DIAMOND BAR, California, March 11 -- The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering issued the following news: On behalf of Professor Jim Johnson, Chair of the International University Leadership Experience Award committee, we thank you for submitting your application and extend our sincere CONGRATULATIONS on being selected to receive this award. We are proud to announce our 15 winners: 1 Ms. Mayowa Akintola, Florida A&M Univ 2 Mr. Yannick Buser, TPRC, The Netherlands   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 -- Alcoholism - Clinical and Experimental Research, a journal from the Research Society on Alcoholism and the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism, says that it provides animal and human clinical, epidemiological, experimental, policy and historical research relating to alcohol abuse, dependence or alcoholism, published research articles on the following topics in its March 2020 edition: Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology and Metabolism: * Ge  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 10 -- The American Botanical Council issued the following news release: The American Botanical Council (ABC) has presented its 2019 ABC James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award to Flora of the Voynich Codex: An Exploration of Aztec Plants, co-authored by Arthur O. Tucker, PhD, and Jules Janick, PhD, and published by Springer. The Voynich Codex, an illustrated manuscript written in a fanciful, impenetrable language, has confounded historians and botanists and   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 10 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: Common Structural Rules Software LLC (CSRS), a joint venture company formed by ABS and Lloyd's Register (LR), has released updates with new functionality added to both the Prescriptive Analysis (PA) and FE Analysis (FEA) applications. "We have worked together with Lloyd's Register and the CSRS Team to ensure our tools continue to evolve and meet the needs of our clients, keeping pace with technologic  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 11 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release: The United States' emergence as the world's largest and most environmentally responsible producer of oil and natural gas is acting as a defense against the latest attempts by foreign nations to manipulate the price of oil and gas, Consumer Energy Alliance's President David Holt said in the following statement: "The current battle over international oil prices is effectively demonstrating why our energy inde  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers issued the following statement: Amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers has made the difficult decision to cancel its Annual Meeting slated to take place March 22-24 in Austin, Texas, and the International Petrochemical Conference scheduled for March 29-31 in New Orleans. "Nothing is more important to our industries than safety, and in evaluating the rapidly evolving CO  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 12 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: The American Heart Association is making eight new investments in organizations committed to breaking down social and economic barriers that prevent people from living healthy lives. Currently operating in Chicago, Boston and Flint, Michigan, the Association's Social Impact Fund empowers communities with localized resources to change their own trajectory of health and well-being. Investments by the Ame  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 10 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Weight loss, regular physical activity and other lifestyle changes are effective yet underused strategies that should be added to optimize management of atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm), according to "Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification for Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation," a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's flagship jour  more

NEW YORK, March 12 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 10, 2020, the Delegates elected members to the AKC Board of Directors. The Directors elected were: Class of 2021 * Thomas M. Davies, Delegate from the Springfield Kennel Club. Class of 2024 * Carmen L. Battaglia, Delegate from the German Shepherd Dog Club of America. * Michael Knight, Delegate from the Texas Kennel Club. * Karolynne M. McAteer, Deleg  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 9 -- The American Medical Informatics Association issued the following statement: After careful consideration and based on recent reports from the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), we are announcing the cancellation of the AMIA 2020 Informatics Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas, March 23-26. Our primary concern at this point is protecting everyone involved with the c  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 12 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: The 35th class of American Soybean Association (ASA) Corteva Agriscience(TM) Young Leaders completed their training Feb. 25 - 29, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas in conjunction with the annual Commodity Classic Convention and Trade Show. "The ASA Corteva Agriscience(TM) Young Leader Program helps provide the soybean industry and all of agriculture with strong and forward-thinking grower leaders," AS  more

LILBURN, Georgia, March 12 -- The Women's Basketball Coaches Association issued the following news release: Cayla Petree, head coach at South Plains College in Texas, has been named the 2020 United States Marine Corps/WBCA Two-Year College National Coach of the Year, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced. Petree will be presented with the Pat Summitt Trophy, named for the late legendary University of Tennessee coach and awarded annually to the United States Marine Corps/WBCA Nat  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 11 -- Circulation, a journal from the American Heart Association, published research articles, including the following topics, in its March 10, 2020 edition: * Time Trends in Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Across the BRICS: An Age-Period-Cohort Analysis of Key Nations With Emerging Economies Using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 * The Effect of Coconut Oil Consumption on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials * Myos  more

SURFSIDE BEACH, Texas, March 12 -- Earthworks issued the following news release: * * * - City council to send opposition letter to federal agencies deciding permits * * * At 7:54pm CST last night the Surfside City Council voted unanimously (5-0) to oppose the Sea Port Oil Terminal (SPOT), a proposed deepwater crude oil export facility. If built, the project would include the construction of onshore and offshore oil terminals, with two 36" pipelines to deliver up to 2 million barrels per day   more

