council recogni  more
Fran Drescher to be named public diplomacy envoy for US
Melbourne, Sept. 6 -- American actress Fran Drescher will be the latest celebrity to be named public diplomacy envoy by Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Goli Ameri. Drescher, who acted in the hit comedy 'The Nanny', joins baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr and US figure-skating superstar Michelle Kwan as envoys who help polish Washington's image abroad. The actress is a Golden Globe and Emmy nominee, cancer survivor and founder of non-profit organisation the C  more
FREE CLINIC FOR STUDENTS ENTERING SIXTH GRADE THIS FALL ON JUNE 12
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 2 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news release: A new law in North Carolina requires that all children entering 6th grade this year must have a tetanus/diphtheria vaccine (Td or Tdap) within the past 5 years. Your child will be suspended from school after 30 days if proof of this immunization is not provided. WHO: Rising 6th Graders WHAT: Free Tdap Vaccination Clinic WHERE: Forsyth County Department of Public Health 79  more
Free Webinar Will Help Produce Supply Chain Learn More About Recommended Product Identification Standards
NEWARK, Del., Jan. 23 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: A free Web-enabled seminar will be held Feb. 27 to help produce and other fresh food suppliers and retailers learn more about key product identification and information standards being recommended by a broad-based coalition of fresh food industry groups, including Produce Marketing Association (PMA). Industry members are encouraged to attend to begin learning what will be needed to implement standard  more
FUNDING TO SEARCH FOR WAYS TO HELP 500,000 CHILDREN BREATHE EASIER
MONTREAL, Sept. 5 -- The government of Canada issued the following news release: Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. is funding an asthma-related project initiated by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). Earlier this year, Merck Frosst approved a proposal by a Charlottetown-based immunologist at the NRC Institute for Nutrisciences and Health. Under the direction of Dr. Marianna Kulka, the pre-clinical pediatric asthma study is expected to wrap up by December 2008. "NRC's relationship with M  more
GATEWAY ACCEPT STUDENTS FOR SUMMER, FALL TERMS
COVINGTON, Ky., April 15 -- Gateway Community and Technical College issued the following news release: Gateway Community and Technical College is currently accepting students for summer and fall terms, and open registration is under way. Summer terms begin May 19, June 2, and July 9. The 15-week fall semester begins Aug. 13. "We are offering eight different sessions this fall to provide greater scheduling flexibility to our students," said Dr. G. Edward Hughes, president and chief executiv  more
GEORGE BUSH'S VISIT REMINDS US WHY SEN. MCCAIN IS MORE OF THE SAME
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 20 -- The Florida House of Representatives (Democrats) issued the following news release: President George W. Bush's visit to the Sunshine State today highlights how John McCain will provide just more of the same failed policies on issues important to our troops and veterans. "Rather than keeping the promise to those who have served our nation, George Bush and John McCain have failed our brave men and women serving to defend our freedom, as well as all the veterans who   more
GETTING FATHERS INVOLVED IN CHILDREN'S ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER TREATMENT PROGRAMS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 23 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: While working with parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at the University at Buffalo, Gregory A. Fabiano noticed something was missing: the fathers. Fabiano, an assistant professor in the Graduate School of Education, made the discovery while still a graduate assistant at the UB Center for Children and Families, which runs a summer treatment program that has helped mo  more
GOLD CORD CHAPTER OF MORTAR BOARD NATIONAL SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATES
HAYS, Kan., April 23 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news release: Seventeen students at Fort Hays State University have been accepted into FHSU's Gold Cord chapter of Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society for the 2008-2009 school year. Selections, taken from the upper 35 percent of the junior class, is based on scholarship, leadership and service. Mortar Board members represent the top scholars and leaders on their campuses. The new members were initiated into the   more
GOV. BEEBE JOINS WAL-MART TO PRESENT $369,000 DONATION TO ARKANSAS BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE AT ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
JONESBORO, Ark., Sept. 5 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news release: Wal-Mart Foundation today announced a $369,000 donation to the Arkansas Biosciences Institute at Arkansas State University in the Governor's Conference Room. The donation will be used to meet the cost share requirement for a U.S. Department of Energy grant awarded to the university. "The level of confidence in ASU-Jonesboro shown by the Wal-Mart Foundation is very gratifying," commented Dr. Robert L. P  more
GOV. EASLEY PROCLAIMS SEPT. 24-30 AS TAKE A CHILD OUTSIDE WEEK
RALEIGH, N.C., July 10 -- Gov. Mike Easley, D-N.C., issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, 2008 marks the 2nd Annual celebration of the international Take a Child Outside week, sponsored by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences; and WHEREAS, Take A Child Outside week is a program designed to help break down obstacles that keep children from discovering the natural world, and to provide parents, teachers and other caregivers with resources and recreational activities for explor  more
GOV. EASLEY PROCLAIMS SEPT. 7-13 AS GRADUATION AWARENESS WEEK
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 18 -- Gov. Mike Easley, D-N.C., issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, all students in North Carolina must graduate high school prepared with the knowledge, talent and skill demanded by jobs in the 21st century; and WHEREAS, North Carolina leads the nation in innovative and creative high school reform efforts which include the nationally-acclaimed and award-winning Learn and Earn initiative that is working to increase the high school graduation and college going ra  more
GOV. EASLEY PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER 2008 AS ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 12 -- Gov. Mike Easley, D-N.C., issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, treatment and long-term recovery from substance use disorders can offer a renewed outlook on life for those who are addicted and their family members; and WHEREAS, according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, substance use disorders impact 22.6 million people aged 12 or older in the United States (or 9.2 percent of the population), which is more than the number of peop  more
GOV. EASLEY PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER 2008 AS ORGANIC HARVEST MONTH
RALEIGH, N.C., March 25 -- Gov. Mike Easley, D-N.C., issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, organic food production is based on a system of agriculture that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of most conventional pesticides and fertilizers; and WHEREAS, organic agriculture helps preserve the quality of our water and protects the health of our environment according to the Organic Trade Association; and WHEREAS, over 200 North Carolina farms have organic product  more
GOV. EASLEY PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER 2008 AS SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 26 -- Gov. Mike Easley, D-N.C., issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that causes pain, infection, disability, economic strain and even death, particularly among African Americans; and WHEREAS, according to the Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, more than 4,000 African Americans have sickle cell disease in North Carolina, and more than 160,000 African Americans in the state have   more
GOV. FREUDENTHAL PROCLAIMS SEPT. 1-5 AS WYOMING PAYROLL WEEK
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 18 -- Gov. Dave Freudenthal, D-Wyo., issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, the American Payroll Association and its 23,000 members have launched a nationwide public awareness campaign that pays tribute to the more than 156 million people who work in the United States and the payroll professionals who support the American system by paying wages, reporting workers earnings and withholding federal employment taxes; and WHEREAS, payroll professionals in Wyoming play   more
GOV. FREUDENTHAL PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER AS WYOMING RECOVERY MONTH: REAL PEOPLE - REAL RECOVERY
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 1 -- Gov. Dave Freudenthal, D-Wyo., issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, substance abuse and mental illness affect thousands of Wyoming families every year-touching every community and people of every age; and WHEREAS, treatment and recovery from addiction and mental illness can offer a renewed outlook on life for those who are addicted and for their families; and WHEREAS, people who receive treatment can lead more productive and fulfilling lives, personally   more
GOV. GRANHOLM PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER AS FOOD SAFETY MONTH
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following proclamation: Whereas , One of the top priorities of the state and the Michigan Department of Agriculture is ensuring food safety and security in Michigan; and, Whereas , Michigan's food safety program is unique and comprehensive because all of its programs covering food regulations from farm to table (animal health, animal fee, pesticides, food processing, dairy meat, eggs, retail food and food service) ar  more
GOV. GRANHOLM PROCLAIMS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18-28 AS BALLROOM DANCE WEEK
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following proclamation: Whereas , The United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (USABDA) is a nationwide organization catering to thousands of volunteers who love ballroom dancing and profit from the social and health benefits ballroom dancing has to offer; and, Whereas , Dancing is a great body conditioner and form of aerobic exercise as it tones the body while increasing flexibility and balance; and, Wh  more
GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, APRIL 26 - MAY 2
HONOLULU, May 2 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter: Legislative Session Concludes The 2008 session of the Hawai`i Legislature concluded on May 1 and the Lingle-Aiona Administration's initiatives resulted in the passage of important bills that will enhance residents' quality of life in the near-term and improve the future of Hawai`i for generations to come. To view more, visit: http://hawaii.gov/gov/news/enewsletters/2008/may/gov/leg/2008-session/2008-legisla  more
GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, AUG. 2-8
HONOLULU, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter: State Bolsters Hope for Foster Youth Through the leadership of the Lingle-Aiona Administration, two remarkable trends have emerged in Hawai`i's child welfare system. As a result of innovative strategies employed by the State Department of Human Services: the number of children in foster care has dropped dramatically during the past five years, while the safety of Hawai`i's children has improved nearly three-f  more
GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, FEB. 23-29
HONOLULU, Feb. 29 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter: Governor Lingle and Nation's Governors Focus on Energy Security Governor Linda Lingle traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Governors Association's Winter Meeting. The meeting, which was attended by 49 governors, focused on creating a clean energy future for America. The focus complemented the Lingle-Aiona Administration's ongoing Energy for Tomorrow initiative. 2008 marked the cente  more
GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, FEB. 9-15
HONOLULU, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter: Hawai`i, Pacific Islands Cooperate on Environmental Response Governor Lingle met with environmental leaders from the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and community partners, who gathered in Hawai`i for the Inaugural Meeting of the Pacific Basin Brownfields Response Team. To view more, visit: http://hawaii.gov/gov/news/enewsletters/PloneSite/news/events/2008/february  more
GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, MARCH 30 - APRIL 4
HONOLULU, April 4 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter: Wind Energy Technology Partnership Established Governor Linda Lingle announced a collaborative public-private partnership to establish a wind energy technology program on Maui as part of the Administration's ongoing efforts to increase Hawai`i's energy independence. To view more, visit: http://hawaii.gov/gov/PloneSite/news/events/2008/march/national-wind-technology-partnership-established Land & Natura  more
GOV. LINGLE'S WEEKLY UPDATE, MAY 18-23
HONOLULU, May 23 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following newsletter: Bill Signed to Encourage Energy Independence, Biofuel Production As part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration's bold initiative to increase energy independence by focusing on the development of clean and renewable energy sources, Governor Lingle signed into law HB3179, which will make it easier for biofuel producers to directly lease public lands. Pictured: Governor Lingle signs HB3179 during a kickoff meeti  more
GOV. PERRY KICKS OFF THE 2008 TEXAS ROUND UP
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech: Thank you, Meredith. It is really something to stand here today with a group of real-life heroes who put their lives on the line protecting their fellow Texans. I think the brave men and women of Austin's police and fire departments will agree that being physically fit is a key to their success in carrying out the difficult tasks they face every day. These men and women here with me today take thei  more
GOV. PERRY'S REMARKS ON IBN SINA CLINIC ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
AUSTIN, Texas, March 27 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech: Thank you, MJ (Khan, Houston city council member) for that kind introduction. You continue to be a voice for positive change in our state's largest city and we thank you for that. Mr. Rupani, congratulations to you for the impact of your personal investment in this community. I also want to recognize the members of the Ibn Sina Foundation Board and everyone else who has given so much of themselves to  more
GOV. PERRY'S REMARKS TO TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech: Thank you, Randy [Jones, TAB's volunteer chair]. A lot of you know that Randy is in the cement business so he's a good guy to know if you need to pour a foundation, build a deck, extend a highway, are dealing with the Sopranos - whatever. I want to thank your president, Bill Hammond, for inviting me here today. You're about the only guy I know who can outdo my enthusiasm for economic development in ou  more
GOV. PERRY: IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY, AND NEVER TOO LATE, TO MAKE A COMMITTMENT TO HEALTHY LIVING
AUSTIN, Texas, April 25 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech: Thank you Meredith [Garcia, Texas Round-Up Executive Director] for that kind introduction and for your efforts to make Texas a healthier state. Thank you, also, AT&T, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, and all the Texas Round-Up sponsors. Without your support, we wouldn't be here enjoying this great party. I want to congratulate our Fit Texans and Governor's Challenge winners for the example y  more
GOV. PERRY: TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR FITNESS
AUSTIN, Texas, April 26 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech: Thank you, Evil for that great introduction. It's just not an Austin road race without your legendary voice. I want to thank all of you runners, joggers and walkers for being here today and congratulations on setting an example for the rest of the great state of Texas. By taking part in the Texas Round-Up, you are making a simple statement that your health matters to you. You clearly understand that   more
GOV. RENDELL SAYS PA RESOURCES BEING SENT TO SUPPORT HURRICANE GUSTAV PREPAREDNESS
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 29 -- Gov. Edward G. Rendell, D-Pa., issued the following press release: As tropical storm Gustav became a hurricane today, Governor Edward G. Rendell directed the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to coordinate state agency resources to support hurricane preparation for the storm, which could hit the Gulf Coast region as early as this weekend. "The Gulf Coast has faced its fair share of natural disasters over recent years," said Governor Rendell. "We understan  more
GOV. RENDELL SAYS PENNSYLVANIA RESOURCES BEING SENT TO SUPPORT HURRICANE GUSTAV PREPAREDNESS
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: As tropical storm Gustav became a hurricane today, Governor Edward G. Rendell directed the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to coordinate state agency resources to support hurricane preparation for the storm, which could hit the Gulf Coast region as early as this weekend. "The Gulf Coast has faced its fair share of natural disasters over recent years," said G  more
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SUPPORTS DAIRY, LIVESTOCK INNOVATION
AGASSIZ, British Columbia, Aug. 13 -- Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: The Government of Canada is contributing $233,500 to two applied research studies to be carried out at the University of British Columbia's (UBC) Dairy Education and Research Centre. Randy Kamp, Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission, made the announcement today on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. "The Governmen  more
Governments advocating wrong kind of malaria treatment
Washington, Sept. 6 -- Scientists employing a sophisticated computer model have determined that governments worldwide are advocating the wrong kind of malaria treatment. Despite the availability of many drugs and therapies to treat malaria, many countries' policies recommend using what is known as a single first-line therapy - that is, using one drug repeatedly with many patients. A team led by Maciej Boni, post-doctoral fellow at Princeton and scholar at Resources for the Future, a Washi  more
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES 'NEXT GENERATION' INTERNSHIP GRANTS - INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTS HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES
CASTLETON, Vt., Aug. 27 -- Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vt., issued the following press release: At Hubbardton Forge today, Governor Jim Douglas announced 14 Next Generation grants that will allow nearly 500 high school and post-secondary students to participate in career development internship programs. This year's grants, totaling $530,000, are part of the Next Generation college scholarship and workforce training initiative proposed by Governor Douglas and passed by the Legislature in 2007. Last  more
GOVT SEEKS DISMISSAL OF CONTEMPT PETITION ON MEDICAL COLLEGE ISSUE
Chennai, Sep 6 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Government today informed Madras High Court that it had issued ''Essentiality Certificate'' to the Deen Dayal Medical and Educational Trust to start a Medical College and sought to dismiss the contempt petition filed by the Trust. The Trust, represented by its Chairman and Managing Trustee T D Naidu, filed the contempt petition stating that even after the High Court directed the state government to pass orders on the question of issuing 'Essentiality Certif  more
Gowanus Canal May Hold Clues to Development of New Antibotics
NEW YORK, July 29 -- The City University of New York's New York City College of Technology issued the following news release: New York City College of Technology Biology Professors Nasreen and Niloufar Haque have announced preliminary findings of their research on the "white stuff" in Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal. "What we suspected turned out to be true," Nasreen confirmed. "The extracts from the microbes in the water proved to be potential sources of antibiotics or inhibitors." Clearly, this  more
Grand Casino Mille Lacs Volunteers Assist Brainerd Resident with Home Repairs
BRAINERD, Minn., Aug. 6 -- The Grand Casino Hinckley, owned by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, issued the following news release: Twenty-three Grand Casino Mille Lacs associates visited the home of Brainerd resident Alvin Hansen on August 5 to help with much-needed home repairs and maintenance projects through the casino's fourth annual Lend a Hand program. Hansen was selected out of several applicants due to his amazing story of family, hardships and survival. Hansen has always put others  more
GRANT TO MEAN BETTER TRAINING FOR HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS
SALEM, Ore., Sept. 2 -- Chemeketa Community College issued the following news release: A $540,000 congressionally-directed grant recently awarded to Chemeketa Community College will allow the college to purchase new training equipment for its health sciences programs. The grant will be used to purchase interactive, pediatric simulation manikins, electronic infusion pumps and EKG units, X-ray and pharmacy equipment for training students in fields such as nursing, dental assisting, dental hy  more
GRANTS ANNOUNCED FOR ALASKA TRIBES, NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Administration for Children & Families issued the following news release: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announced the award of $5.1 million in grants to 21 tribal organizations in Alaska to promote economic self sufficiency and preserve Native languages and culture. The announcement coincided with site visits in Alaska by Quanah Crossland Stamps, Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans  more
GRANTS AWARDED TO ALASKA PROGRAMS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The office of Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: The Alaska Congressional Delegation today announced that federal agencies have awarded a series of funding grants to Alaska programs and communities. The grants announced last week total over $10 million. U.S. Department of Commerce * $302,910 to fund the Alaska Tsunami Hazard/Ready Program in Fort Richardson. * $1 million to the OceansAlaska Marine Science Center for the design and co  more
GRANTS FUND STUDIES FOCUSING ON CHANGING PROBLEM DRINKING
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 22 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Three new grants have been received by the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) to study "mechanisms of change" that may play a role in the process of changing problem drinking. Each of the three is funded by a $416,000 grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. In the first project, Rebecca J. Houston, Ph.D., RIA research scientist, is principal inve  more
GREAT STATE LOCAL SITES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The District of Columbia Court Services and Offenders Supervision Agency issued the following news release: GCN SELECTS SOME OF THE BEST STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEB SITES NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: New Jersey takes its home-grown vittles and greenery very seriously, if this welldone site is any indication. It offers a wide variety of resources for residents who want to support local efforts. There is a comprehensive list of roadside markets, pick-your-  more
GREENWOOD BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ISSUES MINUTES OF AUG. 11 MEETING
GREENWOOD, Ind., Aug. 11 -- The Greenwood Board of Zoning Appeals issued the following meeting minutes: Present: Phil Tinkle, Alford Kessinger, Ken Knartzer, Mike Campbell, Ed Ferguson, Planning Director; Jay Isenberg, Asst. City Attorney, and Janice Nix, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Phil Tinkle, Chairman. PREVIOUS MINUTES June 9th - Knartzer moved to approve the minutes as mailed, seconded by Campbell. Vote for approval was unanimous, 4-0. Motion   more
GREENWOOD BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ISSUES MINUTES OF JUNE 9 MEETING
GREENWOOD, Ind., June 9 -- The Greenwood Board of Zoning Appeals issued the following meeting minutes: Present: Phil Tinkle, Shan Rutherford, Alford Kessinger, Ken Knartzer, Ed Ferguson, Planning Director; Jay Isenberg, Asst. City Attorney, and Janice Nix, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Phil Tinkle, Chairman. PREVIOUS MINUTES April 28th - Rutherford moved to approve the minutes as mailed, seconded by Knartzer. Vote for approval was unanimous, 4-0. Mo  more
GRIEF COUNSELORS AVAILABLE TO UCF COMMUNITY
ORLANDO, Fla., June 12 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Counseling is available today for students, faculty and staff members coping with the death of UCF graduate student Nicole Ganguzza. The entire UCF family mourns the tragic loss of one of our own, and our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Nicole's family, friends and classmates. Nicole was enrolled in UCF's master's program in Marria  more
GRIMES, BERGEN BOOK RE-EXAMINES IMPACT OF VIOLENCE IN MEDIA
SAN MARCOS, Texas, March 19 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Is our society harmed by media violence? A new book by Texas State University-San Marcos journalism professors Tom Grimes and Lori Bergen, and a sociology journal edited by Grimes, try to answer this question. Grimes and Bergen's recently released book entitled Media Violence and Aggression: Science and Ideology (Sage Publications) asserts that studies claiming to show that there is a link between chil  more
GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS MADE IN MAY, JUNE, JULY
MONTPELIER, Vt., Aug. 28 -- Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vt., issued the following press release: Governor Jim Douglas today released the list of appointments made in May, June and July, 2008. Commission on Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders: Alden Launer, Greensboro Patrice Thabault, Burlington Vermont Aviation Advisory Council: George Coy, Swanton John McNerney, New Haven Mary Paull, Newport State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind & Visually Impaired: Claire Bruno, Worceste  more
GUSTAV: FEDERAL AGENCIES SUPPORT STATES, EVACUEES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release: The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with a variety of federal agencies and voluntary organizations to support state and local authorities in their early response to Hurricane Gustav. President Bush has issued pre-landfall Emergency Disaster Declarations for Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi which enable  more
HAPPY HOUR WITH A 'TWIST'
UTICA, N.Y., March 25 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Bernie McGrenahan performs a comedy show with a powerful message about the dangers of alcohol and drugs. He will be at SUNYIT to perform on Monday, March 31, at 9:30 p.m. in Kunsela Hall Lecture Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Sponsored by: CAB, Student Association, Athletics and the Health & Wellness Center For more information: http://www.happyhourcomedy  more
HAYWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE COSMETIC ARTS RENOVATIONS RECEIVES STATE BOARD APPROVAL
CLYDE, N.C., Sept. 4 -- Haywood Community College issued the following press release: Haywood Community College's Cosmetic Arts renovated facility was recently approved by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts. The 800 building which was previously occupied by the HCC Childcare Center and Adult Basic Skills is now the home to the Esthetics and Nail Technology programs. "We have literally outgrown our facilities with the addition of our specialty programs," said Deborah Ball, HCC   more
HCAA Supports SIIA's Legal Defense Initiative
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C., March 24 -- The Self Insurance Institute of America issued the following news release: The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today announced that it has received a $10,000 contribution to its legal defense fund from Health Care Administrator Association(HCAA), representing a show of support for SIIA's continued efforts to protect the self-insurance/ ART industry from multiple legislative/regulatory threats. "We know SIIA has been very effective in past le  more
HCC COSMETIC ARTS RENOVATIONS RECEIVES STATE BOARD APPROVAL
CLYDE, N.C., Sept. 1 -- Haywood Community College issued the following press release: Haywood Community College's Cosmetic Arts renovated facility was recently approved by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts. The 800 building which was previously occupied by the HCC Childcare Center and Adult Basic Skills is now the home to the Esthetics and Nail Technology programs. "We have literally outgrown our facilities with the addition of our specialty programs," said Deborah Ball, HCC   more
HEALTH & CULTURAL FAIR ON OCT. 24
UTICA, N.Y., Oct. 23 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Students in the School of Nursing & Health Systems will hold a free health and cultural fair for students, faculty, staff, and the general public on Wednesday, October 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., in the Campus Center. This year's event will include presentations and exhibits on a variety of health topics, and displays representing nine cultures. More than 20 booths will offer infor  more
HEALTH CARE SUGGESTS SPRINT FOR VICE PRESIDENCY
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 15 -- The Florida House of Representatives (Democrats) issued the following news release: After cutting over $500 million dollars from health care programs this year, Empty Chair Charlie Crist's administration has a new plan to help the working poor. "Just because you're poor doesn't mean you're unhealthy, it just means you have a lot more time to go running," argues Holly Benson, Crist's Secretary of the Agency for Health Care. Benson is the latest Bush-McCain-C  more
HEALTH CENTER TO VACCINATE FACULTY, STAFF
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release: With flu season approaching, the Student Health Center will offer free influenza vaccinations to faculty and staff on Thursday and Friday (Oct. 25-26) in the Lowman Student Center Atrium. The vaccines will be administered from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are no assigned days for faculty and staff this year, and while those who wish to receive the vaccine may show up at whatever time is convenient f  more
HEALTH EDUCATION COMPLEX 'TOPPED OUT'
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Nov. 12 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: Construction on the University's $24 million Health Education Complex recently reached a celebratory point when the structure was "topped out." This is the stage of construction where the final piece of steel is hoisted into place when a building, while not completed, has reached its maximum height. Contractors estimate that the structure is 40 percent done and should be completed   more
HEALTH EYE CARE KARUNANIDHI TWO LAST CHENNAI
Mr Karunanidhi, who had almost lost vision in one eye after he met with an accident about 30 years ago, said only those who had lost their vision would know the importance of eyesight. ''We should provide sight to those who had lost vision and function as different parts of the body to the physically handicapped, but the government alone cannot help them,'' he added. Turning nostalgic, Mr Karunanidhi said after he suffered severe injury in one of his eyes when his car, in which he was tra  more
HEALTH FAIR WILL BE NOV. 16 IN YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY WELLNESS CENTER
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Bone density, blood pressure and fitness tests will be among the activities at the third annual Youngstown State University Health Fair 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the YSU campus. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend the fair that is sponsored by the Junior YSU Nursing Community Class. Humility of Mary Health Partners and For  more
HEALTH INSURANCE IN AMERICA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The House-Senate Joint Economic Committee issued the following report: Since 2000, the ranks of uninsured Americans have grown by 7.2 million. This represents an 18.8 percent increase in the number of uninsured over the economic cycle between 2000 and 2007. The number of uninsured fell in 2007 for the first time since President Bush was elected.  more
HEALTH INSURANCE INDUSTRY LISTENS TO HEALTH CARE CONCERNS OF UTAH SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 27 -- America's Health Insurance Plans issued the following news release: America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) today met with Utah small business owners at a roundtable discussion on health care issues at the Salt Lake Chamber. The roundtable is part of the health insurance industry's Campaign for an American Solution, a new national grassroots and educational initiative to build support for workable health care reform based on core principles shared by the American  more
HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS KICK OFF HEALTH CARE REFORM CAMPAIGN BY LISTENING TO UNINSURED OHIOANS
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 22 -- America's Health Insurance Plans issued the following news release: America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) today will launch the Campaign for an American Solution by participating in a roundtable discussion with people who are uninsured and community leaders in Columbus, Ohio. The campaign is a new national grassroots and educational initiative to build support for workable health care reform based on core principles shared by the Americans people: coverage, aff  more
Health ministry re-activates school dental service
Colombo, Sept. 6 -- Ministry of Health and Nutrition has taken measures to re-activate the School Dental Therapeutic Service (SDTS) after 10 years as the dental health among school children have deteriorated sharply in the recent past. The SDTS had been non-functional since 1998 after two health sector trade unions clashed with each other on the uniform of School Dental Therapists. Dental Therapists had not been recruited from 1997. However, Minister of Healthcare and Nutrition Nimal Sirip  more
Health Science Club to Meet September
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 5 -- Pulaski Technical College issued the following news release: Pulaski Technical College's Health Science Club will have its first meeting of the semester on Monday, Sept. 8. The meeting is scheduled for 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Science Building in the room next to Room 109. The club is open to all students interested in pursuing a health science field. Students will have a chance to meet the faculty and see a short presentation on improving study s  more
HEALTH, WELLNESS, MEDICAL ASSISTING CAREER INFORMATION SESSION
COVINGTON, Ky., April 24 -- Gateway Community and Technical College issued the following news release: Career information session for the Health and wellness and medical assisting programs will be held on Monday, April 28, at 6 p.m. at the Nursing and Allied Health Science Building on the Edgewood Campus, 790 Thomas More Parkway, Edgewood.  more
HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS' PROGRAMS OFFERED IN MARTIN, PARIS, JACKSON
MARTIN, Tenn., Aug. 29 -- The University of Tennessee at Martin issued the following news release: Several health care professionals courses will be offered in the fall in Martin, Jackson and Paris by the University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Extended Campus and Continuing Education. To register, call 731-881-7081 or 731-881-7082. * EKG Technician Certification Program will be offered from 6-9:30 p.m., on Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 13-Dec. 3 at Henry County High School in Paris. The  more
Healthy Heart Dinner Lecture
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Jan. 28 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Monmouth University Presents Second Annual Dinner Lecture, Healthy Heart - Managing Cholesterol. Monmouth University's Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies and Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) will co-sponsor a dinner lecture titled Healthy Heart - Managing Cholesterol on Tuesday, February 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Magill Commons Club Dining Room. A heart healthy dinner and a dark cho  more
HEART SCREENING AT KUSAHC, THROUGH SEPT. 4
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Walter Reed Army Medical Center Cardiac CT mobile will visit the Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, through Sept. 4. Call today to schedule a screening, which is a 15-minute noninvasive process. Those who will benefit from a heart screening include men and women over 50; individuals with high cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood pressure; individuals who have smoked in the past or still smoke; individual  more
HEAT ILLNESS A TOP THREAT TO SOLDIER HEALTH
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Heat related illnesses are one of the biggest problems that Soldiers face during training. In 2007 there were 329 cases of heat stroke and 1,853 cases of heat exhaustion among active duty, non-deployed service members, according to the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center. Soldiers and leaders must take appropriate precautions and be on the lookout for warnings. The key to preventing heat illn  more
Higher Ed Board Reviews Campus and System Diversity Status and Initiatives, and Allocates 2008-09 University Budgets
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 5 -- The Oregon University System issued the following news release: The State Board of Higher Education (the "Board") met today at Portland State University to consider proposed 2008-09 budget allocations, review system diversity status and initiatives, and reviewed proposed changes to the academic program review, among other items discussed by the Board. Diversity Report Yvette Webber-Davis, OUS director of education policy and inclusion, led a panel discussion o  more
HIGHLIGHTS OF SEPTEMBER I PLENARY SESSION
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 1 -- The European Union's European Parliament issued the following press release: The first September plenary will be held exceptionally in Brussels. Highlights of the session include: A debate with Bernard Kouchner on the situation in Georgia - MEPs will also vote on a resolution, an address by Costa Rican President Óscar Arias, a debate on the telecoms package, a debate on the social package with proposals on labour rights and anti-discrimination, debate and vote on  more
HIMACHAL PRADESH EMERGING AS A CARBON NEUTRAL STATE: C.M.
SHIMLA, India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of Himachal Pradesh issued the following news release: Himachal Pradesh is poised to emerge as a Carbon Neutral State in the country and also reduce green house gases emission for the sustenance of life on earth by framing policy on Carbon Credits and preparation of environment water Plan for the State. Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister said this in the two day Seminar on "Global Warming and Carbon Credits" he inaugurated by lighting a lamp at K  more
HIV PATIENTS STILL STUNG BY STIGMA FROM HEALTH-CARE PROVIDERS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 19 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The doctor who wouldn't come into the patient's hospital room. The neurologist who avoided eye contact. The ambulance attendant who angrily threw her bloodied gloves into the street after learning the injured patient was HIV-positive. These are reactions of some health-care personnel when faced with caring for persons infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) more than 25 years after its disc  more
Home Depot Reports First Year-End Sales Decline
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 27 -- The North American Retail Hardware Association issued the following news release: For the first time in company history, The Home Depot reported an annual sales decline. Sales for fiscal 2007 were $77.3 billion, 2.1 percent below fiscal 2006. Excluding the 53rd week, sales for fiscal 2007 decreased by 3.5 percent from fiscal 2006. Comparable-store sales for the year declined 6.7 percent. For fiscal 2007, consolidated earnings per diluted share decreased 15.1 percen  more
HOMEWARD BOUND SIXTH ANNUAL WALK RAISES $64,287 TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 3 -- The city of Bloomington issued the following press release: Final numbers for the Bloomington Homeward Bound: Indiana's 5K Walk to Provide Housing and Fight Homelessness, a collaboration between the City of Bloomington and local community groups, are in, and organizers are pleased with the results. A total $64,287 was raised for local agencies to support their efforts to increase awareness and to fight homelessness. This year's walk attracted over 500 walkers   more
HOSPITAL DISTRICT'S TROUBLESHOOTERS PROGRAM OFFERS FREE IMMUNIZATIONS
HOUSTON, Aug. 29 -- The Harris County Hospital District issued the following press release: Does your child need immunizations? Troubleshooters, the mobile Immunization Outreach Program for the Harris County Hospital District, might be in your area offering affordable $3 immunizations. No appointment is necessary, and all vaccines are given based on availability. Schedule (All times are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., unless otherwise noted) Wednesday, Sept. 3, Ser Ninos Charter, 5815 Alder D  more
HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SAVES MILLIONS OF DOLLARS WITH AWARD-WINNING HEALTH CARE
HOUSTON, Oct. 8 -- The Houston Independent School District has issued the following news release: HISD has won an award from former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop for improving employee health care and saving millions of dollars in the process. HISD won an Honorable Mention C. Everett Koop National Health Award for 2007 from Dr. Koop's "The Health Project." HISD's health care program, "The Health Care Partnership" (THCP), is estimated to have saved participating districts about $300 mi  more
HOW NOT TO GAIN THE DREADED 'FRESHMAN FIFTEEN'
LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 5 -- The University of California at San Diego issued the following press release: When fall classes at the University of California, San Diego begin on Sept. 25, freshmen will be on their own for the first time to spend endless hours on the computer, play video games and eat whatever they want, a recipe for weight gain. However, several UC San Diego wellness, weight-management and counseling programs will help students beat the dreaded "freshmen fifteen." "Although  more
HOW TO PREVENT ID THEFT - PUBLIC INVITED
RAINSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 18 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: Northeast Alabama Community College has partnered with the Better Business Bureau (serving DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall counties) to offer a presentation on "ID THEFT - DON'T LET BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO YOUR GOOD NAME." This short presentation is free to the public and will focus on how to avoid being victimized, what to do if you discover you have been victimized, and the different ways that scam  more
HR Leader Appointed to White House Council on Financial Literacy
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 24 -- Society for Human Resource Management issued the following news release: The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) announced today that President George W. Bush has appointed Janet Parker, SHRM's Board Chair, to a newly established White House Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. Ms. Parker is Executive Vice President of Regions Financial Corporation, one of the nation's largest financial institutions, and has been the chair of the SHRM Board of Direct  more
HUD AWARDS $19.3 MILLION IN HIV/AIDS HOUSING GRANTS
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development announced the following grant for South Dakota: They are extremely low-income, living with HIV/AIDS and at high risk of homelessness. Today, more than 1,100 persons and their families will find a stable home, and receive the services they need to manage their illnesses, because of $19.3 million in grants awarded by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston. Part of the funding is for persons at risk i  more
HUMPHREY SYMPOSIUM FEATURES ECONOMIC GROWTH
GENESEE, N.Y., June 18 -- The State University of New York's Genesee Community College issued the following news release: Paul S. Speranza, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chairman, General Counsel, and Secretary of Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. will be the keynote speaker at the 2008 Wolcott J. Humphrey III Symposium on Leadership and Community Life. The theme for the event is Kick It Upstate: Growing our Region. Mr. Speranza's talk will focus on econ  more
HUNDREDS CELEBRATE AT DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT
UTICA, N.Y., Dec. 15 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Hundreds of graduates and their guests celebrated at SUNYIT's December Commencement December 15 in the Campus Center Gymnasium. The ceremony recognized the achievements of more than 225 students who completed their undergraduate and graduate degrees in the fall 2007 semester. Peter A. Spina, president of the State University of New York Institute of Technology, addressed the gra  more
HUNT CROWNED MISS UNCP 2008
PEMBROKE, N.C., Feb. 5 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Junior Jamee Hunt won the crown January 31 at the 56th Annual Miss UNCP Scholarship Pageant held at the Givens Performing Arts Center. Hunt, from Rowland, N.C., competed against seven contestants in the categories of interview, swimwear, talent and evening gown. The event was presided over by Miss North Carolina Jessica Jacobs of High Point, N.C., and the Rev. Kent Chavis, a vice preside  more
HUSTVEDT LANDS GRANT TO STUDY ECONOMICS OF 'GREEN'
SAN MARCOS, Texas, March 5 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Gwendolyn Hustvedt, an assistant professor of fashion merchandising in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Texas State University-San Marcos, has received a grant in support of her research to determine what premiums consumers are willing to pay for "green" products. The $140,000 in USDA funding from the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program will allow Hustvedt to   more
Idaho Governor C.L. 'Butch' Otter Proclaims June as Long-term Care Partnership Awareness Month
ARLINGTON, Va., May 30 -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter has proclaimed June as Long-Term Care Partnership Awareness Month in Idaho to bring attention to the reality that Medicare and Medicaid do not adequately address the costs of long-term care. Long-term care partnerships offer consumers an alternative to 'spending down' their entire life savings by forming a partnership between Medicaid and long-term care insu  more
If Your Bank Goes Under, Are Your Clients' Trust Account Deposits Fully Insured?
