Thursday - June 11, 2026
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'CANCER SERVICES PROGRAM ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP'
ELMIRA, N.Y., Sept. 30 -- Chemung County issued the following press release: Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli and Health Center Director Robert Page formally recognized and celebrated the collaboration of the Healthy Women's Partnership with the Colorectal and Prostate Health Initiative which is now known as the Cancer Services Program Partnership of Chemung and Schuyler Counties at a press conference held today at the Chemung County Health Center. The Cancer Services Program offers free  more
'FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS OFFERED FOR DOGS, CATS AND FERRETS IN CHEMUNG COUNTY'
ELMIRA, N.Y., Sept. 30 -- Chemung County issued the following press release: The Chemung County S.P.C.A. in conjunction with the Chemung County Health Department will be offering the following free rabies clinics to Chemung County residents: * Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 6 to 8 pm at the Chemung Fire Hall, 5392 Main St., Chemung. * Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 2 to 4 pm at the Chemung County Fairgrounds 4-H Building. * Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 2 to 4 pm at the Horseheads  more
'HUB' OF FEAR MEMORY FORMATION IDENTIFIED IN BRAIN CELLS
ATLANTA, Sept. 29 -- Emory University issued the following news release: A protein required for the earliest steps in embryonic development also plays a key role in solidifying fear memories in the brains of adult animals, scientists have revealed. An apparent "hub" for changes in the connections between brain cells, beta-catenin could be a potential target for drugs to enhance or interfere with memory formation. The results are published online this week and appear in the October issue of  more
'HURRIED CHILD' MYTH; BUSY CHILDREN THRIVE, SAYS UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND RESEARCHER
COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 29 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: Contrary to popular belief, a heavy load of scheduled activities does not increase children's levels of stress, says a research team led by the University of Maryland. Instead, the researchers find that very active children thrive emotionally. The study is the first to examine how many children actually lead lives crammed with extracurricular activities. "The 'Hurried' Child: Myth vs. Reality," a   more
'SMOG BLOG' FOR CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN DEBUTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- NASA issued the following press release: NASA and its partners today unveiled a new way to connect satellite air quality data with communities in Central America and the Caribbean. The MesoAmerican and Caribbean Smog Blog, a Web site interpreting local and regional air quality, was introduced at a news conference in Panama City in conjunction with a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) in the Americas symposium. The Smog Blog provides timely informatio  more
40 percent of India's health problems linked to smoking: Ramadoss
New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Forty percent of India's health problems are linked to smoking, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss says, defending the stringent measures to ban smoking in public places from Oct 2. "According to a WHO survey, the (size of the) tobacco industry is Rs.35,000 crore (Rs.350 billion/$8 billion). Government as well as individual expenditure on preventing and treating tobacco-related health ailments as well as loss of production due to these diseases is Rs.36,000 crore (Rs.360  more
AARP HONORS ATTORNEY GENERAL EDMONDSON AND HIS WIFE FOR SERVICE
OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 30 -- The Oklahoma Attorney General issued the following news release: AARP Oklahoma today presented Attorney General Drew Edmondson and his wife Linda Edmondson awards for their life-long contributions toward making Oklahoma a better state as part of its 50th Anniversary events. Drew and Linda Edmondson, are among 50 Oklahomans over the age of 50 that were selected to be honored out of more than 200 nominations. The awards are being presented to mark AARP's 50th Anniv  more
ABIGAIL DISNEY TO DISCUSS 'PERFECT PARTNERS: PHILANTHROPY AND HIGHER EDUCATION' AT MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 30 -- The State University of New York's Monroe Community College issued the following news release: Abigail E. Disney, granddaughter of Roy Disney and grandniece of Walt Disney, will be the keynote speaker at the Monroe Community College Foundation's Perfect Partners: Philanthropy and Higher Education luncheon seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Monroe Community College's R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 East Henrietta Rd. A businesswoman, philanthropist, filmmaker an  more
Abortion to be permitted for special cases ?
Colombo, Sept. 30 -- Doctors, parents, several other groups and individuals have pointed out the importance of legalising abortion only for certain occasions such as when a girl is raped and made pregnant by her own father, brother or grandfather. Therefore opinions will be called from the Sri Lankan public to amend the law to save lives of female children, Child Development and Women's Empowerment Minister Sumedha G. Jayasena said. During an exclusive interview with the `Daily News', Minist  more
ACC Believes NGO Reports On REACH Impacts Create Unnecessary Confusion and Public Concern
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 30 -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: Barely 3 months after Europe's comprehensive new chemical law (REACH) has gone into effect, already non-governmental public interest groups have created wish-lists and reports which distract attention from efforts to effectively implement the law, and that could undermine the law's effectiveness. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) believes the public should be aware that: The list published by   more
AERIAL SPRAY OPERATIONS CONTINUE IN HARRIS COUNTY TO COMBAT MOSQUITOES
HOUSTON, Sept. 27 -- The Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services Department issued the following press release: The fourth aerial spray operation in Harris County will be conducted Saturday evening, September 27th. The areas being treated include: (See attached map) North Central Area * Extends from approximately Aldine Mail Route directly north to the Harris County/Montgomery County line. West Central Area * Includes areas west of I-610 to a boundary near Dairy Ashford (  more
AERIAL SPRAY OPERATIONS TO OCCUR IN WESTERN PORTIONS OF HARRIS COUNTY TO COMBAT MOSQUITOES AND MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASE
HOUSTON, Sept. 28 -- The Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services Department issued the following press release: The fifth aerial spray operation will be conducted Sunday evening, September 28th in western portions of Harris County. The proposed areas to be treated include: West Central Area * I-610 west to near Gessner Road. Extends from the Harris County/Fort Bend County line north to approximately Little York Road. * Small section of the northern portion of the Central  more
AIR FORCE CLIMATE SURVEY BEGINS OCT. 1
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following press release: Air Force leaders want to know what to know what's on the minds of Airmen. The Air Force launches its 2008 climate survey Oct. 1 via an e-mail invitation to every Airman across the total force, including civilians. The survey covers home life, work environment, leadership and morale issues. It will run through Nov. 26. "This is an opportunity for Airmen to have a voice," said Col. Daniel Badger, the Air Fo  more
