INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- The American College of Sports Medicine issued the following news release: The ACSM Brown Bag Series in Science returns on September 30 with ACSM Fellow James Navalta, Ph.D., presenting "The Dirty Side of Research: Testing Out on the Trail." In this 60-minute webinar, Dr. Navalta will discuss why it's important to test in a natural environment, findings specific to his research on leisure hiking as a physical activity and what he's learned from testing wearabl  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- The American College of Sports Medicine issued the following news release: Would you like to know more about nutrition and hydration recommendations for endurance athletes? Join ACSM and the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) at 2 p.m. EDT on September 19 as Lisa Heaton, M.S., R.D., CSSD, and Kelly Barnes, M.S., discuss specific needs of endurance athletes and share the latest research, case studies and practical recommendations. This free webinar will h  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: Farmers and ranchers are being denied due process as part of an abuse of discretion by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, according to a scathing ruling by the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The ruling is highlighted in a letter from the American Farm Bureau Federation calling on Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to enact much-needed reforms in the agency. The letter fo  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- Current Sports Medicine Reports, a journal from the American College of Sports Medicine that says it focuses on the clinical aspects of sports medicine, published three research articles on the following topics in its September 2019 edition: * Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Current Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations * Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament: Injury, Treatment Options, and Recovery in Overhead Throwing Athletes * Rehabilitation Management of Ro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: The proposal announced today by Duke Energy, claiming the nation's largest investor-owned electric utility aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, is far from a serious commitment to embracing renewable sources of electricity and combating the climate crisis, said Environmental Working Group and Citizen Action Coalition of Indiana. "Sadly, we don't see Duke's overall approach fundamentally cha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The ESOP Association Indiana, Michigan and Ohio/Kentucky Chapters will host its 5th Annual Great Lakes Regional Conference at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, Sandusky, Ohio, Oct. 17-18: Agenda and Speakers include: A "HOW TO" GUIDE TO SELLING TO YOUR EMPLOYEES Moderator: James Junker, Pilot Hill Advisors LLC, Rochester, MI Speakers: Jason W. LeRoy, Doeren Mayhew, Troy, MI; Mark Mills, Mills, Potoczak & Co. LLC, Cleveland, OH * * * RECRUITING & INTERVIEWIN  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Greater Fort Wayne issued the following news: As Fort Wayne's real estate market sizzles, a regional title company is putting down roots in the city for the first time. Near North Title Group will celebrate the grand opening of its first Fort Wayne office, located at 10020 Auburn Park Dr., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. "Our entire team is thrilled to represent Near North Title Group here in Fort Wayne," said Matt Byrd, business  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following news release: NCAN presented Jamie Merisotis, president and CEO of Lumina Foundation, with the Bob Craves Champion of College Access and Success Award today during this year's national conference in Indianapolis. Jamie is a globally recognized leader in philanthropy, education, and public policy. "As a first-generation college graduate himself, Jamie has devoted his entire career to achieving systemic improvements in  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- The Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Journal, a journal from the American College of Sports Medicine that says it features current topics in sports medicine and exercise science, published 22 research articles on the following topics in its October 2019 edition: * Association between Lifelong Physical Activity and Disease Characteristics in HCM * Change in Physical Activity and Cardiac Structure over 10 Years: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclero  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 19 -- The Mind Trust issued the following news release: The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit, has hired Paula Glover as Manager of School Support. In her role, Glover will coordinate events, communication, and data to advance The Mind Trust's strategy of building a strong ecosystem of talent and academic supports to create high-quality schools for all students. Glover will assist the school support team in providing schools with world-class aca  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The National Defense Industrial Association issued the following news release: Mitch Daniels, president of Purdue University and a former Indiana governor who has served U.S. senators and presidents alike, is the 2019 James Forrestal Industry Leadership Award winner, the National Defense Industrial Association has announced. Founded in 1954, the annual award is named for Forrestal, who served as secretary of the Navy and was the nation's first secretary of defe  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement by Dave Rogers, southeast deputy regional campaign director for the Beyond Coal campaign, on the Duke Energy climate announcement: Duke Energy released an updated carbon reduction strategy today that included a goal of reducing system-wide carbon emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030, and a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. The announcement comes on the heels of recent integrated resource plan fil  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing issued the following news: * * * - Sigma Foundation for Nursing funding contributes to evidence-based nursing research and practice * * * The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) announces the recipients of the following nursing research grants being awarded between now and November. These grants were made possible by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing, funding partners, and   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The Truckload Carriers Association issued the following news: ALEXANDRIA, Virginia and South Bend, Indiana: The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Profitability Program (TPP) is pleased to announce that Stay Metrics, a provider of driver retention tools for motor carriers, has agreed to provide TPP members with proprietary data via the inGauge online benchmarking platform. The data presented under the branding Stay Data(TM) banner, will be provided to TPP pa  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- The American College of Sports Medicine issued the following news release: The ACSM Executive Search Committee is pleased to share an update on the search for ACSM's next transformative leader. In April, a CEO Search Committee was formed. Past ACSM President Walt Thompson, Ph.D., FACSM, is serving as chair of the committee alongside these fellow members: ACSM President Bill Kraus, M.D., FACSM; ACSM President-Elect NiCole Keith, Ph.D., FACSM; Immediate Past Pre  more