RICHMOND, Va., July 31 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news release: Here is a question that makes lawyers very nervous as the list of failed banks1 and banks on the "watch list" grows: Could a lawyer be liable if the bank that held a client's trust funds went under? After reading news articles about the recent collapse of Pasadena-based mortgage lender IndyMac Bank, lawyers are making inquiries on state bar ethics hotlines. With financial institutions recognizing losses on the  more
IGREJAS, MANAGER OF THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS' ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN, ISSUES STATEMENT ON TODAY'S PASSAGE OF 'GREEN CHEMISTRY' PACKAGE BY CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology issued the following news release: Andy Igrejas, manager of The Pew Charitable Trusts' Environmental Health Campaign, today issued the following statement in response to the "Green Chemistry" package passed by the California legislature. Governor Schwarzenegger had negotiated the language in the bills and is expected to sign them. "California's new 'Green Chemistry' package marks a milestone in state action on unsafe chemi  more
ILLINOIS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ISSUES MINUTES OF JULY 17 MEETING
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., July 17 -- The Illinois Civil Service Commission issued the following meeting minutes: I. OPENING OF MEETING AT 9:02 A.M. AT 160 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE S-901, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS II. PRESENT Chris Kolker, Chairman; Raymond W. Ewell, Barbara J. Peterson, Betty A. Bukraba, and Ares G. Dalianis, Commissioners; Daniel Stralka, Executive Director; Andrew Barris, Assistant Executive Director (via telephone); Jan Oncken, Central Management Services; Mike Quinlan, Department   more
Immigration and Leave Policy Top Agenda for Human Resource Leaders Lobbying Congress
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 12 -- Society for Human Resource Management issued the following news release: With national employment issues immigration and employee medical leave leading their agenda, nearly 250 human resource professionals will be on Capitol Hill today lobbying their representatives as part of the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) annual legislative conference. SHRM is the world's largest association of HR professionals with more than 235,000 members. The key issue  more
In Middle School, Hand Hygiene Gets a Good 'Rap'
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Soap and Detergent Association issued the following news release: While some rap lyrics may be down and dirty, students at Sampson G. Smith Intermediate School (http://www.franklinboe.org/sgs/) kept them clean - as a way to teach their classmates about the benefits of good hand hygiene. "Yo stop touching that dirty can, Go to the sink and Wash your hands, If you want to go on a date, Jump up and wash your hands For goodness sake." Students in Mrs  more
Inaugural Notah Begay Foundation Event Held at Atunyote Golf Club
ONEIDA, N.Y., Aug. 27 -- The Oneida Indian Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Oneida Nation's Atunyote Golf Club hosted the inaugural Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge on Aug. 26. The $500,000 skins game format featured five of the world's top touring professionals; Begay, Vijay Singh, Mike Weir, Steward Cink and Camilo Villegas. The event was jointly sponsored by the Oneida Nation and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians with all  more
INCREASE IN ALREADY HIGH FREE RADICALS SIGNIFICANTLY RAISES HEART-ATTACK RISK
BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 19 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Eating a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal causes oxidative stress and release of proinflammatory factors into the blood stream, resulting in damage the blood-vessel lining, which sets the stage for plaque formation and vessel blockage, endocrinologists at the University at Buffalo have reported. These researchers now have shown that in the obese, these reactions are stronger and levels of inflammatory f  more
INCREASING ORGAN DONATIONS AMONG NEW YORK CITY MINORITIES GOAL OF STUDY
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 5 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: A study aimed at increasing the number of African-American, Hispanic and Asian registered organ donors in New York City and focusing on college students is underway and headed by a researcher at the University at Buffalo. New York City has one of the largest concentrations of racial minorities in the U.S., and consistently lags behind national consent and recovery rates for organ transplantation. Of t  more
INEXPENSIVE GLAUCOMA ASSESSMENT TOOL CAN TRACK MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ACTIVITY
BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 19 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain is the gold standard for monitoring the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), but it is expensive and comes with limitations, one of which is the inability to assess fully the extent of loss of neurons. New research by neurologists at the University at Buffalo has shown that a technique called optical coherence tomography, or OCT, a simple and inexpensive   more
INFORMATION ISSUED BY THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA ON SEPT. 2: MANAGER OF ALTAMEDIX FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY IS SENTENCED FOR SUBMITTING FALSE MEDICAL CLAIMS
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Eastern District of California issued the following press release: United States Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced today that MIRON BALYASNY, 57, of San Francisco, Calif., was sentenced today by United States Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan to a term of five years probation, including six months of home confinement, during which he will be on electronic monitoring. He will also be required to   more
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR MASSACHUSETTS ON SEPT. 3: WOBURN WOMAN SENTENCED FOR TAMPERING WITH CHILDREN'S VITAMINS
BOSTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for Massachusetts issued the following press release: A Woburn woman was sentenced today in U.S. District Court for tainting children's vitamins with the intent to cause serious injury to a business. United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan, Mark Dragonetti, Resident Agent in Charge of the Food and Drug Administration - Office of Criminal Investigations, Philip L. Mahoney, Chief of the Woburn Police Department and  more
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR SAVANNAH DOCTOR SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS FOR ROLE IN HEALTH CARE FRAUD CONSPIRACY
SAVANNAH, Ga., Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Georgia issued the following press release: Edmund A. Booth, Jr., United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, announced today that Rafael G. Razuri, a medical doctor of Savannah, Georgia, was sentenced in U.S. District Court by Chief U.S. District Judge William T. Moore, Jr., on his conviction for conspiracy to commit health care fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 371. Razuri, i  more
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA ON AUG. 28: LOS ANGELES MAN WHO RECRUITED HOMELESS FROM 'SKID ROW' IN HEALTHCARE FRAUD SCHEME AGREES TO PLEAD GUILTY
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for the Central District of California issued the following press release: A Los Angeles man who acted as a recruiter in a scheme to defraud Medicare and Medi-Cal by providing unnecessary health services to homeless people who were recruited from "Skid Row" has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to the scheme. Estill Mitts, 64, who resides near the Miracle Mile section of Los Angeles, agreed to p  more
INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP SERVES UP OMNI HOTELS' FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXPERTISE TO FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 14 -- The city of Fort Worth issued the following press release: As the opening date of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel draws near, the Fort Worth Convention Center preps its kitchen facilities and clients for the first catering policy change in its 40-year history. As part of the city's agreement in 2005 with Omni, the hotel will have exclusive catering rights to the city's convention facilities for events scheduled January 1, 2009, and beyond. Since the Convention Cent  more
INSTANT ADMIT DAY IS ON JAN. 9
UTICA, N.Y., Jan. 7 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Students planning to start or continue their college education this year can get started quickly and easily at SUNYIT. An "Instant Admit Day" on Wednesday, January 9, will enable new students to prepare for the January 14 start of spring semester classes. "Our staff will be available to meet with students all day, from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m.," said Jennifer Ninh, director of admi  more
INTERACTIVE DVD AMONG NEW TOOLS TO PREVENT SUICIDES
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Army Families Online issued the following news release: National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 7-13, will be an opportunity for the Army to roll out some new initiatives and training tools, said one of the Army 's leading psychiatrists. "Unfortunately, the numbers of suicides in the Army continue to go up," said Col. Elspeth C. Ritchie, director of the Army Medical Department's Strategic Communications and formerly psychiatry consultant to the Army's surgeon general  more
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK: INCREASING GLOBAL AWARENESS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 1 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: International Education Week, the annual event recognizing the importance of international education and exchange to the community and the nation, will take place Nov. 12-16 with a full slate of free events, including film screenings, musical performances, presentations and exhibitions designed showcase the University at Buffalo's cultural diversity. "Our goal in presenting International Education Week i  more
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 2008
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 27 -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization issued the following news release: Research has repeatedly demonstrated the direct correlation between people's level of literacy and their chances to maintain good health. For instance, a study conducted in 32 countries shows that women with secondary education are five times more likely to be informed about HIV/AIDS than women who are illiterate. Another example: the rate of infant mortality is h  more
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON NOV 14-16
GUWAHATI, Sept 6 -- The Council for Teacher Education (CTE), Commonwealth Council for Educational Management and Administration (CCEM) and Banikanta College of Teacher Education (IASE), Guwahati, is organizing the second international conference on the theme 'Blending Education, Science and Spirituality for a Better World' from November 14 to 16 at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, a press release stated. Teachers, teacher educators, research scholars, policy framers, academicians, government  more
INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO CURB HIGH ENERGY AND FOOD PRICES
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The office of Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., issued the following newsletter: Last week,following a series of hearings where financial experts said that one reason for the recent spikes in food and energy prices may be due to excessive speculation in the commodities market, I joined Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and to introduce the Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008. I think we need to establish a clear, bright line in the oil and gas m  more
IOWA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION IN INTEREST OF K.S., MINOR CHILD
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF IOWA No. 8-640 / 08-1065 Filed August 27, 2008 IN THE INTEREST OF K.S., Minor Child, K.S., Father, Appellant. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, John G. Mullen, District Associate Judge. A father appeals a juvenile court permanency order establishing guardianship of his child with her maternal grandmother. AFFIRMED. Barbara Maness, Davenp  more
IOWA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION IN INTEREST OF T.P., A.T., MINOR CHILDREN
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF IOWA No. 8-589 / 08-0908 Filed August 27, 2008 IN THE INTEREST OF T.P. and A.T., Minor Children, S.P., Mother, Appellant, T.P., Minor Child, Appellant. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Joe E. Smith, District Associate Judge. A mother and child appeal from the district court's order terminating the mother's parental rights to her daughters.   more
IOWA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION ON MATTER OF FAMILY TRUST OF KEITH WINDUS
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF IOWA No. 8-577 / 07-2006 Filed August 27, 2008 IN THE MATTER OF THE FAMILY TRUST OF KEITH WINDUS DELORES WINDUS, Trustee-Appellant, vs. SANDRA MCDONALD, DEBORAH PARIZEK and BRETT WARSON, Beneficiaries-Appellees. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Muscatine County, Patrick J. Madden, Judge. Delores Windus appeals from the district court ruling following  more
IOWA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDS MARRIAGE OF JANET B. HAMAN, WILLIAM G. HAMAN
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF IOWA No. 8-622 / 08-0124 Filed August 27, 2008 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF JANET B. HAMAN AND WILLIAM G. HAMAN Upon the Petition of JANET B. HAMAN, Petitioner-Appellant/Cross-Appellee, And Concerning WILLIAM G. HAMAN, Respondent-Appellee/Cross-Appellant. Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Story County, William J. Pattinson, Judge. Janet Haman appeals from a dec  more
IOWA SUPREME COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ADOPTION OF NEW CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 12 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: An Iowa Supreme Court advisory committee recommends that the court replace the state's longstanding child support guidelines with new guidelines. The committee developed the proposed guidelines to place greater emphasis on apportioning the cost of child rearing between both parents according to their respective incomes. However, the proposed guidelines provide lower support orders for low-income, non-custodia  more
Is a Common Cold a 'Serious Health Condition'?
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 13 -- Society for Human Resource Management issued the following news release: A representative of the world's largest organization devoted to human resource management appeared before a Senate panel today to ask that confusing loopholes in the Family Medical and Leave Act (FMLA) be closed. "HR professionals have two primary concerns with the act's regulations--the definitions of 'serious health condition' and 'intermittent leave,'" said Katheryn Elliott, member of th  more
ISH North America 2008 Partners Offer Many New Seminars and Events Relevant to the Industries' Diverse Interests
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 7 -- The Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors National Association issued the following news release: ISH North America (ISH NA), through its industry association partnerships, will add a wide range of educational and networking opportunities to the upcoming event this fall. By partnering with four trade associations to run concurrent events, industry professionals will have the opportunity to increase their contacts, build sales and learn about the latest industry   more
JACKSON CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 12 MEETING
JACKSON, Mich., Aug. 12 -- The Jackson City Council issued the following meeting agenda: 1. Call to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by John R. Polaczyk, 6th Ward City Councilmember. 3. Roll Call. 4. Adoption of Agenda. 5. Presentations/Proclamations. A. Presentation by Joanne Sheldon, Lifeways, regarding supportive living options. 6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit) 7. Consent Calendar. A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of Jul  more
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY HOSTING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM
JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 21 -- Jackson State University issued the following news release: Jackson State University is hosting the Fifth International Symposium on Recent Advances in Environmental Health Research from Sept. 14-17 at the Jackson Marriott, 200 E. Amite St. The symposium seeks to contribute to global research and education in the fields of environmental science, biomedical science and public health. It is sponsored by Jackson State's College of Science, Engineering and Technology  more
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT'S PERSEVERANCE PAYS OFF
JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 25 -- Jackson State University issued the following news release: The saying goes, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." For one young Jackson State University student, this phrase has become a mantra. Demyia Pridgen, 20-year old junior international relations major from Arlington, TX, spent a large portion of her freshman and sophomore years at JSU applying for scholarships and funding programs, hoping to get the financial support she needed to satisfy her   more
Jan Probst Named the National Rural Health Association's Outstanding Researcher
NEW ORLEANS, May 2 -- The National Rural Health Association issued the following news release: The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has named Dr. Jan Probst its 2008 Outstanding Researcher. "I'm surprised and totally delighted to have been selected for this award," Probst said. "Rural health and rural people have been important to me for a long time, and it is very exciting and uplifting to see that folks have noticed our efforts. I'm extremely fortunate to have been able to work w  more
January 2008 Report
CENTRALIA, Ill., Jan. 9 -- Kaskaskia College issued the following text of a report by the college president: KASKASKIA COLLEGE REPORT ON THE COLLEGE 2008 SPRING SEMESTER PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY AND STAFF JANUARY 9, 2008 BY: DR. JIM UNDERWOOD, PRESIDENT Introduction: I want to first thank all of the faculty and staff for a great 2007 in serving the institution. We saw another year of enrollment growth and much success, thanks to the hard work and dedication of a superb faculty and s  more
JAZZ BAND TO PERFORM IN CONCERT NOV. 13
RAINSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 18 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: The Northeast Alabama Community College Jazz Band will present a fall concert on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the Small Auditorium of the Beck Health and Fine Arts Building. The Jazz Band will perform a variety of selections that include jazz standards, samba, Latin, bossa nova, and swing selections. The concert is open to the public and admission is free. The band is under the di  more
JETS, USO-METRO JOB FAIR JULY 25
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The Joint Employment Transition Services, or JETS, and the USO of Metropolitan Washington will host a job fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 25, located at the Spates Community Club, located on 214 McNair Road, Fort Myer, Va. Employers include area police and fire departments, federal agencies, health care agencies, defense and government contractors are participating to discuss job openings with candida  more
JOHNSON HIRED AS UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE'S BURSAR
PEMBROKE, N.C., Jan. 28 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Staci Johnson assumed duties of the University Bursar on December 17, 2007, at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The Bursar's office is responsible for student accounts and some student loans as well as cashier duties for the University and is a unit in the Office of the Controller. Johnson attended UNCP and graduated from Campbell University with Bachelor and Master of B  more
JOINT LIVE STOCK CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY FELICITATES DR. CHANDAN RAJKHOWA, DIRECTOR NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE ON MITHUN
KOHIMA, India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of Nagaland issued the following news release: The Joint Live Stock Co-operative Society (JLSCS), Thüvopisü village under Phek district has congratulated and felicitated Dr. Chandan Rajkhowa, Director National Research Centre on Mithun (NRCM) for receiving the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award for outstanding Agriculture Research in tribal areas for the biennial 2006-2007, at the National Agriculture Science Centre at New Delhi. In a release, Tseibou Khüso  more
Josh Bell Honored by the National Rural Health Association
NEW ORLEANS, May 9 -- The National Rural Health Association issued the following news release: The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is proud to present Josh Bell with the 2008 Student Achievement Award. "I am honored to be recognized by such a dedicated and talented organization, and I hope my future work in rural health continues to offer significant contributions to this great cause," Bell said. "This is still a largely rural nation, and the health care provided in rural areas is  more
JULY WELL-BEING MEETING HIGHLIGHTS CHANGES AT APG
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Aberdeen Proving Ground Garrison leadership and organization representatives gathered to discuss the issues facing the installation during the Well-Being Council meeting July 17 at the Edgewood Chapel. Col. Jeffrey S. Weissman, Garrison and deputy installation commander, began the meeting by stating that many of the changes talked about over the past several months are now taking place. "We're mo  more
Jyoti Basu advised hospitalisation after fall
Kolkata, Sept. 6 -- Veteran Marxist leader and former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu suffered an "internal haemorrhage in the head" after he slipped and fell in the bathroom of his Salt Lake residence Friday, a spokesperson of the nursing home where he has been admitted said Saturday. The 94-year-old leader, a member of the Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo, underwent a CT Scan and X-ray examination before returning to his Indira Bhavan residence at Salt Lake. Nursing home   more
Jyoti Basu advised hospitalisation after fall
Kolkata, Sept. 6 -- Veteran Marxist leader and former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu suffered an "internal haemorrhage in the head" after he slipped and fell in the bathroom of his Salt Lake residence Friday, a spokesperson of the nursing home where he had been taken to said Saturday. The 94-year-old leader, a member of the Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo, underwent a CT Scan and X-ray examination before returning to his Indira Bhavan residence at Salt Lake Saturday. Nurs  more
KEEP SHARPS OUT OF TRASH LAW GOES INTO EFFECT SEPT. 1
BELLFLOWER, Calif., Aug. 26 -- The city of Bellflower issued the following news release: On September 1st, a new state law will take effect making it illegal to dispose of sharps waste in the trash or recycling containers. Sharps waste will now be required to be taken to a collection center in an approved container. Here are a few tips to help you dispose of sharps properly. What is home-generated sharps waste? Sharps include hypodermic needles, pen needles, intravenous needles, lancets  more
KERALA PLANS LOTTERY IN CO-OPT SECTOR
Kannur, Sep 6 (UNI) Kerala Minister for Co-operation G Sudhakaran said today that a lottery would be started under the cooperative sector in the state in November. Launching a health insurance scheme for the staff of the co-operative hospital in Thalassery, he said revenue from the lottery would be utilised for the revival of sick cooperatives and the welfare of the cooperatie employees. Mr Sudhakaran said the state government had already cleared the proposal for the lottery.  more
KIRKWOOD TO HOST ANNUAL IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE MEETING APRIL 11-12
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 3 -- Kirkwood Community College issued the following news release: For only the second time in 120 years, the Iowa Academy of Science will meet on a Community College Campus. On April 11-12, the public is invited to Kirkwood Community College to attend the meeting, which will feature numerous science events. The free events are sponsored in part by the Mel Oliven Lecture Series at Kirkwood. All of the seminars will be held in Ballantyne Auditorium in Iowa Hall. O  more
Korea Seen as a Leader in Liberalized Trade Relations
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Grains Council issued the following news release: Monumental decisions have been made by the South Korean government in the last few months that demonstrate a proactive and science-based response to increasing food and feed costs spurred by tightening supplies. Last week the Korea Food and Drug Administration announced that it will remove the StarLink free documentation requirement for U.S. corn imports for food uses. According to Byong Ryol Min, U.S. Grains C  more
KUSAHC COMMANDER TALKS CUSTOMERS, BRAC
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Shortly after assuming command of the Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, Lt. Col. James M. Nold said he is focused on the future challenges of supporting Aberdeen Proving Ground customers and missions. Nold comes to APG from Fort Bragg, N.C. and the Joint Special Operations Command. Over a 26-year career he's earned the Army's Air Assault, Airborne and Expert Field Medical badges as well as the Navy's Sc  more
KUSAHC GROUP TALKS TO ABERDEEN CDC YOUTH ABOUT SHOTS AND GIVES DEMONSTRATION
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The back to school season at Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic means an increase of children visiting the clinic needing immunizations which are required before admittance into schools or childcare. William Robinson, a lab technician who works at KUSAHC, said that many children and some adults fear getting immunizations or their blood drawn for lab work. This anxiety can make it a difficult procedure for  more
KUSAHC TRAINING CENTER RENAMED TO HONOR APG NURSE KILLED IN IRAQ
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Nearly 200 people, including dignitaries, friends and former co-workers, gathered on the lawn of Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic July 10 for the dedication ceremony of a training center renamed to honor an APG nurse killed in Iraq on the one year anniversary of her death. Capt. Maria Ortiz, a former chief nurse of General Medicine at Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, was killed during a mortar attack in Ba  more
LABOR DAY IN THE 21ST CENTURY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. (4th CD), issued the following column: Every September, most Americans take an extra day to relax, visit extended family or take one last trip to the lake before their children's school year is fully back in swing. This extra day of vacation is Labor Day, a day that most Americans are able to enjoy, but few know the purpose of observing. The Department of Labor defines Labor Day as a "yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made   more
LABOR DEPARTMENT SUES FORMER EXECUTIVE OF FLORIDA MORTUARY, TRANSPORTATION COMPANY TO RECOVER 401(K) FUNDS
ATLANTA, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor has sued Timothy Steinkamp, a corporate officer of defunct Broward Removal Services and Broward Trade Services Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) when he failed to remit employee contributions owed to the company's 401(k) plan. "This money belongs to the employees to pay   more
LABOR DEPARTMENT SUES TO PROTECT ASSETS OF LONG BEACH RETIREMENT PLAN FOR MEDICAL WORKERS
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor has sued a Long Beach pediatrician and his professional corporation for allegedly misusing retirement plan assets and refusing to distribute account balances to terminated participants. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, alleges that Hezekiah N. Moore, M.D., individually and as a co  more
Ladies Circle International
ABERDEEN, Scotland, Aug. 29 -- The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre issued the following news release: Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) is set to welcome around 600 delegates who have travelled from all over the World to attend the 49th Ladies Circle International (LCI) Annual Conference sponsored by Shell UK Limited. "We hope the conference delegates will enjoy their stay in Aberdeen and be able to see what the area has to offer", says Brian Horsburgh, Acting Mana  more
Lalith Dissanayake to be sworn in as MP
Colombo, Sept. 6 -- Minister of Health in the newly elected Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Lalith Dissanayake who was appointed a provincial Minister on Thursday is to be sworn in as an MP in Parliament next week. He is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation JVP Kegalle District MP Anurudha Polgampola who resigned from Parliament after he was requested to do so by the party. Mr. Dissanayake told Daily Mirror that he will be taking oaths in Parliament next week. He said he was to   more
LANDMARK TRIAL TO EVALUATE CARDIO PROTECTIVE PROPERTIES OF INSULIN
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 9 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The ability of insulin to limit heart-tissue damage during a heart attack will be tested in a landmark clinical trial led by Paresh Dandona, M.D., Ph.D., University at Buffalo Distinguished Professor in the departments of Medicine and Pharmacology and Toxicology in the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Approximately 600 patients at 90 centers in the U.S. and Latin America will be recruited t  more
LANIER NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF APPALACHIAN FAMILY INNOVATIONS
BOONE, N.C., Sept. 3 -- Appalachian State University issued the following press release: Carl Lanier is the new executive director of Appalachian Family Innovations (AFI), a research center and service branch of Appalachian State University's Institute for Health and Human Services. Lanier is a long-time veteran of child and family services and has been an AFI employee for 16 years. He replaces Dr. Gary Timbers, who was the agency's founder and director for 35 years. Timbers retired in   more
LANIER STUDENTS JOIN GLOBAL COMPUTING EFFORT TO STOP TROPICAL DISEASES
HOUSTON, Oct. 9 -- The Houston Independent School District has issued the following news release: A number of eighth-grade students from Sidney Lanier Middle School took part in an ongoing effort to halt the spread of deadly infectious diseases when they lent their thoughts to an unprecedented research initiative launched by IBM, the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), and the University of Chicago in August. The students' writings were used to create a screen saver for use in an ef  more
Laser Light May Be Able to Detect Diseases on the Breath
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release: A team of scientists at JILA, a joint institute of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado (CU) at Boulder, has shown that by sampling a person's breath with laser light they can detect molecules in the breath that may be markers for diseases like asthma or cancer. While many studies have been done to showcase the potential of optical technologies for breat  more
LATINO HERITAGE FESTIVAL IS ON SEPT. 6
FRESNO, Calif., Sept. 5 -- California State University Fresno issued the following press release: To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latino Heritage Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at California State University, Fresno. The family-friendly celebration, expected to attract 25,000 people, will be held on the Maple Mall at Fresno State, south of the Satellite Student Union. It will feature food, music, arts and crafts, dancers, health and kids, educati  more
LEADERS, STUDENTS HONORED AT 2008 BUSINESS VISIONS BANQUET
PEMBROKE, N.C., May 2 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Years ago Dick Geibert was not sure a New Yorker could survive in a service business in Southeastern North Carolina. Twenty years later the Lumberton, N.C., resident's pool and spa business continues to thrive, and his wife, Kathy, who helps run the business, was named the 2008 Business Visions Entrepreneur of the Year. In accepting the award at the April 28 annual banquet, Kathy Geibe  more
Letter from President Gaffney to All Students
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., Feb. 15 -- Monmouth University issued the following letter: Following Recent Tragic Events on College Campuses, We Again Ask You to Take Care of Each Other. Dear Students: I want to talk to you very briefly about campus safety, as I did last year. In the last few days there have been four tragic shooting incidents on campuses; two on college campuses. The early reports indicate lone actions by severely troubled individuals. Monmouth University re-doubled its   more
LOCAL NURSING FACULTY MEMBER ELECTED AS HONOR SOCIETY REGIONAL CHAPTER COORDINATOR
SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 18 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Cindy Corbett, Ph.D., RN, an associate professor at the Washington State University Intercollegiate College of Nursing, has been elected as Region One's Regional Chapter Coordinator for the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. Corbett was elected at the honor society's 39th Biennial Convention, held recently in Baltimore. The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International,  more
LOGGING ACTIVITY IN EIGHTMILE CREEK DRAINAGE
WENATCHEE, Wash., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Wenatchee National Forest - issued the following press release: Early in September, logging is scheduled to begin in the Eightmile Creek drainage of the Methow Valley Ranger District. The fuels reduction work is being done as part of the Eightmile Project. "The purchaser is planning to start work on the Flatmoon Timber Sale in about two weeks," said Arlo VanderWoude, Vegetation Program Manager on t  more
LOGGING ACTIVITY IN EIGHTMILE CREEK DRAINAGE
OKANOGAN, Wash., Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Okanogan National Forest - issued the following press release: Early in September, logging is scheduled to begin in the Eightmile Creek drainage of the Methow Valley Ranger District. The fuels reduction work is being done as part of the Eightmile Project. "The purchaser is planning to start work on the Flatmoon Timber Sale in about two weeks," said Arlo VanderWoude, Vegetation Program Manager on the  more
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY'S BROOKLYN CAMPUS LAUNCH BRENDA PILLORS ASTHMA EDUCATION PROGRAM
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 2 -- Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y. (10th CD), issued the following news release: Responding to the asthma crisis in Brooklyn, Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus, with the support of Congressman Edolphus "Ed" Towns (D-NY), has created the Brenda Pillors Asthma Education Program. Named in memory of Congressman Towns' former chief of staff, an asthma sufferer who died at age 52, the Program will deliver free counseling, education and screening services to schools, neigh  more
LONGTIME NURSING INSTRUCTORS RETIRE FROM JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SMITHFIELD, N.C., Aug. 13 -- Johnston Community College issued the following press release: Two longtime nursing instructors at Johnston Community College have traded lectures on patient care for more relaxing days at home. Barbara Lee of Smithfield and Debbie Bobbitt of Selma retired this summer with a combined total of 54 years of service at JCC. Lee graduated from Wilson School of Nursing in 1964. She earned her bachelor's of science in nursing from Wesleyan College in 1981 and her m  more
LONGTIME TEXAS STATE DEAN, MARTIN O. JUEL, DIES
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Martin O. Juel, longtime dean and professor at Texas State University-San Marcos, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in San Marcos at the age of 91. Visitation with the family will be held Sunday, Feb. 17, from 5-7 p.m. at Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche in San Marcos. The funeral service will be held Monday, Feb. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 410 W. Hutchison in San Marcos.  more
LOOKING FOR EXCITING NEW CAREER? WHAT ABOUT BECOMING EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS OR PARAMEDIC?
RAINSVILLE, Ala., Dec. 20 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: The Emergency Medical Services program at Northeast Alabama Community College stands ready to prepare you for an exciting career in emergency medical services. The program is entering a new era with the addition of the new Health Education building to campus, as well as new state-of-the-art equipment, e.g., the cardiac monitor. Instructional technology has been integrated into the classrooms an  more
Loren Winters, MSN, APRN, BC, WHNP, OCN, Receives Oncology Nursing Society - 2008 Marcia C. Liebman New Writer Award for a Full Article
PITTSBURGH, Pa., July 7 -- The Oncology Nursing Society issued the following news release: Loren Winters, MSN, APRN, BC, WHNP, OCN, is the recipient of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Publishing Division's Marcia C. Liebman New Writer Award for a Full Article. Winters is a nurse practitioner at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in Boston. The award recognizes her article, "Aromatase Inhibitors and Musculoskeletal Pain in Breast Cancer," co-authored with Karleen Habin, RN, and Jo  more
LT. GOV. LAWTON ISSUES STATEMENT IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 31 -- The Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton issued the following statement: Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton released this statement today in honor of Labor Day: "On Labor Day, we pause to pay tribute to the enormous contribution working people make to drive our economy and improve the quality of life for all - from building and maintaining safe roads and cars to travel them, to caring for our elderly to creating new ways to capture renewable energy. We cele  more
LT. GOV. PATERSON ANNOUNCES ROADMAP TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION IN NEW YORK
ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 25 --The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release: Lieutenant Governor David A. Paterson, Chairman of the State's Renewable Energy Task Force, today announced 16 Task Force recommendations as part of a roadmap to significantly increase renewable energy generation in New York. These first recommendations include more solar energy production funding the state's program to get 25 percent of New York's electricity from renewable ene  more
LUBBOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 25 MEETING
LUBBOCK, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The Lubbock County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: 1. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation (Mark Heinrich). 2. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s). 3. Purchasing Matters Evaluate/Award Bids: * RFP 80202 Property, General Liability and Law Enforcement Liability Insurance. Discussion/Action Items: * Approve Blanket Purchase Orders as presented * Consider exempting a contract to provide mental health private defender serv  more
MADDEN, BRITTEN, BOLDRA NAMED AS SPRING FACULTY AWARD WINNERS
HAYS, Kan., April 25 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news release: Three faculty members at Fort Hays State University were recognized for excellence in the spring faculty awards program. The announcement was made by President Edward H. Hammond today at the Spring Faculty Meeting in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center of Sheridan Hall on the FHSU campus. The award presentations came at the end of the meeting, after the president delivered his annual State of the Uni  more
MAJOR BUSINESS GROUPS LAUNCH PRESIDENTIAL TOWN HALL SERIES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The National Federation of Independent Business, the National Restaurant Association and Associated Builders and Contractors are set to kick off their first-ever "Tuesday Town Halls" for the 2008 presidential election on Tuesday, Oct. 16. This exciting project is a new venture for NFIB, NRA and ABC, utilizing teleforums that provide an effective and efficient way for the organizations' members to  more
MAJOR TRAINING GRANT TO BENEFIT WESTERN NEW YORK ECOSYSTEMS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 15 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The National Science Foundation has chosen the University at Buffalo to receive a prestigious $3.1 million grant to train a new generation of environmental experts, using the ecological treasures of Western New York and the Great Lakes basin as a "living laboratory." From Niagara Falls to the Southern tier, some of Western New York's lakes, rivers, creeks and shorelines will benefit from creation of the  more
MAKING DIFFERENCE, TO SAVE LIVES
ALBANY, N.Y., July 17 -- Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, R-Guilford (107th District), issued the following press release: More than 125 years ago, Clara Barton founded the first local chapter of the American Red Cross. Since then, the Red Cross has had a tremendous positive impact on both New York state residents and people nationwide. One of the many roles the Red Cross assumed many years after its founding was that of national blood steward. Today, the Red Cross asks for your help by donating blo  more
MAKKAL TV CELEBRATES 3RD ANNIVERSARY
Madurai, Sep 6 (UNI) Makkal TV, a Tamil satellite television channel founded by Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Dr S Ramadoss, celebrated the beginning of third year of its operations in grandeur, here today. Prominent personalities and Editors from different media organisations analysed the various features of the channel at a colourful event under the banner Makkal Thamizh (Felicitations to Makkal TV), held this evening. Dr S Ramadoss, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr   more
MAN THOUGHT TO HAVE DROWNED WHILE FISHING IN ARKANSAS
SIOUX FALLS, SD, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Marshals Service issued the following press release: Deputy Marshals from South Dakota, Yankton County Sheriff's Deputies and Yankton Police Department arrested an Arkansas missing man on August 29th in Yankton after a manhunt that began in February 2008, shortly after subject faked his own drowning. At approximately 1:15 p.m., Matthew Alan Sheppard, 42, of Searcy, AK, was arrested on a warrant out of Arkansas for felony F  more
MANDATORY OVERTIME HURTS NURSES, AFFECTS OUR HEALTH CARE
ALBANY, N.Y., June 27 -- Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt, R-Greenwood Lake (97th District), issued the following press release: Nurses are the fulcrum on which most of our health care industry turns. Registered and practical nurses serve as patient caregivers, support staff, and aides to long-term-care residents; they are truly the workhorses of the medical profession, filling a variety of roles and occupational needs. The ongoing nursing shortage in New York State, however, is forcing many of th  more
MANY STROKE, HEART ATTACK PATIENTS MAY NOT BENEFIT FROM ASPIRIN
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 25 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Up to 20 percent of patients taking aspirin to lower the risk of suffering a second cerebrovascular event do not have an antiplatelet response from aspirin, the effect thought to produce the protective effect, researchers at the University at Buffalo have shown. "Millions of people use low-dose aspirin either for prevention of a second stroke, second heart attack or second episode of peripheral artery d  more
MARICOPA COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL RECEIVES AWARD
PHOENIX, Aug. 25 -- Maricopa County issued the following press release: Every year, NACo (National Association of Counties) presents awards to county officials, employees and the counties for being creative and imaginative. NACo represents county governments in the United States, helping them find and share in innovative solutions. One such award is the Achievement Award, which recognizes unique, innovative county programs. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) is honored to rec  more
MAYOR BROWN ANNOUNCES CITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT BIKE RACK PROGRAM
BUFFALO, N.Y., July 19 -- The city of Buffalo issued the following press release: Bicycle Parking Request Form Mayor Byron W. Brown today announced the first phase of installing bicycle racks in commercial districts throughout the City of Buffalo. The new bike racks will facilitate greater opportunities to travel by bike to stores and other businesses in the city's commercial districts. Areas included in the plan will be Elmwood Village, Hertel Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, Allen Street, Senec  more
MAYOR BROWN ANNOUNCES CITY COMMERICAL DISTRICT BIKE RACK PROGRAM
BUFFALO, N.Y., July 21 -- The city of Buffalo issued the following press release: Mayor Byron W. Brown today announced the first phase of installing bicycle racks in commercial districts throughout the City of Buffalo. The new bike racks will facilitate greater opportunities to travel by bike to stores and other businesses in the city's commercial districts. Areas included in the plan will be Elmwood Village, Hertel Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, Allen Street, Seneca Street and other commercial di  more
MAYOR BROWN ANNOUNCES WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION
BUFFALO, N.Y., July 16 -- The city of Buffalo issued the following press release: Massachusetts Avenue Project Additional Landscaping Mayor Byron W. Brown today announced that the City of Buffalo will invest $121,000 in City Bond Funds to clean-up the former Massachusetts Avenue Project site on the city's West Side. "This is an investment in the neighborhood that will improve the quality of life for the residents that live around the former Massachusetts Avenue Project site," said Mayor  more
MAYOR BROWN MASSMUTUAL ANNOUNCE PROGRAM TO ENABLE FAMILIES TO APPLY FOR FREE LIFE INSURANCE
BUFFALO, N.Y., July 29 -- The city of Buffalo issued the following press release: Mayor Byron W. Brown announced today that the MassMutual Financial Group will be offering eligible Buffalo families free $50,000 term life insurance policies under MassMutual's philanthropic LifeBridgesm Free Life Insurance Program. If an insured parent or legal guardian passes away during the 10-year term of the policy, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) will put $50,000 in trust to pay so  more
MAYOR CIESLEWICZ INVITES PUBLIC INPUT ON CITY BUDGET
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 8 -- The office of the Madison Mayor issued the following news release: Tonight, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz will host the first of three public meetings on the City of Madison budget. All three meetings will take place in August, prior to the introduction of the Mayor's proposed 2009 capital and operating budgets. "This is an important opportunity for Madisonians to make their voices heard on the city's budget priorities for the coming year," said Mayor Cieslewicz. "As Madi  more
MAYOR NUTTER URGES ALL PHILADELPHIANS TO PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 -- The office of the Philadelphia Mayor issued the following press release: Mayor Michael Nutter and Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. will be joined by a contingent of City officials; Tom Foley, CEO of the American Red Cross SEPA Chapter; Jayson Sutton of Target; Ready campaign spokesperson and celebrated actor David Morse; and members of the Red Cross Clubs to kick off a month-long series of community-based Preparedness events and workshops to be held throughout Philadelphi  more
MBA PROGRAM RATED 13TH NATIONALLY FOR QUALITY, AFFORDABILITY
UTICA, N.Y., March 6 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: SUNYIT's online MBA in technology management has received a national ranking for quality and affordability. The editorial review team of www.geteducated.com looked at more than 60 MBA options nationwide and named SUNYIT 13th on a list of 30 "Best Buy MBA" online programs. Complete rankings are available at: www.geteducated.com/rankings/best_mbaaacsb.asp "This is an indepen  more
Mdewakanton Emergency Services Offering EMT, First Responder Courses
PRIOR LAKE, Minn., Sept. 2 -- The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community announces two classes starting in September 2008 for Emergency Medical Services offered by the Mdewakanton Emergency Services department. Classes are open to the public and will be held in the new training room in Fire Station 10 across from Mystic Lake Casino on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux  more
Measurements During Sleep Could Detect Fibromyalgia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The National Sleep Foundation issued the following news release: Measurements taken during sleep could help distinguish patients with fibromyalgia from those without the condition and help predict pain levels, according to a study in the journal Sleep Medicine. Fibromyalgia is a medical syndrome that causes widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints as well as sleep problems and chronic daytime fatigue. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and M  more
MEASURING NONPROFIT'S PERFORMANCE TOPIC FOR FRIDAY FOCUS
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Feb. 5 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: The Center for Nonprofit Leadership at the University of South Carolina Upstate will continue its monthly nonprofit information lunch series "Friday Focus" with guest speaker Dr. Joanne Carman on February 15. From 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at USC Upstate's Community Outreach and Education Center, 325 S. Church St. Spartanburg, Carman will discuss how to measure an organization's perform  more
MEDICAL ASSISTANT TRAINING FOR FAST-GROWING PROFESSION
RAINSVILLE, Ala., July 15 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: Northeast Alabama Community College has training available in Medical Assistant and Medical Transcription. These are among the fastest growing fields in health care. Students in the Medical Assistant Program learn a multitude of administrative and clinical skills that prepares them to work in physician's offices, clinics, or even medical records in medical facilities. A medical transcriptionist  more
MEDICAL STUDENTS HOLD ROAD RACE TO SUPPORT FREE CLINIC
FARMINGTON, Conn., Sept. 3 -- The University of Connecticut Health Center issued the following news release: The 11th annual South Park 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk will take place on Saturday, September 27 at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. and the race will begin at 9 a.m. at the Dowling North Building on the Health Center campus in Farmington. The proceeds from the race benefit the South Park Inn Medical Clinic, which provides free primary  more
Medical teams for flood-displaced camps
Kathmandu, Sept. 6 -- The government has decided to deploy a team of medical experts at the camps in Sunsari and Saptari to keep a check on the deteriorating health and sanitation conditions of the flood displaced. Organizing a press meet at Biratnagar on Friday, Health Minister Girirajmani Pokharel said the medical team, including eight gynecologists, will be mobilized at camps for the displaced people from Saturday. "Our main concern is to contain diseases inside the camps, which are li  more
MEETING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE BOARD, AUG. 13
DENVER, Aug. 12 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: The second meeting of the Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board will be held Wednesday, Aug. 13 in Denver. The meeting will be held from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in Room B70 at the State Services Building, 1525 Sherman St. (directly west of the Colorado Department of Education offices). The meeting agenda includes: * Approve minutes from the Aug. 7, 2008 meeting * Executive session t  more
Mel C goes to mom for pregnancy tips
London, Sept. 6 -- Former Spice Girls singer Mel C, who confirmed her pregnancy last month, has turned to her mother for health and parenting tips. Mel said her bandmates have given her some valuable advice, but she prefers listening to her mom, contactmusic.com reported. She said: "The girls are made up (happy) for me and have all offered to guide and advise me, but I'm sticking with my mum. She's my best friend and you don't get any better than that. I used to love the fact that I was t  more
MERCER COUNTY K.I.D.S. PROGRAM HELD AT PENN STATE SHENANGO
SHARON, Pa., July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University at Shenango issued the following news release: Penn State Shenango has teamed up with the Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, Inc. Prevention Department to host a comprehensive life skills prevention program that involves fifth and sixth grade students, parents, schools, and communities from around the area. The goal of the Mercer County K.I.D.S. program is to provide a fun, safe, and healthy summer camp experience; assist in pos  more
Miami's Terrific Science Press Receives National Award
OXFORD, Ohio, August 25 -- Miami University issued the following news release: Miami University's Terrific Science Press was selected as a winner in the 15th annual National Health Information Awards. This program recognizes the nation's best consumer health information programs and materials. The Strive to Thrive! series of student handbooks received a Gold Award for Health Promotion/Disease and Injury Prevention Information. The Strive to Thrive! Series - teen-friendly, magazine-style ac  more