ALLE-KISKI JOB FAIR OCT. 1
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa., Oct. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University at New Kensington issued the following news release: Local job seekers can interview with regional companies at the first Alle-Kiski Job Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1 in the Athletic Center at Penn State New Kensington. More than 50 recruiters are on-hand to provide career options for current students and recent graduates, as well as those seeking a change in vocation. Employment opportunities are available in   more
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE ASSISTANCE CENTER CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., Sept. 29 -- The State University of New York at Plattsburgh issued the following news release: The Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a party on Friday, Oct. 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 100 of Sibley Hall, on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus. This well-established and recognized program has been helping individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia for two decades. Taher Zandi, Ph.D., the   more
American Health Care Association Reaffirms Commitment To Sustaining & Enhancing Quality Long Term Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The American Health Care Association issued the following news release: The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the long term care profession remain committed to providing quality long term care and services in our nation's nursing facilities, and to sustaining our longstanding efforts to continually improve the environment in which dedicated employees can better maximize the level of care they provide to millions of our nation's most vulnerable frail, elderly,  more
ANAHEIM COMPANY FINED AFTER FAILING TO NOTIFY RESPONSE AGENCIES FOLLOWING CHEMICAL RELEASE
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 office issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined the Nor-Cal Beverage Company, Inc. $26,000 for an ammonia air release that occurred at its Anaheim, Calif., bottling plant. According to the EPA, in May 2007, the Nor-Cal Beverage Company released over 800 pounds of ammonia due to equipment failure. The federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know-Act and the Comprehens  more
Annual Congress ERS European Respiratory Society
BERLIN, Sept. 30 -- ICC Berlin issued the following news release: Taking place from 4 to 8 October 2008 on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, the Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) is the world's largest gathering of scientists specialising in respiratory medicine. Having taken place in 1997 and 2001 in the ICC Berlin, this year's international medical conference will be occupying the entire southern section of the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. Some 20,000 experts from around   more
ANNUAL MAYOR'S HIKE SET FOR OCT. 18
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 30 -- The city of Louisville issued the following news release: Mayor Jerry Abramson is encouraging Louisville residents to "hit the trail" on Saturday, October 18 at the fourth Mayor's Healthy Hometown Hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest. The free event is part of the Mayor's Healthy Hometown Movement, designed to encourage healthy behavior including better nutrition and increased physical activity. "The hike allows folks to enjoy the beauty of one of our outstanding   more
APPEAL PERIOD EXPIRES ON EMPIRE HEALTH SALE DECISION
OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 30 -- The Washington state Department of Health issued the following news release: The 28-day window to file an appeal of the sale of two Spokane-area hospitals expired last Friday without a challenge, officials at the Department of Health said today. This clears the way for Tennessee-based Community Health Systems to purchase the facilities. "We've heard from people in the Spokane area throughout this process and we understand how important these hospitals are to the  more
ARIZONA AWARDED $4.5 MILLION TO IMPROVE CHILD WELL-BEING
PHOENIX, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Janet Napolitano, D-Ariz., issued the following news release: Building upon a project led by Governor Janet Napolitano's Children's Cabinet, the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) was recently awarded more than $4.5 million to improve child health and wellness in Phoenix's South Mountain community. The Tapestry Project, as it will be called, will invest in children birth to age eight whose family and neighborhood environment put them at high risk for poor  more
ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES OPINION TO MICHAEL HAMBY
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 30 -- The Arkansas Attorney General issued the following opinion: Opinion No. 2008-163 September 30, 2008 Mr. Michael Hamby City Attorney of Greenwood 7 South Main Post Office Box 395 Greenwood, Arkansas 72936 Dear Mr. Hamby: You have requested an official Attorney General opinion, pursuant to A.C.A. sect. 25-19-105(c)(3)(B), concerning the release of certain records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is codified at A.C.A. sect. 25-19-1  more
ARKANSAS'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO PROTECT ARKANSANS FROM WALL STREET FAILURES
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Vic Snyder, D-Ark. (2nd CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Marion Berry (AR-01), Vic Snyder (AR-02), John Boozman (AR-03) and Mike Ross (AR-04) today voted to restore confidence in financial lending institutions by voting for H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and continue to call for action to protect Arkansas families and small businesses from the failures on Wall Street. "I am extremely disappointed that Con  more
ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC PRESIDENT THOMAS JONES TO RETIRE IN JUNE 2009
ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 29 -- The University System of Georgia Board of Regents issued the following news release: Susan Herbst, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer of the University System of Georgia, announced today that she has accepted the retirement decision of Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) President Thomas Z. Jones, effective June 30, 2009. Dr. Jones has served the University System of Georgia in this role since August 2000. Herbst praised Jones' longstandin  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL BROWN CRACKS DOWN ON MASSIVE PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30 -- The California Attorney General issued the following news release: California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced a crackdown on rampant prescription drug fraud in California, including the top fifty abusers who average more than 100 doctor and pharmacy visits to collect massive quantities of addictive drugs like Valium, Vicodin, and Oxycontin. "These prescription drug addicts are abusing the system, draining time and money from hundreds of doctors  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL COAKLEY FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES INVOLVED IN WIDESPREAD DENTAL FINANCE SCHEME
BOSTON, Sept. 30 -- The Massachusetts Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office has filed a lawsuit and obtained a temporary restraining order against 15 individuals and corporations that allegedly operated high-volume dental clinics through a web of corporate fronts in order to exploit patients and obtain funds from finance companies and insurers. According to the complaint, filed late last week in Suffolk Superior Court, hundreds of patient  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL COAKLEY'S OFFICE TO HOLD WINTER HEATING ROUNDTABLE IN HOLYOKE