IRVING, Texas, March 12 -- The Electronic Security Association issued the following news: Cruise ships are quarantined offshore and huge trade shows like ISC West are postponed or cancelled. Travel restrictions are in place for many companies and airlines are feeling the impact. The coronavirus has certainly played a huge role on the overall economy, and the stock market reflects the fears that many have about this latest threat to economic growth. The airline industry, manufacturing (especiall  more

BRISTOL, England, March 13 -- Environmental Research Letters, a journal that says it covers environmental science, published research articles, including the following topics, in its February 2020 edition: * Climate change induced socio-economic tipping points: review and stakeholder consultation for policy relevant research * The impact of environmental changes on the yield and nutritional quality of fruits, nuts and seeds: a systematic review * The physical oceanography of the transport of   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 11 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Michael Leland Will Serve as Project Manager * * * The Texas Public Policy Foundation announced former Congressman Francisco "Quico" Canseco will lead the Foundation's new Election Integrity Project. "A citizen's right to vote is the most fundamental feature of a representative democracy," said the TPPF's Executive Director Dr. Kevin Roberts. "I can think of no one better to lead this projec  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 12 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced it will host its 25th National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education as a virtual event on April 21-22, 2020. This annual event brings together advocates for Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic success in higher education to shape and promote an agenda for Congress and the country. This mar  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 -- The Houston Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * - Sales volume climbs for an eighth consecutive month and the $250K-$500K price range is the sweet spot * * * The Houston real estate market built upon its strong 2020 start by registering an eighth consecutive month of positive home sales in February. Consumer activity was once again largely fueled by some of the lowest interest rates of all time. Single-family homes priced between $250,  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 13 -- The Houston Symphony issued the following news: The Houston Symphony announced that it is cancelling all remaining concerts in the month of March 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, musicians, and staff. "We want to be completely compliant with Judge Hidalgo's recommendation to avoid all public gatherings over 250 people," explained Executive Director, CEO, and holder of the Margaret Alkek Williams Chair John Mangum. "The nature of our art form means t  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 12 -- Hypertension, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Heart Association that says it presents reports on clinical and laboratory investigations in the field of blood pressure regulation and the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying hypertensive diseases, published research articles, including the following topics, in its April 2020 edition: * Report of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Working Group on Hypertension: Barriers to Translation * Combinin  more

NEW YORK, March 10 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement by President and CEO David Miliband: "In Dallas, Texas and Juarez, Mexico I met IRC staff and clients and witnessed first-hand the humanitarian crisis that continues to ripple through politics both north and south of the US-Mexico border. It is time to say this crisis can be managed - and is a choice not about whether desperate people will arrive or not, but whether to manage their arrival in a sane, humane   more

TAMPA, Florida, March 9 -- The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering issued the following news release: ISPE announced Wilson Bryan, MD, Director, Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies, FDA, as a newly confirmed keynote for the 2020 ISPE Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Conference, taking place 1-3 June 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. Wilson Bryan is a neurologist who graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He served on the neurology faculty of the  more

ADDISON, Texas, March 14 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement on March 13 by President and CEO Alfredo Ortiz: "Based on what we are hearing and on news reports, the current House bill being negotiated will be a poison bill for small businesses, leaving small business stranded in the midst of a crisis. Cash flow is the name of the game for small business owners right now. "What is needed are short term loans and payroll tax cuts that are key to helping small businesses weather  more

ADDISON, Texas, March 10 -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: A survey conducted by the Job Creators Network asked business owners (with less than 500 employees) about their current business outlook, policy concerns, and hopes for the election year. The survey findings are based on responses from 703 local business owners. JCN asked small business owners if they would prefer the government to run healthcare--such as Medicare for All or a Public Option--or the free market.  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The National Guard Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week would restore tax deductions previously used by members of the National Guard and state defense forces. The State and National Guard Fairness Act of 2020 (H.R. 6041) has the support of NGAUS. It was introduced by Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, and Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas. If passed, it would restore tax deductions for unreimbursed work expense  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on March 11: In the wake of today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling staying a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals injunction that would have impeded the Trump administration use of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) Vice President for Federal Affairs John Hostettler underscored the critical role MPP has played in averting a chaotic collapse of security along the U.S. southwes  more

FLOWER MOUND, Texas, March 12 -- The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability issued the following news release: The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced the accreditation of Naomi's Village of Flower Mound, TX. ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship(TM), including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising. Naomi's Village joins a growing number of Christ-centered chur  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 12 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following statement by National President Ken Thomas in response to Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas introducing the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act: "Careers in public service are some of the most fulfilling and rewarding around, but for millions of retirees and Social Security beneficiaries who have dedicated their professional lives to serving the American people, that experience comes at t  more

IRVING, Texas, March 12 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release on March 11: The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced the 2020 College Football Hall of Fame Class Presented by ETT during "SportsCenter" on ESPN2. 2020 COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS Presented by ETT PLAYERS: Lomas Brown - OT, Florida (1981-84) Keith Byars - RB, Ohio State (1982-85) Eric Crouch - QB, Nebraska (1998-2001) Eric Dickerso  more