Michael Matznick Receives National Association of Health Underwriters 's Highest Honor
ARLINGTON, Va., July 2 -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) recently honored Michael Matznick, CLU, RHU, as recipient of the Harold R. Gordon Award at its 78th Annual Convention in San Diego, CA. This award is the health insurance industry's most meaningful and significant honor. NAHU annually awards the industry's greatest accolade, the Harold R. Gordon Memorial Award, which recognizes   more
Mickey Sarquis Honored for Lifelong Science Outreach Efforts
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Miami University issued the following news release: Mickey Sarquis, director of the Center for Chemistry Education at Miami University Middletown, received the American Chemical Society's (ACS) 2008 Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach. She was honored at the national meeting of the ACS - the world's largest scientific society - in Philadelphia Aug. 19. Sarquis is founder and director of the Center for Chemistry Education (CCE) and of the Terrific Science Press,  more
Mickey Sarquis Honored for Lifelong Science Outreach Efforts
OXFORD, Ohio, August 28 -- Miami University issued the following news release: Helen Free (left) presents Miami's Mickey Sarguis with the Free Award for Public Outreach at the American Chemical Society's national meeting Aug. 19. Mickey Sarquis, director of the Center for Chemistry Education at Miami University Middletown, received the American Chemical Society's (ACS) 2008 Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach. She was honored at the national meeting of the ACS - the world's largest scien  more
MILESTONES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following editorial: How many people do you know who have been diagnosed with cancer? While one is one too many, most of us know numerous people fighting cancer and those who have won, and others, sadly, who have lost the battle. And the number sometimes includes us--in my case, I've beaten cancer twice. This year alone, the American Cancer Society predicts that over 1.4 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with canc  more
MILITARY COUPLES STRENGTHEN MARRIAGE THROUGH STRONG BONDS
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Nine Aberdeen Proving Ground couples participated in a Strong Bonds conference at Bob Pascal's St. Michaels Harbour Inn Marina and Spa located in the picturesque waterfront town of St. Michaels, Md., July 30 through Aug. 1. The Strong Bonds conference is an Army wide conference for active duty military and their spouses that is designed to help couples deal with communication issues and the stress o  more
MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE RAISES PROPERTY TAXES 31 PERCENT IN FIVE YEARS
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release: With the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Board voting Tuesday night to increase the property tax levy 4.9 percent, Americans for Prosperity is making sure residents are aware of the tax increase and spending by the MATC Board. The proposed increase is part of the $333 million spending plan, and includes increases in wages, salaries and health care to name a few. Germantown has been attempting to secede   more
Minister India bound for Health Ministers' meeting
Colombo, Sept. 6 -- Healthcare and Nutrition Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva left for India to participate in the South East Asian Countries' Health Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi today, a Ministry spokesman said. He said the World Health Organisation (WHO) has organised the meeting to discuss the impact of climate change on human health and several other health problems which have an impact on the region. Minister de Silva will take part in this meeting in his capacity as the Chairman of   more
Minutes Of The Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Southeastern Illinois College
HARRISBURG, Ill., May 20 -- Southeastern Illinois College issued the following minutes from a Board of Trustees meeting: The Board of Trustees of Southeastern Illinois College met in regular session on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 6 p.m., in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room. Ms. Krystal Tison, Chair, called the meeting to order. On roll call, the following board members were present: JoAnna Lane, Gary Allen, Chuck Hearn, Jim Ellis, Pat York, Frank Barbre, Krystal Tison, and Megan Wurtele, studen  more
Minutes Of The Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Southeastern Illinois College
HARRISBURG, Ill., Jan. 22 -- Southeastern Illinois College issued the following minutes from a Board of Trustees meeting: The Board of Trustees of Southeastern Illinois College met in regular session on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room. Mrs. Tison, board chair, called the meeting to order. On roll call, the following board members were present: Krystal Tison, Gary Allen, JoAnna Lane, Dr. Frank Barbre, Dr. Pat York, and Jay Pyle, student trustee. Mr. E  more
Minutes Of The Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Southeastern Illinois College
HARRISBURG, Ill., April 15 -- Southeastern Illinois College issued the following minutes from a Board of Trustees meeting: The Board of Trustees of Southeastern Illinois College met in regular session on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 6 p.m., in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room. Mrs. Krystal Tison, Chair, called the meeting to order. On roll call, the following board members were present: JoAnna Lane, Gary Allen, Chuck Hearn, Jim Ellis, Pat York, Frank Barbre, Krystal Tison, Jay Pyle, student  more
Minutes Of The Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Southeastern Illinois College
HARRISBURG, Ill., July 15 -- Southeastern Illinois College issued the following minutes from a Board of Trustees meeting: The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at 6 p.m. in the Rodney J. Brenner board room. Members present were: Krystal Tison, chair, Pat York, vice chair, JoAnna Lane, Gary Allen, Chuck Hearn, Jim Ellis, Frank Barbre, and Megan Wurtele, student trustee. Also present were: Dana Keating, Brian Surprenant, Joe Sc  more
MISS UNCP HUNT IS 1ST RUNNER-UP IN MISS N.C. PAGEANT
PEMBROKE, N.C., June 26 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: After winning the Miss Talent Award in preliminary competitions, Miss UNCP Jamee Hunt finished first runner-up in the Miss North Carolina Pageant in Raleigh, N.C., on June 21. Hunt also won the People's Choice Award for Swimwear and a $3,500 scholarship in the weeklong competition. Erica Dellinger, a 2007 UNCP graduate and Miss Lumbee 2005, was a top 10 finalist. Dellinger, who was M  more
MISSOURI SCHOOLS RECEIVE GRANT TO CURB STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 28 -- The Missouri Department of Higher Education issued the following news release: Among Missouri college students with student loans, the average graduate heads out into the "real world" with $16,505 in student loan debt. Successfully managing that debt, particularly during tough economic times, can be a challenge; therefore, it's more important than ever that students be given the tools and guidance to manage debt wisely. That's the philosophy behind the Missouri  more
MITCHELL, GOP SEEK PROBE OF STATE MEDICAID SNAFU
DENVER, July 15 -- Republicans in the Colorado State Senate issued the following news release: A leading GOP lawmaker on health-care issues wants a top-to-bottom review of the state's Medicaid agency, which has come under fire for trying to conceal accounting errors that resulted in its owing the federal government millions of dollars. Sen. Shawn Mitchell-a Broomfield Republican who is his party's ranking member on the Senate Health and Human Services Committee-said Tuesday the irregularit  more
Mom's Stress May Be Important Factor In Child's Weight
SEATTLE, Sept. 2 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: Millions of low-income children in the United States are overweight or at risk of overweight. A new study, "Food Security, Maternal Stressors, and Overweight Among Low-Income US Children: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2002)," shows that maternal stressors may increase the chances of a child being overweight, particularly in households with sufficient food. Based   more
Monmouth University Names 2008 Distinguished Teacher of Year
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., June 4 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Monmouth University has awarded Dr. Kelly Ward its coveted "Distinguished Teacher Award" for 2008. Dr. Ward is an associate professor and the BSW Program Director in the Department of Social Work at Monmouth University, in addition to serving as Director of Experiential Education. Dr. Thomas Pearson, provost and vice president for academic affairs, said, "Professor Ward is certainly one of our finest t  more
Monmouth University Presents Dinner Lecture
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., May 12 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Monmouth University's Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies and Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) will co-sponsor a dinner lecture, titled Update on Diabetes Management, on Tuesday, June 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Magill Commons Club Rooms 107 and 108. A light dinner is included in the program fee. Monmouth Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by NJSNA an  more
MONROE CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR JULY 21 SPECIAL MEETING
MONROE, Mich., July 21 -- The Monroe City Council issued the following meeting agenda: I. CALL TO ORDER. II. ROLL CALL. III. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 170 Public hearing to hear public comments on Ordinance No. 08-011, an Ordinance to amend Sections 492.01 and 492.02, Speed on River Raisin of the Codified Ordinance of Monroe, MI. There are no comments on file in writing in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office. V. COUNCIL ACTION. 170 Proposed Ordinance N  more
MONTHLY REPORT FROM SEN. VOINOVICH, AUG. 29: WORKING TO PROTECT GREAT LAKES BEACHES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The office of Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio, issued the following newsletter: This week, Sen. Voinovich held a news conference at Huntington Beach in Bay Village, Ohio on the Beach Protection Act of 2008 - legislation he introduced earlier this year to increase grants to states for the development and implementation of programs focused on remediating contamination sources. This is a provision not currently covered under the original BEACH Act, which Sen. Voinovich's   more
MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL PRESENTATION
PALOS HILLS, Ill., Sept. 4 -- Moraine Valley Community College issued the following news release: Moraine Valley Community College will host a Medical Education Series presentation on "Facial Trauma Recognizing Skeletal and Soft Tissue Trauma" from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the college's Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills. The event is co-sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is free and open to the public. Dr. Victor L. Lewis is facilitatin  more
MORE FEB GOLD WINNERS FOR APG
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The 2008 Excellence in Federal career awards program, presented by the Baltimore Federal Executive was held in May. Ten gold and 70 silver and bronze awardees were identified in the July 10 issue of the APG News. Inadvertently, three gold recipients were reported as silver recipients. The APG News regrets the error. Here are their stories. Category 1b, Outstanding Supervisor GS-12 and Below. The   more
MORE THAN $1 MILLION AWARDED TO MASSACHUSETTS ORGANIZATIONS TO FIGHT DRUG ABUSE
BOSTON, Aug. 29 -- The office of Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., issued the following news release: Senators John Kerry and Edward Kennedy today announced that nine Massachusetts organizations will receive a total of $1,124,733 in federal funding through the Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC). "Drugs threaten our kids and our communities. These education and community-wide prevention efforts will save lives. I am glad that so many of our state's great programs will receive the financ  more
MOSQUITO FOGGING SCHEDULED FOR JOHNSON RANCH, TOWN OF FLORENCE, QUEEN CREEK
FLORENCE, Ariz., Aug. 29 -- Pinal County issued the following press release: Pinal County Environmental Health Services announced today that mosquito samples collected in Johnson Ranch, Northwest of the Town of Florence, and Queen Creek have tested positive for West Nile virus. This brings to twenty-four the total number of West Nile virus positive mosquito samples collected by Environmental Health in 2008. In response, Environmental Health will conduct adult mosquito fogging, weather  more
MOSQUITO FOGGING SET FOR CASA GRANDE
FLORENCE, Ariz., July 18 -- Pinal County issued the following press release: Pinal County Environmental Health Services (PCEHS) announced on Friday July 18, that a mosquito sample collected on July 16th near the City of Casa Grande tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first mosquito sample collected by PCEHS to test positive for WNV in 2008. PCEHS will conduct adult mosquito fogging, weather permitting, beginning Tuesday July 22, thru Thursday July 24, from 12:01 a.m. to  more
Most High-Risk Patients in Study not Taking Blood Thinner Before Stroke
DALLAS, Aug. 29 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Study Highlights: � Study finds that many atrial fibrillation patients who suffered stroke weren't protected with blood thinners before stroke. � Warfarin is seriously under-used despite its proven effectiveness in preventing ischemic stroke. Only 40 percent of ischemic stroke patients who had atrial fibrillation, a heart disorder putting them at high risk of clots, had received the effective ant  more
Mother united with son after 25 years
NEW DELHI. India, Sept. 6 -- Residents of Bazaria area of Ghaziabad played a key role in the happy reunion of a mother with her son after 25 years. Sharda Devi (85) was allegedly deserted by her elder son, Vinod Kumar, a resident of Rohini in Delhi on the pretext of taking her to Haridwar. The son reportedly left her alone at a solitary place near Modinagar area of Ghaziabad. August, 30, a rickshaw puller dropped Sharda at a gurudwara at Bazaria area of Ghaziabad. "The woman was in a bad stat  more
MPMC Launches New Motorsports Awareness Campaign
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Aug. 4 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council, a council of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), is launching a new campaign to increase attendance at Motorsports events and public awareness of the industry. The program is titled "Take a Friend to a Race" and includes a series of ads and promotional pieces that urge enthusiasts to invite and introduce friends, relatives and  more
MRICD EMPLOYEE RECOGNIZED BY PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: An animal care technician at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense has been awarded the first 2008 National Capital Area Branch of the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science Technician Award, which is presented by the Scientists Center for Animal Welfare. Erika Weaver was selected to receive the award based on a paragraph she submitted to explain "why the animal car  more
MS THAT RUNS IN FAMILIES APPEARS MORE SEVERE THAN NON-FAMILIAL MS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 12 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Magnetic resonance images (MRI) of a large group of patients with multiple sclerosis has provided the first evidence that those with a history of MS in their families show more severe brain damage than patients who have no close relatives with the disease. The results, based on brain MRIs of 759 consecutive MS patients, support the hypothesis that a patient's genetic make-up plays a role not only in dev  more
MULTINATIONAL FORCE - IRAQ CONDUCTS PRESS BRIEFING, AUG. 31
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 31 -- The Multi-National Forces - Iraq issued the following press briefing: DR. TAHSEEN AL-SHEIKHLY, CIVILIAN SPOKESMAN FOR OPERATION FARDH AL-QANOON; BRIGADIER GENERAL JEFFREY DORKO, COMMANDING GENERAL, GULF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT; and BRIGADIER GENERAL JEFFREY TALLEY, COMMANDER 926TH ENGINEERING BRIGADE DATE: 31 August 2008 TRANSCRIBED BY: SOS INTERNATIONAL LTD. PARTICIPANTS: DR. AL-SHEIKHLY, BG DORKO, and BG TALLEY REPORTERS 1-6: INT=INTERPRETER RP  more
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS STUDIES RECEIVE WIDE COVERAGE
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 16 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Two UB multiple sclerosis studies - the first on MS that runs in families and its impact on the progression of the disease and the second looking at the role cigarette smoking plays in MS - received considerable media attention, with articles on familial MS appearing in more than 100 news outlets, including U.S. News & World Report, Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Washington Post and Austin American Stat  more
N.Y. TIMES JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR GINA KOLATA TO PRESENT AT WSU COMMON READING LECTURE NOV. 6
PULLMAN, Wash., Nov. 2 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Renowned science writer Gina Kolata is coming to Washington State University Tuesday, Nov. 6 to present the first Common Reading Lecture. Her presentation is set for 7 p.m. in Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The event if free and open to the public. Kolata will discuss "The 1918 Influenza Pandemic: Does It Hold Lessons for Today?" Her book, "Flu: The Story of the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918 a  more
NADCA Receives Grant from U.S. Labor Department
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- The North American Die Casting Association issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in September awarded more than $10.1 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to 55 nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs. The North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) was awarded a grant for its project of developing combustible dust safety training materials in   more
NAPCOR Comments on the Safety of the PET Plastic Container
SONOMA, Calif., April 23 -- The National Association for PET Container Resources issued the following news release: In light of recent media reports on the safety of plastic containers and packaging, the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) today reiterated its message about the safety of the Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) package. Most single-serve plastic water and beverage containers are manufactured from the resin PET. In addition, many food and non-food containe  more
NASDA Joins 50-State Summit on Food Safety
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following newsletter: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a high-level 50-state meeting August 12 to 14 in St. Louis, Missouri, with state agriculture and health department officials to address a new framework for ensuring the nation's food is safe and secure. NASDA was represented at the meeting by South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Bill Even, American Samoa Acting Director of Agriculture P  more
National Association for the Deaf Files Complaint Against Clinical Radiologists
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The National Association for the Deaf issued the following news release: The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) filed a complaint on August 14, 2008 with the United States Department of Justice. The complaint alleges that, on two separate occasions, Clinical Radiologists, located in Maryland, refused to provide qualified sign language interpreter services to communicate with a patient who is deaf-blind, in violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Ac  more
National Association of Health Underwriters Announces New Wellness Certification Course
ARLINGTON, Va., June 30 -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) launched a new wellness certification course at its 78th annual convention June 29-July 2 in San Diego, CA. The course premiered on NAHU's Education Day, designed to foster continuing education for those in the health insurance industry. "NAHU members are committed to education," stated Janet Trautwein, NAHU executive vice pres  more
National Association of Health Underwriters Announces New Education Foundation Board
ARLINGTON, Va., July 1 -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) today announced the new officers for the NAHU Education Foundation Board of Trustees for the 2008-09 term at NAHU's 78th Annual Convention in San Diego. Unlike NAHU, the Foundation is not a membership organization, but is a tax-exempt educational entity that attempts to provide information on contemporary issues of public interest.  more
National Association of Health Underwriters Installs New Board for 2008-2009
ARLINGTON, Va., July 9 -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) installed its 2008-2009 Executive Board at its 78th Annual Convention last week in San Diego, CA. Scott Leavitt, president of Scott Leavitt Insurance and Financial Services and founding partner of My Wellchoice, was inaugurated as president. After joining NAHU in 1995, Leavitt held numerous leadership positions, including presi  more
National Association of Health Underwriters Pleased with New HSA Enrollment Numbers
ARLINGTON, Va., Apr. 30 -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: Statement by Janet Trautwein, NAHU Executive Vice President and CEO The new enrollment and coverage figures for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) released today by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) illustrate that they continue to be a dynamic, consumer-friendly and increasingly popular health insurance option enjoyed by more than six million Americans, a 35 percent increase since  more
National Association of Health Underwriters Statement on the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
ARLINGTON, Va., June 24 -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: Today, Janet Trautwein, executive vice president and CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU), issued the following statement on the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008: "While NAHU strongly supports improved accountability and oversight in marketing and sales practices for all Medicare-related insurance products, we believe that the curr  more
National Coalition Seeks Clarification of FMLA Regulations
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 17 -- Society for Human Resource Management issued the following news release: What constitutes a serious health condition? How can an employer administer unscheduled leave in a way that's fair to all employees? These are some of the questions that a coalition of employers and other organizations want resolved as improvements are made to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest association devoted   more
NATIONAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REVIEWS BIHAR FLOOD SITUATION
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) The National Crisis Management Committee reviewed the flood situation in Bihar today and asked the state to indicate the specific requirement of medicines and vaccines required to prevent an outbreak of diseases in the flood affected areas. The centre continues to extend all possible assistance to the state Government for supplementing their efforts to tackle the ongoing flood situation. As many as 37 Army Columns, 13 helicopters, 599 boats, 783 NDRF personnel, 769  more
National Plumbing Industry Week Recognized by Congress
FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 10 -- The Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors National Association issued the following news release: The United States House of Representatives passed a resolution today recognizing the plumbing industry and supporting the goals and ideals of National Plumbing Industry Week, which is being celebrated April 27-May 3. The resolution is meant to recognize the 125th anniversary of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) and the role the pl  more
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE ON FOOD SAFETY IN 21ST CENTURY MARKETPLACE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The National Restaurant Association today announced that registration is open for its "Food Safety in the 21st Century Marketplace: Best Practices Throughout the Supply Chain" conference in Atlanta October 22-24, 2008. In partnership with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and the Gerson Lehrman Group, the conference will explore the many facets and challenges of food safety, at all points in t  more
National Restaurant Association Announces Conference on Food Safety in the 21st Century Marketplace
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The National Restaurant Association today announced that registration is open for its "Food Safety in the 21st Century Marketplace: Best Practices Throughout the Supply Chain" conference in Atlanta October 22-24, 2008. In partnership with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and the Gerson Lehrman Group, the conference will explore the many facets and challenges of food safety, at all points in t  more
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF SMALL BUSINESS CHOICE ACT ON CAPITOL HILL
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The National Restaurant Association announced its support of the introduction of bipartisan health-care legislation in the Congress by U.S. House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-Penn.). The bill, the Small Business "Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees" (CHOICE) Act of 2008, would alleviate the volatility of insura  more
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS PRODUCE TRACEABILITY INITIATIVE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The National Restaurant Association today expressed support for the joint Produce Traceability Initiative announced by the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), and United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA). The Produce Traceability Initiative will work towards broad adoption of consistent traceability best practices throughout the produce supply chain.   more
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION CALLS FOR RE-EVALUATION OF FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARING
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The National Restaurant Association's Vice President of Health & Safety Regulatory Affairs, Dr. Donna Garren, today testified at a hearing of the House Energy & Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding the salmonella saintpaul outbreak. Dr. Garren focused her testimony on specific improvements for key parts of the food safety system. "Restaurants have taken the l  more
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION COMMENDS ADMINISTRATION FOR MOVING FORWARD TO STRENGTHEN IMPORT SAFETY AND FOOD PROTECTION
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The National Restaurant Association issued the following statement in response to the Import Safety Action Plan presented today by the Interagency Working Group on Import Safety and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s Food Protection Plan. "Food safety is a top priority for our nation's restaurants," said Dawn Sweeney, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association. "We are pleased   more
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION COMMENDS SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR FOCUS ON SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH CARE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The National Restaurant Association today commended the Senate Finance Committee for holding a hearing to discuss small business health insurance. The hearing, being held today on Capitol Hill entitled "Building a Gateway to Coverage," will focus on a variety of issues including: employer-based coverage, pooling across state lines, refundable tax credits, sole proprietors, and general health coverage  more
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES FRIENDS OF INDUSTRY ON NEW SENATE LEADERSHIP POSTS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The National Restaurant Association today congratulated Senators Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) on being elected to new leadership positions within the United States Senate. Kyl moved up to the Minority Whip position; Alexander was elected Republican Conference chairman. "It is great to see friends of the restaurant industry move further up the ranks of Congressional leadership,"   more
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION REACTS TO NEW YORK CITY COURT FILING TO STOP ONEROUS GOVERNMENT REGULATION ON MENU LABELING
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The National Restaurant Association issued the following statement in response to today's filing by the New York State Restaurant Association in federal district court to strike down a New York City Board of Health regulation which dictates how nutrition information should be provided in some of the city's restaurants. The regulation, passed January 22nd, is punitive against multi-unit restaurant  more
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION RESPONDS TO CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN PUBLIC INTEREST REPORT ON HEALTH INSPECTION VIOLATIONS IN RESTAURANTS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: National Restaurant Association Vice President for Health & Safety Regulatory Affairs Dr. Donna Garren today issued the following statement in response to a Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) study on health inspection violations in restaurants in twenty cities: "Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our guests. Food safety is non-negotiable and the number-one priori  more
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION WELCOMES PRESIDENT'S CALL FOR SWIFT PASSAGE OF ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The National Restaurant Association today issued the following statement in response to President Bush's State of the Union address: "The National Restaurant Association, representing an industry of 945,000 restaurants and 13.1 million employees nationwide, is strongly encouraged by President Bush's urgent call for quick action on the recently-announced economic stimulus package. We commend the b  more
NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARS EXCEL
ARCATA, Calif., June 27 -- Humboldt State University issued the following press release: Four area students, all of them Native American, have won 2008 Gates Millennium Scholarships and all but one will attend Humboldt State University this fall. The latest recipients are Cheyenne Alcaraz, Burney High School, a member of the Pit River Tribe and of Yana and Wintu descent, who will attend HSU; Tess Wilder-Cervantes, Hoopa High School, a member of the Karuk Tribe, who will attend HSU; Vikki P  more
Natural Products Association Announces Clinician, Industry Champion and Socially Responsible Retailer Award Recipients for 2008
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Natural Products Association issued the following news release: The Natural Products Association is proud to announce the 2008 recipients of the association's annual Clinician, Industry Champion and Socially Responsible Retailer awards, presented to outstanding individuals or businesses who have made significant contributions in various areas of the natural products industry. Recipients will be honored at the association's annual trade show and convention, Natural   more
NCPA Applauds U.S. House Vote in Favor of H.R. 6331
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 24 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives voted 355 to 59 in favor of H.R. 6331, which represents a veto-proof majority. The health care bill contains three critical provisions for community pharmacies that speed up the reimbursements for Medicare Part D claims, delays below-cost cuts to Medicaid generic prescription drug reimbursement that would have driven thousands of community pharmacies   more
NCPA Statement Endorsing H.R. 6252 and S.3144
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 19 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA), chair of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, recently introduced H.R. 6252, the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008. Sens. Max Baucus (D-MT) and Charles Grassley (R-IA), chair and ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, have introduced S.3144, the companion bill. In response, Bruce T. Roberts, RPh, executive vice president  more
NCPA Statement on Medicare Vote
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 12 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: The Senate voted 54 to 39 in favor of S. 3101, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. However, that did not achieve the 60 votes needed for cloture. The bill includes pharmacy-related provisions that provide prompt payment of Medicare Part D prescription drug claims and delay the implementation of Medicaid reimbursement cuts for generic prescription drugs. I  more
NCPA Statement Supporting H.R. 6331
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 23 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote tomorrow on H.R. 6331, a health care bill introduced by Ways & Means Chair Charles Rangel (D-NY). While the bill closely mirrors S. 3101--which received 54 votes last week in an attempt to achieve cloture--a third provision was added that is also critical to ensuring continued patient access to community pharmacies. In addition to  more
NEW APPOINTMENT CENTER PROVIDES CONVENIENCE, SPEED
HOUSTON, Aug. 27 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center issued the following press release: In an effort to provide more convenience, speed, and accu­racy in scheduling clinic appointments, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) now has one appointment line, (713) 794-8985 or toll free 1-800-639-5137, for veter­ans to reschedule, cancel, or confirm their clinic appointments. Instead of contacting your provider to reschedule an ap­pointment a  more
NEW BOOK BY UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE HISTORIAN TRACKS A MODERN RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT
PEMBROKE, N.C., Feb. 5 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: In the 1970s, the charismatic religious movement in America found strong leadership among women and African Americans. In his new book, "It's a New Day: Race and Gender in the Modern Charismatic Movement" (University of Alabama Press, April 2008), UNC Pembroke history professor Dr. Scott Billingsley chronicles this development and offers some interesting explanations. "We think of the  more
New Business Development VP, Staff To Help PMA Create More Industry Value
NEWARK, Del., May 19 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has named global business development professional Anthony Parassio to lead the association's member and industry business development activities. He is joined by new hires Robert Gregg as western business development director, and Dorothy Siegfried as director of business development for global sponsorship and events. Parassio's team of new and current staff is cha  more
NEW CAMPAIGN DISPELS MYTHS OF WHAT'S 'NORMAL'
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release: In the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey conducted on the Sam Houston State University campus this past May, 94.3 percent of students believed that the average SHSU student uses alcohol once a week or more. In actuality, only approximately 25 percent of students reported having used alcohol once a week or more. Clarifying these kinds of false perceptions is the goal of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse In  more
NEW CENSUS DATA UNDERSCORES NEED TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF POVERTY AND HEALTH INSURANCE
HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 28 -- The Office of the Mayor of Hartford issued the following news release: Hartford Mayor Eddie A. Perez today issued a statement today regarding new census data released by Connecticut Voices For Children that show a decline in the number of uninsured in Connecticut but little progress in reducing poverty in the state. Mayor Perez says, "It is shameful that, in the richest state in the nation, our cities still remain the centers of poverty and lack of access to hea  more
NEW DELL PARTNERSHIP WILL SAVE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO $2 MILLION ANNUALLY
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 8 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The University at Buffalo has entered into a partnership with Dell Inc. that will standardize computer workstations for UB faculty, staff and students while saving the institution $2 million annually. The four-year arrangement also means substantial savings for UB faculty, staff and students who buy standardized machines at UBMicro, the on-campus, not-for-profit computer and software retailer. The par  more
NEW FACULTY, STAFF JOIN FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
HAYS, Kan., March 7 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news release: Fort Hays State University recently added several new faculty and staff. Dr. Tony Andenoro accepted a full-time position in the Department of Leadership Studies as an assistant professor. He began his position on Aug. 13, 2007. Andenoro received a bachelor of arts degree in communication from the University of Toledo in 1997, a master of science degree in educational administration from Texas A&M Universit  more
NEW FMWR DIRECTOR PLANS TO IMPROVE EXISTING PROGRAMS, FACILITIES
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Aberdeen Proving Ground received a new Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation director who is currently working towards improving existing programs and facilities as APG moves forward with many new initiatives for APG 2012. Michael Lupacchino, who has 23 years of experience working for FMWR, has worked in various positions and locations. His most recent position was FMWR director at Fort McCoy,  more
NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SIXTH-GRADE STUDENTS
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 2 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news release: North Carolina's lawmakers have made several changes to the rules regarding vaccination of school-aged children, including rising sixth-grade students. Effective January 1, 2008, state administrative rules have been changed to add requirements for a booster dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis) for all students who are entering the sixth grade on or after August   more
NEW IRRIGATION POND MAKES GOLF COURSE SELF-SUFFICIENT
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Aberdeen Proving Ground golfers will notice a new pond on the edge of the Ruggles Golf Course where birds and geese already are making themselves at home. The pond is more than just an eyepleaser however; it is part of what is probably the biggest moneysaving project in the course's history. Along with the irrigation pond, a new pump house, which controls three newly-dug wells nearby now, enables th  more
NEW METHOD ENABLES DESIGN, PRODUCTION OF EXTREMELY NOVEL DRUGS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 23 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: A new chemical synthesis method based on a catalyst worth many times the price of gold and providing a far more efficient and economical method than traditional ones for designing and manufacturing extremely novel pharmaceutical compounds is described by its University at Buffalo developers in a review article in the current issue of Nature. The chemistry, the basis of a new biotech startup company call  more
NEW MEXICO EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER COORDINATING STATE ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV
SANTA FE, N.M., Aug. 31 -- Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., issued the following press release: Governor Bill Richardson has ordered the New Mexico Emergency Operation Center in Santa Fe to open and coordinate the state's efforts to assist the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Gustav. "New Mexico has extensive disaster response and recovery resources that are ready to go if needed, and we are prepared to accept any evacuees that may be sent our way," said Governor Richardson. "Our thoughts and  more
NEW NURSING STUDENTS WELCOMED AT ORIENTATION
RAINSVILLE, Ala., July 17 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: Orientation for students newly accepted into the nursing program at Northeast Alabama Community College introduced 133 students to the program this summer. Topics covered included nursing class schedules, clinical rotations, and program requirements. Fall semester classes begin for these students on August 20. "The students were so excited to see the facilities provided for them in the new H  more
New research to examine role of aerosols in climate change
Washington, Sept. 6 -- A group of scientists affiliated with the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) have proposed a new framework to account more accurately for the effects of aerosols on precipitation in climate models. The increase in atmospheric concentrations of man-made aerosols-tiny particles suspended in the air-from such sources as transportation, industry, agriculture, and urban land use not only poses serious problems to human health, but also has an effect on weathe  more
NEW STAFF MEMBERS JOIN PENN STATE SHENANGO COMMUNITY
SHARON, Pa., Aug. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University at Shenango issued the following news release: Three staff positions recently have been filled at Penn State Shenango. Joining the campus are Billie Jean Horvath of Hermitage, undergraduate studies advisor; Lori Kennedy of Ellwood City, career services coordinator; and Matthew Roberts of Portersville, information technology specialist. Horvath is responsible for providing academic counseling as well as course scheduling selection to   more
NEW STATE LAW MAKES IT ILLEGAL FOR HOUSEHOLDS TO DISPOSE OF HYPODERMIC NEEDLES AND OTHER SHARPS WASTE IN TRASH
DUARTE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- The city of Duarte issued the following news release: A new state law of the California Health and Safety Code makes it illegal for households to dispose of hypodermic needles, pen needles, intravenous needles, lancets and other devices used to penetrate the skin for the delivery of medications in the trash or recycling containers. The law that went into effect on September 1, 2008, requires that all such items defined as sharps waste be transported to a collection   more
NEW YORK GROWN TOMATOES SAFE TO CONSUME, NOT LINKED TO SALMONELLOSIS OUTBREAK
ALBANY, N.Y., June 10 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today clarified for consumers that New York grown tomatoes are safe to consume, and have not been linked to the recent salmonellosis outbreak in raw red plum, raw red Roma, or raw round red tomatoes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed this information late yesterday and expanded its list of production areas not associated  more
NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REGENTS ISSUES SUMMARY OF JULY 28-29 MONTHLY MEETING
ALBANY, N.Y., July 28 -- The New York State Board of Regents issued the following summary of its monthly meeting: SUMMARY OF THE JULY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Held at the State Education Building Albany, New York July 28 and 29, 2008 David Johnson, Secretary Board of Regents THE BOARD OF REGENTS The Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York held public sessions on Monday, July 28 at 9:00 a.m. and 12:45   more
NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REGENTS ISSUES SUMMARY OF JUNE 23-24 MONTHLY MEETING
ALBANY, N.Y., June 23 -- The New York State Board of Regents issued the following summary of its monthly meeting: SUMMARY OF THE JUNE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Held at the State Education Building Albany, New York June 23 and 24, 2008 David Johnson, Secretary Board of Regents THE BOARD OF REGENTS The Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York held public sessions on Monday, June 23 at 9:45 a.m. and Tuesday  more
NEW YORK TIMES HEALTH BLOG PUBLISHES ARTICLE ON SEN OBAMA, NICOTINE GUM QUOTES UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO'S KOZLOWSKI
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 5 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: An article in The New York Times health blog on Sen. Barack Obama's use of nicotine gum to help him quit smoking quotes Lynn T. Kozlowski, interim dean of the School of Public Health and Health Professions, who said, "The problem is not that people use it too much. The greater problem is that they use it too little. People use if for a week, and then they are back smoking cigarettes."  more
NEW ZEALAND: 50,000 WOMEN TO BENEFIT FROM CANCER PREVENTION INITIATIVE
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Sept. 1 - The government of New Zealand issued the following news release: From today more than 50,000 young New Zealand women can access a free cervical cancer vaccine with the launch of the first stage of the HPV (human papillomavirus) Immunisation Programme, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today. "Many of us know someone who has been affected by cervical cancer - a friend, a neighbour, a sister or mother - and this immunisation programme is anoth  more
NEW ZEALAND: SAFETY AWARD WINNERS ARE ALL CHAMPIONS
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Sept. 2 - The government of New Zealand issued the following news release: This year's New Zealand Community Safety and Injury Prevention Award winners are a great example of the difference we can all make to reduce injury and fatality rates, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. The awards were held in Wellington this evening and were attended by the 20 awards finalists along with Maryan Street, ACC's chief executive, Dr Jan White, and Dr Carolyn Coggan, the awards' c  more
NEXT MEETING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE BOARD, AUG. 20
DENVER, Aug. 18 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: The next meeting of the Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20 in Denver. The meeting will be held from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the conference room at the Colorado Talking Book Library, 180 Sheridan Blvd. in Denver. The meeting agenda includes: * Approve minutes from the Aug. 13, 2008 meeting * Discuss communications to districts regarding November   more
NEXT MEETING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE BOARD, AUG. 27
DENVER, Aug. 26 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: The next meeting of the Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27 in Denver. The meeting will be held from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the State Services Building at 1525 Sherman St., room B70. The meeting agenda includes: * Approve minutes from the Aug. 20, 2008 meeting * Review/approve proposed Facility Construction Guidelines * Discuss/approve the re  more
NFDA Professional Development Opportunities Save You Money
BROOKFIELD, Wis., April 15 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release: In May, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) will offer four distance learning opportunities related to key compliance issues. Funeral homes that participate in each of the May teleconferences and Web seminars will receive a $115 refund, equal to a first registrant fee (offer applies to NFDA members only). Failure to comply with FTC, OSHA and EPA regulations can be cos  more
NFDA Supports Senate Health Reform Proposal
BROOKFIELD, Wis., April 4 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release: The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is sending a letter of support to Senators Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., and Norm Coleman, R-Minn., for introducing bipartisan legislation designed to provide small businesses with access to affordable health insurance coverage. The vast majority of NFDA member funeral homes are small businesses  more
NIH FUNDS UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SEARCH FOR NEW DRUG FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 16 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Abnormal iron metabolism is linked to many neurodegenerative disorders, spurring scientists to search for ways to keep iron levels in balance and to develop drugs to correct an imbalance. Daniel Kosman, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has received a two-year, $418,363 grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a drug aimed at an iron-based  more
NLN Awards and Academy Of Nursing Education Ceremonies Crown NLN Conference
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: The NLN Awards and Academy of Nursing Education Fellows Induction Ceremony is an annual highlight of the National League for Nursing Education Summit, and this year's program promises to be no exception. Set for the evening of Saturday, September 20, it will cap the four-day gathering of nurse educators and administrators at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, TX. NLN Awards Outstanding Leadersh  more
NMA Says Mine Safety Advances with New Investments and On-Site Safety Programs
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The National Mining Association issued the following news release: Underground coal mine operators are moving aggressively to comply with the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006 at the same time as they voluntarily push to formalize new risk management practices designed to help the industry identify, eliminate and manage conditions and practices that have the greatest potential to cause injury, said a safety official for the National Mining   more
NMPF Applauds Strong Support in House, Senate for New Farm Bill Benefiting Dairy Producers
ARLINGTON, Va., May 15 -- The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following news releases: The new Farm Bill, containing a package of programs that improves farm policy and benefits dairy producers, sailed through the House and Senate this week by margins that all but ensure its enactment later this month. The House passed the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 by a margin of 318 to 106 on Wednesday, more than the two-thirds majority necessary to override a threatened pres  more
NMPF Congratulates New Agriculture Secretary, Urges Him to Work Toward Final Adoption of New Farm Bill
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 30 -- The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following news releases: In a letter of congratulations to new Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer, the National Milk Producers Federation urged the former North Dakota Governor to work with leaders in the House, Senate and White House to complete the pending 2007 Farm Bill in the coming weeks. Schafer, who was confirmed by the Senate and sworn in as the nation's 29th Agriculture Secretary on Monday, arrives at the p  more
NMPF Supports USDA Request to Maintain Moratorium on Cloned Animal Products During Period of Additional Review
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 15 -- The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following news releases: The following statement was issued by Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, in response to the announcement today by federal regulators concerning the scientific review of livestock cloning: While we are reassured that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) review finds no health or safety issues with food from cloned animals, we strongly support the r  more
NO EMERGENCY SERVICE AT KUSAHC
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic is not equipped or staffed to provide emergency medical care. Neither the Aberdeen Area nor Edgewood Area clinics should be considered suitable destinations to receive healthcare for a medical emergency. For emergencies, call 911. APG's EMS service is manned with paramediclevel emergency medical technicians and state-ofthe- art equipment to provide emergency care while   more
NO EMERGENCY SERVICE AT KUSAHC
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic is not equipped or staffed to provide emergency medical care. Neither the Aberdeen Area nor Edgewood Area clinics should be considered suitable destinations to receive healthcare for a medical emergency. For emergencies, call 911. APG's EMS service is manned with paramediclevel emergency medical technicians and state-ofthe- art equipment to provide emergency care while e  more
NOLD SUCCEEDS RICE AS KUSAHC COMMANDER
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The day after an emotional dedication ceremony naming its training center after a former Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic nurse who was killed in Iraq, Col. William A. Rice turned leadership of the clinic over to Lt. Col. James M. Nold during a change of command ceremony on the clinic's front lawn July 11. Col. Laurie A. Cummings, commander, Fort George G. Meade Medical Activity, presided over the ceremony  more
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR NATIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING AWARDS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: Who: The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) What: ASCE is seeking nominations for its 2009 national achievement awards, including: * The Outstanding Projects and Leaders (OPAL) Awards-given in recognition of the lifetime achievements and contributions of a civil engineer, which have greatly enhanced the health, safety and welfare of our nation and the world. One award is given in ea  more
NOROVIRUS IDENTIFIED AS CAUSE OF GI OUTBREAK AT ELOY DETENTION CENTER