BOSTON, Sept. 30 -- The Massachusetts Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office will hold the third in a series of regional Winter Heating and Energy Roundtables in Holyoke on Thursday October 2 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Winter Heating Roundtables are part of a comprehensive effort by the Attorney General's Office to preemptively address staggering energy cost increases this winter, anticipated to be 40 to 50 percent higher than last ye  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO SECURES PRISON SENTENCE FOR OWNER OF WAYNE MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR STEALING NEARLY $1 MILLION FROM MEDICAID
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 30 -- The New York State Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the sentencing of a Wayne County medical transportation company and its owner for defrauding Medicaid out of nearly $1 million by filing false claims and reports and using unqualified drivers. Murtada S. Ebrahim, 45, of Sedgefield Court in Irondequoit, owner of M&M Medical Transport, Inc., located on State Road 104 in Williamson, was sentenced  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL GANSLER FILES CHARGES AGAINST SIX HEALTH CLUBS
BALTIMORE, Sept. 26 -- The Maryland Attorney General issued the following news release: Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that his Consumer Protection Division ("the Division") has filed administrative charges against six health clubs for failing to renew their registration with the Division under Maryland's Health Club law. Under Maryland law, health clubs, self-defense schools and weight loss centers are required to register with the Division prior to selling heal  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES OPINION TO STATE SEN. BARNETT
TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 29 -- The Kansas attorney general issued the following opinion: The Honorable Jim Barnett State Senator, 17th District 1301 W. 12th Avenue, Suite 202 Emporia, Kansas 66801 Re: Counties and County Officers-Hospitals and Related Facilities; Contracts for Management; Legality of Group Purchasing Organization Fees Public Officers and Employees-Open Public Meetings; Executive Sessions; Allowable Subjects; Quality of Care and Staffing Issues Not Related to an Individ  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL NIXON WILL RECOVER $3.8 MILLION IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE AGAINST PENNSYLVANIA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 30 -- The Missouri Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Jay Nixon today said his Medicaid Fraud Control Unit will recover more than $3.8 million for taxpayers under an agreement with a Pennsylvania pharmaceutical company that marketed three of its drugs for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration and rewarded some doctors who frequently prescribed the drugs. As a result of the scheme, Nixon said, the three drugs made by   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL SUES MERCK FOR MISLEADING STATE AGENCIES OVER DRUG MARKETING
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 30 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Bill McCollum today sued Merck and Company, Inc. on behalf of Florida state agencies damaged by the company's allegedly deceptive marketing and promotion of one of its prescription drugs. According to the lawsuit, the company's repeated failure to disclose the adverse effects of prescription drug Vioxx while offering it to the state's Medicaid program as a safe painkil  more
AURORA CAMPUS PROCEEDS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 29 -- Waubonsee Community College issued the following news release: During the first week of October, environmental remediation will begin for Waubonsee Community College's new $50-million campus in downtown Aurora. Construction on the site, bounded by Galena Boulevard to the north, River Street to the west, Downer Place to the south and the Fox River to the east, is slated to begin in spring 2009. This new state-of-the-art comprehensive campus will allow students to earn  more
Author Rights under NIH Public Access Policy Highlighted in ARL Bimonthly Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news release: Author rights affected by the new National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access Policy are featured in the latest issue of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Bimonthly Report, no. 259. In the lead article, Ben Grillot, MLS (Maryland 2002), second-year student at the George Washington University Law School, and summer intern for ARL, compares how the agreements of 12 publishers perm  more
AVOID MILK OR PRODUCTS CONTAINING MILK INGREDIENTS FROM CHINA
BOSTON, Sept. 26 -- The Massachusetts Department of Social Services issued the following news release: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is advising residents not to consume milk or products containing milk ingredients from China because of the possible presence of melamine. Laboratory testing is being conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine whether the products are harmful. The FDA is alerting consumers that seven Mr. Brown instant coffee an  more
AVON FOUNDATION AWARDS $950,000 TO CANCER INSTITUTE AND GRADY
ATLANTA, Sept. 30 -- Emory University issued the following news release: The Avon Foundation has awarded a $950,000 one-year grant to the Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute and Grady Memorial Hospital. The grant will support community outreach, patient navigation and breast cancer research at the Avon Foundation Comprehensive Breast Center at Grady, which opened its doors in 2004 with previous funding from the Avon Foundation. Marc Hurlbert, director of the Avon Breast Cancer Crus  more
BANKERS: STATE, LOCAL INSTITUTIONS ARE SECURE
STILLWATER, Okla., Sept. 30 -- Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business issued the following news release: Oklahoma may be proving to be immune from the financial meltdown that has a nation concerned. State commercial banks have strong capital positions and are not at risk, according to a recent study by an Oklahoma State University finance professor. "The vast majority of commercial banks in Oklahoma are safe and sound," Simpson said. "Oklahoma's economy is doing well comp  more
BASTROP COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR SEPT. 22 MEETING
BASTROP, Sept. 22 -- The Bastrop County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: 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 indivisible). 3. Citizen comments. 4. Approve minutes of previous meeting(s). 5. Approve payment of bills and associated budget amendment. 6. Department and transfer station reports; Approve bonds. 7. Proclamation: 4-H Week  more
BECOME VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
HAMPTON, Va., Nov. 8 -- The city of Hampton posted the following news release: You can make a difference in Hampton by volunteering as a Hampton firefighter or medical technician. Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter Since 1884 the volunteer fire companies have provided the businesses, citizens, and visitors to the City of Hampton protection against fire, natural disasters, medical emergencies, and other life-threatening emergencies. The volunteers also provide support and participate in va  more
BELLY DANCE CLASS SHIMMIES AT WHEELOCK