BANDERA, Texas, March 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - PETA Asks Decent People Not to Attend Event in Which Young Pigs Are Chased and Dragged by the Leg or Snout in the Dust * * * Armed with signs proclaiming, "Danger to the Pigs, Kids, and You," a group of PETA supporters will gather on Saturday to protest the Bandera Ham Rodeo--a disrespectful and downright abusive wild-pig chase in which people terrorize frightened baby pigs: Wh  more

LILBURN, Georgia, March 12 -- The Women's Basketball Coaches Association issued the following news release: Felmas Koranga of Tyler Junior College in Texas is the 2020 WBCA Two-Year College Player of the Year and headlines the 2020 WBCA Two-Year College Coaches' All-America team, announced by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Koranga is leading Tyler with 19.0 points and 13.1 rebounds per game this season. The 6-1 forward from Rift Valley, Kenya, has started in 31 games and tallied 2  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 12 -- The Alabama Community College Conference issued the following news release: The Lady Buccaneers claimed their fifth straight Alabama Community College Conference championship game with a 90-69 win against Wallace State-Hanceville on Friday at the Umphrey Center on the Shelton State campus. Shelton State (29-2) advances to the NJCAA national tournament in Lubbock, Texas, next week. "It never gets old," Shelton State coach Madonna Thompson said of celebrating an  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 10 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Using critical docking avionics provided by Southwest Research Institute, the first Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-1) successfully docked with a client satellite on February 25, 2020. SpaceLogistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, selected SwRI's Rendezvous and Docking Avionics Unit (RDAU) for its MEV-1 docking system. MEV-1 is the industry's first satellite life-extension vehicle, d  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 13 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release: Due to the recently elevated concern surrounding coronavirus, or COVID-19, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association executive committee voted unanimously to postpone the Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo to fall. "Our members' health and safety is our top priority," said Robert E. McKnight, a rancher from Fort Davis and president of the association. "While we're  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 11 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release: Jonathan Wesley Wright, or Trip McKenzie according to his fake driver's license, said he'd turn himself in on December 9. Instead, he ran. But exactly three months later, the 37-year-old was stopped when the U.S. Marshals arrested him in Galveston based on a warrant from Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Wayne Goodman. He also had warrants in Pa  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Texas Association of Broadcasters issued the following news: The Austin Police Department has developed a proposal to release more video of critical incidents involving the APD which was directed by the Austin City Council last month to develop the new rules. To APD's credit, the new draft guidelines were created quickly thanks to a collaborative effort between law enforcement, community groups, and the district attorney's office. The rules are based on the Los Ange  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 12 -- Texas Hospital Association issued the following news release: All 36 members of the Texas Congressional House delegation signed onto a bipartisan letter, expressing concern to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about the expected impact of the proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule on Texas hospitals, patients and the Texas economy. U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville), Marc Veasey (D-Fort Worth), Pete Olson (R-Sugar Land) and Lizzie Pannill Fletc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 13 -- Texas Hospital Association issued the following news release: The Texas Hospital Association will convene its new COVID-19 Taskforce, comprised of select Texas hospital leaders, to address the most pressing concerns for hospitals preparing for and responding to the 2019 novel disease. Among other things, the taskforce will: * Provide guidance and expertise on resources Texas hospitals need to respond to the outbreak. * Address nuances in hospital operations and stre  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 11 -- Texas Hospital Association issued the following news release on March 10: The Texas Hospital Association testified before the Texas House Public Health Committee about COVID-19 and hospitals' work to prepare. "Texas hospitals have an incredible responsibility, and protecting our state is central to the mission of every hospital, no matter our size, location or type," said Carrie Kroll, vice president of Advocacy, Quality and Public Health for THA. "Hospital care is a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 11 -- The Texas Organizing Project issued the following news release: Fresh off Tuesday's impressive results for progressives across the state, the Texas Organizing Project (TOP) congratulates endorsed Dallas County candidates Jasmine Crockett (Texas HD 100) and Audra Riley (Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 3) for making it to runoffs, and looks forward to powering them to victory in May. "In House District 100, TOP and Texas Working Families Party teamed up to e  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 14 -- The Texas State Teachers Association issued the following news release: The Texas State Teachers Association urged school districts that have closed schools or anticipate closing schools because of the coronavirus risk to take steps to ensure that non-professional support staffers, who are not on contracts, continue to get paid. "We support and appreciate the precautions taken in closing these schools to protect the health and safety of all our students, school emplo  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 14 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release: The Natural Resources Conservation Service released its monthly streamflow forecast for the Rio Grande Basin this week predicting Rio Grande flows (at the Otowi gauge near Santa Fe) will be 64 percent of average this year. This is a dramatic decrease in predicted flows from the 90 percent forecast in January. The news is even worse in southern New Mexico and Texas where flows are expected to be just 50 perc  more