FLORENCE, Ariz., April 25 -- Pinal County issued the following press release: Specimens tested at the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory on April 24th have confirmed norovirus as the cause of an outbreak currently occurring at the Eloy Detention Center. Over 300 detainees have become ill so far with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Pinal County Public Health and Environmental Health officials are working with officials at the Eloy Detention Center to manage spread of the in  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING ANDREA GREGORY V. W.A. BROWN & SONS ET AL.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: ANDREA GREGORY, Employee, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. W.A. BROWN & SONS, Employer, PMA INSURANCE GROUP, Carrier, Defendants-Appellants. N.C. Industrial Commission I.C. No. 209462 Appeal by Defendants from opinion and award entered 11 May 2007 by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Heard in the Court of Appeals 16 April 2008. DeVore, Acton, & Stafford, P.A., by William D. Acton, Jr.,   more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING BRENDA LIVESAY V. CAROLINA FIRST BANK ET AL.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: BRENDA LIVESAY, Trustee of the Ronald Livesay and Brenda Livesay Family Trust dated March 26, 1998, BRENDA LIVESAY, Guardian ad Litem for Candice Livesay and Ron Livesay, Jr., and BRENDA LIVESAY, Individually, Plaintiff, v. CAROLINA FIRST BANK, SAFECO CORPORATION, FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, and E.K. MORLEY, Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Ronald B. Livesay, Deceased, Def  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO. V. EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION OF NORTH CAROLINA
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO., Petitioner, v. EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION OF NORTH CAROLINA; and HERMAN D. ROBERTS, Respondents. Wake County No. 06 CVS 5773 Appeal by petitioner from judgment entered 28 August 2006 by Judge A. Leon Stanback and from order entered 19 July 2007 by Judge Paul G. Gessner in Wake County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 18 March 2008. Cranfill, S  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING CITY OF ASHEVILLE V. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ET AL.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: CITY OF ASHEVILLE, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, v. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, and COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE, et al.,Defendants. Wake County No. 05 CVS 10743 Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 2 February 2007 by Judge Howard E. Manning, Jr. in Wake County Superior Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 4 February 2008. Robert W. Oast, Jr., City Attorney for the City of Asheville, and Moor  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING JACALYN ANN LEATHERWOOD BALLEW V. CHRISTOPHER PATRICK BALLEW
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: JACALYN ANN LEATHERWOOD BALLEW, Plaintiff v. CHRISTOPHER PATRICK BALLEW, Defendant Buncombe County, No. 05 CVD 2796 Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 4 November 2005 by Judge Marvin P. Pope, Jr. in Buncombe County District Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 13 May 2008. Mary Elizabeth Arrowood, for plaintiff-appellant. Wade Hall, for defendant-appellee. CALABRIA, Judge. J  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING KEITH CHRISTMAS V. CABARRUS COUNTY ET AL.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: KEITH CHRISTMAS, as Executor and Personal Representative for the ESTATE OF ALEXANDR RAYMOND JOHNSON-CHRISTMAS, Plaintiff, v. CABARRUS COUNTY; CABARRUS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; JAMES F. COOK, JR., individually and in his official capacity as Director of the Cabarrus County Department of Social Services; CONNIE POLK, individually and in her official capacity as Supervisor/ Program A  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING MICHAEL A. KELLY V. N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: MICHAEL A. KELLY, STEVEN WAYNE MOBLEY, Petitioners, v. N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, Respondent. Wake County No. 06 CVS 11443 Appeal by respondent from orders entered 19 April 2007 by Judge Ronald Stephens in Wake County Superior Court, and appeal by petitioners and respondent from order entered 4 June 2007 by Judge Ronald Stephens in Wake County Superior Court. Hear  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING MICHAELA MILLER V. GLENN MILLER
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: MICHAELA MILLER, Plaintiff, v. GLENN MILLER, Defendant. Harnett County No. 03 CVD 1751 Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 5 March 2007 by Judge Jimmy L. Love, Jr. in Harnett County District Court. Heard in the Court of Appeals 4 March 2008. Hedahl & Radtke Family Law Center, by Joan E. Hedahl, for plaintiff-appellant. Lewis, Deese & Nance, LLP, by Renny W. Deese, for defendant- ap  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING S.B. SIMMONS LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATING V. ROGER BOGGS
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: S.B. SIMMONS LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATING, INC., Plaintiff, v. ROGER BOGGS and wife, MARY BETH BOGGS, Defendants. Forsyth County No. 06-CVS-3768 Appeal by plaintiff from order entered 16 May 2007 by Judge R. Stuart Albright and judgment entered 13 June 2007 by Judge Richard L. Doughton in Superior Court, Forsyth County. Heard in the Court of Appeals 15 May 2008. Stephen E. Lawing, for plaint  more
NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES OPINION REGARDING WILLIAM L. DAVIS V. DANIEL I. SUGARMAN ET AL.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19 -- The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: WILLIAM L. DAVIS, Guardian ad Litem for JOHN BROOKS DAVIS, Plaintiff v. DANIEL I. SUGARMAN, M.D.; THE SANGER CLINIC; LAKE NORMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER; MOORESVILLE HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.; RICHARD SCHERCZINGER; ALAN MICKLIN, M.D.; and CHARLOTTE CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.A., Defendants Iredell County No. 06 CVS 195 Appeal by plaintiff guardian from orders entered 13 Decembe  more
NORTH LAKHIMPUR STUDENTS AVAIL MEGA HEALTH CAMP FACILITIES
NORTH LAKHIMPUR, Sept 6 -- A grand health camp for the medical check-up and treatment of students of Lakhimpur Commerce College was held recently. The mega health camp was organised by the information and career guidance cell of Lakhimpur Commerce College in association with the Lakhimpur District Branch of Indian Red Cross Society and district health department on August 29. The day-long health camp was inaugurated by Dr JC Doley, joint director, health services, Lakhimpur. A brief inaugura  more
NORTHEAST ALABAMA ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM RECEIVES NUMBER ONE RATING
RAINSVILLE, Ala., July 31 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: Officials at Northeast Alabama Community College were recently notified that the college's Adult Education Program was rated first among twenty-six adult education programs in the state. This evaluation was conducted by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, which manages the state's community college system. This number one rating was based on an evaluation of programs that calcula  more
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARAMEDICS HAVE 100 PERCENT PASS RATE ON EXAM
RAINSVILLE, Ala., July 10 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that all spring graduates of the paramedic program passed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic examination on first attempt in June resulting in a 100% first-time pass rate. The national average first-time pass rate for paramedics is 63%. The Alabama average first-time pass rate for paramedics is about 38%.   more
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO TRANSMIT ENGLISH COURSE
RAINSVILLE, Ala., Dec. 18 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: Northeast Alabama Community College president Dr. David Campbell recently announced that the college will transmit an ENG 101 course - English Composition I - from the Northeast campus to the DeKalb County Technology Center (DCTC) this Spring. This arrangement allows students to attend the class either on campus or at the DCTC site. "It is a great opportunity to use state-of-the-art technol  more
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SOUTHLAND TRAINING SERVICES OFFER SPECIALIZED TRAINING
RAINSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 9 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: Northeast Alabama Community College, in cooperation with Southland Training Services, will present various occupational safety and training courses beginning Thursday, October 11, 2007. The following courses will be held at the NACC campus: * OSHA 10 Hour Voluntary Compliance - Thursdays, October 11 & 18 (both days) 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - $200 * OSHA 10 Hour Voluntary Compliance - Thu  more
NORTHEAST RECEIVES GRANT FOR INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTER
RAINSVILLE, Ala., March 4 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: Northeast Alabama Community College President Dr. David Campbell recently announced that the college will receive a $150,000 grant from the Alabama Public School and College Authority. Funds will be used to renovate the Industry Training Center on campus. "We are pleased that the Alabama Public School and College Authority has awarded this grant to help in the renovation of the Industry Train  more
NOTED HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR CRIST APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 14 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: Dr. William M. Crist, dean of the University of Missouri School of Medicine and a nationally noted pediatric cancer investigator, has been appointed vice president for health affairs at The University of Arizona. The Arizona Board of Regents approved the appointment today at its meeting in Flagstaff. Crist, who is scheduled to begin his new duties Oct. 31, will be responsible to UA President Robert N. S  more
NOV. 6 IS DATE FOR YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY DENTAL HYGIENE OPEN HOUSE
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: The Youngstown State University Dental Hygiene Program will host an open house 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 in the Ohio Room of Kilcawley Center. Registration begins promptly at 4 p.m. The program and tours are scheduled from 4:15 to 6 p.m. Prospective students will have the opportunity to tour the dental hygiene clinic and meet with faculty, academic advisors and current students. The two-y  more
NOVEL MOLECULES DEVELOPED AT UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO CAN BOOST VACCINE POTENCY
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 5 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Two novel proteins studied by a University at Buffalo professor of microbiology and immunology appear to have the potential to enhance the production of antibodies against a multitude of infectious agents. Terry D. Connell, Ph.D., professor of microbiology and immunology in the Witebsky Center for Microbial Pathogenesis in the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, developed and patented the LT-I  more
NPPC Names Science-Technology Director
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release: The National Pork Producers Council has named Dr. Jennifer Greiner director of science and technology in its Washington, D.C., office. "Jen will be a great addition to our policy team," said Kirk Ferrell, NPPC's vice president for public policy. "She brings a mix of practical knowledge about veterinary science and public policy related to animal agriculture." Most recently, Greiner was corporat  more
NRC ISSUES ORDER IN MATTER OF ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS ET AL.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following order: Dale E. Klein, Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko Peter B. Lyons Kristine L. Svinicki In the Matter of ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC and ENTERGY NUCLEAR PALISADES, LLC (Palisades Nuclear Plant) Docket Nos. 50-255-LT-2 and 72-7-LT ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC and ENTERGY NUCLEAR FITZPATRICK, LLC (James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant) Docket Nos. 50-333-LT-2 and 72-12-LT ENTERGY NUCLEAR   more
NRHA Canada Forges Alliance With Canadian Building Supply Associations
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 8 -- The North American Retail Hardware Association issued the following news release: The North American Retail Hardware Association Canada is pleased to announce an agreement with Canada's regional building supply associations to offer NRHA Canada's product knowledge training to their members across the country. Five associations--the Building Supply Industry Association of British Columbia, the Western Retail Lumber Association, the Lumber and Building Materials Assoc  more
NUCA Supports New Mexico Congressional Candidate Dan East
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13 -- The National Utility Contractors Association issued the following news release: The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) announces its support of Daniel K. East--NUCA Senior Vice President and president of NUCA member company Cone Construction--in his bid for the seat of outgoing US Representative Tom Udall, a Democrat from New Mexico's 3rd congressional district who is running for the US Senate seat of outgoing Republican Sen. Pete Domenici. "Having a  more
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ISSUED RESPONSE TO MARCH 28 REPORT FROM GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following response to a report from the Government Accountability Office: The Honorable John F. Tierney Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs Committee on Oversight and Government Reform United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman: On behalf of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), I am providing you the NRC's written statement, which was prepare  more
Number of Uninsured Americans Decreased By More Than One Million
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 26 -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: The U.S Census Bureau released new figures today on the number of Americans without health insurance and the good news is that the number has dropped for the first time in several years. In 2007, 45.7 million people were without health insurance coverage, down from 46.9 million people in 2006. "Even though the number of uninsured Americans declined slightly over the past year, we s  more
NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION BEGINS NEXT CLASS IN JULY
RAINSVILLE, Ala., July 2 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: The Nursing Assistant program at Northeast Alabama Community College begins Monday, July 14, 2008. The current Nursing Assistant program has been improved and is now using the ProCare Curriculum, which was jointly developed by the American Health Care Association and Interactive Health Network. Students are trained in a classroom setting with 55 hours of instruction and 20 hours of clinical h  more
NURSING FACULTY, STUDENTS PREPARE FOR TRIP TO BRAZIL
UTICA, N.Y., Feb. 12 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: A team of Mohawk Valley health care professionals and students will travel to the Amazon River basin in March, on a mission of mercy. Participants include the dean and four members of SUNYIT's School of Nursing & Health Systems, 15 nursing students, a SUNY Buffalo student who will act as an interpreter, and a Proctor High School senior who will take photos of the experience.   more
NURSING RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM SET FOR OCT. 23 AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: The Fifth Annual Nursing Research Symposium will be held on the campus of Youngstown State University on Oct. 23 in Kilcawley Center. Sponsored by Forum Health, Humility of Mary Health Partners, YSU and the YSU Xi Xi Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International nursing honor society, the symposium begins at 8 a.m. Featured speakers include Bonnie Perratto, senior vice president/chief nursing executi  more
NURSING STUDENTS WORK WITH CITY KINDERGARTNERS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Seven Youngstown State University nursing students recently helped teach inner-city kindergarten students the importance and value of good nutrition, dental hygiene and personal hygiene. The students in the Nursing in the Community class led by instructor Sueann Rendano spent four hours with about 60 kindergarten students at Kirkmere Elementary School on the city's West Side earlier this month. T  more
OAKLAND COMMISSION ON AGING ISSUES AGENDA FOR OCT. 3 MEETING
OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 3 -- The Oakland Commission on Aging issued the following meeting agenda: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. City Hall Hearing Room One One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Oakland, CA 94612 NOTE: Brendalynn Goodall, Manager of Oakland's Oakland Aging and Adult Services Division, will be staffing the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Health Care Plan for Oakland Medicare-MediCal beneficiaries * Ingrid Lamirault, Executive Director, Alam  more
OAKWOOD HERITAGE HOSPITAL OFFERS FREE INFORMATIVE SEMINAR
TAYLOR, Mich., July 17 -- The city of Taylor issued the following news release: In cooperation with the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Michigan (NAMI-MI), Oakwood Heritage Hospital will present Mental Illness 102 - Families In Action seminar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, at the William Ford Senior Activity Center, 6750 Troy, Taylor. This seminar is for parents, professionals, caregivers and anyone who wants to learn and understand more about mental illness. Particip  more
OBESITY PREVENTION TASK FORCE MEETS SEPT. 8
SALEM, Ore., Sept. 3 -- The Oregon Department of Human Services issued the following news release: What: Task Force for a Comprehensive Obesity Prevention Initiative. When: Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Portland State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon St., Room 1D, Portland, Or. 97232. Agenda: Discuss guiding principles and review statutory, funding and partnership recommendations. Public testimony will be from 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. The 13-member task force, chaired by Dr. Bruce  more
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO HOLD MEETING IN ATHENS TO DISCUSS ABANDONED MINE PROJECTS IN SOUTHEASTERN OHIO
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will hold a public meeting in Athens on Thursday, September 11th to discuss proposed abandoned mine projects being considered in six southeastern Ohio counties. The meeting is set for 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the conference room of the ODNR/Wildlife district office at 360 E. State Street. Staffers from ODNR's Division of Mineral Resources M  more
OHIO EPA ORDERS GROVEPORT CHURCH, BUSINESS TO EXTEND SEWER LINE
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Ohio EPA has ordered two property owners along an unsewered portion of Groveport Road to expeditiously connect to the village of Groveport's wastewater collection system and then properly abandon their own sewage disposal systems. The Agency recommends that the property owners petition Groveport to extend a sanitary sewer through this area in accordance with the village's previously state  more
Ohio Self-Insured Plans to be Significantly Harmed
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C., March 14 -- The Self Insurance Institute of America issued the following news release: Legislation in Ohio has passed through the state legislature and is soon to be enacted that will seriously jeopardize health coverage of beneficiaries covered by self-insured plans while likely being in violation of longstanding Federal law over employee-benefit plans. The inappropriately named "Health Insurance Simplicity Act" will allow government intrusion into once private contract n  more
OISHEI FOUNDATION GRANT SUPPORTS NEW ARTS IN HEALTHCARE PROGRAM
BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 14 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo has been awarded a $287,182 grant by the John R. Oishei Foundation to establish a program that will bring the performing arts and artists into health-care settings to enhance the healing environment for patients and caregivers in Western New York. The center's innovative Arts in Healthcare initiative is being established in collaboration with Women &   more
OISHEI FOUNDATION GRANT WILL IMPROVE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS IN PSYCHIATRY
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 5 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: A $148,328 grant from the John R. Oishei Foundation will establish a multidisciplinary task force for ontology-based IT support for large-scale field studies in psychiatry at the University at Buffalo. Werner Ceusters, M.D., UB professor of psychiatry and director of the Ontology Research Group (ORG) in UB's New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, and his collaborators ha  more
OISHEI GRANT WILL SUPPORT UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO RESEARCH ON STAPHYLOCOCCUS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 19 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: A $690,500 grant from the John R. Oishei Foundation will support the research of two professors in the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Alan J. Lesse, M.D., associate professor of medicine, pharmacology and toxicology, and microbiology, and Joseph M. Mylotte, M.D., professor of medicine, have received the funds to conduct a three-year study of an anticipated 900 episodes  more
OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES FLOOD PRECAUTIONS
OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 1 -- The Oklahoma Department of Health issued the following news release: Water * Watch for news media announcements about the safety of public drinking water supplies. Follow "boil water" alerts that may be issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Take no chances on water from an unknown source. * Persons under boil water alerts and persons with private wells that may have been contaminated by flood water should use only bottled, boiled or treat  more
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY MARKETING CLASS TO HOST SUSTAINABILITY SPEAKER SERIES
STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 28 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news release: The Society of Environmental Sciences, a graduate student organization at Oklahoma State University, will begin hosting a series of 10 speakers August 21, discussing environmental sustainability. Randy Veitenheimer, an author and speaker, offers insights into sustainability in health and wellness. Through his consulting firm, Creative Energetic Health, he brings together   more
ONS Calls for a Comprehensive Federal Response to Address the Devastating Adverse Impact that Tobacco has on Our Nation
PITTSBURGH, Pa., August 12 -- The Oncology Nursing Society issued the following news release: The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) recently submitted written testimony to the Republican and Democratic Platform Committees asking that tobacco control be added to their health platforms. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (S. 625/H.R. 1108) is bipartisan legislation that grants the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate the production, sale, and marketing of all t  more
ONS Wins Awards of Publishing Excellence
PITTSBURGH, Pa., July 24 -- The Oncology Nursing Society issued the following news release: The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) received honors for its publishing excellence from APEX 2008, the Twentieth Annual Awards for Publication Excellence, sponsored by Communications Concepts, Inc. APEX Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence. In this competition for communications professionals, the Clinical Journa  more
Opening Night Reception For the Way You Look Tonight
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., June 23 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: An opening night reception for the American Premiere of The Way You Look Tonight by Irish playwright Niall Williams will be held at Shadow Lawn Stage at Woods Theatre, Monmouth University, on Friday, June 27. Internationally renowned Irish playwright Niall Williams will join guests after the performance for light refreshments and drinks in the beautifully renovated Woods Theatre Lobby. Tickets are $50 an  more
OPENING UP, GLOBALISATION HAS HIT KERALA ECONOMY; PLAN PANEL REPORT
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) Commending Kerala's progress on social indicaters, The Planning Commission's Kerala State Development Report released here today says in the materially productive sectors of agriculture and industry, its performance has "not been remarkable." Releasing the Report, Planning Commisson member Bhalchandra L Mungekar said the State has not been able to make much headway with regard to industrialisation due to miltitant trade unionionism. He, however, added that trade union  more
Optics Express to be Indexed in Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release: The Optical Society of America (OSA) is thrilled to announce that its journal Optics Express (www.OpticsExpress.org) has been selected for indexing and inclusion in the U.S. National Library of Medicine's (NLM) MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online) bibliographic database. Optics Express is the fourth OSA journal to be selected, joining the Journal of the Optical Society of Ame  more
OREGON BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW STATE-OF-THE ART MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
SALEM, Ore., Sept. 3 -- The Oregon Department of Human Services issued the following news release: Today Governor Ted Kulongoski and Senate President Peter Courtney joined Oregon State Hospital patients, mental health advocates, other lawmakers and local officials for the official groundbreaking of a key component of Oregon's new state hospital system. During the ceremony Gov. Kulongoski also honored Sen. Courtney for his continued work championing the rights of Oregon's mentally ill. The   more
OREGON HEALTH PLAN: 6,000 STANDARD APPLICATIONS TO BE MAILED
SALEM, Ore., Sept. 2 -- The Oregon Department of Human Services issued the following news release: A seventh round of applications giving selected low-income Oregonians a chance to apply for coverage under the Oregon Health Plan's Standard benefit package will be mailed Friday. The 6,000 OHP-Standard applications will go to people whose names were randomly drawn from a reservation list on which more than 91,000 Oregonians' names were placed last winter. A final 3,000 applications will be m  more
OSA Announces 2008-2009 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Optical Society of America issued the following news release: The Optical Society (OSA), along with co-sponsors SPIE and the Materials Research Society (MRS), has selected its 2008-2009 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows. Robert Saunders, a post-doctoral fellow in the Duke Advanced Imaging Laboratories, will serve as the Arthur H. Guenther Congressional Fellow (co-sponsored with SPIE) and Amit Mistry, a science policy intern at Research! America, will s  more
OUTBREAK OF SEVERE DIARRHEAL ILLNESS IN NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 30 -- The Oklahoma Department of Health issued the following news release: The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reports today that at least 176 persons have become ill as a result of the E. coli 0111 outbreak in northeastern Oklahoma. Cases include 128 adults and 48 children. Federal and state health officials say E. coli 0111 is a rare type not normally associated with an outbreak this large. OSDH disease investigators, along with staff from Tulsa Health Depa  more
OUTBREAK OF SEVERE DIARRHEAL ILLNESS IN NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 29 -- The Oklahoma Department of Health issued the following news release: The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has notified the Oklahoma State Department of Health that it has identified E. coli 0111 from laboratory specimens CDC has analyzed as part of the ongoing investigation into the diarrheal illness outbreak in northeastern Oklahoma. "This is a rare type of E. coli that is not normally found in an outbreak this large," said State Epidemiol  more
OUTBREAK OF SEVERE DIARRHEAL ILLNESS IN NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 28 -- The Oklahoma Department of Health issued the following news release: The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has narrowed the focus of its investigation into a severe diarrheal outbreak in northeastern Oklahoma to the Country Cottage restaurant in Locust Grove, OK. The OSDH is trying to determine how food served at the restaurant might have become contaminated. The restaurant continues to remain closed while the outbreak investigation continues. Yesterday t  more
OUTBREAK OF SEVERE DIARRHEAL ILLNESS IN NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 27 -- The Oklahoma Department of Health issued the following news release: The Oklahoma State Department of Health's public health laboratory has found a type of E. coli bacteria in 10 patient specimens tested as part of its ongoing investigation into a severe diarrheal outbreak in northeastern Oklahoma. "E. coli is a common bacteria that lives in the intestines of animals and people. Many strains are harmless. However, our laboratory results indicate that we are dealin  more
OXENDINE TO LEAD WELLNESS PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE
PEMBROKE, N.C., Dec. 20 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: April L. Oxendine has joined UNC Pembroke's Counseling and Testing Center to coordinate alcohol, tobacco and other student wellness programs. Oxendine, who has worked extensively in community outreach and health education programs, will direct two grant programs at UNCP. Her experience and training will benefit the students, faculty and staff said Dr. Monica Osburn, director of the cent  more
Paradisus Punta Cana's Yhi Spa To Be Renovated To Incorporate Ayurvedic Techniques
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The Leading Hotels of the World Ltd. issued the following news release from a member hotel: Paradisus Punta Cana, a luxurious and sophisticated resort by Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts, will undergo renovations beginning this August to unveil the brand's new signature Yhi Spa in December 2008. The renovation will bring both structural and philosophical changes, as additional spa spaces incorporate the four basic elements, wind, fire, earth and water, and Ayurvedic healing te  more
PARKS AND RECREATION PLAY KEY ROLE IN PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING, STUDY FINDS
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Aug. 28 -- The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign issued the following news release: A new study co-written by a University of Illinois professor has confirmed what parks and recreation professionals have long suspected: Nationwide, their agencies are serving as effective partners with community health-care providers in promoting healthy, active lifestyles among residents. The study, commissioned by the National Recreation and Park Association and funded by Nationa  more
PARTNERS FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM TO HOST 8TH ANNUAL PICNIC ON SEPT. 12
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo., Sept. 2 -- Jefferson County issued the following news release: The Partners for Healthy Families Program will host its 8th annual picnic on Friday, September 12, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lakewood Park, 150 Kipling Street. (Lakewood Park is located behind and across the street from JCDHE's Lakewood Clinic.) The annual picnic celebrates the accomplishments of approximately 350 first-time mothers who have graduated from, or are currently enrolled in, the P  more
PASADENA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE ISSUES AGENDA FOR NOV. 1 MEETING
PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 1 -- The Pasadena Youth Development and Violence Prevention Committee issued the following meeting agenda: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Youth Development and Violence Prevention Committee will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers Room S249, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, to address the following: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 18, 2007* 2047k 3. PRESENTATION BY T  more
PASADENA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE ISSUES AGENDA FOR NOV. 15 MEETING
PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 15 -- The Pasadena Youth Development and Violence Prevention Committee issued the following meeting agenda: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Youth Development and Violence Prevention Committee will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at Pasadena City College, Community Education Center, 3035 E. Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, to address the following: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 18, 2007 (Revised)* 2158  more
PASCO AWARE HOSTS SUICIDE PREVENTION EVENT AT PASCO-HERNANDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., Aug. 28 -- Pasco-Hernando Community College issued the following news release: In conjunction with National Suicide Prevention Week, Pasco Aware will host an event at Pasco-Hernando Community College. This function, Finding Hope in Challenging Times, will be held on Tuesday, September 9 in the new conference center at the West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey. From 6:30 to 7 p.m. community social service agencies will have information tables and offer free l  more
PATIENT RESTRAINT USE DROPS DRAMATICALLY AT DEBAKEY VA
HOUSTON, Aug. 25 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center issued the following press release: Since the introduction of the VA's Patient Restraint Policy in 2001, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) has made significant progress in minimizing the use of patient restraints by its staff. A restraint can be defined as any device that restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one's body. This achievement is yet another example of VA's comm  more
PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE SOUGHT FOR FALL SEMESTER AT MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC IN BLUE BELL
BLUE BELL, Pa., Aug. 29 -- Montgomery County Community College issued the following news release: The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Montgomery County Community College's Central Campus in Blue Bell is actively recruiting patients with periodontal (gum) disease for the fall semester. Screenings will be conducted on Sept. 15 by appointment only. Patients will begin treatment on Sept. 22. The treatment includes complete assessment of the patient's oral and periodontal health, dental x-rays (if necess  more
Patients with Rare, Life Threatening Diseases Meet With Florida State Legislators
TALLAHASSEE, Fl., March 19 -- The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association issued the following news release: Today, individuals with hemophilia and primary immune deficiency will meet with state legislators to educate them on the need for a health care system that ensures them access to the life-saving therapies they need. On a day when members of the Florida Senate are meeting throughout the day to discuss health care policy and regulations, the message of maintaining access to plasma-derive  more
Patients with Rare, Life Threatening Diseases Meet With Minnesota State Legislators
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 23 -- The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association issued the following news release: Today, individuals with primary immune deficiency diseases, hemophilia and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency will meet with state legislators to educate them on the need for a health care system that ensures them access to the life-saving therapies they need. Known collectively as plasma protein therapies, plasma-derived and recombinant biological therapies are crucial to sustain the h  more
PENN STATE HARRISBURG ACADEMIC HOME TO CERTIFICATE STUDY IN HOMELAND SECURITY
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg issued the following news release: Penn State Harrisburg is playing a key role in the University's homeland security education efforts throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. The college's School of Public Affairs, designated Penn State's flagship school of public affairs, is now the academic home for the University's new postbaccalaureate certificate program in Homeland Security and Defense. The 12-credit, four-cou  more
PENN STATE HARRISBURG PLAYING KEY ROLE IN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE'S SCIENCE EDUCATION EFFORT
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg issued the following news release: Penn State College of Medicine has been awarded $1.3 million for five years from the National Institutes of Health, National Center for Research Resources, Special Education Program Award, to launch a collaborative research experience for high school students and their teachers. This ambitious program, led by Judith S. Bond, chair and distinguished professor of biochemistry and molecu  more
PENN STATE SHENANGO EMBRACES INTER-COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS-REINSTITUTES GOLF PROGRAM
SHARON, Pa., Aug. 8 -- Pennsylvania State University at Shenango issued the following news release: Penn State Shenango has reinstituted its golf program for this fall and has hired Randy Fyock to head up its first inter-collegiate sport in several years. "We are really excited about our golf program," stated Dave Goodwill, Student Affairs specialist at Penn State Shenango. "We are very pleased to have such an experienced coach like Randy head up our first new inter-collegiate program." Pe  more
PENN STATE SHENANGO HONORS ITS OUTSTANDING STUDENTS
SHARON, Pa., June 11 -- Pennsylvania State University at Shenango issued the following news release: Penn State Shenango recently held its 2008 Honors Convocation and Recognition Banquet at The Corinthian in downtown Sharon to recognize students' outstanding academic achievements and services. This year's winners of the Eric and Josephine Walker Award, the Outstanding Adult Student Award, and the Ann Wansack Award, were included in the announcements. The presenters at this year's ceremony   more
PENN STATE SHENANGO TO HOLD SPRING COMMENCEMENT
SHARON, Pa., May 7 -- Pennsylvania State University at Shenango issued the following news release: Penn State Shenango will hold its 2008 spring commencement ceremony at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, in the Shenango campus auditorium with a reception immediately following in the Great Hall. Dr. Fred Leeds, chancellor, will confer degrees to 63 associate and baccalaureate degree students. The ceremony will open with the academic processional played by pianist Reverend Pam Maloney followed by  more
PENN STATE SHENANGO WELCOMES NEW STUDENTS AND FACULTY FOR FALL SEMESTER
SHARON, Pa., Aug. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University at Shenango issued the following news release: Penn State Shenango will begin its forty-third year in the Shenango Valley when it opens its doors to new and returning students on Monday, August 25. In addition to its students, the campus will also welcome three new faculty members. Dr. Brandi L. Baros, assistant professor of biology; Brian R. Patt, instructor in information, sciences, and technology; and Timothy R. Brundrett, instructor  more
PEOPLE'S CLINIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS NEW APPROACH TO CARING FOR UNDERSERVED
SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 24 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Following the recommendations of a panel comprised of academic and community experts, nurse practitioners at Washintton State University will develop a clinical practice contract with one or more existing clinics in Spokane. This action will allow the nurse practitioners to continue to offer services within the community, but without the administrative responsibilities of operating a clinic. Subseque  more
PERSONAL OBSERVATION-HURRICANE GUSTAV EVACUEES AT NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RAINSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 3 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: I have just returned to my office from visiting some of the 260+ evacuees who fled Hurricane Gustav, seeking shelter on our campus at Northeast Alabama Community College-a temporary home until safe to return to theirs. Northeast, along with the institutions in the Alabama Community College System, was named as one of the evacuation shelter sites following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in  more
Pew Commission Report Overlooks Pork Producers Progress On Challenges
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release: Recommendations issued yesterday from a commission composed primarily of members opposed to modern livestock production if implemented likely would raise the cost of producing food animals and increase meat prices in the face of a global food crisis, according to the National Pork Producers Council. Based on a $3.4 million, two-year "study" of the affects of livestock production on the environmen  more
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Outlines Healthcare Reform Platform
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America issued the following news release: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) President and CEO Billy Tauzin issued the following statement today regarding uninsured Americans: "New data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that the number of uninsured Americans declined modestly last year but far too many still lack health insurance. To help address this critically important problem, PhRMA ha  more
PHELPS SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCEPTS LT. GOV. LAWTON'S ENERGY STAR SCHOOL CHALLENGE
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 28 -- The Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton issued the following news release: Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton today announced that the Phelps School District accepted the Lt. Governor's Energy Star School Challenge, a commitment to reduce energy consumption by ten percent. "School districts are true leaders when it comes to energy efficiency," Lawton said. "Tight budgets demand it. I am proud that the leaders of Phelps Schools have accepted the challenge to be better stewa  more
PINAL COUNTY HEALTH OFFICIALS INVESTIGATING GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS OUTBREAK AT ELOY PRISON FACILITY
FLORENCE, Ariz., April 24 -- Pinal County issued the following press release: Pinal County officials from the Public Health Services District and Division of Environmental Health are working in concert with Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) officials on an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at their Eloy facility. Approximately 80 cases of gastrointestinal illness symptoms were reported by CCA to the Public Health Services District on Wednesday, April 23. Symptoms included vomitin  more
PINAL COUNTY TO SUSPEND ISSUANCE OF OPEN BURN PERMITS
FLORENCE, March 18 -- Pinal County issued the following press release: Starting April 1, Pinal County Air Quality will only issue 3-day open burning permits. All permits will expire by May 1, 2008. Pinal County will suspend the issuance of open burning permits on April 29, 2008. This year's more frequent winter rains contributed to wildflower, brush and native plant growth, which will soon dry. The annual cycle of rising temperatures will quickly dry seasonal vegetation, leading to an acut  more
PINNING CEREMONY FOR PRACTICAL NURSES OPENS NEW PAGE OF THEIR LIVES
BETHLEHEM, Pa., Aug. 29 -- Northampton Community College issued the following news release: In a celebration with features reaching back one thousand years, 43 graduates of NCC's Licensed Practical Nursing program set their hearts to the future at a pinning ceremony at NCC's Lipkin Theatre on August 28. Holding lit candles before them, the white-clad graduates descended the stairs to the stage. Addressing the class and an audience filled with joyful and proud parents, spouses, children   more
PITKIN COUNTY CARES AWARDS ANNOUNCED
ASPEN, Colo., Aug. 25 -- The city of Aspen issued the following news release: Ten outstanding Roaring Fork Valley Residents are being honored for their volunteer work in Pitkin County. They were nominated by citizens to receive the Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service Awards. The goal of the awards is to honor individuals and groups in Pitkin County for their outstanding service, leadership and civic involvement. There are ten award categories including: Greg Mace Award in memory of the late  more
Plumbers Play Important Role in Green Revolution, National Association Tells Congress
FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 11 -- The Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors National Association issued the following news release: "Americans waste 900 billion gallons of water a year by flushing old, inefficient toilets," Kevin Tindall, a member of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC), told a Congressional committee exploring green technologies' impact on economic growth on July 10. Emphasizing the PHCC's 125-year history of protecting the health and safety o  more
PMA Members Invited to Make Local Connections with New School Curriculum
NEWARK, Del., Feb. 8 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is providing its new fruit and vegetable-consumption promoting "Crunch the Numbers" elementary school curriculum to association members as a powerful community outreach tool. And to help members reach out to their communities, the association has also developed an online toolkit with tips for getting the curriculum and its pro-consumption messages in the hands of te  more
PMA Observes Death of Early Advisor, Robert Bull
NEWARK, Del., March 3 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: Produce Marketing Association's (PMA) current and past leaders joined together today to note the passing of Robert L. Bull, an influential force during the association's early years. Bull died Feb. 26 in Temple, Maine. A professor of marketing at the University of Delaware, Bull was the land grant university system's representative to the board of directors of the Produce Prepackaging Association   more
PMA's 'Crunch the Numbers' School Curriculum Earns Top Honors
NEWARK, Del., May 20 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: The Produce Marketing Association- funded (PMA) "Crunch the Numbers" elementary school curriculum has just been promoted to the head of its class. The innovative math and health curriculum has received an Award of Excellence from the American Society of Association Executives & The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE & The Center). The curriculum - funded through a PMA contribution to Produce for   more
Politics hampering efforts to save Asian vulture
Washington, Sept. 6 -- Political barriers in India and Pakistan are hampering efforts to save the critically endangered Asian vulture from extinction, whose numbers are down to a few thousand from tens of millions. "One of my goals is to raise awareness of the problem and to increase political will in India and Pakistan to get this matter resolved," said Jeff A. Johnson, co-author of a study on the subject, who was earlier with the University of Michigan. The absence of vultures poses a di  more
POLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND THE POLK COUNTY JAIL COURT ARE CLOSED
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 13 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: The Polk County Courthouse and the Polk County Jail Court are closed due to Des Moines City officials' request for a voluntary evacuation of downtown Des Moines. The evacuation is in response to the projections from the Army Corp. of Engineers that levels along the Des Moines River will be close to the top of the levees today. The Riverpoint Small Claims/Suburban Traffic court is also closed until further ord  more
POMPANO BEACH EMPLOYEES LOSE 610 POUNDS IN WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 26 -- The city of Pompano Beach issued the following news release: One hundred seventy five City of Pompano Beach employees, approximately 20% of the work force, participated in the Lose A Bit To Be More Fit Weight Loss Challenge. Employees lost an incredible 610.5 pounds or over 1/4 ton of fat! It was the biggest competition to date with 25 teams participating. Each Team enthusiastically chose their own team name such as Heavy Hitters, Pleasantly Plump, Nothing t  more
Pork Producers Want 'Clean' Drug-Review Law
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release: The National Pork Producers Council today urges Congress to reauthorize an animal-drug review law, to approve a new generic animal-drug review statute and to pass both measures without amendments that would make it more difficult to keep animals healthy. The Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA), first enacted in 2003, allows FDA to collect fees from the animal health industry for the review and approva  more
PORT HURON CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 25 MEETING
PORT HURON, Mich., Aug. 25 -- The Port Huron City Council issued the following meeting agenda: ROLL CALL - Mayor Brian J. Moeller Mayor Pro-tem James M. Fisher Councilmember Mark A. Byrne Councilmember Martin Doorn Councilmember Alan Lewandowski Councilmember Timothy A. McCulloch Councilmember Lonnie Stevens APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING - Special meeting of August 4, 2008 (Repp) PRESENTATIONS - 1. Proclamation declaring September 8 - 14, 2008 as Patr  more
PPP leaders say "at times Zardari seems paranoid" because of his past experiences
Islamabad, Sept. 6 -- Though his party the PPP has brought forth strong defence in support of his mental health, some of his party insiders say that PPP Co-chairman and presidential hopeful Asif Ali Zardari seems paranoid at times because of intense public scrutiny, numerous threats to his life and his wife's highly public assassination last year. According to the Washington Post, Zardari's circle of trusted aides and advisers is "relatively small as a result". "At times, he is someone wh  more
Pranab Mukherjee to inaugurate WHO-SEAR meetings on Sept. 8
New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate 26th Meeting of Ministers of Health from the countries of WHO South East Asia Region (SEAR) and 61st Session of Regional Committee of South East Asia Region of WHO here on September 8. The meetings are hosted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss will be coordinating the proceedings. Health Ministers from eleven WHO SEAR countries  more
PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISERS GIVE STUDENTS EDGE IN HUNT FOR MEDICAL CAREERS
ORLANDO, Fla., June 13 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Professor Genaro Lopez meets one-on-one with nearly 1,000 aspiring doctors, veterinarians and other health professionals each year. He counsels some 300 other students annually during group advising sessions. Amid books, magazines, application forms and piles of folders, Lopez keeps meticulous track of University of Central Florida students   more
PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS NEW MILITARY TAX BREAKS INTO LAW
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: A military tax bill containing a combination of new tax benefits and the extension of existing benefits was signed into law June 17 by President Bush. The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008, or HEART Act, includes a provision allowing military Families to receive the $600--perperson economic stimulus rebate even if a spouse does not have a Social Security number. * Also, through  more
PRESIDENT DECLARES EMERGENCY FEDERAL AID FOR ALABAMA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release: The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal aid has been made available to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 29, 2008, and continuing. FEMA Administrator David Paulison said the p  more
PRESIDENT DECLARES EMERGENCY FEDERAL AID FOR MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release: The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal aid has been made available to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Gustav beginning on August 28, 2008, and continuing. FEMA Administrator David Paulison said the p  more
PRESIDENT HAMMOND ANNOUNCES 2020 GOALS THAT INCLUDE LOFTY ENROLLMENT TARGET, MEN'S, WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAMS
HAYS, Kan., April 25 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news release: Dr. Edward H. Hammond, president of Fort Hays State University, announced during a news conference this morning that the university's strategic plan for the year 2020 would include a more ambitious enrollment goal than previously contemplated, and he said men's and women's soccer teams would be launched in part to stimulate enrollment growth. Today's announcements were the latest in a planning process tha  more
President Signs Genetic Nondiscrimination Legislation
ARLINGTON, Va., May 21 -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) applauds Congress for passing legislation addressing genetic nondiscrimination and President Bush for signing the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). The new law makes it illegal for health insurance companies to raise premiums or deny coverage based on genetic information and prohibits employers from using the inform  more