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: This article was written under duress. I try to avoid free classes for two reasons: 1. I doubt a thing's worth it if I don't have to pay for it (that's right, the American dream). 2. The teacher doesn't mind not getting paid, which means they may be a little too excited about their subject (this is dangerous, especially when the class involves physical exertion). I did everything I could to get out of this assignment,  more
BERKELEY FIRE DEPARTMENT URGES BERKELEY RESIDENTS TO PREVENT HOME FIRES
BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 30 -- The city of Berkeley issued the following news release: A pot holder too close to a lit burner or a space heater left on overnight could be all it takes to start a home fire. In fact, cooking and heating are among the leading causes of home fires in the United States, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). That's why Berkeley is teaming up with NFPA from October 5-11 to urge Berkeley residents to "Prevent Home Fires" during Fir  more
Brookings Launches Africa Growth Initiative with Grant from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Brookings Institution issued the following news release: The Brookings Institution today announced the formation of a new research initiative on Africa's development challenges that aims to draw more heavily on knowledge and analysis of African researchers. The Africa Growth Initiative, established in part with a $5.8 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will significantly expand Brookings's expertise on development policy in and towards Africa,   more
BRUNDTLAND SERVED AS NORWAY'S LEADER FOR OVER DECADE
BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 30 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news release: At forty-one, Gro Harlem Brundtland, a physician and mother of four, took on a new job: prime minister of Norway. She was the youngest person and the first woman to ever hold that post. Brundtland, who served as Norway's leader for over a decade and, later, as director-general of the World Health Organization, is now special envoy on climate change for the United Nations. She will deliver the 2008  more
BURNING OF DEBRIS FROM HURRICANE IKE
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services Department issued the following press release: Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services (HCPHES) and the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office strongly urge residents of Harris County to avoid open burning of storm and tree debris created by Hurricane Ike. This includes tree branches and wooden fences. We have received numerous calls and complaints from residents reporting burning of storm debris  more
CAMDEN COUNTY FLU SHOT PROGRAM BEGINS OCT. 15 AT SENIOR FAIR IN COOPER RIVER PARK
CAMDEN, N.J., Sept. 25 -- Camden County issued the following press release: The Camden County Freeholders have scheduled 29 site locations for the 2008 Influenza and Pneumonia Immunization Program. As is the tradition, the program begins at the annual Senior Health Fair, which this year takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 15 in Cooper River Park, starting at 10 a.m. and continuing through 2 p.m. In addition to the flu shots, there will be dozens of health information tables, games and prizes an  more
CANDIDATES' HEALTH CARE REFORM PLANS DEBATED
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29 -- The University of California at San Francisco issued the following press release: Public health experts will convene for a half-day conference to discuss the two Presidential candidates' vastly differing suggestions for health care reform and assess the impact of each. The group will review the necessary elements of a reform and evaluate each plan from the perspective of women, low-income communities, public health advocates and health care providers. The meeting al  more
CARDINAL SCALE NAMED GOVERNOR'S EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
WEBB CITY, Mo., Sept. 30 -- Gov. Matt Blunt, R-Mo., issued the following press release: Gov. Matt Blunt today visited Cardinal Scale to promote Missouri's top ranking in manufacturing and highlight the company's focus on world markets. "By changing our state's business climate, we laid the foundation for renewed economic development and growth and provided Missouri companies large and small the freedom they need to compete in the global economy," Gov. Blunt said. "Our national economy face  more
CARMEL RESIDENT SUE FINKAM APPOINTED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CARMEL, Ind., Sept. 29 -- The city of Carmel issued the following press release: Carmel City Council has appointed Carmel resident Sue Finkam to serve on the city's Economic Development Commission. Finkam will fill the vacancy left by Ersal Ozdemir who formerly served as president of the committee. Finkam brings a great deal of experience to the commission, particularly in the field of Healthcare. Finkam is currently the Director of Business Development and Statewide Marketing Outreach for  more
CDC & PREVENTION AWARDS $10 MILLION TO NEW YORK CITY HEALTH & HOSPITALS CORPORATION TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES TO RESIDENTS
SANTA FE, N.M., Sept. 30 -- The New Mexico Department of Health issued the following news release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today awarded $10 million to New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) for the first year of a three-year competitive grant to provide medical examinations, diagnostic testing, referral and treatment for residents, students, and others in the community that were directly affected by the dust and debris from the collapse of the World  more
CELEBRATE DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH BY TEACHNING DIVERSITY
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 29 -- The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities issued the following news release: October is Disability History Month and New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) Commissioner Diana Jones Ritter wants New York State citizens to be aware of some of the wonderful educational tools available through OMRDD and its collaborative partners that can help teach both children and adults about development  more
CELLS THAT AVOID SUICIDE MAY BECOME CANCEROUS
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 1 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: When a cell's chromosomes lose their ends, the cell usually kills itself to stem the genetic damage. But University of Utah biologists discovered how those cells can evade suicide and start down the path to cancer. Details of how the process works someday may provide new ways to treat cancer. The new study of fruit flies is the first to show in animals that losing just one telomere - the end of a chromos  more
CERTAIN WIC CLINICS RE-OPEN AFTER HURRICANE IKE
HOUSTON, Sept. 18 -- The Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services Department issued the following press release: More and more WIC offices are open and operating in Harris County as of today. This includes WIC offices operated by the Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services, Houston Department of Health and Human Services and by University of Texas Health Science Center Houston. WIC Clients can go to any of the open sites for services regardless of where they were or  more
CHADD and AACAP Applaud Michael Phelps for Addressing Stigma of AD/HD
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry issued the following news release: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) applaud Olympic gold-medalist Michael Phelps and his mother, Ms. Deborah Phelps for educating the public about succeeding with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). "Congratulations to Michael Phelps for winning eight Olympic gold  more
Children's Mental Health Coalition Introduces Bill of Rights for Families Living With Mental Illnesses
WASHINGTON, Apr. 15 -- The American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry issued the following news release: The children's mental health coalition has created a Bill of Rights for Children with Mental Health Disorders and their Families. The coalition includes the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), the Autism Society of America (ASA), the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF), Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), the F  more
CITIZEN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CONFERENCE SET FOR OCT. 24-25
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 30 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Citizen-Based Monitoring Network of Wisconsin will hold its 5th annual conference October 24 and 25 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Onalaska. The registration deadline is Oct. 17. Information about the conference program and online registration materials can be found on network's Web site [cbm.wiatri.net]. "Anyone involved or interested in monitoring natural resources can benefit from  more
CITY HOLDS PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING RE-STRIPING NORTH CENTRAL STREET
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 30 -- The city of Knoxville issued the following press release: The City of Knoxville will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 30, to outline its plans for re-striping part of North Central Street - the first step in a comprehensive plan to make it a mixed-use, more pedestrian-friendly street. The meeting will be from 6-7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Knox County Health Department located at 140 Dameron Avenue. "We're going to present a detailed plan   more
CITY OF DECATUR ISSUES AGENDA FOR DEC. 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECATUR, Ala., Dec. 17 -- The city of Decatur issued the following agenda for a City Council meeting: December 17, 2007 10:00 A.M. 1. Call meeting to order 2. Invocation: 3. Pledge of Allegiance: 4. Roll Call 5. Approve minutes of regular meeting of December 3, 2007 and work sessions of November 26 and December 3, 2007 6. RESOLUTION NO. 07-376: Award bid for providing mowing and trimming services to Grass Roots Landscape Service (d.b.a. Earth, Water & StoneScapes), in the  more
CITY OF TORRINGTON ISSUES MEETING SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF MAY 5
TORRINGTON, Conn., May 5 -- The city of Torrington issued the following notice: MEETING SCHEDULE MON MAY 5 Ordinance Sub Committee of the City Council 6:00 PM Room 206A Board of Trustees of the City Employees' 6:30 PM Council Chambers Retirement Fund City Council & WPC Authority Immediately Following Bd of Trustees Meeting Council Chambers PUBLIC HEARING: Neighborhood Assistance 7:00 PM Council Chambers Torrington Early Childhood Collaborative (Parent Comm) 6:30 PM Room 206A  more
CITY OF TORRINGTON ISSUES MEETING SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF SEPT. 15
TORRINGTON, Conn., Sept. 15 -- The city of Torrington issued the following notice: MEETING SCHEDULE MON SEPT 15 Ordinance Subcommittee of the City Council 6:00 PM Council Chambers Small Cities Subcommittee of the City Council 6:15 PM Room 206A City Council & WPC Authority 6:30 PM Council Chambers SPECIAL Joint meeting of the City Council, I.F. City Council meeting Parks & Recreation, and Fuessenich Park Comm. Council Chambers Services for the Elderly 2:30 PM Senior Center N  more
CITY OF TORRINGTON ISSUES MEETING SCHEDULE WEEK OF APRIL 14
TORRINGTON, Conn., April 14 -- The city of Torrington issued the following notice: MEETING SCHEDULE MON APR 14 SPECIAL City Council & WPC Authority 6:00 PM Council Chambers (Budgets) Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 PM Auditorium EMS Oversight Committee 1:00 PM Mayor's Office TUES APR 15 Board of Finance 5:00 PM Council Chambers Inland Wetlands 7:00 PM Council Chambers WED APR 16 NW CT Conv & Visitor's Bureau (Exec Comm) 12:00 Noon To Be Determined NW CT Transit District 12:  more
CIVIL AFFAIRS TEAM HELPS SPUR LOCAL ECONOMY
RUTBAH, Iraq, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: By Capt. Paul Greenberg Regimental Combat Team 5 Marines from Civil Affairs Team 4, Detachment 1, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 inspected one of their crowning achievements Sept. 28: the renovation of a meat-processing facility in Rutbah. An Iraqi town of about 17,000 in western al-Anbar province, Rutbah is situated on a key route between Baghdad and crossing points  more
COCHISE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 19 MEETING
BISBEE, Ariz., Aug. 19 -- Cochise County Board of Supervisors issued the following meeting agenda: August 19, 2008 9:00 AM ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING ROLL CALL Consent Board of Supervisors Item 1 Approve appointment of Mr. Michael Ortega as Cochise County's representative to the Arizona Counties Insurance Pool (ACIP) / W  more
COCHISE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ISSUES AGENDA FOR AUG. 26 MEETING
BISBEE, Ariz., Aug. 26 -- Cochise County Board of Supervisors issued the following meeting agenda: August 26, 2008 9:00 AM ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING ROLL CALL PRESENTATION BY SUPERVISOR CALL TO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERIVCES FOR EXPANDED TRANSIT SERVICE. PRESENTATION BY CRAIG SULLIVAN, DIRECTOR, COUNTY SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATIO  more
COCHISE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ISSUES AGENDA FOR SEPT. 16 MEETING
BISBEE, Ariz., Sept. 16 -- Cochise County Board of Supervisors issued the following meeting agenda: September 16, 2008 9:00 AM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEARING ROOM 1415 MELODY LANE, BUILDING G, BISBEE, AZ 85603 ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING ROLL CALL Consent Board of Supervisors Item 1 Approve the Minutes of the regular   more
COLLIER COUNTY RED TIDE UPDATE
NAPLES, Fla., Sept. 30 -- Collier County issued the following news release: Below are the most recent red tide sampling results. There have not been any reports of respiratory irritation or dead fish within Collier County. Variable winds are forecasted throughout the remainder of the week and no red tide impacts are expected at this time. The next sampling event will be Monday, October 6, 2008 Tables omitted (They can be viewed at: http://www.colliergov.net/index.aspx?recordid=6839&page  more
COLONEL DEBUNKS INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE MOBILIZATION MYTHS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Though they may serve only two to four years on active duty, soldiers who enlist in the Army takes on an eight-year commitment. When they leave active duty, they can serve the remainder of their obligation in the National Guard or Army Reserve, but they also can fulfill the commitment in the Individual Ready Reserve. IRR members must meet minimal annual requirem  more
COLORADO CANCER COALITION ANNOUNCES 2008 LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS
DENVER, Sept. 29 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Colorado Cancer Coalition has announced the winners of its annual leadership awards for outstanding contributions by organizations and individuals in the field of cancer prevention and control in the state. The awards will be presented at the eighth annual Colorado Cancer Summit: Tools for Survivorship, Monday, Oct. 6, at St. Mary's Cancer Center in Grand Junction. For more i  more
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY TO HOSTS CONFERENCE FOR WILDLIFE SCIENTISTS TO ADDRESS HUMAN-WILDLIFE ISSUES SEPT. 29-OCT. 2 IN ESTES PARK