PRESIDENT SIMPSON REPORTS ON UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO'S PROGRESS, MOMENTUM IN COMMUNITY ADDRESS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 16 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: With a record fall enrollment of 28,054 that includes its brightest freshman class in history and a net gain of nearly 100 new faculty members over the past three years, the University at Buffalo is building momentum as it implements plans to rise to the ranks of the nation's top public research universities, UB President John B. Simpson declared today in his second annual community address. Noting that  more
PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL BRADLEY BRINGS MESSAGE OF CHANGE TO UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE
PEMBROKE, N.C., March 5 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Answers to the toughest questions facing the nation are out there if the people are willing to confront them, said former pro basketball player, U.S. Senator and presidential hopeful Bill Bradley. Bradley spoke to an audience of approximately 500 in the Givens Performing Arts Center on February 25 as a part of UNC Pembroke's Distinguished Speaker Series. "We're in the grip of an old   more
PREVENTION, COMMUNICATION RANK AS THE TWO TOP PRIORITIES AT FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION CONFERENCE
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Non-battle injuries are the single greatest cause of medical evacuations from the U.S. Central Command, with more than a third of all evacuations attributed to NBI. Sports and physical training injuries cause more of these injuries than any other category. In theater, gastrointestinal illness sidelines service members more often than any other class of disease. Hearing loss and ringing in the ears d  more
PRIME TIME Personal Enrichment Course Registration Begins September at NWF State College, Classes in Niceville, Destin, South Walton and Fort Walton
NICEVILLE, Fla., Aug. 29 -- Okaloosa-Walton College issued the following news release: Registration for PRIME TIME personal enrichment classes at Northwest Florida State College begins September 8 at the Niceville campus from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the College Mall, Building K, and from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Building C. Registration continues at all six NWF State College locations September 9 until classes start or are filled. On-line registration begins September 8 at 9:00 a.m. and is av  more
PRIVATE EMPLOYERS SHED JOBS FOR NINTH MONTH IN ROW UNEMPLOYMENT SPIKED TO 6.1 PERCENT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y. (14th CD), issued the following statement: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics' August 2008 employment situation, which showed that the unemployment rate spiked up sharply to 6.1 percent and non-farm payrolls fell by 84,000 jobs. Since December, the economy has shed 758,000 private sector jobs, but due to government hir  more
Produce Industry Already Enhancing Traceability On Its Own, PMA's Silbermann Tells Congress
NEWARK, Del., July 30 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: The produce industry is already well on its way to enhancing its ability to trace back product more effectively and efficiently, Produce Marketing Association (PMA) President Bryan Silbermann told members of Congress today. Silbermann testified before the House Agriculture Committee's Horticulture and Organic Agriculture Subcommittee, as part of a hearing that was called to study produce traceability  more
Produce PR, Crisis Communications Veteran Julia Stewart Joins PMA Staff
NEWARK, Del., Feb. 14 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: Produce Marketing Association (PMA) today announced that Julia Stewart has joined the association staff to manage its public relations and crisis communications activities. As the association's new public relations director, the former Julia Daly will work with PMA staff and management to direct the association's integrated communications with members and other publics, serve as a media spokesperson,  more
PROFESSOR BAKER HONORED WITH EMERITUS STATUS
BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 29 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Cooperative Extension Service issued the following news release: James C. Baker of Blacksburg, professor of crop and soil environmental sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, was conferred the "professor emeritus" title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors during the board's quarterly meeting on Aug. 25. The title of emeritus may be conferred on retired professors and associate professo  more
Professor Named Ambassador by the National League for Nursing
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., April 25 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Monmouth University's Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing & Health Studies is pleased to announce that Laura Jannone, EdD, RN, CSN, assistant professor, and coordinator of the School Nursing & Health Studies Program, has been appointed by the National League for Nursing (NLN) to serve as an Ambassador. As a participant in this elite corps, Dr. Jannone will help to keep faculty and administration inf  more
Progress Energy Florida Crews Stand Ready to Repair Damage from Tropical Storm Fay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 19 -- Progress Energy issued the following news release: Progress Energy Florida crews remain on alert today and are quickly restoring outages associated with Tropical Storm Fay. As of 4:30 p.m., Progress Energy Florida had restored 13,500 scattered outages from the storm. Storm-related outages began around 5:00 p.m. yesterday and the areas with the most restored outages include Highlands, Marion, Orange, Polk and Seminole counties. Crews will continue to work throu  more
Proposed Changes to FMLA 'Protect the Future of a Vital Law'
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 12 -- Society for Human Resource Management issued the following news release: The world's largest association devoted to human resource management today said proposed changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) would help ensure that the law is not misused, and guarantee that its benefits are available to employees for decades to come. "This was landmark legislation from the day of enactment in 1993, yet misuse born of confusion has subjected it to some critic  more
PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN: NEW DISTRICT ALLOWS COUNTY TO BETTER HELP LOCAL CHILDREN
FLORENCE, Ariz., April 10 -- Pinal County issued the following press release: As a new mother, Pinal County's Assistant Director of Public Health for Operations, Andrea Huerta, is keenly interested in children's issues. "I really am," Huerta said. "The biggest reason is the health and safety of my child is most important. Anything to prevent future diseases and ensure her safety is my number one priority." Unanimously approved by the Supervisors in July 2007, the Public Health District   more
PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN: PINAL COUNTY HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM
FLORENCE, Ariz., April 9 -- Pinal County issued the following press release: More than 406 children have a healthier future because their mother or father took advantage of the Pinal County Health District's Healthy Families Program. The program is a successful, voluntary program serving families at risk during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby. Over the years, Pinal County has expanded the program to reach even more families, including those who live on the reservations. The Healthy  more
PSC CHAIRMAN ARMSTRONG SAYS COOPERATION NEEDED ON WATER AND WASTEWATER ISSUES
FRANKFORT, Ky., Aug. 28 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following news release: Water and wastewater utilities must work together to address the challenges posed by increased demand for services and aging infrastructure, Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman David Armstrong said this week. Addressing the annual technical conference of the Kentucky Rural Water Association (KRWA) in Lexington, Armstrong said that cooperation among utilities and regionalizatio  more
Psychotropic Pharmacology for Healthcare Providers
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., April 28 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Monmouth University's Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies and the Department of Social Work will present the program Psychotropic Pharmacology for Healthcare Providers on Wednesday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Club, Magill Commons. A light lunch is included in the program fee. Contact hours have been applied for through the NJSNA, an approver of continuing nursing educat  more
Psychotropic Pharmacology for Healthcare Providers
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., May 27 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Monmouth University's Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies and the Department of Social Work will co-sponsor a program on Psychotropic Pharmacology for Healthcare Providers on Wednesday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bey Hall. A light lunch is included in the program fee. Contact hours have been applied for through the NJSNA, an approver of continuing nursing education by the ANC  more
PUBLIC COMMENTS SOUGHT ON PUBLIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR SONFORD PRODUCTS SITE IN FLOWOOD, MS
ATLANTA, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services's Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry issued the following press release: The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is seeking public comments on the health assessment of the Sonford Products Site in Flowood, MS. The purpose of the public health assessment (PHA) was to find out if people have been or are being exposed to hazardous substances in the surface soil at residential properties adjacent t  more
PUBLIC INVITED TO HEALTH LECTURE ON YOUR BODY'S 'FUEL EFFICIENCY'
RAINSVILLE, Ala., June 12 -- Northeast Alabama Community College issued the following news release: Do your daily meals leave you feeling weak and run down instead of fueled up and energized? Could the fuel choices you are making be the cause? What type of fuel should you choose? Your body's "Fuel Efficiency" will be the focus of a public health lecture at Northeast Alabama Community College on Tuesday, June 24, at 12:00 noon in the Health Education Building (Room 106) on the NACC campus.   more
PUBLIC INVITED TO TOWN HALL DISCUSSION ON HEALTH INEQUALITY
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 28 -- The city of Fort Worth issued the following press release: A discussion on health care issues, hosted by Fort Worth Public Health officials and District 8 City Councilmember Kathleen Hicks, is set for 7 p.m. April 9 at the Sycamore Community Center, 2525 E. Rosedale St. A segment of the first episode of the PBS documentary UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? will be shown, and discussion will follow. Participants will be asked to weigh in on what   more
PUBLIC LECTURES HIGHLIGHT SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RESEARCH
VANCOUVER, Wash., Feb. 18 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: The Center for Social and Environmental Justice at Washington State University Vancouver presents the second annual spring research colloquium. All of the lectures will be free and open to the public and will take place in the Multimedia Classroom building, room 6. Parking is available in metered spaces or in the Blue Lot for $3 per day. Feb. 20, 12 to 1:15 p.m.: * Stephen Bollens, Earth & Enviro  more
PUBLIC REMINDED TO USE CAUTION IN FLOOD WATERS
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Sept. 1 -- The Alabama Department of Public Health issued the following news release: Flooding from Hurricane Gustav may result in contaminants from various sources being washed into streams, creeks, rivers and coastal waters. If flooding occurs, these waters may contain fecal material from overflowing sewage systems as well as other contaminants from a variety of sources. "The Alabama Department of Public Health urges persons to use caution when coming into contact with   more
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CHAIRMAN ARMSTRONG SAYS COOPERATION NEEDED ON WATER, WASTEWATER ISSUES
FRANKFORT, Ky., Aug. 28 -- The Kentucky Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet issued the following news release: Water and wastewater utilities must work together to address the challenges posed by increased demand for services and aging infrastructure, Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman David Armstrong said this week. Addressing the annual technical conference of the Kentucky Rural Water Association (KRWA) in Lexington, Armstrong said that cooperation among utilities   more
PUBLISHED AUTHOR, YOUNG AWARD-WINNING ENTREPRENUER, FIRST PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY CLASS, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AMONG FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADS
KALISPELL, Mont., May 16 -- Flathead Valley Community College issued the following bews release: As Flathead Valley Community College prepares for commencement during what has already been a monumental year for the college--a year-long celebration of its 40th anniversary, the opening of its newly completed and remodeled facilities, the launch of its new Web site and most recently, the visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton--a number of tonight's graduates have already begun making their   more
QUALITY FOOD CENTERS RECALLING DELI TUNA SALAD ITEMS IN WASHINGTON, OREGON SALAD ITEMS MAY CONTAIN MILK NOT IDENTIFIED ON LABEL
SEATTLE,Wash., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food & Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: Quality Food Centers (QFC) said today it is recalling five deli tuna salad items sold at some QFC stores in Washington and Oregon. Salad dressing used to make these items may contain milk not listed on the label. Customers should return the product to stores for a refund or replacement. The following deli-prepared items are included in the QFC recall:   more
RECORD NUMBER OF HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS TAKE, PASS COLLEGE-LEVEL ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS
HOUSTON, Oct. 3 -- The Houston Independent School District has issued the following news release: A record number of HISD students took and passed college-level course exams in 2007, and HISD's effort to create a "college-bound" culture throughout the city seems to be taking hold, officials announced October 2. The number of HISD students taking Advanced Placement (AP) tests soared 11 percent in 2007, a larger increase than the Texas or national average. And the number of AP tests in HISD   more
RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE EXPECTED AT JOB & INTERNSHIP EXPO
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 22 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Career Services will host its annual Spring Job and Internship EXPO at Texas State University-San Marcos 3-6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26 in Strahan Coliseum. This year, the EXPO will host 135 employers looking to tap into the talent of Texas State students. The EXPO is open to any and all students and job seekers of any academic field who are looking for full-time positions or internships. Many of the att  more
REDONDO BEACH CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR OCT. 16 MEETING
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Oct. 16 -- The Redondo Beach City Council issued the following meeting agenda: 6:30 P.M. Call Meeting to Order Roll Call Salute to the Flag AND Invocation A. Presentations/Proclamations/Announcements A1. Presentation on the South Bay Energy Savings Center by Jacki Bacharach. A2. Mayor's Commendation to Redondo Beach resident, Mike McCann for the gold, silver and bronze medals he received from senior U.S. Veterans athletic and creative competitions.   more
REDWOOD CITY CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR MAY 12 MEETING
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 12 -- The Redwood City City Council issued the following meeting agendas: 7:00 P.M. * Regular Session Agenda: http://www.redwoodcity.org/government/council/agendas/2008/agenda_080512.html * Closed Session Agenda: http://www.redwoodcity.org/government/council/agendas/2008/agenda_080512_closed.html PLEASE TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND PAGERS, SO AS TO NOT DISTURB THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD  more
REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR DEC. 17 MEETING
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 17 -- The Redwood City Council issued the following meeting agendas: 7:00 P.M. * Watch the Meeting PLEASE TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND PAGERS, SO AS TO NOT DISTURB THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING. *ATTENTION SPEAKERS: If you wish to address the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board please complete a speaker's card (next to agendas) and give it to the Council/Agency Assistant (seat  more
REGIONAL INSTITUTE MARKS 10 YEARS OF PLAYING MAJOR ROLE IN DECISION-MAKING
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 12 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: When a coalition of small municipalities from southern Erie County wanted to develop a plan to increase tourism in seven towns and villages, it turned to the Regional Institute at the University at Buffalo. With the UB Regional Institute's guidance, the Southtowns Community Enhancement Coalition won two grants from New York State's Quality Communities program. The first grant produced an assessment of t  more
REGULATORY RELIEF: GUIDANCE TO HELP FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO FACILITATE RECOVERY IN AREAS OF FLORIDA AFFECTED BY SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release: SUMMARY: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief to financial institutions and to facilitate recovery in areas of Florida affected by recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. HIGHLIGHTS: * Severe storms, tornadoes and flooding have caused significant property damage to areas of Florida. A federal dis  more
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT APG MAIN POST CHAPEL
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The chapel offers a myriad of religious education programs at APG - classes for children, youth, adults, married couples and singles. Examples include retreats, children's church, sacramental programs, (Baptism, Eucharist, Penance, Confirmation), Bible studies, seasonal events such as "Hallelujah Harvest," St. Patrick celebration, spiritual excursions, "Taste of Home" dinner for Soldiers, music festiva  more
REMEMBERING MANIK CHANDRA BAROOAH
Guwahati Sept. 07 -- Manik Chandra Barooah was one of the brightest luminaries of 19th century Assam. He was the architect of modern Guwahati, the premier city of north-east India. Actually, the last decade of the 18th century and the first decade of the 19th century can be regarded as the 'age of Manik Chandra' in the history of modern Guwahati. He was instrumental in setting up Cotton College, the first institution of higher studies in the region, Earl Law College (presently Govt Law College),  more
RENOWNED SPEAKER TO ADDRESS SPARTANBURG
SPARTANBURG, S.C., May 21 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: Dr. Adolph Brown, dubbed as "One of America's Favorite Speakers" by First Choice Publicists, will be in Spartanburg to speak on June 2 at the Chapman Cultural Center from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. He will talk about the collective community effort needed to promote successful youth development. Anyone who cares about the future of our youth, i.e. parents, educators, youth leaders, faith comm  more
REP. ARCURI TO SPEAK WITH WWII VETERANS IN HERKIMER
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-N.Y. (24th CD), has issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will meet with local WWII veterans and discuss legislation passed by Congress to support and honor our veterans and service members in Herkimer tomorrow, Tuesday, August 5th. Time: 9:30am Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Location: Denny's, 107 Mohawk St., Herkimer, NY Contact: Stanley Babowitz, 315-797-2188 Since taking office, Arcuri has wo  more
REP. BALDWIN'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, AUG. 1
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. (2nd CD), issued the following newsletter: THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS I was proud to join in the introduction of two pieces of legislation that will improve our nation's healthcare. The Nurses' Higher Education and Loan Repayment Act (H.R. 6652) that I co-authored with Rep. Tom Latham (R-IA) addresses the root cause of the nationwide shortage of registered nurses: the growing faculty shortage at U.S. nursing schools. This bipartisan legislation   more
REP. BALDWIN'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, JAN. 4
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. (2nd CD), issued the following newsletter: BOOSTING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE This year, the Congress passed landmark legislation, the Energy Independence and Security Act, to move the country closer to our goal of energy independence. The energy independence bill improves our nation's energy efficiency, with robust provisions to increase fuel economy standards for cars and trucks and accelerate production of American biofuels for our vehicles  more
REP. BALDWIN'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, JULY 11
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. (2nd CD), issued the following newsletter: THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS With my support, the House passed (286-137) H.R. 5811: The Electronic Message Preservation Act. Committee investigations have revealed that during the Bush Administration, numerous White House officials-including Senior Advisor Karl Rove-used e-mail accounts maintained by the Republican National Committee, which regularly deleted the e-mails from its servers. E-mails sent  more
REP. BALDWIN'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, JULY 29
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. (2nd CD), issued the following newsletter: THE WEEK OF JULY 21 IN CONGRESS House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader John Boehner this week announced joint appointments to the board of the new Office of Congressional Ethics. For the first time in the history of the House, private citizens will actively participate in the House ethics enforcement process. The Office of Congressional Ethics is intended to supplement the work of the Ho  more
REP. BUYER PRAISES VA INITIATIVES IN PREPARING FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV
MONTICELLO, Ind., Sept. 1 -- Rep. Steven E. Buyer, R-Ind. (4th CD), issued the following press release: On Sunday, August 31, Congressman Steve Buyer (IN-04), Ranking Member for the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, received an updated situational report from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Peake on the Department's preparation for Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna. "In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, three years after the monumental failures of local, state, and fed  more
REP. BUYER PRAISES VETERANS AFFAIRS INITIATIVES IN PREPARING FOR HURRICANE GUSTAV
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Republicans on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following news release: Today, Committee Ranking Republican Member Steve Buyer (R-Ind.) received an updated situational report from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Peake on the Department's preparation for Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna. "In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, three years after the monumental failures of local, state, and federal agencies surrounding Hurricane Katrina,  more
REP. CLYBURN COMMENTS ON THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- House Majority Whip James C. Clyburn, D-S.C., issued the following statement: House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today commented on the third anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. "It is stunning to me that in the United States of America, there are people who were so dramatically failed by their federal government that three years later they still lack adequate housing, schools, access to health care, infrastructure and other needs. Yet despite the challenge  more
REP. CUMMINGS URGES COLLEAGUES TO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT'S VETO
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md. (7th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (Md-07) encouraged his colleagues in the House of Representatives to vote tonight in support of overriding President Bush's veto of H.R. 3043, the FY 2008 Labor, Health, Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill (Labor-HHS) and support critical investments in education, health care, and vital scientific research. "Important domestic priorities of the America  more
REP. HINOJOSA PRAISES BILL ENSURING CONTINUED ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, D-Texas (15th CD), issued the following news release: Rep. Rubén Hinojosa (D-TX), Chair of the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and Competitiveness, today joined a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives to approve legislation to ensure that the turmoil in the U.S. financial markets does not keep students and families from accessing the federal student loans they need to pay for college. The timely legislation wa  more
REP. HRAYCHUCK VOTES NO ON STATE BUDGET
MADISON, Wis., July 11 -- Wisconsin State Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Polk (28th District), issued the following news release: Rep. Ann Hraychuck voted no on the Assembly Republican's version of the state budget on Tuesday, July 10th. According to the Department of Administration, schools in the 28th Assembly District would be cut over one million dollars in state funding from what was passed by the Legislature's budget committee last month. Statewide these cuts total over $127 million, or the e  more
REP. MORAN, HEALTH EXPERTS DISCUSS MEDICARE LEGISLATION
HAYS, Kan., Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. (1st CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Jerry Moran and health care experts from across Kansas spoke to senior citizens at the Hays Senior Center today about the passage of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, H.R. 6331. Moran and guest speakers visited the center today to explain that the passage of H.R. 6331 allows hospitals, doctors, physical therapists and pharmacists to continue serving the 114,000 Medi  more
REP. ROS-LEHTINEN ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN ADDRESS OF HER MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL SATELLITE OFFICE
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Aug. 26 -- Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following news release: Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a senior member of the Florida Congressional Delegation, is announcing that her Miami Beach City Hall satellite office has changed addresses, moving to a building next door to City Hall. The address of the Surfside office remains the same. The offices are opened EVERY Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Ros-Lehtinen's Congressiona  more
REPORT FOCUSES ON ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION IN ERIE COUNTY
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 9 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The Regional Institute at the University at Buffalo has released the findings of its assessment of the Erie County criminal justice system, part of an effort to identify strategies to alleviate jail overcrowding in the county. Since 2000, the jail population at Erie County's two local facilities - the Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility - has spiked 18 percent, while capacity  more
REPS. SMITH, HRAYCHUCK STAND UP FOR SMALL BUSINESS
MADISON, Wis., May 8 -- Wisconsin State Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Polk (28th District), issued the following news release: Representative Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) and Representative Ann Hraychuck (DBalsam Lake) introduced legislation today to allow small businesses and their employees to buy into the state of Wisconsin's health insurance plan. The Small Business Health Care Plan will allow small business owners and their employees to gain access to a health care program negotiated with the purch  more
RESEARCH EXPENDITURES AT UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO REACH RECORD $323 MILLION
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 14 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Research expenditures at the University at Buffalo across all disciplines reached a record $323.42 million in the 2007 fiscal year (FY 2007) ending last June 30, according to the National Science Foundation's Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges. For the first time, UB's research expenditures in sciences and engineering have surpassed the $300 million mark, and at  more
RESEARCH FOCUSES ON BASIC BIOMECHANICAL EVENTS IN PRETERM LABOR
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 3 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: In the 21st century, human tissue can be generated from stem cells and severed limbs are successfully reattached, while the physiological processes governing life's most fundamental event, childbirth labor, remain a medical mystery. More than 500,000 babies, or one of every eight infants born in the U.S., were born prematurely in 2004, the most recent year for which statistics are available. The causes o  more
RESEARCH INSTITUTE ON ADDICTIONS EXPERT DISCUSSES HOW MUCH PARENTS KNOW ABOUT TEEN DRUG USE
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 2 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: An article on Reuters Health reports that despite the popular notion that parents are usually in the dark about their teenagers' behavior, a UB study suggests that many parents are aware of whether their kids are smoking, drinking or using drugs. The story quotes Neil McGillicuddy, senior research scientist in the Research Institute on Addictions, who said, "Parents are apparently not aware of the depth and  more
RESEARCHERS INVESTIGATE EFFECT OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER ON BRAIN FUNCTION
BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 6 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Police officers hold the second most stressful job (inner-city high school teacher is first), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This comes as no surprise to John Violanti, Ph.D., associate professor of social and preventive medicine in the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions and a former member of the New York State Police. Violanti has con  more
RESEARCHERS PAVING WAY FOR NEW HEART DISEASE TREATMENTS
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 1 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: University of Arizona researchers have increased their understanding of a chemical that regulates everything from blood flow and wound healing to lung function and memory formation. Their work may one day pave the way for new treatments for heart disease and other illnesses. William Montfort, a professor in the UA department of biochemistry at a member of the BIO5 Institute, collaborated with researchers  more
Researchers Report Periodontal Disease Independently Predicts New Onset Diabetes
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Columbia University issued the following news release: Periodontal disease may be an independent predictor of incident Type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. While diabetes has long been believed to be a risk factor for periodontal infections, this is the first study exploring whether the reverse might also be true, that is, if periodontal infections can contribute to the development of diabetes. The ful  more
RESIDENTS LEARN TO STAY ON TRAIL TO HEALTHY EATING APRIL 12
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 31 -- The city of Fort Worth issued the following press release: To help Fort Worth residents make healthier food choices in 2008, the Fort Worth Public Health Department has partnered with Texas AgriLife Extension Service once again to conduct the On the Trail to Healthy Eating tour from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday April 12 at the Minyard Food Store located at 4245 E. Berry St. Public Health staff will be located at four sites throughout the store to educate shoppers  more
RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM WINS NATIONAL AWARD
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 6 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Youngstown State University's Respiratory Care Program has received the Excellence in Respiratory Therapy Education Award from the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. CoARC is the national agency that recommends accreditation for two - and four - year respiratory therapy programs. The award is given to the respiratory care program that is a designated national leader, demonstrating excel  more
RESTAURANT INDUSTRY OUTLOOK REMAINS POSITIVE DESPITE DECLINE IN RESTAURANT PERFORMANCE INDEX
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: Restaurant operators are more optimistic about the direction of the restaurant industry and the overall economy, according to the latest results of the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) - a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry. Despite a 0.4 percent decline, the RPI stood at 100.7 in September, its 53rd conse  more
RESTAURANT INDUSTRY OUTLOOK SOFTENS AMID MODERATE DECLINE IN RESTAURANT PERFORMANCE INDEX
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The outlook for the restaurant industry softened in October, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity fell to its lowest level in more than four years. The Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) - a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry - stood at 100.0 in October, down 0.7 percent from Septe  more
RESTAURANT INDUSTRY OUTLOOK SOFTENS AS RESTAURANT PERFORMANCE INDEX DECLINED IN NOVEMBER
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to weaken in November, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity fell to its lowest level in more than four years. The Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) - a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry - stood at 99.0 in November, down 1.0 percen  more
RESTAURANT INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE REMAINED SOFT AS RESTAURANT PERFORMANCE INDEX WAS UNCHANGED IN JULY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: Restaurant industry performance remained sluggish in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity stood below 100 for the ninth consecutive month. The Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) - a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry - stood at 98.3 in July, unchanged from its June level.   more
RESTAURANT INDUSTRY TO CONTINUE TO BE MAJOR DRIVER IN NATION'S ECONOMY THROUGH SALES, EMPLOYMENT GROWTH IN 2008
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: Restaurant industry sales are expected to reach $558 billion in 2008-a 4.4 percent increase over 2007- and the industry will employ 13.1 million individuals in 945,000 restaurant-and-foodservice outlets, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2008 Restaurant Industry Forecast. The industry will remain an economic powerhouse representing four percent of the U.S. gross domestic product and   more
RESTAURANT PERFORMANCE INDEX DECLINED FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH IN DECEMBER
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: Restaurant industry performance continued to soften in December, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity declined for the fourth consecutive month. The Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) - a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry - stood at 98.7 in December, down 0.3 percent from November  more
RESTAURANT PERFORMANCE INDEX DECLINED IN JUNE AS SAME-STORE SALES AND CUSTOMER TRAFFIC SLIPPED
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: Restaurant industry performance softened in June, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity posted a modest decline. The Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) - a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry - stood at 98.3 in June, down 0.3 percent from May and the lowest level in three months.   more
Restoring Health, Hope to Patients After Disaster Strikes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America issued the following news release: Finding better ways to maintain a steady supply of life-saving medicines despite a devastating natural disaster is one important lesson that America's pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies learned in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Today, three years after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita ravaged Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, America's pharmaceutical research compani  more
Retailers Visit Lawmakers on Capitol Hill
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 27 -- The North American Retail Hardware Association issued the following news release: Retailer members of the North American Retail Hardware Association's (NRHA) Legislative Committee visited with lawmakers and their staffs on Capitol Hill during the association's annual Washington Fly-in, Feb. 13, 2008. Meeting with Congressional delegations from their home states, retailers explained positions on the association's top legislative issues. They focused on how current p  more
REUTERS HEALTH: PROFESSOR QUOTED ON NEW WEIGHT-LOSS AID
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 2 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: An article on Reuters Health reports on an experimental beverage that turns to gel in the stomach and could serve as an aid for weight loss and quotes Christine Pelkman, assistant professor of nutrition and the study's lead researcher, who said, "We can use food to trick the body and engage the satiety mechanisms that are already there, rather than using drugs that target the brain. This just uses your gut   more
REWARD OFFERED FOR RETURN OF RADIOACTIVE DEVICE
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 29 -- The Alabama Department of Public Health issued the following news release: The Office of Radiation Control of the Alabama Department of Public Health has been notified that an industrial gauging device containing radioactive materials was lost from a pickup truck in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 28, 2008. The Troxler Model 3440 device contains two radioactive sources used to measure density and moisture of compacted soils. It is a rectangular, y  more
Richmond County Savings Foundation Awards CSI 75K Dollars
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., Aug. 27 -- The City University of New York's College of Staten Island issued the following news release: The College of Staten Island (CSI) today received a $75,000 grant from the Richmond County Savings Foundation to establish a new community service learning partnership and revitalize other core services fundamental to the college's mission. CSI's Center for Developmental Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities (CDNDD) received $45,000 to establish training fello  more
RIVERPOINT MATH AND SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR COLLEGE READINESS STANDARDS IN MATHEMATICS
SPOKANE, Wash., Nov. 14 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Earlier this year Spokane's largest public educational institutions joined forces in the form of a Riverpoint Math and Science Partnership, co-chaired by Washington State University faculty, to work toward improved student learning in math and science. With this mission in mind and a $226,000 grant from the Washington State Higher Education Improving Teacher Quality Program, the partners are developing  more
Role of aerosols in climate change under fresh scrutiny
Washington, Sept. 6 -- Scientists have proposed a new framework to gauge the effect of aerosols more accurately on precipitation in climate models. Man-made aerosols are tiny particles suspended in the air - from such sources as transportation, industry, agriculture and urban land use - not only posing serious health problems, but also impacting climate. Recent studies suggest that increased aerosol loading may have changed the energy balance in the atmosphere and on the earth's surface,  more
ROS-LEHTINEN VOTED AGAINST MEDICARE ACCOUNTABILITY
MIAMI, Aug. 4 -- The Florida House of Representatives (Democrats) issued the following news release: Sunday's Miami Herald reported billions of dollars in Medicare fraud takes place in South Florida every year - by far the worst record in the nation for Medicare abuse. In 1998, the largest home health care provider in South Florida was charged with bilking Medicare for more than $45 million in fake services. The company's founder had been a donor to Ileana Ros-Lehtinen's campaign for re-el  more
ROWAN-CABARRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE REAL ESTATE STUDENTS ACHIEVE HUNDRED-PERCENT PASS RATE ON STATE EXAM
SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 2 -- Rowan-Cabarrus Community College issued the following news release: Between July 2007 and June 2008, 15 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College students took the North Carolina real estate licensing examination, and all 15 passed it. Of the 53 real estate schools in North Carolina, public and private, with six or more students tested, RCCC was one of only 12 schools that achieved an 80-percent or higher passing rate and was the only school in the group to reach 100 per  more
RURAL POLICY UNIT FINDS BIG HEALTH CARE SHORTFALL
ARCATA, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Humboldt State University issued the following press release: Nearly half of the Redwood Coast's uninsured residents are unable to receive needed health care, reports Humboldt State University's California Center for Rural Policy (CCRP) in its August Research Brief. The report also notes those with Medi-Cal, California's state run medical assistance program, are more than twice as likely to seek care in an emergency room than those with private insurance. The repo  more
SAFETY TIPS FOR HOME REPAIR IN TROPICAL STORM-DAMAGED AREAS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 24 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release: The danger of a storm does not end when it passes. As Florida citizens affected by Tropical Storm Fay return to their homes and begin repairs, the Department of Health suggests taking the following safety precautions to prevent personal injury: * If possible, work in pairs or groups. Take short breaks and work during the cooler hours of the day. * Wear goggles, heavy gloves and   more
SAGINAW CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 25 MEETING
SAGINAW, Mich., Aug. 25 -- The Saginaw City Council issued the following meeting agenda: PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRECEDING SESSIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: PERSONAL APPEARANCES: (A list will be provided on Monday) REMARKS OF COUNCIL: PETITIONS: 08-08 from Saginaw Future, Inc., 515 N. Washington Ave., and the Department of Development, 1315 S. Washington Ave., requesting that the City of Saginaw establis  more
SALINE CITY COUNCIL ISSUES MINUTES OF JULY 14 MEETING
SALINE, Mich., July 14 -- The Saline City Council issued the following meeting minutes: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENT: Mayor Driskell, Councilmembers: Ivey, Law, Little, Ping, Rhoads, Roth STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Campbell, Attorney Grossman, City Clerk Hill, Police Chief Bunten, Finance Director Bourgoin OTHERS PRESENT: M. Lirones, B. Marl, A. Vlielander, J. Kreucher, R. Girbach, M. Girbach, N. Girbach, S. Collins, J. Ping MOVED Ping SECONDED Roth to approve the agenda as amend  more
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI TO BE RECOGNIZED OCT. 19
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release: Five Sam Houston State University graduates who have brought pride to the university through their contributions to business, humanitarian efforts, the medical profession, and public service will be honored as Distinguished Alumni on Oct. 19 as part of the university's 2007 homecoming festivities. The honorees include Kemper Crabb, Melinda Estes, Roger Lawrence and Cecil Neely, and Peter Bell, the  more
SAVE-THE-DATE FOR NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION 2008 RESTAURANT INDUSTRY FORECAST, PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA PRESS CONFERENCE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: WHAT: The National Restaurant Association will unveil its 2008 Restaurant Industry Forecast and public policy agenda at Washington, DC's, prestigious National Press Club. The Association will outline the restaurant industry's impact on the economic health of the nation, including job creation and consumer trends. The Association's pro-employee/pro-employer public policy agenda will focus on key ind  more
SBAM Health Care Expert Cited in Detroit News Article
LANSING, Mich., July 29 -- The Small Business Association of Michigan issued the following news release: A July 29, 2008 Detroit News articled titled "Report: HMO costs up, again" notes that Michigan employers in 2007 once again paid higher rates for commercial HMO coverage. Excerpt: About 2.6 million people in Michigan get their health coverage through an HMO, a policy in which patients receive treatment from a list of designated providers. Commercial HMOs -- those provided by private   more
Scholarship Money Raised in 20th Annual Homer Ball Golf Tourney
ATHENS, W.Va., June 13 -- Concord University issued the following news release: As the sun rose over the 18-hole golf course at the Pipestem Resort State Park, 76 golfers gathered around to play the 20th annual Homer Ball Golf Tournament. The event was used to raise money for scholarships for Concord University. According to Sherry Brogan, organizer, approximately $12,000 was raised at this event. Phillip Ball said, "This semester, a total of 42 students who attended Concord received mo  more
Scholl College's CLEAR Researchers Exclusively Selected at NACOB Conference
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 29 -- Rosalind Franklin University issued the following news release: The North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB) was held in Ann Arbor, MI from August, 2008. Approximately 9,000 of North America's leading scientists in biomechanics gathered at the University of Michigan representing the American Society of Biomechanics and the Canadian Society of Biomechanics. The massive joint meeting occurs every six years. A contingency from the Center for Lower Ext  more
SCHOOL OF NURSING GETS AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE NURSING EDUCATION
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 5 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release: The School of Nursing at the University of North Florida has been selected as a recipient of the Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). UNF's School of Nursing was selected to receive the 2008 award in the "Public School without a Health Center" category and will also receive a $1,000 monetary award. The awards program rec  more
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY'S ZUCKERMAN NEW FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR
BALTIMORE, Sept. 5 -- The University of Maryland at Baltimore issued the following news release: Proper drug use and care for the elderly is becoming a more visible global problem, says Ilene Zuckerman PharmD, PhD, at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in Baltimore. It seems that the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board concurs. The prestigious Fulbright board has awarded Zuckerman a fellowship grant to expand her research of elderly health care in Thailand. Typi  more
SCIENCE VERSUS POLICY: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO RESEARCH ON VESUVIUS TRIGGERS CONTROVERSY
BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 6 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: In the spring of 2006, a paper published in a scientific journal by researchers at the University at Buffalo and two scientific institutions in Italy reported that approximately 4,000 years ago during the Bronze Age, Vesuvius produced an eruption that devastated the area now occupied by metropolitan Naples. The authors suggested that this event - more powerful than the famous Pompeii eruption - should be  more
SCIENTISTS SEARCH FOR BRAIN CENTER RESPONSIBLE FOR TINNITUS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 5 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: For the more than 50 million Americans who experience the phantom sounds of tinnitus - ringing in the ears that can range from annoying to debilitating - certain well-trained rats may be their best hope for finding relief. Researchers at the University at Buffalo have studied the condition for more than 10 years and have developed these animal models, which can "tell" the researchers if they are experien  more
Scott Leavitt Named National Association of Health Underwriters's 79th President
ARLINGTON, Va., July 2 -- The National Association of Health Underwriters issued the following news release: Today, Scott Leavitt was sworn in as the new president of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) at its 78th Annual Convention in San Diego, CA. After accepting the gavel from outgoing president Beth Ashmore, Leavitt vowed to improve NAHU members' ability to meet the health, financial and retirement security needs of all Americans through education, advocacy and profess  more
SDA Hygiene Outreach Efforts Honored with Award of Excellence
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Soap and Detergent Association issued the following news release: Educational and media outreach efforts by The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA - www.cleaning101.com) on the health benefits of hand hygiene have been honored with a 2008 Associations Advance America Award of Excellence. The honor is given annually by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to associations that "propel America forward with innovative projects in education, skills t  more
SDA Unveils AgainstDisease.Com, Hosts New Book Detailing Public Health Benefits of Cleaning and Hygiene
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Soap and Detergent Association issued the following news release: The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) has unveiled AgainstDisease.com, which houses a new publication that describes the historic and present-day impact of hygiene and cleaning on public health. Against Disease: The Impact of Hygiene and Cleanliness on Health is an update of the 1984 SDA publication, Cleanliness and the Health Revolution. The new book is authored by Dr. Allison Aiello of the Uni  more
Search for Contacts Continues in CMU Meningitis Death
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich., May 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following press release: Approximately 70 individuals have been treated and more than 150 others have been interviewed in response to the meningitis death of a Central Michigan University student. LaMott Smith, a 26-year-old CMU senior from Sterling Heights, died of meningococcal meningitis, a bacterial form of meningitis, May 7 after falling ill May 6 in Coopersville, according to Ottawa County Health Department offici  more
Second Announcement by the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management - Fourth ASEAN Regional Disaster Emergency Response Simulation Exercise Kicks off in
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 27 -- The Association of South-East Asian Nations issued the following news release: As announced by the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM) on 22 August 2008, the ASEAN Regional Disaster Emergency Response Simulation Exercise (code-named ARDEX-08) is now underway in Rayong Province, near Pattaya, Thailand. Based on the exercise scenario, Typhoon "X" with a velocity of 140 km/hour landed at Muang District, Rayong, an industrial and coastal province in Tha  more
SECRETARY LEAVITT DISCUSSES IMPORT AND FOOD SAFETY WITH NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER AT BOSTON'S CHEERS RESTAURANT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: Today Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt met with National Restaurant Association board member and former Chairman Tom Kershaw at Cheers Restaurant in Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Kershaw, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Hampshire House Corporation which owns Cheers, discussed import and food safety with Secretary Leavitt. Cheers Restaurant was the inspiration fo  more
SECRETARY LEAVITT MEETS WITH NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER TO DISCUSS IMPORT AND FOOD SAFETY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: Today Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt met with National Restaurant Association board member and Chief Executive Officer of Caribou Coffee Rosalyn Mallet to discuss import and food safety. The meeting took place at a Caribou Coffee location within the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "This week marks the beginning of what will likely be a busy holiday season with m  more
SECRETARY-GENERAL, IN MESSAGE TO MARK INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PRESERVATION OF OZONE LAYER
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 2 -- The United Nations issued the following press release: Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message for the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, to be observed on 16 September: Market turmoil, economic downturns and talk of recession have historically spelt tough times for the environment. At such moments, safeguarding the planet has often been seen as a luxury, and as a burden on economic recovery and development. But  more
SEMA Launches Enthusiast Research Campaign