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 29 -- Colorado State University issued the following press release: Fish and wildlife professionals around the world face complex problems in sustaining the health of fish and wildlife populations. These populations are threatened by a wide variety of human trends such as urbanization, population growth, rapid expansion of agricultural lands, climate change and the basic lack of human connection to the natural world. Increasingly, there is recognition that sustainin  more
COMMISSIONER BRAGER ROLLS UP SLEEVE FOR FIGHT
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 30 -- Clark County issued the following press release: Clark County Commissioner Susan Brager is preparing for a fight with an adversary she can't even see� the influenza virus. Commissioner Brager is kicking off the start to the influenza season by getting her flu shot and encouraging Clark County residents to do the same. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 Americans will be hospitalized with symptoms from the flu this year, and   more
Con Edison Cited For Environmental Excellence
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Consolidated Edison issued the following news release: Consolidated Edison, Inc. has been cited for environmental excellence in two recent rankings recognizing overall corporate governance efforts for taking responsibility and developing a management approach to address climate change. Consolidated Edison was ranked second in North America and fourth internationally among 26 multi-utility companies rated in a 2008 survey by Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, an entit  more
CONFERENCE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF COMPUTING AT UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, Sept. 30 -- University of Cincinnati issued the following news release: The University of Cincinnati's history of computing (and its future) will be examined and celebrated during a Nov. 10-11 conference. That's when former and current UC students and employees - all of whom have contributed to the university's and the larger world's computing history - will gather to examine that history as well as the future of computing. Participants and topics The "Fifty Years of Comput  more
CONGRESS PASSES 2009 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., this week praised the Senate's approval of the 2009 National Defense Authorization Act, an annual bill that authorizes funding for our servicemen and women and their families, critical military construction projects at Georgia bases as well as Georgia-made weapons systems. The bil  more
COUNTY ANNOUNCES HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAYS
FREEHOLD, N.J., Sept. 30 -- Monmouth County issued the following press release: Monmouth County has scheduled two fall 2008 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal days in local communities so that Monmouth County residents have additional opportunities to get rid of items that are not permitted in the regular or recycling disposal process. The times, dates and locations are: * 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 - Upper Freehold, the County garage on Rt. 539 (south of the Cream Ridge Golf Club)  more
COVENTRY HEALTH CARE REPORTS ACQUISITION BY CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER JHAVERI
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Coventry Health Care Inc. (CVH), Bethesda, Md., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Chief Medical Officer Vishu J. Jhaveri, Bethesda. On Sept. 26 the action involved acquisition of 12,500 shares of stock. He now owns 143,244 shares of stock directly. The information at the SEC is available at: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1054833/000123318408000005/xslF345X03/primary_doc.xml  more
COVENTRY HEALTH CARE REPORTS ACQUISITION BY EXECUTIVE VP GUERTIN
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Coventry Health Care Inc. (CVH), Bethesda, Md., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Executive VP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Shawn M. Guertin, Rockville. On Sept. 26 the action involved acquisition of 38,000 shares of stock. He now owns 748,695 shares of stock directly. The information at the SEC is available at: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1054833/00012315510800000  more
COVENTRY HEALTH CARE REPORTS ACQUISITION BY SENIOR VP MCGARRY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Coventry Health Care Inc. (CVH), Bethesda, Md., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Senior VP James E. McGarry, Bethesda. On Sept. 26 the action involved acquisition of 12,500 shares of stock. He now owns 278,795 shares of stock directly. The information at the SEC is available at: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1054833/000123155108000003/xslF345X03/primary_doc.xml  more
COVENTRY HEALTH CARE REPORTS ACQUISITION BY SENIOR VP RUHLMANN
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Coventry Health Care Inc. (CVH), Bethesda, Md., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Senior VP John J. Ruhlmann, Bethesda. On Sept. 26 the action involved acquisition of 4,000 shares of stock "wherein time-based restrictions will lapse in equal annual increments over a four-year period. Award of restricted stock was conditioned upon reporting person entering into a restrictive covenants agre  more
COVENTRY HEALTH CARE REPORTS ACQUISITION BY SENIOR VP RUHLMANN
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Coventry Health Care Inc. (CVH), Bethesda, Md., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Senior VP John J. Ruhlmann, Bethesda. On Sept. 26 the action involved acquisition of 4,000 shares of stock. He now owns 150,553 shares of stock directly. The information at the SEC is available at: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1054833/000123318408000007/xslF345X03/primary_doc.xml  more
DEL. FALEOMAVAEGA, SEN. AKAKA ANNOUNCE GOOD NEWS FOR AMERICAN SAMOA'S VETERANS; VA AGREES TO PAY LBJ HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL CARE, SERVICES PROVIDED
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Del. Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, D-American Samoa, issued the following press release: Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that the VA has finally agreed to support his and Senator Akaka's request to pay LBJ Hospital for treatment of American Samoa's veterans when their care or treatment is for service-connected illnesses and disabilities. "For too long, our veterans have had to pay for part of their medical care at LBJ for service-connected illnesses and disabiliti  more
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION WARNS PEOPLE NOT TO EAT WHITE RABBIT CANDY HEALTH RISK: MELAMINE CONTAMINATION
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 30 -- The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The Department of Environmental Conservation is warning the public not to eat White Rabbit brand candy in any flavor as it may be contaminated with Melamine. The product has been found in Alaska and removed from retailers' shelves. However DEC is asking consumers to check for this product in their homes. White Rabbit Creamy Candy is sold in 8 or 16 oz packages. All other flavo  more
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT RELEASES SEPT. 29 WEST NILE/EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS STATUS UPDATE
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 29 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from 76 mosquito pools, or samples, from 41 traps set statewide during the week of September 15 are negative for both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. As was previously reported, nine mosquito pools trapped in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls and Westerly and tested at the RI Departme  more
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WORKERS HEAD HOME FROM HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS IN LOUISIANA
LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 30 -- The Nebraska Health and Human Services System issued the following news release: Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) workers who went to Louisiana earlier this month to help process disaster food stamps are scheduled to head home today. The workers, who left Nebraska on Sept. 12, were originally scheduled to return on the 22nd but were asked to stay an extra week to continue to support the state's ongoing hurricane relief efforts. Louisiana is reimbursing  more
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES NEARLY $240 MILLION IN GRANTS TO ENHANCE CRIME PREVENTION EFFORTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs issued the following press release: Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey today announced nearly $240 million in grant awards that support communities and law enforcement in preventing crime. These grants are administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO) within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). Funding is awarded through several OJP initiatives, inclu  more
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES NEARLY $240 MILLION IN GRANTS TO ENHANCE CRIME PREVENTION EFFORTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following press release: Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey today announced nearly $240 million in grant awards that support communities and law enforcement in preventing crime. These grants are administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO) within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). Funding is awarded through several OJP initiatives, including the Edward Byrne Memoria  more
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HOSTS OPEN HOUSE IN GWINN FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT ON OCT. 23
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 30 -- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Department of Natural Resources will host an open house on Thursday, Oct. 23, to provide information and receive public comment on proposed forest management treatments for 2010 in the Gwinn Management Unit. The open house will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Sands Township Hall, located at 987 County Road 553 in Marquette. Each year, DNR personnel inventory and evaluate one-tent  more
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HOSTS OPEN HOUSES IN CADILLAC FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT ON OCT. 28-29
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 30 -- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Department of Natural Resources will host an open house for the Baldwin area on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and for the Cadillac area on Wednesday, Oct. 29, to provide information and receive public comment on proposed forest management treatments for 2010 in the Cadillac Management Unit. The Baldwin Area Open House will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Baldwin Field Office at 2468 West 24th S  more
DHS DIRECTOR AHMED INVITES GENESEE COUNTY RESIDENTS TO REDUCE POVERTY AND MAXIMIZE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
FLINT, Mich., Sept. 30 -- The Michigan Department of Humnan Services issued the following news release: Michigan Department of Human Services Director Ismael Ahmed today formally invited regional human services organizations and residents here to join efforts to reduce poverty and maximize economic opportunities for all Michigan citizens by attending the 2008 Voices for Action Poverty Summit in Detroit on Nov. 13. "Too many families are just one paycheck away from sliding into poverty," Ah  more
DHS, NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE $3.1 MILLION IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE AWARDS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today approximately $3.1 million in new grant awards to academic institutions for the fiscal year 2008 Academic Research Initiative. The Academic Research Initiative (ARI) program was initiated in 2007 to foster pioneering research in radiological and nuc  more
DISASTER MEDICAL TEAMS WRAP UP RESPONSE TO HURRICANE IKE
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release: As Texans clean up and rebuild infrastructure lost to Hurricane Ike, thousands of people called for disaster duty are returning to their homes and regular jobs in distant states. More than 1,000 federal medical personnel are among those who have finished their work operating medical special needs shelters and covering for displaced healthcare provide  more
DISCOVER POSSIBILITIES AT ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE
COON RAPIDS, Minn., Sept. 30 -- Anoka-Ramsey Community College issued the following news release: Planning for a new career or graduating from high school this year, now is the time to discover college at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minn. Open Houses are scheduled on both campuses in October. * Cambridge Campus: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m., in lobby area by G202 * Coon Rapids Campus: Thursday, Oct. 23, 6 to 8 p.m., in the Cafeteria The Open House  more
DLEG WARNS CONSUMERS OF FURNACE CLEANING SCAMS OFFERS DO'S AND DON'TS OF WINTERIZING YOUR HOME HEATING SYSTEM
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 30 -- The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth issued the following news release: This is the time of year to get your furnace cleaned and ready for winter. Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG) Director Keith W. Cooley offers some sensible tips so you don't get taken to the cleaners. "While most mechanical contractors are reputable, the furnace "scam artists" are on the move at this time of year," Cooley said. "Unfortunately, hundreds of u  more
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations begin in Gulf
Dubai, Sept. 30 -- Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations started across the Gulf nations Tuesday following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent of the moon Monday evening. People thronged mosques across the region Tuesday, the first day of the month of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, after the sighting of the moon Monday marked the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. In Abu Dhabi, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the country's Vice President  more
ELLSWORTH SCHOOL BOARD ISSUES AGENDA FOR JUNE 11 MEETING
ELLSWORTH, Maine, June 11 -- The Ellsworth School Board issued the following meeting agenda: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 ~7:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Consideration of Minutes May 27, 2008 - Second Meeting of the Month C. Public Comment on Agenda Items D. Personnel Updates Resignations -Lynn S. Leighton, Health Occupations-HCTC, effective end of contract 2008 Transfers - Kathy Weymouth, CCK, will be moving from 1st grade to Reading Recovery/ Literacy Cindy Hamilton, Cafeter  more
Emeritus Status Granted to William G. Herbert
BLACKSBURG, Va., July 3 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: William G. Herbert of Blacksburg, professor of human nutrition, foods, and exercise 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 June 20. William G. Herbert of Blacksburg, professor of human nutrition, foods, and exercise in the Colleg  more
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS