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Aug. 29 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release: Dear Media, Did you know, in 2007 10% of enthusiasts owned a diesel-powered vehicle? 67% of enthusiasts' vehicles were purchased used? 79% of enthusiasts visit eBay at least once a month? SEMA is contacting members of the industry to help launch the Automotive Lifestyles Survey, an annual poll of enthusiasts about their vehicles, modifications and lifestyles. This progr  more
SEN. BROWN ISSUES STATEMENT ON LATEST POVERTY, MEDIAN INCOME FIGURES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has issued the following statement: United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today released the following statement on the latest U.S. Census Bureau figures showing median income in Ohio decreasing and poverty levels increasing since 2001: "Years of failed economic policies have led to stagnated wages and more Americans living in poverty," said Brown. "With costs rising and wages actually decreasing, it's no wonder that mor  more
SEN. CARDIN: PRESIDENT BUSH'S BUDGET SHORT-CHANGES MARYLANDERS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The office of Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., has issued the following news release: Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), issued the following statement in response to the President's FY2009 Budget Proposal released earlier today: "The President's budget embraces a very different set of priorities from the majority of Americans. It short-changes Maryland and short-changes America. His budget does little to help middle-class Americans or restore confidence in the long-term   more
SEN. CLINTON'S CAMPAIGN COMES TO UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLIN AT PEMBROKE LED BY FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON
PEMBROKE, N.C., April 7 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: The nation is on the edge of making history in the 2008 campaign for president, former President Bill Clinton told an audience of more than 1,500 during a rally Friday, April 4, at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. View online video of speech at http://www.uncp.edu/wncp/media07-08/BillClinton08-04-04.rm "We will either have the first African American candidate or the firs  more
SEN. COLLINS ISSUES STATEMENT ON LEGISLATION TO STRENGHTEN, EXPAND MEDICARE
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following statement: Earlier today, the U.S. Senate considered legislation that would prevent cuts to Medicare, as well as strengthen and expand the program. Senator Collins voted in support of the motion to proceed to the legislation and released this statement: "I voted in favor of proceeding to the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act to block the deep cuts in Medicare physician payments that  more
SEN. CORNYN VISITS PEDIATRIC CLINIC AT HOUSTON'S RIPLEY HOUSE
HOUSTON, Oct. 29 -- The office of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn today highlighted the importance of preventive childhood care at the Texas Children's Pediatrics Associates at Neighborhood Centers Inc.-Ripley House in Houston. The facility provides a medical home to children in the Second Ward who would otherwise seek care from emergency rooms or go without essential health care services. Sen. Cornyn toured the clinic, met with medical s  more
SEN. CORNYN: CONGRESS WHISTLING PAST MEDICARE GRAVEYARD
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The office of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: With the Senate expected to vote tomorrow on legislation that would provide a short-term, temporary fix to looming Medicare payment cuts, Senator John Cornyn spoke on the Senate floor this evening and accused the Democratic-controlled Senate of whistling past the Medicare graveyard. Senator Cornyn noted that the Medicare program is headed towards bankruptcy and another 20% reimbursement cut is  more
Sen. Halvorson Calls for Affordable Health Care
KANKAKEE, Ill, July 7 -- Illinois State Sen. Debbie Halvorson, D-Crete, a Democratic candidate for the 11th Congressional District, issued the following news release: On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader and Congressional candidate Debbie Halvorson joined with families and other health care professionals to call for affordable health care. Halvorson was joined by Illinois Nurses Association President Pam Robbins who spoke about the need for affordable health insurance and preventive care. Hal  more
Sen. Halvorson, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Local Veterans Highlight the Critical Importance of Fighting for our Veterans
JOLIET, Ill, July 4 -- Illinois State Sen. Debbie Halvorson, D-Crete, a Democratic candidate for the 11th Congressional District, issued the following news release: On Thursday, Congressional candidate and Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson joined with local veterans to call for a Veterans Administration Hospital to take the place of the soon to be vacated Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Also joining Halvorson was U.S House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, who spoke about the critical impo  more
SEN. SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $375,000 GRANT FOR MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES TO ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Albany Medical College will be awarded $375,000 in funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services under the Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment (SBIRT) Medical Residency program grant. SBIRT grants are used to develop and implement training programs for patients who have, or are at risk for   more
SEN. SUNUNU TOURS CLAREMONT'S WAINSHAL BUILDING
CLAREMONT, N.H., Aug. 28 -- The office of Sen. John E. Sununu, R-N.H., issued the following news release: United States Senator John Sununu (R-NH) today (8/28) toured Claremont's Wainshal Building where he was thanked by local officials for helping to secure historic tax credit eligibility from the United States Park Service for the redevelopment project. At the request of the City of Claremont, Sununu and his staff worked on the project with the city for several years and then in the fall of  more
SENATE APPROVES SEN. COLLINS-BACKED BILL TO IMPROVE VETERANS' HEALTH CARE
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: The US Senate has approved a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Senator Susan Collins that would improve the care and treatment of veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and chronic pain. The legislation, the "Veterans Mental Health Improvements Act of 2008," would also extend mental health resources to the family members of veterans and to low-income vet  more
SENATE PASSES CUTS, 51-6
ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 21 -- The New York State Senate (Minority) issued the following news release: The Senate returned briefly to the Capitol today to pass the spending cuts agreed on yesterday by the governor and legislative leaders and approved by the Assembly in the wee hours of the morning. Six Democrats voted "no." They were: Shirely Huntley, Efrain Gonzalez Jr., Marty Connor, Kevin Parker, Bill Perkins, and Ruben Diaz Sr. Two lawmakers were excused: John Flanagan and Eric Schneiderm  more
SENATE REPUBLICANS PROPOSE BALANCED BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASES
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 30 -- The California State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following press release: Senate Republicans today proposed a balanced budget plan that contains no new taxes and does not borrow from local government. They said their plan was the fiscally-responsible way to solve California's budget problems, and includes long-term budget reform to fix a broken system. "Senate Republicans today are stepping up to the plate and presenting a budget that is a road map to ending   more
SENS. SCHUMER, CLINTON ASSAIL ADMINISTRATION PLAN TO SLASH SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CLINICS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The office of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: Proposed Rule Could Endanger More Than 400,000 New Yorkers Who Rely on Clinics for Essential Services Senators Charles E. Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton today assailed regulations proposed by the Bush Administration that would sharply cut support to freestanding health clinics across New York and the nation. In a letter to President Bush, the senators expressed strong concern th  more
SENS. SPECTER, CASEY ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH, EDUCATION AND LABOR PROJECTS
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following news release: Today U.S. Senators Arlen Specter, Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Bob Casey announced the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved funding for several central Pennsylvania health care, education and labor projects. The projects are contained in the Fiscal Year 2009 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education A  more
SENS. SPECTER, CASEY ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH, EDUCATION AND LABOR PROJECTS
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following news release: Today U.S. Senators Arlen Specter, Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Bob Casey, announced the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved funding for several Lehigh Valley health care, education and labor projects. The projects are contained in the Fiscal Year 2009 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropr  more
SENS. SPECTER, CASEY ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR PROJECTS
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following news release: Today U.S. Senators Arlen Specter, Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Bob Casey announced the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved funding for several Northeastern Pennsylvania health care, education and labor projects. The projects are contained in the Fiscal Year 2009 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Educat  more
SENS. SPECTER, CASEY ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH, EDUCATION AND LABOR PROJECTS
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following news release: Today U.S. Senators Arlen Specter, Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Bob Casey announced the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved funding for several Northwestern Pennsylvania health care, education and labor projects. The projects are contained in the Fiscal Year 2009 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Educat  more
SENS. SPECTER, CASEY ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH, EDUCATION AND LABOR PROJECTS
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following news release: Today U.S. Senators Arlen Specter, Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Bob Casey announced the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved funding for several Southeastern Pennsylvania health care, education and labor projects. The projects are contained in the Fiscal Year 2009 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Educat  more
SEPTEMBERFEST GEARS UP FOR FUN
ROSEMOUNT, Minn., Sept. 5 -- Dakota County Technical College issued the following news release: The popular autumn festival boasts a cornucopia of vendors, activities, exhibits and entertainment, including new events like Dakota County's Got Talent and Scholarship in a Haystack. Taking place on the spacious and beautiful grounds of Dakota County Technical College's Rosemount campus, 2008 Septemberfest is a classic weekend community festival destined to attract thousands of visitors from th  more
SEVERELY RESTRICTED DIET LINKED TO PHYSICAL FITNESS INTO OLD AGE
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 22 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Severely restricting calories leads to a longer life, scientists have proved. New research now has shown for the first time that such a diet also can maintain physical fitness into advanced age, slowing the seemingly inevitable progression to physical disability and loss of independence. The study, using a rat model of life-time caloric restriction, showed that the diet reduces the amount of visceral  more
SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM ON FEB. 28
UTICA, N.Y., Feb. 27 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: A presentation and panel discussion on the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program will take place Thursday, February 28, starting at 6 p.m., in Kunsela Lecture Hall on the SUNYIT campus. Free and open to the public, the program is presented by SUNYIT's School of Nursing and Health Systems, YWCA of the Mohawk Valley and IOTA Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the n  more
SGIA Increases Services & Presence in Canada
FAIRFAX, Va., June 5 -- The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association issued the following news release: Canadian members can expect even more educational and networking opportunities geared toward their markets in the coming months, thanks to SGIA's recent expansion of its benefits for the Canadian specialty imaging community. SGIA has partnered with Envision Compliance, a leading provider of environmental, health and safety products and services for the Canadian and US business communities,   more
SGMA Survey Says: Millions of Americans Are Involved in Fitness and Sports on a Regular Basis... But Too Many Are Underactive or Inactive
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: While millions of people in the U.S. are well aware of the importance of activity-filled lives, too many people are 'underactive' or inactive. According to an analysis by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) of its recently released Sports Participation in America (2008 edition), most of the people who make time for consistent exercise are avid enthusiasts. Those who don't exe  more
Shadow Lawn Stage Announces 2008 Summer Season
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., April 28 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Shadow Lawn Stage, the Professional Theatre of Monmouth University at Lauren K. Woods Theatre, has announced the schedule for its 2008 Summer Season. For additional information, please call Linda Delaney at 732-571-3634. Tickets can be purchased online at www.monmouth.edu/arts or by contacting the box office at 732-263-6889. Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott Performance Dates: June 6 - 7 at  more
Shapiro Survey of Connecticut Businesses: Economic Pressures Influencing Employers
HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 2 -- The Connecticut Business and Industry Association issued the following news release: The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA)/Blum Shapiro 2008 Survey of Connecticut Businesses will be released at a 9:30 a.m. news conference on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at CBIA's economic conference, "The Connecticut Economy," at the Rocky Hill Marriott. This annual survey of Connecticut businesses identifies trends, issues and challenges facing the business communi  more
SHELTER ON NORTHWESTERN CAMPUS NOT ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL EVACUEES AT THIS TIME
NATCHITOCHES, La., Aug. 31 -- Northwestern State University issued the following news release: The emergency evacuation shelter in Northwestern State University's Health and Human Performance Building is currently closed to additional evacuees. The facility has reached its capacity of approximately 650, but could reopen to new evacuees as those currently in the shelter find other accommodations. Access to Northwestern's Natchitoches campus is limited. Those coming to campus must use the Ca  more
SHOOTING TEAM MAKES STRONG SHOWING AT NATIONAL COMPETITION
HAYS, Kan., April 29 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news release: The Fort Hays State University Shooting Sports Team returned with a sixth-place finish from the National Collegiate Clay Target Championships held at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. The FHSU broke 1,415 targets of a possible 1,600. The four-day event was organized by the Association of College Unions International, founded in 1914 with the purpose of bringing together college union an  more
SHRM Launches First Ever Human Resources
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 22 -- Society for Human Resource Management issued the following news release: The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest association dedicated to the HR profession, today announced the launch of a multi-platform, multi-year national communications campaign designed to highlight the growing business need for talented human resources (HR) professionals and show how human resources (HR) professionals meet the challenges of a changing world. This  more
SIIA Asks DOL to Ensure Level Playing Field for Self-Insurance Regulation Addressing Health Plan Fee Disclosures
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Self Insurance Institute of America issued the following news release: The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today asked the Department of Labor (DOL) to clarify its proposed regulations regarding employee health plan insurance fee transparency to include "contingent commissions" from insurance companies. "Our goal is to assure a level playing field for self-insured employee health plans in comparison to fully-insured plans," said SIIA member Ashl  more
SIIA Continues Efforts to Defeat Maryland Stop-Loss Regulation Proposal
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C., Feb. 7 -- The Self Insurance Institute of America issued the following news release: A SIIA lobbyist returned to the State Capitol in Maryland to fight fast-moving legislation designed to regulate stop-loss insurance by classifying it as health insurance. SIIA was invited back by Insurance Subcommittee Chair, Shane Pendergrass, to participate in a working-session on the bill, HB 272. Also participating was SIIA member, Rodger Bayne, CEO of Client First Brokerage Services l  more
SIIA Warns Against Harmful Ohio Health Reform Proposal That Would Violate ERISA
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C., Feb. 7 -- The Self Insurance Institute of America issued the following news release: SIIA continues to actively oppose legislation that seeks to interject government intrusion into contracting provisions between providers and plan sponsors, including self-insured plans and Third Party Administrators. SIIA is strongly opposed to the proposed limitation on contracting flexibility and options now available to third party administrators and plan sponsors as this requirement at  more
SIKKIM'S ANNUAL PLAN 2008-2009 FIXED AT RS.852 CRORES
GANGTOK, India, Aug. 19 - The Government of Sikkim issued the following news release: The Chief Minister, Mr. Pawan Chamling and his delegation comprising of Chief Secretary, Addl. Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary Planning & Development, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Secretaries and Heads of Departments attending the Annual Plan 2008-09 were given a warm welcome by Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Dy. Chairman, Planning Commission, as per a press release received from Private Sec  more
SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University presents Southern Illinois University Men's Night Out with Lou Brock
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Sept. 2 -- The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news release: Men's health screenings and information will be the focus of the sixth annual men's health event "SIU Men's Night Out" this September, featuring Lou Brock, former St. Louis Cardinal's left fielder and member of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Part of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, the men's educational event begins at 5 p.m. Thursday, September 25, at Springfield H  more
SITUATION UPDATE NO. 2: OUTBREAK OF SEVERE DIARRHEAL ILLNESS IN NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 26 -- The Oklahoma Department of Health issued the following news release: The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) continues to investigate an outbreak of severe diarrheal illness among residents of several northeastern Oklahoma communities. No source of the illness has yet been identified. At least 17 cases have been hospitalized and 40 or more cases are under investigation. One person has died. While disease investigators from the OSDH, Tulsa Health Departme  more
SLIFE TAKES COMMAND OF MRICD
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 28 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: The staff of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, along with distinguished guests, gathered on the lawn of the institute July 10 as Col. Harry F. Slife Jr. assumed command of the organization from Col. Timothy K. Adams. Adams, who became commander only last July, was recently selected to be the next chief of the Veterinary Corps, with promotion to brigadier general, as well   more
SMALL BUSINESS CENTER OFFERS 'DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA' SEMINARS
CONCORD, N.C., Sept. 2 -- Rowan-Cabarrus Community College issued the following news release: The Small Business Center at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College will host the two-part course: "Going Global: Doing Business in China I & II" in September. The two-part seminar will give participants an idea of what is possible, what is worth pursuing, what should be avoided, and how to initiate an Asian business presence. Part I, "Setting the Stage: A Perspective on China," is scheduled for 6:30  more
Small Businesses Groaning Under Federal Regulatory Burden
LANSING, Mich., July 31 -- The Small Business Association of Michigan issued the following news release: The Office of Advocacy is committed to the long-term success of its Regulatory Review and Reform (r3) initiative, according to testimony by Chief Counsel for Advocacy Thomas M. Sullivan. He testified in Washington, D.C., at the House Small Business Committee, Subcommittee on Regulations, Health Care and Trade hearing on "Regulatory Burdens on Small Firms: What Rules Need Reforms?" Sulli  more
SME's WESTEC 2008 Gets 'Back-To-Basics' in Los Angeles
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is set to host the WESTEC 2008 Exposition, the largest annual machine tools and advanced manufacturing technologies event in North America. This four day event will take place March 31-April 3, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center and connect thousands of manufacturing professionals representing aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, electr  more
SMOKING CESSATION DURING PREGNANCY IS FOCUS OF STUDY
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 9 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Despite warnings from experts and media campaigns marketing healthy living techniques, approximately one-third of women of childbearing age smoke cigarettes and 25-50 percent of women smoke during pregnancy. A research team at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) has responded to this problem with a new study focused on a smoking cessation program specifically for pregnant w  more
SMOKING EXPERT QUOTED ON DEVELOPING SAFER TOBACCO PRODUCTS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 29 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: An article distributed by the Associated Press about a new Philip Morris research center that's been built to develop products to reduce the risks associated with tobacco use quotes Lynn Kozlowski, interim dean of the School of Public Health and Health Professions. The article appears in about 200 news outlets, including USA Today, The New York Times, National Public Radio, Los Angeles Times, The Washingto  more
SMOKING PROMPTS TOOTH DECAY, ORAL CANCER
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Most people know that smoking can cause heart disease, stroke, lung cancer or other respiratory diseases. But many don't know that smoking causes tooth decay and gum disease. Drinking beverages like sports drinks or soda and eating sugary, starchy foods are not the only culprits. Smoking affects the whole mouth--teeth and gums. Besides decay, it can lead to oral cancer. Smoking contributes to too  more
SMOKY HOLLOW RUN/WALK SET FOR JULY 12
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May 19 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Youngstown State University will host the Fifth Annual Smoky Hollow 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk on Saturday, July 12, as part of the Summer Festival of the Arts. The 5K run will start at 9 a.m. and the family fun walk will start at 9:10 am. Both races start and finish at Harrison Field on Walnut Street in Smoky Hollow behind Bliss Hall on the YSU campus. The event is sponsored by St. Elizabe  more
SOA Member Announcement-June Board of Directors meeting
SCHAUMBBURG, Ill., July 11 -- The Society of Actuaries issued the following news release: At its June 19-20 meeting, the Society of Actuaries' Board of Directors discussed and made decisions on a number of strategic issues and initiatives. The Board approved the final slate of Board of Directors' candidates for the 2008 election ballot. "The candidate slate is now posted on the SOA Web site and elections will open on August 7, closing on September 10," said President Bruce Schobel. In addi  more
SOCIAL WORK HOSTS DIVERSITY CONFERENCE MARCH 26
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, March 10 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Youngstown State University's Department of Social Work will sponsor a day-long diversity conference 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 in Kilcawleyï¾ Center. The title of the conference is "Honoring Diverse Strengths: An Empowerment Perspective" and is designed for students and human service professionals. Keynote speaker is Robert M. Ortega, an associate professor of social work at the Un  more
SOCMA Presents REACH Concerns To Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) expressed numerous international trade concerns that it has with the European Union's REACH regulation to delegates attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference on Standards and Conformance August 11, 2008, in Cuzco, Peru. SOCMA participated as part of the United States delegation to the conf  more
SOCMA, ACC, AND NanoBusiness Alliance - Joint Statement on EPA's Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Statement of The Nanotechnology Panel of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the NanoBusiness Alliance, and the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association's (SOCMA) Nanotechnology SME Coalition Regarding the Status of EPA's Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP). The ACC Nanotechnology Panel, the NanoBusiness Alliance, and the SOCMA Nanotechnology SME Coal  more
SOCMA, ACC, and NanoBusiness Alliance - Joint Statement on EPA's Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The following statement is released in support of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP): The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association's (SOCMA) Nanotechnology SME Coalition, American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Nanotechnology Panel, the NanoBusiness Alliance, join together to fully support the EPA's NMSP. These ass  more
SOMNATH SEEKS PARLIAMENT'S SUPPORT IN WOMEN, CHILD DEVELOPMENT
New Delhi, Sep 6 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee said Parliament has to play a vital role in the development of women and children with an aim to make policies and programmes positively oriented towards both the important segments of society. Inaugurating an exhibition organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development as a part of National Nutritional Week here last evening, Mr Chatterjee said the Members of Parliament should raise the issues concerning both the sections mo  more
SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE ISSUES DAILY JOURNAL, APRIL 10
COLUMBIA, S.C., April 10 -- The South Carolina Senate issued the text of its Daily Meeting Journal: REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008 THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008 Thursday, April 10, 2008 (Statewide Session) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT. A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:   more
SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE ISSUES DAILY JOURNAL, APRIL 9
COLUMBIA, S.C., April 9 -- The South Carolina Senate issued the text of its Daily Meeting Journal: REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 Wednesday, April 9, 2008 (Statewide Session) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter The Senate assembled at 2:00 P.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT. A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:   more
SOUTHEAST'S 10TH REGIONAL DATA BOOK IS RELEASED
PEMBROKE, N.C., April 23 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: North Carolina's Southeast Regional Data Book 2008 is just the facts and a lot of them. Unveiled April 18 at UNC Pembroke's Regional Center for Economic, Community and Professional Development, the Data Book is the perfect tool to aid the economic development of the 11-county Southeastern North Carolina region. The book, which is available on line at www.ncse.org is updated annually  more
SOUTHFIELD PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT PRESENTS AUTUMNFEST SEPT. 6
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 21 -- The city of Southfield issued the following news release: The City of Southfield Parks & Recreation Department will present Autumnfest on Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Mary Thompson Farm located at 25630 Evergreen Road, just south of Civic Center Drive. Autumnfest will feature fun for the entire family, including hayrides, games and crafts, petting farm, Providence Hospital health screenings, Master Gardeners' workshops and gard  more
Southington Zoning Board Of Appeals Issues Minutes Of Aug. 26 Meeting
SOUTHINGTON, Conn., Aug. 26 -- The Southington Zoning Board of Appeals issued the following meeting minutes: 7:30 pm - Town Hall Council Chambers 75 Main Street, Southington, Connecticut MINUTES CHAIRMAN JOSEPH LAPORTE, called the public hearing portion of the Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock pm, with the following in attendance: Mr. Bedard and Mr. Kuklinski Also present: Mr. Sherman, Alternate Also present: Mr. Vinci, Zoning Enforcement Officer Absent: Mr.  more
Speaker Lawrence T. Morgan Announces Work Session on February and Special Session on February
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz., Feb. 20 -- The Tribal Council of the Navajo Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Honorable Speaker Lawrence T. Morgan (Iyanbito/Pinedale) announces that the 21st Navajo Nation Council will convene for a work session at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 25 and will conduct a special session at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Navajo Nation Council Chamber in Window Rock. The work session will allow members of the Navajo Nat  more
SPOUSAL SUPPORT KEY IN PTSD RECOVERY
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 14 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Post-traumatic stress disorder is an issue for many service members. It can be hard on the Family too. PTSD may interfere with relationships and change Family life, but with knowledge and understanding, the spouse of a service member suffering from PTSD can help him or her recover. Knowing how PTSD affects people may help a spouse in understanding what a member is going through. PTSD is an anxiety d  more
SPRINGDALE CITY COUNCIL ISSUES MEETING AGENDA
SPRINGDALE, Ark., Aug. 1 -- The Springdale City Council issued the following meeting agenda: SPRINGDALE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008 SCHEDULED MEETINGS: 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 8th Ordinance Committee meeting Where: Multi-purpose Rm. #236, second floor, City Administration Building. This meeting will be to discuss the Signage Ordinance. 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 14th, Street & Bond Committee meeting Where: City Council Chambers, first fl  more
STAPH-KILLING PROPERTIES OF CLAY INVESTIGATED BY UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO RESEARCHERS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 29 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: What makes some clays such powerful antimicrobial agents capable of killing MRSA and other virulent bacteria? It's a question that University at Buffalo researchers have been studying for several years. With funding from the National Institutes of Health-National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the UB geologists are studying the surface characteristics of naturally occurring antimicro  more
START CAREER IN HEALTH CARE WITH NURSE'S AIDE TRAINING AT FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
KALISPELL, Mont., Aug. 26 -- Flathead Valley Community College issued the following bews release: In partnership with local health care facilities, FVCC is offering Nurse's Aide Training for students looking to start a career in the health care field. Students will gain understanding and application of the skills required to address the needs of the chronically ill residents in long-term care facilities. State of Montana approved testing for certification is provided at the end of the course.  more
STATE ASSEMBLY APPROVES TORRICO BILL TO CREATE CALIFORNIA CANCER CENTER FUND
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: The state Assembly voted 62-0 Friday to approve a bill by Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico (D-Newark) to allow taxpayers to make voluntary contributions on their income tax returns to the California Cancer Center Fund. The bill will go to the Governor for his consideration. Assembly Bill 2518 would allow the voluntary contributions to generate new research to combat can  more
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON SEYCHELLES
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Seychelles Geography Area: 444 sq. km; about 2.5 times the size of Washington DC. Major islands: Mahe and Praslin. Cities: Capital-Victoria. Terrain: About half of the islands are granitic in origin, with narrow coastal strips and central ranges of hills rising to 905 m. The other half are coral  more
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON SOUTH AFRICA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of South Africa Geography Area: 1.2 million sq. km. (470,462 sq. mi.). Cities: Capitals-administrative, Pretoria; legislative, Cape Town; judicial, Bloemfontein. Other cities-Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth. Terrain: Plateau, savanna, desert, mountains, coastal plains. Climate: mode  more
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON THAILAND
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Kingdom of Thailand Geography Area: 513,115 sq. km. (198,114 sq. mi.); equivalent to the size of France, or slightly smaller than Texas. Cities: Capital-Bangkok (population 9,668,854); Nakhon Ratchasima (pop. 437,386 for Muang district and 2,565,685 for the whole province), Chiang Mai (pop. 247,6  more
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON TURKEY
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Turkey Geography Area: 780,580 sq. km. Cities: Capital-Ankara (pop. 3.9 million). Other cities-Istanbul (11.3 million), Izmir (2.6 million), Bursa (1.5 million), Adana (1.5 million), Gaziantep (1.2 million). Terrain: Narrow coastal plain surrounds Anatolia, an inland plateau becomes i  more
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON TURKMENISTAN
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Turkmenistan Geography Area: 488,100 sq. km. (303,292 sq. mi.). Cities: Capital-Ashgabat. Other cities-Turkmenabat (formerly Chardjou/Charjew), Dashoguz (formerly Dashowuz), Mary, Turkmenbashi (formerly Krasnovodsk). Terrain: 80% covered in subtropical, sandy Karakum Desert, with dunes rising to   more
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON UNITED KINGDOM
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Geography Area: 243,000 sq. km. (93,000 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than Oregon. Cities: Capital-London (metropolitan pop. about 7.2 million). Other cities-Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bradford, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristo  more
STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES BACKGROUND NOTE ON URUGUAY
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research Electronic Affairs Publication Office issued the following Background Note: PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Oriental Republic of Uruguay Geography Area: 176,220 sq. km. (68,000 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than the state of Washington. Cities: Capital-Montevideo (est. pop. 1.4 million). Terrain: Plains and low hills, fertile coastal lowland; 84% agricultural. Climate: Temperate. People Nationality: No  more
STATE LAUNCHES NEW EMAIL SERVICE ALERTING CONSUMERS OF FOOD RECALLS: GOV. GRANHOLM ALSO PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER AS FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 28 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: As part of National Food Safety Education Month, the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) today launched a new alert system to notify consumers when food-related recalls and warnings are issued. Foodborne illnesses are a serious public health threat. Although the exact number of foodborne illness in the United States is unknown, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates as m  more
STATE OF BOROUGH ADDRESS CITES MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS, NEED TO PRESERVE VIBRANCY OF NEIGHBORHOODS, LOCAL ENTREPENEURS
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The Manhattan Borough President issued the text of the following speech: Thank you, thank you very much. Thank you Sigourney Weaver for that kind introduction and for all that you and your husband Jim do for New York. For years now, your theater has been a beacon for hundreds of young, talented artists, drawing them to Manhattan from all over the country and from all over the world. I want to thank our Mayor, Mike Bloomberg, and Speaker Christine Quinn and the members   more
STATE REP. HRAYCHUCK ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO 'GO RED' ON FEB. 2
MADISON, Wis., Jan. 29 -- Wisconsin State Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Polk (28th District), issued the following news release: Rep. Ann Hraychuck is asking the residents of her district to Go Red For Women this February to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death for women. This Friday, February 2nd is Wear Red Day For Women. Along with the American Heart Association, Rep. Hraychuck is encouraging everyone to wear red on that day to show support for all women who have been to  more
STATE REP. HRAYCHUCK ESCORTS GOVERNOR TO PODIUM FOR BUDGET ADDRESS
MADISON, Wis., Feb. 14 -- Wisconsin State Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Polk (28th District), issued the following news release: Rep. Ann Hraychuck (D-Balsam Lake) was selected to escort Governor Jim Doyle on February 13th into the Assembly chambers for his 2007-2009 biennial budget address. "I was honored to escort the Governor on such an important occasion," said Hraychuck. "It is a tradition to select a freshman legislator for this role and with 21 new legislators this session, I feel privilege  more
STATE REP. HRAYCHUCK ISSUES STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR'S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
MADISON, Wis., Jan. 30 -- Wisconsin State Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Polk (28th District), issued the following statement: "Tonight the Governor outlined an aggressive agenda to improve the quality of life in Wisconsin by addressing the two most critical issues facing our state-access to health care and investing in education. No child should go without health insurance, and the Governor's BadgerCare Plus program will expand coverage to every Wisconsin family, regardless of income, so they can buy  more
STATE REP. HRAYCHUCK SWORN INTO OFFICE
MADISON, Wis., Jan. 5 -- Wisconsin State Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Polk (28th District), issued the following news release: Rep. Ann Hraychuck (D-Balsam Lake) was sworn into office on Wednesday at the State Capitol, beginning her first term as State Representative for the 28th district. Rep. Hraychuck also announced her legislative priorities - vowing to work across party lines to make progress towards finding solutions to the health care crisis in Wisconsin. "I am honored to be a part of such  more
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT UPSTATE LECTURE EXAMINES RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OF 9/11 RESCUE WORKERS ON SEPT. 11
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 5 -- The State University of New York's Upstate Medical Center issued the following news release: Seven years after the 9/11 attack, uncertainty and controversy remain over the health risks posed by inhaling dust from the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, says a leading SUNY Upstate Medical University physician. Michael Iannuzzi, M.D., MBA, professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University, who for the last five years led th  more
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ENROLLMENT AT RECORD LEVEL
UTICA, N.Y., Aug. 25 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: With the start of classes August 25, SUNYIT's overall enrollment was higher than it has been since fall 1982. More than 2,870 students enrolled in the fall 2008 semester, with more than 200 freshmen, more than 360 new full-time transfer students, and 60-plus new full-time graduate students. "This semester's record enrollment illustrates the continued growth that is one of SUN  more
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SIGN TRANSFER AGREEMENT
UTICA, N.Y., March 13 -- The State University of New York Institute of Technology issued the following news release: SUNYIT and Herkimer County Community College have signed an articulation agreement providing HCCC graduates from several programs a transfer path to designated programs at SUNYIT. SUNYIT will guarantee admission for qualified transfer students graduating from parallel HCCC programs to SUNYIT bachelor's degree programs. Students graduating from HCCC's A.A.S. and A.S. Business  more
Statement: PMA Supports FDA Hiring Plans
NEWARK, Del., April 30 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: In light of today's FDA announcement (available at http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01829.html) on adding new staff to assure the safety of drugs, medical devices, food, and other products, Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is pleased to see the agency undertake such an ambitious hiring program to further bolster its capacity to protect public health. PMA continues to advocate for increa  more
STEM CELLS ARE VITAL TO CURES
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Michael N. Castle, R-Del. (at-large), issued the following column: As Diabetes Awareness Month draws to a close, we are reminded of the important role both education and research play in our quality of life. Medical advancements like the glucose monitor and insulin pump are helping more and more individuals with diabetes to practice easier and less intrusive ways of managing their disease. Medical research is the best way to fight the diseases of today and prevent t  more
STEPPING UP HOLIDAY WEEKEND PATROLS
PALMER, Alaska, Aug. 28 -- Matanuska-Susitna Borough issued the following news release: This Labor Day weekend, a code compliance officer who normally patrols the Borough alone on busy holidays will have help. Two security officers, under contract, will assist a Borough code compliance officer in patrolling the Matanuska-Susitna Borough from Big Lake to Knik River. "With the resources we have, the amount of area we need to patrol, and the number of complaints we receive, the extra help   more
Street pharmacy growth threatens public health
Kathmandu, Sept. 6 -- "Come on! Just try it once. Take your money back if it fails to cure you. One medicine, panacea for all problems--jaundice, gastric ulcer, cancer... and so on." Eighteen-year-old Dilip Tamang from Panauti tries to lure passersby near Ratnapark in the capital from dawn till dusk. He does not know whether the medicines he sells have solved his clients' clinical problems, but they certainly solve his hand-to-mouth problem. The boy, just literate, says he saves Rs 10,000   more
Strong First-Half Beef Exports to Russia, European Union Confirm Beef Industry Leadership's Findings
DENVER, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Meat Export Federation issued the following news release: As export results for the first half of 2008 clearly indicate, Russia is emerging as one of the top destinations for U.S. beef. Closed to U.S. beef from late 2003 through almost all of 2007, Russia has quickly become the third-largest destination for U.S. beef variety meats and the seventh-largest market for overall exports of U.S. beef. Beef exports to Russia in the first half of the year totaled 11,194   more
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES WIN STATE SERVICE AWARD
PEMBROKE, N.C., Dec. 20 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: UNC Pembroke's Student Health Services (SHS) won an award recently for Distinguished Community Service in the fight against HIV/AIDS. SHS Director Cora Bullard, B.S.N., received the award during the 2007 World AIDS Day Volunteer Service Awards Banquet in Durham, N.C., on November 29. Bullard also served as mistress of ceremonies at the banquet, which was sponsored by the North Carolina   more
STUDENT HEALTH-CAREERS GROUP GAINS STATE RECOGNITION
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. 29 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release: The Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA) is now officially recognized as a career and technical student organization (CTSO) in Missouri, state education officials announced today. The recognition is a formality by the Division of Career Education, as the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education already recognizes the student organization for scho  more
Student Organizes Free Kaya Kalpa Yoga Workshops for September
CULLOWHEE, N.C., Aug. 29 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news release: Two free Kaya Kalpa Yoga workshops will be offered at Western Carolina University from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, and Thursday, Sept. 4, in the A.K. Hinds University Center Grandroom. The yoga method is designed to promote physical health and longevity, and, when mastered, can be performed in three minutes in the morning and evening, said Shankar Balasubramanian, the workshop organizer and a stu  more
Students across America to Spearhead Volunteer Projects through 27 Milken Festival for Youth Grants
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 15 -- The Milken Family Foundation issued the following news release: From a small island off the coast of Maine to a border town at the tip of Southern California, more than 5,000 students from all corners of the country will be engaged in school-based community service projects funded by the Milken Festival for Youth program (MFFY), an initiative of the Milken Family Foundation. Based in Santa Monica, California, MFFY announced today that 27 grants in 18 states  more
STUDENTS LEARN NUTS-N-BOLTS OF ETIQUETTE AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: The American Marketing Association hosts its fifth annual Professional Networking and Etiquette Lunch on Friday, Feb. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Ohio Room in Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University. Networking begins at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. YSU students will have the opportunity to utilize networking and etiquette skills offered at training sessions earlier in the  more
STUDENTS TAKING ACTION NOW FOR DARFUR HIGHLIGHTS TRAGEDY IN DARFUR
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 18 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Students Taking Action Now for Darfur (STAND) at Texas State University-San Marcos will be hosting an event promoting the awareness on campus about the genocide occurring in the Darfur region of western Sudan. There will be a fast to protest the genocide in Darfur all day on Monday, April 21. The Texas State community is encouraged to give up at least one luxury item like coffee, soda or candy and don  more
STUDY ABROAD PREPARATION BEGINS
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 10 -- Kirkwood Community College issued the following news release: A Kirkwood Community College Study Abroad program will hold a few events leading up to their trip to London May 6-17. Students in the program will have planning classes on April 12 and 26 in the KCELT Center in Linn Hall. On April 12 from 10-11 a.m., the public is invited to attend a presentation by Douglas Beardsley, Director of Johnson County Public Heath Department. Beardsley will present   more
STUDY FINDS WAY TO INCREASE USE OF HEALTH INFO SHARING TECHNOLOGIES
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 3 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Slow diffusion of patient-managed electronic health information record technologies, or PHRs, has limited the development of an interoperable health information infrastructure that will greatly improve health-care quality and cost and will save lives. For this reason, increasing PHR diffusion has been called a top priority by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of the National Coordin  more
STUDY TO IDENTIFY RISK FACTORS FOR STAPH BLOODSTREAM COMPLICATIONS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 18 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The Staphylococcus aureus bacterium is one of the most common and most important disease-causing organisms in humans. S. aureus frequently invades the bloodstream, causing S. aureus bacteremia, or SAB, an infection that attacks the heart valves and other organs with potentially deadly consequences. Even with the best care and antibiotic therapy, the mortality rate of patients with SAB is 20-30 percent,   more
STUDY TO TEST EFFECT OF LESS VIDEO TIME, PARK ACCESS ON TEENS' PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 29 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: If young teenagers can't watch TV or play computer games, will they fill that time with physical activity? And will living close to a park play a role in how active they are during their video downtime? These are questions researchers at the University at Buffalo hope to answer via a three-year, $1.4 million grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. "A lot of our res  more
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMON; TREATMENT AVAILABLE
ALBANY, N.Y., July 28 -- Assemblyman William A. Barclay, R-Pulaski (124th District), issued the following press release: Addiction affects millions of people. The National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Association reports that 69 percent of Americans report they know someone who struggles with alcohol or drug abuse. In many cases, those suffering die due to overdose or complications with disease caused by addiction or abuse. One in four deaths is attributable to alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug  more
SUFFRAGIST MOVEMENT TO GIVE WOMEN THE RIGHT TO VOTE HAS ROCKLAND ROOTS
NEW CITY, N.Y., Aug. 19 -- The Rockland County Legislature issued the following press release: Rockland County Legislative Chairwoman Harriet Cornell recognizes August 26th, 2008, the 88th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. "The 19th Amendment was passed after a long, arduous and often bitter struggle," said Legislator Cornell, "Since that time, we have witnessed great changes in the issues that have moved to the forefront of America's c  more
Sugar Association Disappointed in FDA's Decision Not to Define 'Natural'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Sugar Association issued the following news release: The Sugar Association is deeply disappointed with FDA's statement to Food Navigator January 4 that the Agency has no immediate plans to define the term "natural." "There are several things in this article that are of concern to us regarding their decision not to define natural at this time," stated Sugar Association President and CEO, Andy Briscoe. "First is the claim that it is not a consumer issue; second is t  more
Summer 2008 Water Conservation Challenge Is Issued To Americans at Washington DC Rally
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors National Association issued the following news release: "If every American becomes more aware of how they can save water, it will go a long way towards conserving our nation's most precious resource," according to Jim Finley, president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC). At a rally today at Senate Park next to the U.S. Capitol, Finley challenged Americans to commit to specific water conservat  more
SUMMER STIPEND SUPPORTS STUDENT'S WORK AS COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATOR
WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 1 -- Clark University issued the following press release: Clark University first-year student Jesse Mattleman, of Belmont, is interning this summer at Primeros Pasos, a non-government organization (NGO) based in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, that provides free healthcare and health education to residents through its walk-in clinic and community education programs. Mattleman's experience was made possible by a summer internship stipend through Clark's Holocaust and Genocide  more
SUMMER, A TIME TO DONATE BLOOD
ALBANY, N.Y., July 18 -- Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb, R-Canandaigua (129th District), issued the following column: Summer is a time to relax, enjoy the warm weather while spending time with friends and family. Many people fill up their schedules with long weekends and planned vacations in an effort to leave their responsibilities behind and simply enjoy life. However, for people in need of blood transfusions, the summer months can be difficult due to a shortage in supply. The American Red C  more
SUMMER, A TIME TO DONATE BLOOD
ALBANY, N.Y., July 21 -- Assemblyman Joel M. Miller, R-Poughkeepsie (102nd District), issued the following column: Summer is a time to relax, enjoy the warm weather while spending time with friends and family. Many people fill up their schedules with long weekends and planned vacations in an effort to leave their responsibilities behind and simply enjoy life. However, for people in need of blood transfusions, the summer months can be difficult due to a shortage in supply. The American Red  more
SUNNYVALE HOSTS MERCURY THERMOMETER EXCHANGE
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 28 -- The city of Sunnyvale issued the following news release: As part of Pollution Prevention Week, September 15 - 21, the City of Sunnyvale will host a fever thermometer exchange Friday, September 19, at the Sunnyvale Senior Center. The exchange will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., during the Health and Resources Fair. Residents can exchange their mercury fever thermometer for a free non-mercury fever thermometer. To avoid breakage and contamination, mercu  more
SUNNYVALE OPENS HEAT REFUGE CENTER
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 27 -- The city of Sunnyvale issued the following news release: With temperatures expected to reach record highs, heat can become a major health problem. The City of Sunnyvale is opening a drop-in cooling center for the next three days at Sunnyvale Senior Center. The center will operate Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Anyone seeking relief from the heat may stop by the center, which is air conditioned and will pr  more
SUPERVISOR DEAL LEADS COUNTY EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ROADS
HOLBROOK, Ariz., Aug 21 -- Navajo County issued the following news release: As residents of the Navajo Nation know, the winter of 2007/2008 was one of the wettest and most destructive in recent memory. Heavy snowfall was followed by heavy rainfall that turned roads into washes, washes into streams, and streams into rivers. Dozens of roads along the southwestern portion of the Nation were simply washed away, leaving hundreds, if not thousands of residents stranded and helpless. While the po  more
SUPERVISORS PROCLAIM THIS WEEK NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
FLORENCE, Ariz., April 9 -- Pinal County issued the following press release: Pinal County Supervisors today proclaimed this week National County Government Week with Protecting Our Children as the theme. There are many visible ways the County or its services touch the lives of our young people. There are as many or more ways the County affects their lives that are unseen by most. Some examples include: * Childhood immunizations * Child support enforcement * Prosecution of cases  more
SUPREME COURT TASK FORCE TO STUDY MAGISTRATE SYSTEM
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 17 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: In her state of the judiciary address to the Iowa General Assembly, Chief Justice Marsha Ternus announced the formation of a special task force to examine the structure of Iowa's magistrate court structure, which has remained largely unchanged for 35 years. "In many counties, the part-time magistrate is the only resident judge. Rising demands for mental health services, population migration, increasing n  more
Sureties Reaffirm their Commitment in a Changing Market
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Surety & Fidelity Association of America issued the following news release: There will be less construction work in an uncertain economy and flat revenues are ahead for many segments of the construction industry. This means less bond business for the surety industry, according to what Chair of the Board, Rick Kinnaird, told attendees at the 100th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA). Kinnaird, who is the Senior Executive fo  more
Sustainability focus wins Hayleys six National Ag-Biz awards
Colombo, Sept. 6 -- A catalytic role in helping Sri Lankan farmers improve yields and quality of both agri crops and livestock has enabled the agriculture sector companies of the Hayleys Group to sweep the boards at the annual National Agribusiness Council Awards 2008 for a third successive year. Hayleys Agro Products Limited (HAPL) and HJS Condiments Ltd., and Sunfrost Limited won three Gold awards, one Silver and two Bronze awards at this year's event, in yet another acknowledgement by thei  more
SWEETEST OF THE VINE WATERMELONS AT STATE FAIR
LAS CRUCES, N.M., Aug. 29 -- The New Mexico Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The sweetest of the sweet, red ripe watermelons will take center stage on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture pavilion at the New Mexico State Fair. Starting at 2 p.m. this year's expo attendees will be treated to a demonstration of watermelon carving and tasting. A special event showcasing the skills and beauty of watermelon carving will captivate t  more
TAIWAN: PRESIDENT MA MEETS TOKYO UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR MASAHIRO WAKABAYASHI
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Sept. 2 - The office of the President of Taiwan issued the following news release: President Ma Ying-jeou on the afternoon of September 2 at the Presidential Office met with Tokyo University Professor Mr. Masahiro Wakabayashi. The president, on behalf of the government and people of the ROC (Taiwan), extended his warmest welcome and deep appreciation to Professor Wakabayashi. Professor Wakabayashi first asked President Ma to explain the strategic and conceptual background  more
TAKE TIME TO DONATE BLOOD THIS SUMMER
ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 7 -- Assemblyman Marc Butler, R-Herkimer (117th District), issued the following press release: Summer is a time to relax and enjoy the warm weather while spending time with friends and family. However, for people in need of blood transfusions, the summer months can be difficult due to a shortage in supply. According to the American Red Cross, during summer months blood donations typically drop 10 to 15 percent. This is a significant amount considering that the Red Cross  more
TAKE TIME TO DONATE BLOOD THIS SUMMER
ALBANY, N.Y., July 29 -- Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava, R-Gouverneur (122nd District), issued the following press release: Summer is a time to relax and enjoy the warm weather while spending time with friends and family. Many people fill up their schedules with long weekends and planned vacations in an effort to leave their responsibilities behind and simply enjoy life. However, for people in need of blood transfusions, the summer months can be difficult due to a shortage in supply. Back   more
TAKING HEALTH CARE TO RURAL INDIA BRINGS LESSON IN LIFE'S HARSH REALITIES TO UNDERGRADS
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29 -- The University of California at Los Angeles issued the following press release: Shoeless children on filthy village streets, dodging cattle and dogs. Families cooking in shingled huts next to cesspools of human waste. Flies and mosquitoes everywhere. Appalling sights like these greeted a team of UCLA undergraduates during their visit last year to Vadamanappakkam, a southern Indian village about 100 miles from Chennai, one of India's major metropolises. "I was tak  more
Tarique set free on bail
Dhaka, Sept. 5 -- After a series of legal and procedural hiccups, Tarique Rahman, the eldest son of detained former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, was finally released on bail last week having served nearly 18 months in detention. Tarique, 43, believed to be a political heir of the Zia family, was arrested on March 7 from their cantonment residence on charges of corruption. The army-led joint forces arrested him in course of the ongoing purge against crime and corruption after the 11/1 changeove  more
TAXPAYER WATCHDOG GROUP GIVES REP. INGLIS TOP RATING FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Bob Inglis, R-S.C. (4th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC) was named as a Taxpayer Hero by the conservative Council for Citizens Against Government Waste for the third-consecutive year in the group's 2007 Congressional Ratings released today. Inglis scored at 89% and has a lifetime average of 88% while serving in Congress. The CCAGW examines annual votes to separate taxpayers advocates in Congress from those who favor wasteful  more
TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES
FORT LEE, Va., Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following press release: By Maj. Karen E. Fauber DeCA dietitian We all want the best for our children; yet we find it challenging at times to get healthy, satisfying meals on the table. Work, school and all the many day-to-day activities often have us on the go. If you find yourself rushing home after work and trying to decide what to make for dinner at the last minute, you are not alone. Your   more
TECH PREP HOLDS INFO SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: The Mahoning Area College Tech Prep Consortium is sponsoring three informational events for Mahoning County high school sophomores and their parents. College Tech Prep is an educational initiative that combines college preparation with technical training. * Biotechnology Pathway Open House, for sophomores interested in science careers, will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 in the MillCreek Ro  more
TEN WIN GOLD AT MAY FEB AWARDS LUNCHEON
ABERDEEN, Md., July 24 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Ten Aberdeen Proving Ground employees were presented gold awards during the 2008 Excellence in Federal Career awards program at Martin's West in Baltimore May 2. Silver and bronze awards went to 73 during the annual ceremony that is presented by the Baltimore Federal Executive Board. Supervisors from federal installations or organizations submit nominees for FEB awards months in advance and a blu  more
TENTH ANNUAL 'CARE FOR COWTOWN' CLEAN AIR FAIR KICKS OFF IN DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 23 -- The city of Fort Worth issued the following press release: The public can test-drive hybrid cars this Friday at the City of Fort Worth's 10th Annual "Care for Cowtown" Clean Air Fair. The fair is free and open to the public. Festivities will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Fort Worth's Sundance Square, downtown between Third and Fourth streets. Besides information and test drives of alternatively fueled vehicles such as Honda, Lexus and GMC hybrids  more
TEXAS STATE ANNOUNCES $8 MILLION GIFT FOR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: A gift of $8 million from the PSH Foundation of Wimberley to Texas State University-San Marcos will be used to support the construction of a new performing arts center on the university campus. The gift was announced by Texas State President Denise M. Trauth Thursday morning (Feb. 28) at a news conference on campus. The PSH Foundation is named for Patti Strickel Harrison and, in gratitude for the gif  more
TEXAS STATE HOSTS NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL AWARENESS CONFERENCE
SAN MARCOS, Texas, April 8 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: The Native American Student Association at Texas State University-San Marcos will host the 2nd Annual Native American Cultural Awareness Conference April 16 in the LBJ Student Center on campus. The conference is sponsored in part by a gift from the Four Winds Intertribal Society, based in Killeen. The society will present a $5,000 scholarship to Vice President for Student Affairs Joanne H. Smith and Ass  more
TEXAS STATE PREPARES FOR SPRING COMMENCEMENT
SAN MARCOS, Texas, May 2 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Texas State University-San Marcos will present its two most generous benefactors with honorary doctoral degrees during one of four commencement ceremonies scheduled May 9 and 10 in Strahan Coliseum on the university campus. Emmett and Miriam McCoy, who in 2004 made the largest philanthropic gift in the university's history ($20 million to enhance programs in business administration), will receive honorary  more
THIRD CHILD CARE FACILITY CERTIFIED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 2 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: The Acorn School, located at 2580 Iris Avenue in Boulder, was certified by the Partners for A Clean Environment (PACE) Program in August for its efforts to protect the environment, the health of its employees, and the children in its care. Acorn School is only the third child care facility to receive this child care certification since it was developed in 2005. PACE is a collaborative program between Boulder Coun  more
THIRTY-FOUR IOWANS APPLY FOR COURT OF APPEALS
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 22 -- The Iowa Court of Appeals issued the following opinion: Thirty-four Iowans have applied with the State Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy on the Iowa Court of Appeals that occurred when Judge David Baker was appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court. The nominating commission will meet on June 2-3 to interview the applicants. Immediately following the interviews, the commission will select a slate of three nominees from the group of applicants. The c  more
Thomas Walker Presents Health Priorities at the FY 2010 National Budget Formulation Work Session in Anaheim
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz., Feb. 19 -- The Tribal Council of the Navajo Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Thomas Walker, Jr., Chair of the Health & Social Services Committee of the Navajo Nation Council, along with staff from the Department of Health and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service presented the Navajo Area budget and health priorities for fiscal year 2010 to tribal leaders, Indian health advocates, and Indian Health Service representa  more
Three Arizona Native American Entities Receive Federal Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's Rural Housing and Economic Development Program has awarded funds to three Arizona Native American entities. The funds are intended to stimulate economic development, create jobs and produce more affordable housing. The Hopi Tribe will receive a $296,800 Housing and Economic Development Innovative grant award to assist in the architectural and engineering design of the Hopi Elder Living Facility, and the hiring of a projec  more
THREE DISTRICT MOSQUITO POOLS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The District of Columbia Department of Health issued the following news release: District of Columbia Department of Health (DOH) Director Pierre N.D. Vigilance, MD, announced today that three mosquito pools in the District tested positive for the West Nile Virus (WNV). The first pool of mosquitoes consisted of 15 female Culex pipiens and was collected from the 3800 block of Wisconsin Ave, NW on July 16. The second pool of mosquitoes consisted of 25 female Culex pip  more
THREE FACULTY MEMBERS, FORMER DEAN NAMED SUNY DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 6 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Three University at Buffalo faculty members and a former dean have been named SUNY Distinguished Professors - the highest faculty rank in the SUNY system - by the SUNY Board of Trustees. Of the eight Distinguished Professors appointed by the trustees at their meeting last week, four have ties to UB. The designation - a rank above full professor - denotes exceptional contribution in an academic field t  more
THREE GRADUATE PROGRAMS TO SHARE $1.5 MILLION GRANT FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION
PULLMAN, Wash., Dec. 4 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: The Washington State University Graduate School, using funds from an anonymous private donor, will provide $1.5 million over a five-year period to programs in veterinary medicine (School of Global Animal Health), molecular plant sciences and engineering science (Laboratory for Atmospheric Research). "We are investing in proven excellence for one explicit purpose to foster a new type of graduate educat  more
THREE PRESTIGIOUS PROFESSIONAL AWARDS GO TO NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S BRICKLE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 2 -- Normandale Community College issued the following news release: Dr. Colleen Brickle, program chair of dental hygiene and interim dean of health sciences at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minn., was the recipient of three prestigious awards in her profession this year. She received the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Teaching Fellowship, the Johnson & Johnson/American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) Award   more
TIA Accepting Nominations for 2008 Hall of Fame
BOWIE, Md., April 21 -- The Tire Industry Associations issued the following news release: The Tire Industry Association (TIA) today announced the association is accepting nominations for the 2008 Tire Industry Hall of Fame from May 1 to July 1, 2008. The Hall of Fame is open to individuals in the tire industry, including manufacturers, inventors, publishers, equipment suppliers, tire association executives, tire dealers, tire and rubber recyclers, and retreaders. The "Historical Contributors  more
TIA Announces 2008 Hall Of Fame Inductees
BOWIE, Md., Aug. 1 -- The Tire Industry Associations issued the following news release: The Tire Industry Association (TIA) today announced the 2008 inductees to the TIA Hall of Fame. They are Larry Morgan, CEO of Morgan Auto Group and chairman emeritus of Morgan Tire & Auto (dba Tires Plus) (both located in Tampa, FL); and Terry Westhafer, president and general manager of Central Tire Corporation in Verona, VA. Morgan, who is a former TIA president, was chosen for his 43 years of service  more
Tibetans hold prayers to mourn death of Dalai Lama's brother
Dharamsala, Sept. 6 -- Special prayer sessions were organised in various monasteries in Himachal Pradesh Saturday to mourn the death of Taktser Rinpoche, the eldest brother of the Dalai Lama and the exiled Tibetan leader's intermediary for dialogues with Chinese officials. Taktser Rinpoche died in the US Friday evening after prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife Kunyang Norbu and three sons. Thousands of Tibetans and their supporters gathered at the main temple here to participate   more
TIPS ON PREVENTING MRSA INFECTIONS IN PINAL COUNTY
FLORENCE, Ariz., Oct. 19 -- Pinal County issued the following press release: Recent news stories have brought newly found attention to commonly diagnosed infections caused by MRSA, or Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Pinal County Public Health officials are reminding citizens of simple precautions to prevent MRSA infections. Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to as "staph," are bacteria commonly carried on the skin or in the noses of healthy people. Staph can sometimes cause  more
TOBACCO USE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN BEGINS SEPT. 22 AT APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
BOONE, N.C., Sept. 3 -- Appalachian State University issued the following press release: The Appalachian State University campus is on its way to becoming a "tobacco smart" campus with implementation of smoking restrictions and activities to help smokers quit. In conjunction with support from a grant from Health and Wellness Trust Fund of North Carolina, the university's Institute of Health and Human Services is implementing a tobacco use prevention and education campaign beginning the wee  more
TOP DOG GALA SPOTLIGHTS ACCOMPLISHED CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT FRESNO ALUMNI
FRESNO, Calif., Sept. 5 -- California State University Fresno issued the following press release: Some of California State University, Fresno's most-accomplished alumni will be in the spotlight Oct. 10 for the annual Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala at the Save Mart Center. Nat DiBuduo (Class of 1972), president of Allied Grape Growers, will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award and Dr. Arnold Gazarian and Dianne Gazarian will receive the Arthur Safstrom Service Award for their many contributi  more
TOP INJURY EPIDEMIOLOGIST NAMED LOVELL AWARD WINNER
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: A medical doctor and injury epidemiologist is the 27th recipient of the Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine's Joseph Lovell Award. Bruce H. Jones earned the award for careerlong, trail-blazing injury research and for public health/preventive medicine leadership. The Joseph Lovell Award is given by CHPPM to a scientist whose career in public health/preventive medicine is as innovat  more
TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT GIVING TOPIC FOR USC UPSTATE'S NONPROFIT FRIDAY FOCUS
SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 8 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: The Center for Nonprofit Leadership at the University of South Carolina Upstate will continue its monthly nonprofit information lunch series "Friday Focus" with guest speaker Tracey Jackson on April 18 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Anyone with an interest in nonprofit organizations is invited to attend. Participants are asked to bring their own bag lunch to the event, to be held at the C  more
TRANS OCEAN PRODUCTS RECALLS 'CRACKED PEPPER STYLE SMOKED SALMON' LOT NO 54933-2 BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food & Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: Trans-Ocean Products, Inc. of Bellingham, Washington is recalling its 4 ounce Cracked Pepper Style Smoked Salmon Lot No 54933-2 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Altho  more
Trauma experts forge partnership with Lankan EMS workers
Colombo, Sept. 6 -- Oregon emergency health experts will share their expertise with 11 Sri Lankan fire and rescue workers this month-implementing a one-of-a-kind educational exchange between Sri Lanka and Oregon. The Sri Lankan delegates, who arrive in Oregon today, include staff from Medical Teams International's Sri Lanka office, the country's Trauma Secretariat leader, its National EMS Advisor and firefighters from Colombo. Several Oregon and Washington first responders have already t  more
Treadmill Therapy Rewires Brain, Helps Stroke Survivors Walk Better
DALLAS, Aug. 28 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Study highlights: � Treadmill exercise may improve stroke survivors' walking ability by rewiring parts of the brain. � Treadmill exercise is better than stretching for improving some stroke survivors' walking ability and fitness. Treadmill exercise may help stroke survivors regain their ability to walk by rewiring parts of the brain responsible for controlling balance and motor skills to compensa  more
TROUBLING NEW DATA ON U.S. HOUSEHOLD INCOMES, HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, POVERTY INDICATE FAMILIES CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The House-Senate Joint Economic Committee issued the following news release: times U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairman and Vice-Chair of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released statements in reaction to today's troubling new data from the U.S. Census Bureau on household incomes, health care coverage, and poverty. While wages have risen slightly from 2006 to 2007 and fewer families are without health insurance coverage,   more
TRUSTEES OK FULL-TUITION WAIVERS FOR MANY GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
ORLANDO, Fla., May 22 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: UCF will be able to recruit and retain more high-quality graduate students by offering them competitive financial support packages, thanks to a Board of Trustees approval on Thursday. The trustees voted to provide full tuition coverage for all graduate assistants who work at least 20 hours per week, through a combination of setting out-of-state   more
TSEA Partners with a Show in China
CHICAGO, Aug. 21 -- The Trade Show Exhibitors Association issued the following news release: The Trade Show Exhibitors Association is proud to announce its first partnership with a show located in China in its forty-two year history. TSEA will provide educational content and support for all exhibitors participating in the 2008 American Lifestyles Expo, November 18 - 24, 2008, at the International Trade Center in Hangzhou (West Lake), China. The inaugural expo will allow a variety of American   more
TUBERCULOSIS STILL MAKES HEADLINES
ABERDEEN, Md., Aug. 7 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: More than 100 years ago Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This is the bacteria that cause latent (dormant or sleeping) tuberculosis infections, which can progress to infectious, active TB. Old news? Yes. Still news? Yes! In 2007, TB in the military made national news when a sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan developed symptoms of TB and was la  more
TV PROGRAMME
New Delhi, Sep 5 (UNI) Following is the TV programme schedule for tomorrow, announced by Doordarshan, subject to last minute changes. DD National AM 05.27 Vande Mataram 05.30 UGC Programme 06.00 IGNOU Programme 06.30 Krishi Darshan 06.55 Sanskrit Samachar 07.00 Samachar 07.15 The News 07.30 Series 08.00 Aaj Subah 08.30 National Programme of Music 09.00 Open Frame 09.30 Disney Jadoo : Animated Series 10.00 Contd 10.30 Cartoon Network Ki Duniya 11.00 Contd 11.30 DD Top Ten 11.59 News   more
TV PROGRAMME TWO NEW DELHI
DD News AM 06.00 Samachar 06.15 The news 06.30 Samachar 06.45 The news 06.55 Sanskrit samachar 07.00 Samachar 07.30 The news 08.00 Samachar 08.30 Total health (live phone -in-show) 09.30 Urdu Khabarein 10.00 Samachar 10.30 The news 11.00 Charcha mein 11.30 Contd PM 12.00 Samachar 12.30 India on the move 01.00 Khel samachar 01.30 Programme 02.00 Samachar 02.30 Mid day news 03.00 News for hearing impaired 03.30 News drishti 04.00 Samachar 04.30 The news 05.00 Samachar 05.30 Gaon har hafte 06.0  more
TVB ePort Goes Live
NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- The Television Bureau of Advertising issued the following news release: TVB ePort went live last month as electronic orders were sent by Harmelin Media directly to Philadelphia stations and by Horizon Media to Continental Television Sales on behalf of its client, Gray Television-owned WOWT-TV in Omaha, the Television Bureau of Advertising announced today. TVB also announced that 644 stations in 186 markets, including 100 of the top 100 markets, are now committed to TVB   more
TWO CAREERTECH LEADERS EARN PRESTIGIOUS ARCH ALEXANDER AWARD
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 27 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release: Freelin Roberts, superintendent, Northwest Technology Center, Fairview and Alva, and Bruce DeMuth, chief of staff, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Stillwater, recently received the Arch Alexander Award. The award was given during the 41st Annual Career and Technology education Summer Conference Aug. 4-6 at the Cox Business Services Convention Center.   more
U.N. NGO CONFERENCE AT UNESCO FOR THE FIRST TIME
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 29 -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization issued the following news release: The 61st United Nations Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Conference of the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI) will take place from 3 to 5 September at UNESCO in Paris. The theme is "Reaffirming Human Rights for All: The Universal Declaration at 60". It will be the first time the conference is held outside of the United Nations Headquarters i  more
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Joins 'Protect Your Pharmacy Now!' Initiative
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 2 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), on the heels of the first annual "Protect Your Pharmacy Week" to highlight the issue of pharmacy robberies and burglaries, has partnered with the United States Chamber of Commerce Global Intellectual Property Center to combat counterfeited and pirated prescription drugs. "Counterfeit drugs negatively impact the U.S. economy, the   more
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Enters Agreement for Restoration of Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that it intends to award a discretionary, cooperative agreement grant to Southwest Conservation Corps for restoration efforts on Cibola National Wildlife Refuge The award ceiling for the grant is $50,000. A grant notice from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service states: "Eligible applicants are limited to Southwest Conservation Corps. The Southwest Conservation Corps provides the needed service by utilizing hand crews that ar  more
U.S. Fitness Industry: Treadmills Are #1 Attraction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: While the fitness category in the U.S. is showing signs of maturity, there remains potential for significant growth. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's Tracking the Fitness Movement (2008 edition), the fitness category has more participants than any other sport or athletic category, but it's been a stagnant market in recent years. Right now, 34% of Americans exercise  more
U.S. Pharmacopeia 8th Annual MEDMARX Report Indicates Look-Alike/Sound-Alike Drugs Lead to Thousands of Medication Errors Nationwide
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 29 -- The United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued the following news release: The 8th annual national MEDMARX Data Report released today by the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) revealed that more than 1,400 commonly used drugs are involved in errors linked to drug names that look alike or sound alike. According to findings in the MEDMARX report, 1.4% of the errors resulted in patient harm, including seven errors that may have caused or contributed to patient deaths. Howeve  more
U.S. Pharmacopeia Achieves ISO Accreditation for Certified Reference Materials
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 11 -- The United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued the following news release: The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention today announces that it has achieved accreditation from ACLASS to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Guide 34 for reference material producers (RMP) as an internationally accredited producer of Certified Reference Materials (CRM). The CRM designation represents additional rigor in the methods used to create, analyze and assign v  more
U.S. Pharmacopeia Announces Revised Heparin Monographs and Reference Standards
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 23 -- The United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued the following news release: The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention announces that revised monographs for heparin sodium and heparin calcium in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) are now available and official on the USP Web site. The revised monographs are accompanied by two new and two updated official USP Reference Standards. These public standards allow any party--and particularly the Food and Drug Administrati  more
U.S. Pharmacopeia Appoints Colwell and Oulton to Board of Trustees
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 22 -- The United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued the following news release: The U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is pleased to announce two new additions to the USP Board of Trustees -- Rita R. Colwell, Ph.D., and Judith A. Oulton, D.Sc., M.Ed., R.N. Dr. Colwell is a nationally renowned scientist, educator and author. She is a distinguished university professor at both the University of Maryland and The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. In addi  more
U.S. Pharmacopeia Inaugurates New Facility in Sao Paulo
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 18 -- The United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued the following news release: The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention announces the official opening of its newest international site located in the WTorre Technology Park, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The USP-Brazil facility supports USP's international public health mission to improve the health of people around the world through public standards and related programs that help ensure the quality and safety of medicines and foo  more
U.S., Canada and Mexico Agriculture Officials Meet for 18th Accord
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following newsletter: The secretaries, commissioners, directors, ministers and senior government officials from the Canadian provinces and U.S. and Mexican states met August 13 to 16th at the 18th Tri-National Agricultural Accord in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson led NASDA's delegation. Idaho Agriculture Director Celia Gould and Governor C. L. "Butch" Otter wel  more
UCF COLLEGE OF MEDICINE LANDS GRANT TO STUDY VIDEO GAMES AND IMPACT ON HEALTH
ORLANDO, Fla., May 30 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: The University of Central Florida College of Medicine announced Friday that it received a $200,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to explore how interactive digital games could be designed to improve player's health behaviors and outcomes. The College of Medicine joins 11 other research teams supported in this first round o  more
UCF OFFERS FEMA-RECOGNIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
ORLANDO, Fla., June 17 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: As fires burn in Florida and Northern California, floods ravage Iowa and tornadoes rip through the Midwest, the University of Central Florida is taking a leadership role in preparing people who will manage government responses to disasters. UCF's College of Health and Public Affairs this month began offering a new graduate certificate in Emerge  more
UCF RANKINGS CAN HELP NURSING HOMES IMPROVE QUALITY, EFFICIENCY
ORLANDO, Fla., June 20 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: Nursing home operators already have access to a ranking system similar to what federal government is creating to help consumers choose a nursing home for their loved ones. The University of Central Florida operates a database of all nursing home facilities nationwide that receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. Public Affairs Professor Th  more
UCF TO SHOWCASE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AT INAUGURAL COLLEGE DAY FOR PARENTS, FANS
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 17 -- The University of Central Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: University of Central Florida will showcase its academic programs and buildings to parents, students and other fans Saturday, Oct. 20, before the Knights play their annual Family Weekend game. Nine UCF colleges will host open houses from noon until 2 p.m. Visitors can hear musical performances, attend "mini classes," tour the UCF Art Gallery an  more
ULSTER COUNTY OFFICES TO CLOSE ON JULY 4 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
KINGSTON, N.Y., June 26 -- Ulster County issued the following press release: Please be advised that Ulster County Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2008 in observance of Independence Day. All essential services, including the Sheriff's Department, County Jail, Golden Hill Health Care Center and Emergency Communications will be maintained on Wednesday. Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) will not be in operation on Friday, July 4. Please call (845) 340-3900 with any questions or conce  more
UNINSURED PATIENTS RECEIVE UNPREDICTABLE, RATIONED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE
CHICAGO, Aug. 25 -- The University of Illinois at Chicago issued the following news release: A case study of three health care institutions - public, for-profit and not-for-profit - within one metropolitan area found that self-pay patients must navigate a system that provides no guarantees medical centers will follow their own policies for providing uncompensated care. The study is published in the August issue of the journal Medical Care. "We know from previous research that the uninsu  more
UNITED KINGDOM: NEW KENNELS FOR CLYDE POLICE DOGS
LONDON, July 18 - The government of United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence issued the following news release: Ministry of Defence Police dogs working at Faslane and Coulport, part of Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde, have moved into new kennels which are regarded as some of the best working dog accommodation at any defence site in the UK. The two new complexes, which include kennels, handlers' accommodation, ancillary facilities building, and isolation kennels - the result of a three year pr  more
UNITED KINGDOM: PRIME MINISTER - BASRA SECURITY SITUATION 'TRANSFORMED'
LONDON, July 22 - The government of United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence issued the following news release: Prime Minister Gordon Brown has made a statement to Parliament today, Tuesday 22 July 2008, outlining his assessment of the current security situation in Basra after his visit to the region last weekend. Mr Brown was updating MPs after the visit during which he also had discussions with his Iraqi counterpart Nouri al-Maliki. He pointed to a decrease in the number of indirect fire a  more
UNITED KINGDOM: PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO HELP MAKE COMMAND PAPER A SUCCESS
LONDON, July 18 - The government of United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence issued the following news release: Following the publication yesterday, Thursday 17 July 2008, of the Service Personnel Command Paper, Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup has been talking in more detail about some of the proposals outlined in the strategy. The Service Personnel Command Paper outlines plans to improve the level of support given to Service personnel, their families and vetera  more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO CENTER HELPS HOSPITAL ACHIEVE MAJOR SAVINGS, TRANSFORM CULTURE
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 14 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: A continuous improvement program developed at a Pennsylvania hospital in partnership with The Center for Industrial Effectiveness (TCIE) in the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has already saved the hospital $500,000 and earned the UB center the 2007 Award of Excellence in Workforce Development from the University Economic Development Association. Benefits documented so f  more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO ENGINEERING STUDENTS AIM TO REDUCE SCHOOL-BUS EMISSIONS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 7 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Concern about school-bus emissions and potential health risks to children who ride the buses every day has prompted some Buffalo-area school districts to turn several of their buses into air-quality testing grounds with help from environmentally conscious students from the University at Buffalo. The students, members of the UB chapter of Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW), are partnering with Erie C  more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO ESTABLISHES PARTNERSHIP WITH BROCK UNIVERSITY IN ONTARIO
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 8 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The University at Buffalo has established a major new exchange partnership with Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, that calls for a variety of cooperative research and educational initiatives, with a particular focus on the shared border region of Western New York and Southern Ontario. A major feature of the new agreement is a commitment to jointly establish a bi-national Institute on Border St  more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO FOUNDS HONORS COLLEGE FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 2 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The University at Buffalo announced today the founding of The University Honors College, marking a major milestone in UB's long tradition of providing honors programming for exceptional undergraduate students. UB Provost Satish K. Tripathi hosted a founding ceremony for The University Honors College with UB President John B. Simpson on the UB North (Amherst) Campus. Establishment of The University Hon  more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO GENDER INSTITUTE PRESENTS FOUR AWARDS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 23 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The University at Buffalo Gender Institute honored two individuals and two organizations for outstanding civic engagement in public service, research, business and philanthropy for women and girls in the greater Buffalo-Niagara region at its 10th-anniversary gala on Oct. 19 in UB's Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Avenue in downtown Buffalo. Janet Meiselman, president of Oxford Consulti  more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO HUMANITIES INSTITUTE PRESENTS CONFERENCE ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 15 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Slavery, sex trade, child labor, child soldiers, forced migration, trading in body parts (including genetic material) - even many forms of international adoption - represent the practice of human trafficking. This is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring and receipt of human beings for the purpose of exploitation, using a variety of illicit means from threat and coercion to fraud, decepti  more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO MOVING 50 EMPLOYEES INTO DOWNTOWN BUFFALO, FREEING UP SPACE FOR EXPANDED SCHOOL OF NURSING
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 9 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The University at Buffalo plans to move several of its key fund-raising offices and their 50 employees into the Jacobs Executive Development Center (JEDC) and its adjoining carriage house at 672 Delaware Ave. as the university continues to increase its presence in downtown Buffalo. The move, scheduled to occur during winter break at the end of the current semester, is part of a plan that also will free u  more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO OFFERING FREE SEMINAR ABOUT CARING FOR AGING LOVED ONES
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 23 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The Office of Planned Giving at the University at Buffalo will host a free seminar, "Your Guide to Caring for Aging Loved Ones in the Years Ahead," at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 15 in the Center for Tomorrow on UB's North (Amherst) Campus. Laurie Menzies, Esq., a partner with Pfalzgraf Beinhauer & Menzies, LLP, will discuss topics including long-term care issues, Medicare and Medicaid, and how to select an execu  more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO RESEARCH FINDS; POPULAR ARTHRITIS DRUG MAY DISRUPT HEART RHYTHM
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 24 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Celebrex, a popular arthritis drug that blocks pain by inhibiting an enzyme known as COX-2, has been shown in laboratory studies to induce arrhythmia, or irregular beating of the heart, via a novel pathway unrelated to its COX-2 inhibition. University at Buffalo researchers discovered this unexpected finding while conducting basic research on potassium channels. They found that low concentrations of   more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO RESEARCHERS STUDYING 'OCTOBER SURPRISE' RESPONSE UNDERSCORE NEED FOR EXPERTISE, TRAINING
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 11 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: University at Buffalo researchers studying the response to the 2006 "October Surprise" storm have concluded that the effective coordination of emergency services played a critical role in decision making during the crisis. In a paper examining the "Incident Command System" used by Erie County in responding to the natural disaster, the researchers investigated the coordination of the tasks, resources, te  more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO'S FAMILY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES LARGEST GIFT EVER
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 15 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The Department of Family Medicine in the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has received the largest gift in its 38-year history. The $500,000 gift from the Rev. and Mrs. Brendan Griswold will provide funding for UB faculty to conduct primary-care research in health disparities. The Griswolds' gift creates the Adelaide and Brendan Griswold Professorship in Health Disparitie  more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO'S HOPKINS HONORED FOR NEUROSURGERY ADVANCES, TEACHING
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 16 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: L. Nelson Hopkins, M.D., chair of the Department of Neurosurgery in the University at Buffalo's School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and director of UB's Toshiba Stroke Research Center, has received the third annual Leaders in Endovascular Education (LIVE) award from Cordis Endovascular and Cordis Neurovascular, Inc. The award, honoring the contributions Hopkins has made to advancing endovascular   more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO'S IRA G. ROSS EYE INSTITUTE OPENS ON BUFFALO NIAGARA MEDICAL CAMPUS
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 1 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: The new home of the University at Buffalo's Ira G. Ross Eye Institute - a collaboration of the Department of Ophthalmology in UB's School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, the Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, M.D., Center for the Visually Impaired and University Ophthalmology Services - opened today at 1176 Main Street. The institute, located on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, is an integral part of the   more
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO'S UNCROWNED KINGS FINALLY RECEIVE THEIR DIGITAL DUE
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 2 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: They include judges, doctors, businessmen and "respectable gentlemen;" one of the famous Tuskegee airman who became one of the city's most notable educators; the proprietor of the 19th century's Hughson House hairdressing saloon who also chaired the NYS Central Committee of Colored Men, and Vernell Melson, "grandpa" to the neighborhood children on Buffalo's East Side for whom he provided a safe haven over m  more
UNIVERSITY OBSERVES BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH
SAN MARCOS, Texas, March 19 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Texas State University-San Marcos will observe Brain Injury Awareness Month with the BobCat Heads-Up Campaign presentation slated for March 20, at 11 a.m. in the LBJ Student Center room 3-3.1. The purpose of the event is to increase awareness and provide increased support to students who have suffered mild head injuries or concussions. The presentation will include information and activities sponsor  more
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE-PHOENIX IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY ADMITS SECOND CLASS
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 12 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: They come from as far away as Montreal. They've studied all facets of science, competed in triathlons, conducted medical research and served in the armed forces. Now, they're embarking on an educational path to become physicians. The second class of first-year medical school students at The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix in partnership with Arizona State University began classes in   more
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA DOCTORS TO STUDY INTERNET-BASED TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION IN HISPANICS
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 5 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The University of Arizona's department of psychiatry has received a $275,000 grant to study the use of telepsychiatry to treat depression in underserved Hispanics. Telepsychiatry connects patients, psychiatrists, physicians and other healthcare professionals through the use of television cameras or webcams and microphones and it provides an array of services, including diagnosis and assessment, medicatio  more
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA PRESIDENT SHELTON TEACHES HERITAGE, TRADITIONS CLASS
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 27 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: University of Arizona President Robert N. Shelton traded in his suit for casual khakis and a navy blue polo shirt during an informal yet informative conversation with students about his presidency and the higher education system. Shelton's talk was a natural fit for the course, "UNVR 295A" or "Heritage and Traditions of the University of Arizona," which is all about the history of the UA and its unique   more
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA RECEIVES GRANT TO STUDY GENES, ENVIRONMENT, HUMAN HEALTH
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 13 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The National Institutes of Health has awarded The University of Arizona a five-year, $1.4 million grant to create a multidisciplinary "training ground" that will give student researchers the expertise to better understand how genes and the environment interact to affect human health - skills that could one day improve our ability to treat and prevent diseases such as diabetes and asthma. The NIH-funded   more
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, SOUTHERN ARIZONA VA DEVELOPING SLEEP THERAPY FOR VETERANS
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 15 -- The University of Arizona issued the following press release: The University of Arizona and the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System are conducting a joint study that aims to create a non-medication-based therapy to treat sleep disturbances in war veterans and active duty personnel, most notably those who have recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. The study is led by Patricia Haynes, clinical psychologist and research assistant professor in the UA's psychi  more
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED RECOMMENDED TO ADVANCE IN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE MAJOR FACILITIES PROGRAM
MERCED, Calif., Dec. 17 -- The University of California at Merced issued the following press release: A proposal for a Stem Cell Instrumentation Foundry at the University of California, Merced, has passed the first round of reviews by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), and the new UC campus has been asked to submit application for the second round. "We're very pleased that CIRM has recognized the depth and uniqueness of UC Merced's stem cell research program," said   more
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE NAMES REISMAN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR SPORTS MEDICINE
NEWARK, Del., Aug. 27 -- The University of Delaware sports department issued the following news release: Dr. Andrew Reisman, who has served as sports medicine physician for the University of Delaware's athletics program over the past two years, has been given additional responsibilities and will become Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine, UD Director of Athletics Edgar Johnson announced Wednesday. Reisman (at right) will continue to oversee the UD sports medicine department  more
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO COLLEGE OF PHARMACY WELCOMES ITS NEW FACULTY
HONOLULU, Aug. 29 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Nine new faculty members in the College of Pharmacy started the new school year this week at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. One year after the first student began studying for a doctorate in pharmacy in Hilo, the College has grown from a staff of about 15 to 32. Over the next two to three years, plans call for reaching a total staff of about 70. "The addition of these outstanding professionals strengthens t  more
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA ELDER LAW PROGRAM OFFERS FREE SIX-WEEK COURSE TO KUPUNA THIS FALL
HONOLULU, Aug. 6 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: "Plan for the Worst and Expect the Best" is the motto of the University of Hawai'i Elder Law Program (UHELP). To help older persons plan for a long and contented life, UHELP presents a free non-credit course at the William S. Richardson School of Law designed for older persons, family members, and caregivers. Participants may be of any age and of any educational level and do not need a legal background to attend.   more
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM HURRICANE GUSTAV CAMPUS STATUS UPDATE, AUG. 30, 5:30 P.M.
BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 30 -- The University of Louisiana System issued the following news release: The eight University of Louisiana System campuses are vigilantly monitoring Hurricane Gustav. All have activated their campus emergency action teams. The four South Louisiana universities are making appropriate arrangements to secure the safety of their campus faculty, staff, and students, if necessary, and the four North Louisiana universities are preparing to support and assist, as needed.   more
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM HURRICANE GUSTAV CAMPUS STATUS UPDATE, AUG. 31, 11 P.M.
BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 31 -- The University of Louisiana System issued the following news release: The eight University of Louisiana System campuses are vigilantly monitoring Hurricane Gustav. All have activated their campus emergency action teams. The four South Louisiana universities are making appropriate arrangements to secure the safety of their campus faculty, staff, and students, and the four North Louisiana universities are preparing to support and assist. "Over the past year, our   more
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM HURRICANE GUSTAV CAMPUS STATUS UPDATE, AUG. 31, 3:00 P.M.
BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 31 -- The University of Louisiana System issued the following news release: The eight University of Louisiana System campuses are vigilantly monitoring Hurricane Gustav. All have activated their campus emergency action teams. The four South Louisiana universities are making appropriate arrangements to secure the safety of their campus faculty, staff, and students, and the four North Louisiana universities are preparing to support and assist. "Over the past year, our   more
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HOSTS HEALTH, WELLNESS FESTIVAL
PRINCESS ANNE, Md., March 13 -- The University of Maryland-Eastern Shore issued the following news release: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore hosts the ninth annual Health and Wellness Festival on Wednesday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Student Services Center Ballroom. Over 60 community agencies, businesses and other organizations join university representatives to provide health screenings, demonstrations and informational exhibits. "The goal of the event is to encoura  more
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA BOARD OF REGENTS TO MEET ON SEPT. 5
LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 28 -- The Nebraska Board of Regents issued the following news release: The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will meet on Friday, Sept. 5, at Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege St., Lincoln. Committee meetings begin at 8 a.m. and the board meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. During the committee sessions, the Board will receive annual reports on Strategic Framework priorities and reports regarding information security and proposed changes to the Board's capital construction polic  more
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCHER FINDS HAPPINESS, LIFE SATISFACTION EQUALS BETTER HEALTH
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 5 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: It's long been theorized that happy people generally are in better health, but researchers aren't sure why. A new study provides strong evidence that the happier you are, the healthier you will be. Lead author Mohammad Siahpush, Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, said the study may be the first to look at the effect of happiness on an individual's health.  more
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER STUDENT ENROLLMENT SETS RECORD HIGH
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 5 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: For the fourth straight year, student enrollment at the University of Nebraska Medical Center reached an all-time high with 3,189 students enrolled for the 2008-09 school year - an increase of 2 percent over last year's previous record total of 3,128. Sizable increases occurred in both the Graduate College and in the professional level, which includes the colleges of dentistry, pharmacy and  more
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA AT LAS VEGAS PARTNERS WITH TRIBAL COLLEGES TO INCREASE STUDENT ACCESS TO CAREERS IN HEALTH CARE
LAS VEGAS, June 16 -- The University of Nevada at Las Vegas issued the following news release: American Indians comprise less than one percent of college graduates each year, and less than one half percent of all advanced degree recipients. Of those graduates, an even smaller number enter health care professions - a critical area of need in American Indian communities nationwide. To address this issue, UNLV's American Indian Research and Education Center (AIREC) developed the nation's firs  more
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND AWARDED $324,000 GRANT TOWARDS IMPROVING HEALTHCARE FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN MAINE
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Dec. 20 -- University of New England issued the following news release: The University of New England has been awarded $324,449 by the Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) to address the complex health care needs of low-income people in southern Maine who are generally uninsured and medically underserved. The University of New England (UNE) is working in conjunction with Counseling Services Inc. (CSI), a mental health agency in York County, to devise a new approach to b  more
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND DIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES BEGINS
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Sept. 5 -- University of New England issued the following news release: The UNE Diversity Lecture Series for 2008 is a series of events on both the University Campus and Westbrook College Campus around the theme "Privilege, Power & Politics." The series is coordinated and sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity Programs in collaboration with an advisory committee and co-sponsored with several academic departments, student affairs and student campus cl  more
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND'S CENTER FOR HEALTH POLICY, PLANNING AND RESEARCH FINDS OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM ON INMATE MENTAL ILLNESS ISSUES SUCCESSFUL
PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 21 -- University of New England issued the following news release: The University of New England's Center for Health Policy, Planning and Research (CHPPR) recently released its evaluation of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine Chapter's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Program for Correctional Officers. CHPPR found that officers participating in the CIT training program at eight county jails throughout Maine broadened their understanding of mental   more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE CONTINUES AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN AMERICAN INDIAN GRADUATES
PEMBROKE, N.C., June 23 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: The University of North Carolina at Pembroke remains a national leader for producing American Indian graduates, according to a study released in June by Diverse magazine. UNCP ranked sixth among all U.S. colleges and universities with 158 American Indian graduates for 2006-07. The University is number one in the nation for turning out physical science majors and number three in biolo  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE GRADUATE NAMED AMONG STATE'S BEST NURSES
PEMBROKE, N.C., Nov. 14 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: A Cape Fear Valley Hospital nurse from Robeson County has been named among the state's best 100 nurses. Patricia Brady, RN, BSN, originally from Parkton, N.C., and a UNC Pembroke graduate, was named a Great 100 Nurse for 2007. The Great 100 is a grassroots peer-recognition organization that annually honors the state's nursing profession. She graduated with Bachelor of Science degree   more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE HISTORIAN TAKES A DIFFERENT VIEW OF GEORGE WALLACE
PEMBROKE, N.C., Dec. 20 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Without a doubt, George Wallace is one of the South's most revered and vilified politicians. He is also one of the most studied and perhaps least understood man of his time. In his recently published book "Stand up for Alabama: Governor George Wallace" (University of Alabama Press; Tuscaloosa; 2007; 489 pages), UNC Pembroke historian Dr. Jeff Frederick seeks to shed new light on the con  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE HOSTS GOVERNOR CANDIDATES IN FORUM
PEMBROKE, N.C., April 8 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: "This is your opportunity to learn about the candidates for governor of North Carolina and your opportunity to ask them questions," said Dr. Kevin Freeman, political science professor and moderator of "A Political Night Out" at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The event, sponsored by the Student Government Association, attracted four candidates: Republican Robert Orr, Liber  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE STUDENT AWARDED AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY GRANT FOR RESEARCH
PEMBROKE, N.C., Feb. 5 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: A UNC Pembroke student has been awarded a research scholarship from the American Chemical Society (ACS) for the study of human immune systems in zero gravity. Lisa Walters, a junior chemistry and biology major from Polkton, N.C., won a $1,900 scholarship that will be used to further her research as part of UNCP's microgravity research team that is participating in NASA's Reduced Gravity   more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE TASTES THE SANDWICH THAT IS SAVING THE PLANET
PEMBROKE, N.C., April 25 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Sodexho served up a plate of eco-literacy on Earth Day for The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The giant international food services company that manages four dining facilities at UNCP replaced hamburgers with peanut butter and jelly (PB&J) sandwiches and went without food trays. The savings mounted up, for the earth that is. Replacing one hamburger, tuna or chicken san  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE TO BEGIN NEW BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM
PEMBROKE, N.C., Dec. 20 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will roll out a new bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary studies aimed at students served by the region's community colleges. The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina approved the program in November. It will launch in fall 2008 at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C., and the plan is to expand the program to ot  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE TRUSTEES APPROVE SMALL TUITION AND FEE HIKE
PEMBROKE, N.C., Dec. 6 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: A tuition and student fee hike was approved November 29 by the Board of Trustees of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. At their final meeting in 2007, UNCP's trustees paved the way for a new residence hall and the relocation of the Lumberton Radiological Associates Softball Field to the Town of Pembroke's new recreation facility. The University will pass the tuition and fee  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE'S BRYANT NAMED AS AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FELLOW
PEMBROKE, N.C., March 28 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Dr. Alfred Bryant, a faculty member in UNC Pembroke's School of Education, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for 2008-09. Founded in 1965, the ACE Fellows program was established to strengthen institutions and leadership in higher education by identifying promising senior faculty and administrators and preparing them for key positions in university administra  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE'S OFFICE FOR ADVANCEMENT ADDS OXENDINE
PEMBROKE, N.C., Feb. 5 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Alisia Scott Oxendine joined the Office for Advancement at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the newly created position of Collegiate Director of Development. Oxendine, who was a special assistant to Congressman Mike McIntyre, will be responsible for resource development for UNCP's academic departments and programs. She reports to Sandy Waterkotte, vice chancellor for Advan  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE'S RETENTION RATE SHOWED IMPROVEMENT IN 2007
PEMBROKE, N.C., March 5 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Year-to-year retention of freshmen at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke improved in the latest report, Jackie Clark, vice chancellor for Enrollment Management, told the Board of Trustees during their meeting on February 28. Retention of UNCP's newest students improved to 71.5 percent from fall 2006 to fall 2007 from 67.5 percent the year before, Clark reported. "We're real  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE'S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS HOLDS ANNUAL BANQUET
PEMBROKE, N.C., April 21 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Southeastern Regional Medical Center (SRMC) Chief Executive Officer Joanne Anderson told an audience of business students gathered April 17 at UNC Pembroke's annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet "how did she got that job." It wasn't the usual CEO success story, as the soft-spoken Anderson advised those who would climb the business ladder to "remember your roots," "be true to yourself"  more
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-PEMBROKE STUDENTS PERFORM HEALTH CARE INTERNSHIPS
PEMBROKE, N.C., July 7 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: UNC Pembroke's (N.C.)-Health Careers Access Program's (N.C.-HCAP) Clinical Health Summer Program is a program for future health professionals to gain experience and examine careers. Ten UNCP students performed six-week internships in a variety of health care settings. On June 18, they delivered final report cards. Andrea Laza, a junior from Cary, N.C., who wants to be a physician assi  more
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THREE COMMITTEES TO MEET MARCH 11-12 IN CHATTANOOGA
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 4 -- The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees and three of its committees will meet March 11-12 in Chattanooga. The full board will hold its winter meeting at 1:30 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, March 12, in the Tennessee Room of the UT-Chattanooga University Center, 642A East Fifth St. Some of the agenda items: * President's Report * Limited duration appointment of Dr. H  more
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF IMAGING RESEARCH CENTER
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: Dr. Steven Kornguth, a neuroscientist and biochemist, has been appointed director of the Imaging Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin. Kornguth will expand the scope of the center's mission to work with the central Texas medical community as well as conduct basic scientific research. The center, which opened in 2006, operates the most powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine in   more
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HEALTH SCIENCES ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF OF DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 2 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: As of Aug. 1, the division that maintains one of the largest graduate programs within the University of Utah health sciences has a new leader, and although there are challenges ahead, Stephen C. Alder, Ph.D., assistant professor of Family and Preventive Medicine, is ready to face them head on. "We're a division that's on the move," said Alder, the newly appointed chief of the Division of Public Health, "an  more
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA NAMED TOP 10 CENTER OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 5 -- The University of Virginia's Health System issued the following news release: The University of Virginia has been named a Top 10 Center of Biomedical Research by The Hartwell Foundation for the second consecutive year. "We are particularly pleased to once again be selected by The Hartwell Foundation as a center of excellence, because we share their commitment to develop cross-functional translational scientists spanning our comprehensive research capabiliti  more
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA STUDY REVEALS PROMISING METHOD FOR REDUCING MRSA INFECTIONS IN HOSPITAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 4 -- The University of Virginia's Health System issued the following news release: Doctors at the University of Virginia Health System have significantly reduced MRSA infections among surgical intensive care patients by using antibiotic cycling, a method of rotating drugs at regular intervals. In a study published in the September 3, 2008 issue of Surgical Infections, UVA researchers report that switching between two antibiotics, linezolid and vancomycin, every   more
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR HUSPENI CO-AUTHORS ARTICLE IN PRESTIGIOUS SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Aug. 26 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point issued the following news release: Todd Huspeni, assistant professor of biology at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP), co-authored an article on parasites recently published in one of the worlds prestigious peer-review scientific journals. The article, "Ecosystem energetic implications of parasite and free-living biomass in three estuaries," was published in the July 24 edition of "Nature" (www.nature.c  more
UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER DEVELOPS NEW METHOD OF STUDYING HUMAN BRAIN
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Jan. 11 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Larry Price, a researcher in the college of education at Texas State University-San Marcos, has developed a new graphical modeling and statistical analysis method. This breakthrough will allow neuroscientists to unlock the hidden meanings buried in the complex data collected during imaging studies of the human brain. "This work is extremely practical in education, psychology, and the biomedical and hea  more
UNNECESSARY BUDGET ITEMS IN THE 'GOVERNOR'S COMPROMISE LITE'
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 30 -- The California State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement: Senate Democrats dropped a new Conference Committee Budget Compromise on Senate Republican's late yesterday which further increases taxes while cutting education. The "Governor's Compromise Lite" proposal, which assumes the economy will rebound even in the face of higher taxes, contains the following unnecessary General Fund items: 'Smörgåsbord' Board Nearly $7 million for a "Ce  more
UP AND DOWN THE HILL, AUG. 27: STEP IT UP
FORT HILL, Va., Aug. 27 -- Fort Hill issued the following newsletter story: Snuggly attached to the hip, it looks like a pager or even a cell phone. Yet it makes no sound. The short leash is designed to keep it from getting lost but it's with you everywhere you go. It counts your steps and can tell the difference from when you're walking or working up a sweat. If you don't have one, you're not in the click. If you've not guessed what the item is yet, you're probably not in the group. The w  more
URBAN GARDEN CENTER TO HOST HOME GARDENING EVENT TO PROMOTE HOME-GROWN FOODS, HEALTHY EATING
HONOLULU, Aug. 5 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: The Urban Garden Center in Pearl City will host an inaugural event this weekend to promote home gardening and healthy eating. This free event, called "Second Saturdays in the Garden," is a collaborative effort combining programs in agriculture and nutrition between the University of Hawai'i at Manoa's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) and the Hawaii Departments of Health and Agriculture.   more
URBAN TREES TAKE CENTER STAGE AT WAYNESBORO WORKSHOP
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 28 -- The Virginia Department of Forestry issued the following news release: Keeping trees healthy in cities and towns across Virginia is the focus of a day-long workshop for citizens, government officials and arborists that will be held Friday, Sept. 12th in Waynesboro, Va. "Going for the Green" is the theme of the 13th annual Waynesboro Plant Health Care for Urban Trees workshop. The event offers two tracks: a program designed for those interested in ensuring the vita  more
URGENT NEW VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING PRE-SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS
NEWARK, N.J., July 28 -- Newark Public Schools issued the following release: The State of New Jersey has new immunization laws that require additional immunizations/vaccines for students beginning in September 2008. In preparation, the Newark Public Schools is informing parents of the immunizations that students will need before they begin school in September. The immunizations affect students attending pre-schools and sixth grade. New information for pre-school: * Pre-school children a  more
USC UPSTATE PLANS FOR MAY COMMENCEMENT
SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 16 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: Seven hundred thirteen students will receive their diplomas when the University of South Carolina Upstate holds its May Commencement on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. on the Quad behind the Administration Building. Get directions... "Each year our graduating class continues to increase in both size and quality," said Dr. John C. Stockwell, chancellor of USC Upstate. "With nearly 8  more
USC UPSTATE SHOWCASES ITS COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CENTER
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 22 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: The University of South Carolina Upstate will hold an opening and program showcase for its Community Education and Outreach Center (CEOC), located at 325 South Church Street, on Friday, October 26 at 10:30 a.m. The CEOC was created to provide a structural framework for the institution's outreach and collaborative partnerships that focus on improving health, education and community   more
USC UPSTATE SPONSORS 'WOMEN IN TUNE WITH THEMSELVES' LECTURE
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 11 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: Continuing their popular "Women In . . ." series, the Center for Women's and Gender Studies at the University of South Carolina Upstate will sponsor a lecture event entitled "Women in Tune with Themselves" Thursday, November 15 at 12:15 pm in the Campus Life Center, Room 309. "Women in Tune with Themselves" addresses the growing trend of the healthcare industry to treat patients  more
USC UPSTATE STUDENT LAUNCHES JC STROBLE GLAUCOMA AWARENESS FOUNDATION
SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 2 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: Many in the Spartanburg community know JC Stroble as the man who calls the orders out and tells you to "move on down the line" at the Beacon Restaurant in downtown Spartanburg. Legally blind as a result of glaucoma, he has been a fixture of the restaurant for 50 years. They may not know his daughter, Jekeithlyn Stroble Ross, a former optician and nonprofit administration major at t  more
USP Announces 2008 Summer Internship Program Participants
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 16 -- The United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued the following news release: The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention today announced its 2008 Summer Internship Program participants. USP is the official standards-setting body for pharmaceutical and over-the-counter medications in the United States. It also sets standards that are widely recognized around the world for food ingredients and dietary supplements. USP's internship program offers the opportunity for unde  more
USP Announces New Tool to Help Prevent Medication Mix-Ups Due to Look Alike/Sound Alike Drug Names
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 25 -- The United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued the following news release: The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention today announces a new drug safety tool designed to help patients, caregivers, pharmacists, physicians and others in avoiding medication errors that may occur because of drug names that look alike and/or sound alike. This "Drug Error Finder" is a searchable database of almost 1,500 commonly used drugs reported to be involved in medication mix-ups in t  more
USP Chief Science Officer Darrell Abernethy to Receive ACCP Distinguished Service Award
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 17 -- The United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued the following news release: The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention is pleased to announce that its chief science officer, Darrell Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D., will be honored with the American College of Clinical Pharmacology's (ACCP) Nathaniel T. Kwit Memorial Distinguished Service Award at the 2008 ACCP Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa., September 14-16. Dr. Abernethy is being recognized for his lasting contributions  more
USP Convention and Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission Sign Memorandum of Understanding
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 6 -- The United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued the following news release: The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) and the Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission (ChP) this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the purpose of working together to strengthen the quality of medicines and foods in the United States and China. Roger L. Williams, M.D., USP executive vice president and CEO, and Wu Zhen, secretary-general of ChP and deputy commissioner of Chi  more
USP Convention Releases New Edition of Pharmacists' Pharmacopeia
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 17 -- The United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued the following news release: The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention today announced the release of a new edition of the Pharmacists' Pharmacopeia, a comprehensive resource containing critical information for advancing the practice of safe and effective pharmacy and veterinary compounding. Compiled under the guidance of leading pharmacy and veterinary experts, the Pharmacists' Pharmacopeia offers practicing compou  more
USP Seeks Candidates for 2008 Summer Internship Program
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 23 -- The United States Pharmacopeial Convention issued the following news release: The U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2008 Summer Internship Program. The 12-week program offers medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, public health, international health, chemistry and food science/food chemistry students an opportunity to gain professional experience in their field while contributing to an organization that advance  more
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS FORM NEW USTAR TEAM TO STUDY SYNTHETIC BIOMANUFACTURING; ANNOUNCE FIRST HIRE
LOGAN, Utah, July 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news release: A group of Utah State University researchers in the colleges of science and engineering have joined together to create the Synthetic Biomanufacturing Center. The center is funded by the Utah Science, Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR) and will focus on using the chemical makeup present in single cell organisms to transform raw materials into environmentally friendly products such as low cost bioplastics,   more
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ISSUES DIRECTIVE REGARDING SMOKE-FREE POLICY FOR VA HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration issued the following directive: 1. PURPOSE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive provides current smoke-free policies for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) health care facilities. 2. BACKGROUND a. VA health care facilities have had a smoke-free policy since 1991, with indoor smoking allowed only in designated areas. b. In 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-585, requiri  more
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ISSUES DIRECTIVE REGARDING USE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD IN VHA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration issued the following directive: 1. REASON FOR ISSUE. This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive provides policy regarding the use of the Government Purchase Card for VHA facilities and program offices. 2. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS. This Directive realigns the purchase card program under the Prosthetics and Clinical Logistics Office (P&CLO) and redefines the fiscal and logistics functions in th  more
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS SONGER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
HAYS, Kan., Jan. 25 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news release: While Fort Hays State University has been going through a period of dramatic transition, including enrollment growth of more than 60 percent over the past five years, students always knew there was one person they could count on to provide a steady hand in navigating the changes. That person was Dr. Herbert L. "Herb" Songer, vice president for student affairs. During a news conference Friday morning on   more
VISIT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT SITE
PRINCESS ANNE, Md., March 13 -- The University of Maryland-Eastern Shore issued the following news release: University of Maryland Eastern Shore scientists hosted SERA-17, a group of some 50 researchers, policy makers, extension personnel and educators, today at its joint UMES/USDA/ARS nutrient management site located on the UMES Research & Teaching Farm. SERA-17 is the 17th group formed under the auspices of the regional Southern Extension-Research Activity, a branch of the Cooperative St  more
VOLCANO VISTA HIGH CELEBRATES ITS GRAND OPENING
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 29 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news release: The Albuquerque Public Schools Volcano Vista High School will celebrate its opening at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the gym. The school is located at 8100 Rainbow Road NW. The grand opening will be followed by a parent open house beginning at 6:30 p.m. "Congratulations to Volcano Vista on its grand opening for 10th and 11th graders, and on its innovative approach to educating students through smal  more
Voluntary Bar Associations Win VSB Awards
RICHMOND, Va., July 7 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news release: Local and specialty bar associations across Virginia have been recognized by the Virginia State Bar's Conference of Local Bar Associations for programs that serve the bench, the bar, and the people of Virginia. The recipients and programs are: Awards of Merit (for excellence): Fredericksburg Area Bar Association -- Reviving Law Day, which returned to the association's past practice of observing Law Day by  more
W. O. W. LECTURE SERIES UNDER WAY
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release: The Fall W.O.W. (Words of Wellness) Lecture Series is a free four-week series that takes place every Wednesday from noon - 12:50 p.m. in Room 315 of the L.S.C. Participants are invited to bring lunch, and drinks will be provided. The first lecture, "Eating, Activity, and Body Weight: The good, The bad and The ugly" was by John De Castro, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. O  more
WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFERING VARIETY OF ONLINE CONTINUING, COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPTIONS, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
HANCEVILLE, Ala., Sept. 5 -- Wallace State Community College issued the following news release: Wallace State Community College in Hanceville has partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of online courses for adults covering a variety of topics including art, computer applications, digital photography, graphic design, health care, test preparation, web page design and writing. The self-paced courses are instructor facilitated and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion are  more
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY 'INNOVATORS' SERIES BRINGS TOP ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCHER TO SEATTLE MARCH 16
SEATTLE, Feb. 28 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: As it expands throughout our everyday lives, artificial intelligence is growing increasingly smarter - perhaps ultimately smart enough to provide an aging generation of Americans the opportunity to live out their lives more independently and securely than any generation before them. In less than 35 years, nearly a quarter of the U.S. population will be 65 years or older, and many of those elderly will be phy  more
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGHS NAMED TO LIST OF THE YEAR'S TOP 100 SCIENCE STORIES
PULLMAN, Wash., Dec. 20 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Two ground-breaking studies by Washington State University research teams are among the top 100 science stories of the year, according to Discover magazine. One of the teams, led by molecular biologist Michael Skinner, made the list for the second time in three years. Also making the list of top stories is research led by molecular anthropologist Brian Kemp. Skinner and research associate Matthew D. A  more
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY SPOKANE DESIGN RESEARCH SPRING LECTURE SERIES: DESIGNING AGAINST CRIME
SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 8 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: No matter where you live, crime prevention is a key to community safety. How does design fit in the mix and help us stay ahead of the crime? The Design Institute at Washington State University Spokane is hosting ""Designing Products Against Crime: A Think Thief Orientation," a lecture that will address those questions and give a few tips on planning a community to stay ahead of crime. Paul Ekblom, pro  more
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY SPOKANE RECEIVES FUNDING FOR PILOT DESIGN OF EARLY LEARNING RATING SYSTEM
SPOKANE, Wash., Nov. 14 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Choosing a child care provider is a major decision a parent makes for his or her child in the earliest years, when high quality care makes a huge difference in a child's readiness to learn, social abilities and other life skills. This important choice is the subject of a grant received by Washington State University Spokane from the Washington State Department of Early Learning (DEL). DEL recently se  more
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY SPOKANE WELCOMES WWAMI MEDICAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR
SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 16 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Washington State University Spokane recently hired WSU alumnus Kenneth Roberts as director for the WWAMI Medical Education Program, a five-state collaborative medical school partnership between the University of Washington School of Medicine and the states of Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Roberts will start his new position on February 1. He will be responsible for administering a first-year m  more
WATER ADVISORY LIFTED
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- University of Toledo issued the following news release: Drinking water restrictions issued Wednesday, Aug. 27, have been lifted. The water advisory announced for the Block Health Science Building, the Health Education Building and Mulford Library on Health Science Campus has been lifted, after quality tests indicated the water is free of contaminants. According to Gary Jankowski, associate vice president for health and safety, officials were alerted to the probl  more
WATER BOTTLE SCARE MIGHT JUST BE HYPE
ABERDEEN, Md., July 31 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground released the following issue of APG News: Soldiers drink water, and lots of it. Just about every troop has been required to attend a hydration formation-- a mandatory meeting of troops who down at least one canteen of water under the watchful eye of a platoon sergeant. Unless they're working their way through basic training or they're in the field, most Soldiers drink from refillable, hard polycarbonate plastic bottles that can be purchased  more
WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. DOOLITTLE, AUG. 29
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. John T. Doolittle, R-Calif. (4th CD), issued the following newsletter: ON THE HOUSE FLOOR The House is currently in recess for the Summer District Work Period and will reconvene on September 8th. However, House Republicans continue to remain in Washington and speak in the House chamber about the need to solve our nation's energy problems. DOCTORS AND THEIR CONSCIENCES Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed regulations intend  more
WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY SEN. CANTWELL
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., issued the following newsletter: THE OFFSHORE DRILLING HOAX Last week I expressed my dismay at PresidentBush's short sided decision to overturn a nearly 30 year old executive ban on offshore drilling put in place by President George H.W. Bush. If President Bush was really serious about addressing gas prices he would stop offering the same failed policies of the past that feed our oil addiction and pad the pockets of Big Oi  more
WEIGHT, BLOOD PRESSURE TACKLED IN CHIP PROGRAM
RICHLAND, Wash., Nov. 15 -- Washington State University issued the following news release: Julie Schmidt lost 25 pounds and her blood pressure dropped 15 points. Her husband, John, lost 34 pounds and his blood pressure dropped 20 points. The Kennewick couple accomplished those health goals through the eight-week Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP), a program sponsored by Kadlec Medical Center and Washington State University Tri-Cities. The Schmidts and 78 others will graduate  more
Welcoming Guests With Food Allergies to Restaurants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: With one in 25 Americans reporting a food allergy, restaurants are increasingly likely to have customers who require a special meal. A new guide called Welcoming Guests With Food Allergies provides tools to train restaurant staff to safely prepare and serve food to guests with food allergies. "The updated and revised Welcoming Guests guide is an absolute must-have for restaurants and consumers. It  more
WELCOMING GUESTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES TO RESTAURANTS
FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 25 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: With one in 25 Americans reporting a food allergy, restaurants are increasingly likely to have customers who require a special meal. A new guide called Welcoming Guests With Food Allergies provides tools to train restaurant staff to safely prepare and serve food to guests with food allergies. "The updated and revised Welcoming Guests guide is an absolute must-have for restaurants and consumers.   more
WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM, KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY STRENGTHEN NURSING PARTNERSHIP
MARIETTA, Ga., Aug. 28 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: WellStar Health System and Kennesaw State University (KSU) announced today that they have forged a stronger strategic partnership designed to enhance KSU's top-notch nursing program and to develop WellStar's workforce of the future. "This expanded partnership will allow Kennesaw State to continue attracting the best and brightest nursing students in the state," said KSU President Daniel S. Papp. "We are   more
WEST HARTFORD STUDENTS PRESENT 'BOOK OF HOPE' TO NEAG COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER
FARMINGTON, Conn., Aug. 29 -- The University of Connecticut Health Center issued the following news release: Patients at the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Connecticut Health Center will now be able to enjoy an album filled with children's artwork and inspirational messages while undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The "Book of Hope" was the idea of two West Hartford seventh graders. Mimi Guerrat and Nina Kestenbaum attend King Philip Middle School and took part in the A  more
WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION ISSUES MINUTES OF JULY 9 MEETING
CHARLESTON, W.Va., July 9 -- The West Virginia Board of Education issued the following meeting minutes: Board Conference Room Capitol Building 6, Room 353 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, West Virginia July 9, 2008 I. Call to Order President Delores W. Cook called the meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) to order at 12:34 p.m. on July 9, 2008, in the Board Conference Room, Capitol Building 6, Room 353, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West Virgin  more
WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER HONORED FOR WELLNESS EFFORTS
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Aug. 29 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: Barbara Fish, a member and former president of the West Virginia Board of Education, has been honored by the West Virginia State Medical Association for her leadership in promoting school-based wellness programs and creating a healthy environment for students, faculty and staff. "I am honored to be recognized for an issue that is so important to me and the state Board of Education as   more
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES MOTION DOCKET FOR APRIL 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va., April 1 -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued the following docket: 1. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds London v. Pinnoak Resources, LLC and Pinnacle Mining Company, LLC - 073041 - Plaintiffs appeal from the circuit court's order awarding summary judgment in favor of defendants and from the circuit court's order denying their motion to alter or amend the summary judgment order. This breach of contract action arises out of plaintiffs' assertion that defendants f  more
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS ISSUES MOTION DOCKET FOR MAY 21
CHARLESTON, W.Va., May 21 -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued the following docket: 1. Lonnie Hannah, Sheriff & David Baisden, Assessor, Mingo Cty. v. Gregory Smith - 073686 - Petitioners appeal a three judge panel's decision denying their petition to remove Gregory Smith from his position as Mingo County Commissioner. They assert inter alia that the panel failed to properly analyze whether respondent's conduct is grounds for removal under W.Va. Code sect. 6-6-7. - Refuse 3 -  more
What's 'Natural' When it Comes to Personal Care Products?
NEW YORK, May 1 -- The Natural Products Association issued the following news release: As the demand for "natural" personal care products such as lotions, balms and shampoos continues to soar, manufacturers are responding with a host of new products. Some are natural, some aren't. But how is a shopper to know? Until now, consumers had no idea what was truly natural since there was no standard definition of the term used by industry. That is no longer the case. To end this confusion and he  more
WHAT'S NEW, WHAT'S COOL IN TECHNOLOGY: CONFERENCE FOR LOCAL, GLOBAL EDUCATORS
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Jan. 28 -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus issued the following news release: What are the newest and coolest technologies being used in today's K-12 and university classrooms? And how can educators make the most of these technologies to improve instruction and learning outcomes? These questions (and more) will be addressed on Friday, February 15 during an all-day conference titled, "What's New and What's Cool: Applying Technology in the Classroom." The   more
Who Does the Work When Employees Take FMLA Leave?
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 10 -- Society for Human Resource Management issued the following news release: A representative of the world's largest organization devoted to human resource management appeared today before the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections to support new rules that will make implementation of the Family Medical and Leave Act (FMLA) more equitable and predictable. Reiterating the HR profession's concerns that were shared before the Senate two months ago, Brenda Cossett  more
WILKERSON TO LEAD SMALL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
PEMBROKE, N.C., Dec. 20 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following press release: Beth Wilkerson has been named assistant director of the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), located at UNC Pembroke's Regional Center for Economic, Community and Professional Development at COMtech. UNCP's office is part of the Cape Fear Region SBTDC and provides services in Richmond, Robeson, Sampson and Scotland counties. Wilkerson will provide management coun  more
WILLIAM A. SCHREYER GIVES GIFT IN HONOR OF BUFFALO'S MEDICAL PIONEER
BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 6 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release: Inspired by the work of internationally known pioneering neurosurgeon L. Nelson "Nick" Hopkins III, M.D., the chairman emeritus of Merrill Lynch and Co. has made a gift of $1.5 million to the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to establish an endowed fund to name a neurosurgery chair in honor of the distinguished physician. "Dr. Hopkins is a medical pioneer in the areas of e  more
WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS EMPLOYEES CAN REGISTER FOR FREE FLU SHOTS BEGINNING AUG. 18
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 30 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news release: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will once again offer free flu shots for its employees this fall and winter. All current employees, retirees and family members covered by the State Health Plan or Blue Cross and Blue Shield are eligible to receive the vaccine at no charge. Children under the age of 9 cannot be given the vaccine. Current employees must register on the Web sit  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY JOHN M. THOMPSON
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 13 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD IN RE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JOHN M. THOMPSON RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS0808138APP Division of Enforcement Case No. 07 APP 057 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stats. Sec. 227.53 are: John M. Thompson N63W37832 Ramsgate Court Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Real Estate Appraisers Board P.O. Box  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST ADRIAN J. STE. MARIE
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 21 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST ADRIAN J. STE. MARIE RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS0808215REB Division of Enforcement Case No. 05 REB 155 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stat. � 227.53 are: Adrian J. Ste. Marie 8132 Cty. Z Pound, WI 54161 Division of Enforcement Department of Regul  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CLAUDIA GRECO
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 8 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION AND LICENSING IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CLAUDIA GRECO RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS# 0801093 RSA Division of Enforcement Case # 07 RSA 014 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stat. Sect. 227.53 are: Claudia Greco L.P.C. 147 Ponwood Circle Madison, WI 53717 Division of Enforcement  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST DAVID A. DEANGELES
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 20 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST DAVID A. DEANGELES, M.D., RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS # 0803031 MED [Division of Enforcement Case # 05 MED 27] The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stat. Sect. 227.53 are: David A. DeAngeles, M.D. Dean Medical Center 1313 Fish Hatchery Rd. Madison, WI  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JACK D. POULSON
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 13 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JACK D. POULSON RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS0808136APP Division of Enforcement Case #s 07 APP 088 and 07 APP 104 The parties to this action for the purpose of Wis. Stats. sec. 227.53 are: Jack D. Poulson 95 F Golf Parkway Madison, WI 53704 Wisconsin Real Estate Ap  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JACOB D. SEIPEL, JOE H. SEIPEL
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 13 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD IN RE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JACOB D. SEIPEL and JOE H. SEIPEL RESPONDENTS FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS0710091APP Division of Enforcement Case No. 05 APP 097 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stats. Sec. 227.53 are: Jacob D. Seipel 4245 South Ravinia Drive Greenfield, WI 53221 Joe H. Seipel 133  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JEROME J. PISNEY
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 13 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JEROME J. PISNEY RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS0710151APP Division of Enforcement Case Nos. 05 APP 064 and 06 APP 117 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stat. sec. 227.53 are: Jerome J. Pisney 31716 Lakeview Drive Lake City, Minnesota 55041 Real Es  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JILLIAN J. OLSON
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 21 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JILLIAN J. OLSON RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS0808213REB Division of Enforcement Case No. 06 REB 196 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stat. Sect. 227.53 are: Jillian J. Olson 601 Mc Hugh Road P.O. Box 217 Holmen, WI 54636 Division of Enforcement Depart  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MARK W. SHOWERS, OTHERS
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 21 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MARK W. SHOWERS, LOUIS V BREELER and REAL MARKETING LLC RESPONDENTS FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS0808214REB Division of Enforcement Case No. 05 REB 148 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stat. Sect. 227.53 are: Mark W. Showers 280 East Fernau Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54904   more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MARK W. SHOWERS, OTHERS
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 21 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MARK W. SHOWERS, LOUIS V BREELER and REAL MARKETING LLC RESPONDENTS FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS0808214REB Division of Enforcement Case No. 05 REB 148 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stat. Sect. 227.53 are: Mark W. Showers 280 East Fernau Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54904   more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MICHAEL A. DEHNER
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 20 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MICHAEL A. DEHNER, M.D RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS0808207MED Division of Enforcement Case # 07MED300 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stat. Sect. 227.53 are: Michael A. Dehner, M.D. 43151 Valley View Road Boscobel, WI 53805 Division of Enforceme  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MICHAEL C. DUSSAULT
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 20 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MICHAEL C. DUSSAULT, M.D RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS# 0708211MED Division of Enforcement Case # 04MED343 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stat. Sect. 227.53 are: Michael C. Dussault, M.D. 248 McHenry Street Burlington, WI 53105 Division of Enfor  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST NICHOLE PANKOW
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINING BOARD IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST NICHOLE PANKOW, D.C RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS0808141CHI Division of Enforcement Case # 07 CHI 046 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stat. Sect. 227.53 are: Nichole Pankow, D.C. 855 Hillside Drive Jefferson, WI 53549 Division of Enforcement De  more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST PAMELA SINGERHOUSE, KERRY K. LANGER
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 13 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD IN RE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST PAMELA SINGERHOUSE and KERRY K. LANGER RESPONDENTS FINAL DECISION AND ORDER AS TO PAMELA SINGERHOUSE LS0808137APP Division of Enforcement Case No. 07 APP 063 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stats. Sec. 227.53 are: Pamela Singerhouse 1135 212th Avenue New Richmond, WI   more
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION & LICENSING ISSUES ORDER REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SCOTT P. RISE
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 14 -- The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: BEFORE THE CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINING BOARD IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SCOTT P. RISE, D.C. RESPONDENT FINAL DECISION AND ORDER LS0808143CHI Division of Enforcement Case # 04 CHI 024 The parties to this action for the purposes of Wis. Stat. Sect. 227.53 are: Scott P. Rise, D.C. 2795 Camden Lane Brookfield, WI 53045 Division of Enforcement Dep  more
WISCONSIN LABOR & INDUSTRY REVIEW COMMISSION ISSUES EQUAL RIGHTS DECISION REGARDING BRYAN MORRISON V. ST CAMILLUS HEALTH CENTER
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 27 -- The Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission issued the following Equal Rights decision: BRYAN MORRISON, Complainant ST CAMILLUS HEALTH CENTER INC, Respondent FAIR EMPLOYMENT DECISION ERD Case No. 200602082 An administrative law judge (ALJ) for the Equal Rights Division of the Department of Workforce Development issued a decision in this matter. The complainant filed a petition for review. The commission has considered the petition and the positio  more
WISCONSIN LOSES 16,100 JOBS SINCE MAY 2007
MILWAUKEE, June 25 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release: The economic outlook in the state of Wisconsin continues to look bleak, despite the cheerful press release issued yesterday by the State Department of Workforce Development. The report claims that the unemployment rate was down .2 percent from April 2008 and .5 percent from May 2007. The federally collected data, released today from the United States Department of Labor, shows that Wisconsin had the 4th largest   more
WISCONSIN SENATORS JUMP ON PORK BARREL BANDWAGON
MILWAUKEE, May 29 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release: Americans for Prosperity wants pork-barrel spending to end. This message comes on the heels of a stunning vote in the Senate to approve a war spending bill with tens of billions of dollars added for non-related programs. The bill, which was approved in the Senate on May 22 and now goes back to the House to be voted on, included an additional $28 billion more than the administration asked for, plus about $50 billi  more
WITH ECONOMY IN DECLINE, WORKERS INCREASINGLY ON EDGE, JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE BENEFITS OF PUBLIC WORKERS' PENSION PLANS
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The office of Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Robert P. Casey (D-PA) today hosted a hearing of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) to examine the public and private sector impacts of defined benefit pension plans in the public sector. The hearing entitled, "Your Money, Your Future: Public Pension Plans and the Need to Strengthen Retirement Security and Economic Growth" allowed Senator Casey to hear from a panel of experts who di  more
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON CELEBRATES TEXAS STATE WOMEN
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: Women's History Month at Texas State University-San Marcos will kick off with a Feb. 29 luncheon honoring outstanding Texas State women and alumnae. The luncheon will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. in the LBJ Student Center Ballroom on campus. It is sponsored by the Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies. This year, there will be a women's exhibit on display from the Department of Art & Design, sai  more
WOMEN'S SOCCER CLUB HOSTS 5K RUN FOR YOUR HEART
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas State University issued the following news release: The women's recreational club soccer team at Texas State University-San Marcos will be hosting a Valentines 5K Run For Your Heart at 8 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Bobcat Sports Complex. The run is open to the public and pre-registration is available online for $12. Participants can also register on the day of the event for $20. The first 100 participants to enter will receive a free first aid kit supplied by Ce  more
Workshop Evaluates the use of ERA and NRDA Under CERCLA
PENSACOLA, Fla., Aug. 23 -- The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry issued the following news release: A technical workshop conducted by the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry examining the nexus between ecological risk assessment and natural resource damage assessment recently concluded in Gregson, Mont. More than 30 participants from industry, government, non-profit and the Yakama Nation were asked to identify any impediments to using environmental data for both  more
World Bank lauds Lanka's development strategy
Colombo, Sept. 6 -- The World Bank's new Vice President for South Asia, Isabel Guerrero, wrapped up her first visit to Sri Lanka with a strong re-affirmation of her institution's commitment to expand economic opportunities for all Sri Lankans and to reach those excluded by poverty and conflict. "Sri Lanka clearly has so much potential which is being held back by conflict," said Guerrero. "I was really impressed to see that our new strategy to assist the nation's development has broad-based s  more
WORLD BANK TRANSFERS US$120.7 MILLION TO PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF PA BUDGET
JERUSALEM, Israel, Aug. 29 -- The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development issued the following press release: The World Bank today transferred a further US$120.7 million to the Palestinian Authority (PA), to assist in providing education, health care and other vital social services for the Palestinian people. The funds, contributed by the governments of Canada, Kuwait, and the United Kingdom represent the fourth tranche disbursed from the PRDP-TF, a multi-donor budget support me  more
WORLD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SECRETARY GENERAL DISCUSSES HUMAN RESEARCH ETHICS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 5 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release: Dr. Otmar Kloiber, secretary general of the World Medical Association, will be discussing human research ethics at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the University Center on the campus of the University of North Florida. His lecture is titled "The Declaration of Helsinki Revisited: The Global Standard." This event is free and open to the public. The ethical standards for international medica  more
Writing Workshop: Research Papers in Apa Style
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., May 27 -- Monmouth University issued the following news release: Monmouth University's Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies will present a workshop on Writing Research Papers in APA Style on Thursday, August 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the McAllan Hall Computer Lab. You have the knowledge and the words, but do your writing skills need refining? This program is designed to provide an introduction to writing research papers in APA style including: ti  more
Yerkes Researchers Create Animal Model of Chronic Stress
ATLANTA, Sept. 3 -- Emory University issued the following news release: In an effort to better understand how chronic stress affects the human body, researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, have created an animal model that shows how chronic stress affects behavior, physiology and reproduction. Developing the animal model better positions the researchers to understand the neurohormonal causes of   more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES EARTH DAY EVENTS, ACTIVITIES
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 14 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Youngstown State University will hold a variety of activities leading up to the annual Earth Day Festival on Wednesday, April 23. The events are sponsored by the Youngstown Environmental Studies Society and co-Sponsored by the YSU Recycling Program and the YSU Green Group. Activities, which are all open to the public, include: * Wednesday, April 16. Chill Out, a National Wildlife Federation b  more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY AWARDED FULL CONTINUED ACCREDITATION
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 9 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Millicent Counts and Harry Meshel, members of the YSU Board of Trustees, were among nearly 100 faculty, staff and others who celebrated YSU's accreditation renewal at a reception July 9 in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has awarded Youngstown State University full continued accreditation. "This is a cri  more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY, STAFF HONORS, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 24 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Mark F. Toncar, professor, Marketing, presented "Student Perceptions of and Preferences for a Short Overseas Study Tour," at the 2008 College Teaching & Learning Conference in Orlando, Fla. He also presented "A Sick Business: Counterfeiting the World's Health," at the International Academy of Business and Public Administration's 2008 Spring Conference in Dallas, Texas. Sal Sanders, assistant profess  more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY/STAFF AWARDS, PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 21 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Stephen E. Rodabaugh, interim associate dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, served as program chair for the 29th International Seminar on Fuzzy Set Theory, the Linz Seminar, in Linz, Austria. He also presented a paper at the event, titled "Functorial Generation of Non-Stratified, Anti-Stratified, and Normalized Spaces." Rodabaugh and co-author Alea Pultr of Charles Univer  more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY/STAFF AWARDS, PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 23 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Helene J. Sinnreich, director, Judaic and Holocaust Studies, History, gave two invited lectures in Mississippi, one at Rust College in Holly Springs on comparative genocide, and the other at the University of Mississippi on women of the Lodz Ghetto. Denise A. Narcisse, assistant professor, Sociology and Anthropology, presented the paper "Her Long and Winding Road Into a Profession: Suggested Career   more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY INCREASES EFFORTS FOR ON-LINE COURSES, DEGREES
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, March 3 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: In an effort to increase the number and quality of on-line academic offerings, Youngstown State University has named Annette Burden, associate professor of mathematics, as the new interim director of distance learning. "It's important that the university be more proactive in creating a robust set of distance learning opportunities," said Charles Singler, interim associate provost. Burden, who has  more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY METRO COLLEGE OFFERS INSURANCE TRAINING
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, March 10 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: As a program developer for Youngstown State University's Metro College in Boardman, Melvin North Jr. is always looking for training opportunities that could jump start job hunters and prospective career-changers into a new profession. North sees the Metro College's Ohio pre-licensure insurance classes as an ideal option, and he's hoping to build enrollment in the new four-course series. YSU offered  more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR ELECTED HEAD OF OHIO COUNSELING ASSOCIATION
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 21 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Jake J. ProtivnakJake J. Protivnak, an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Special Education at Youngstown State University since 2005, has been elected president of the Ohio Counseling Association. OCA is one of the largest state counseling organizations in the country, representing counselors, counselor educators and counseling students across Ohio . Protivnak will serve as   more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY SIGMA XI AWARDED DISTINGUISHED LECTURER GRANT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 2 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, has awarded a grant to the Youngstown State University chapter of Sigma Xi to support the visit of a Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer to YSU during the 2008-09 academic year. The program provides an opportunity for Sigma Xi members, faculty, students and the public to hear exceptional talks and to ask questions of experts. Members of the YSU chapter exec  more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HEALTH CLINIC OFFERS FLU SHOTS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: The Youngstown State University Student Health Clinic and the Youngstown Community Health Center will sponsor two additional Flu Clinics on campus, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, and Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Student Health Clinic. The Student Health Clinic is located on the first floor in Kilcawley Residence Hall, which is adjacent to Kilcawley Center. Members of the YSU community  more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HEALTH CLINIC OFFERS FLU SHOTS
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: The Youngstown State University Student Health Clinic and the Youngstown Community Health Center will sponsor a Flu Clinic on campus, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, in the Student Health Clinic. The Student Health Clinic is located on the first floor in Kilcawley Residence Hall, which is adjacent to Kilcawley Center. Members of the YSU community, as well as friends and family, are   more
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY'S MASTER'S OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM EARNS FULL ACCREDITATION
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May 5 -- Youngstown State University issued the following news release: After four years of development, Youngstown State University's master's of social work program has been awarded full accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education. "This accreditation is significant for our graduates who desire to practice professional social work in the state of Ohio, where licensure is required," said Dennis Morawski, associate professor of social work and coordinator of the  more
YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY RESULTS NOW AVAILABLE
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 19 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: The findings of the 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) are now available to the community. The full reports for both Boulder Valley and St Vrain Valley school districts, as well as Boulder County as a whole, are available for download from the Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) website. The reports detail findings of the national survey aimed at understanding and monitoring risky behaviors of our school-aged you  more
ZODY NAMED DISTRICT SCHOLAR FOR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
HAYS, Kan., April 17 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news release: Dr. John Zody, professor of health and human performance at Fort Hays State University, has been named the 2009 District Scholar of the Central District Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Zody will deliver his District Scholar address during the 2009 Central District Convention to be held March 12-14, 2009, in Rochester, Minn.  more
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