FRANKFORT, Ky., Sept. 30 -- The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services issued the following news release: As the proportion of older Kentuckians continues to grow, some seniors may find that additional income is necessary to meet financial obligations and rising living expenses. Because of the work experience and skills needed in today's workforce, they may also discover it can be difficult for them to find good paying jobs. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)   more
ENROLLMENT GROWTH EXPECTED TO GENERATE $8.4 MILLION FOR NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
LAS CRUCES, N.M., Sept. 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: The New Mexico State University Board of Regents learned at their meeting Friday that enrollment gains this semester could translate into a funding increase of up to $8.4 million in 2010. According to the State Appropriation Funding Formula, the Las Cruces campus growth in student credit hours generated a workload factor increase of 3.48 percent, large enough to trigger additional state funding of   more
EPA AWARDS MAINE $492,200 FOR CLEAN DIESEL PROJECTS
BOSTON, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 office issued the following news release: EPA has awarded $492,220 to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (ME DEP) for clean diesel projects across the state. This funding is part of $14.8 million that has been made available this year for State Clean Diesel programs nationally. New England states received nearly $1.6 million from EPA, leveraging an additional $780,000 in state funding. In Maine, $295,320 was awarde  more
EPA FINES SIX ARIZONA CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATORS FOR ASBESTOS VIOLATIONS SCHOOLS FAILED TO HAVE INSPECTIONS COMPLETED, ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLANS
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 office issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined six Arizona charter school operators a combined total of $11,600 for Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act violations. In April 2007, EPA inspectors discovered that all but one of the school operators failed to conduct inspections to determine if asbestos-containing material was present in school buildings and all had fai  more
EPA REGION 7 URGES PARENTS TO CONTACT HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING MERCURY SPILL AT SKATE PARK IN PITTSBURG, KAN.
KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 office issued the following news release: Parents of children who may have been exposed to toxic elemental mercury that was recently spilled on a Pittsburg, Kan., skate park are being strongly urged to immediately contact the Crawford County Health Department so that their children can receive health screenings. Emergency responders from EPA Region 7, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Fire Marshal  more
EPA SETTLES WITH CITY OF ANCHORAGE FOR OVER $40,000 FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING VIOLATIONS
ANCHORAGE, Ala., Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 office issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $40,300 settlement with the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) for failure to properly manage hazardous waste at its Anchorage Public Transportation Department Maintenance facility located at 3650 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska. MOA has fully cooperated with EPA to address all allegations. An inspection of the MOA's  more
EPA'S NEW NUCLEAR SAFETY STANDARDS SEND DOE BACK TO STARTING GATE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming issued the following news release: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today their public health and safety standards for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste facility. This announcement came four months after the Department of Energy (DOE) filed its application for the facility. "Today's action by the administration only reinforces how their entire approach to the Yucca Mounta  more
EXPERT ON SCHOOL SAFETY, CRISIS COUNSELING TO SPEAK ON OCT. 6
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 30 -- The University of Iowa of issued the following news release: Marleen Wong, Ph.D., a national expert on school safety programs and crisis counseling, will present a seminar on the University of Iowa campus from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in Room 2117 of the Medical Education and Research Facility. Her lecture, "The Aftermath of School Violence, Disasters and Terrorism: Evidence-Based Practices that Help Children Cope from Traumatic Events," is free and open to the  more
EXPERTS IN FIELD OF PLATELET RESEARCH AT LEXINGTON THIS WEEK
LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 30 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release: Experts in the field of platelet research will be in Lexington this week to share their insight into the biology of platelets, as well as the role of platelets in clotting disorders and inflammation, at a conference hosted by the Gill Heart Institute and the University of Kentucky Cardiovascular Research Center. Platelets are a component of blood that play a role in forming clots to stop bleeding, but  more
FDA AWARDS $5.2 MILLION IN GRANTS TO FURTHER FOOD, FEED SAFETY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food & Drug Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the awarding of 17 grants to enhance food and feed safety. These grants fund major cooperative agreements in four major areas. The FDA awarded a combined $5.2 million in these one-year grants to various state and local regulatory agencies. "These cooperative agreements support and enhance local food prot  more
FDA AWARDS UP TO $2.5 BILLION TO MODERNIZE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OVER TEN YEARS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food & Drug Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the selection of ten contractors to receive up to a total of $2.5 billion for information technology (IT) and data center management services over the next ten years. The contract is the cornerstone of the FDA's Information Technology for the 21st Century (ICT21) bioinformatics initiative, an extensive IT m  more
FDA CLEARS NEW CDC TEST TO DETECT HUMAN INFLUENZA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued the following press release: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today cleared a new test developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to diagnose human influenza infections and the highly pathogenic influenza A (H5N1) viruses. The device, called the Human Influenza Virus Real-Time RT-PCR Detection and Characterization Panel (rRT-PCR Flu Panel), uses a molecular biology technique  more
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO APPALACHIAN POWER MODIFYING, APPROVING NON-PROJECT USE OF PROJECT LANDS, WATERS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: Appalachian Power Company Project No. 2210-176 ORDER MODIFYING AND APPROVING NON-PROJECT USE OF PROJECT LANDS AND WATERS On June 17, 2008, and supplemented September 10, 2008, Appalachian Power Company (APC or licensee), licensee for the Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project (FERC No. 2210), filed an application for non-project use of project la  more
FINAL EVENING OF AERIAL SPRAY OPERATION IN HARRIS COUNTY TO COMBAT MOSQUITOES
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 29 -- The Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services Department issued the following press release: The sixth and final night of the nearly week-long aerial spray operation in Harris County will be conducted Monday evening, September 29th in western portions of Harris County. (See attached map) West Area * Treatment boundary runs along the north side of FM 529 from near Eldridge Road to the Harris County/Waller County line. * Treatment boundary extends  more
Fire-Safe Cigarette Podcast Available At Firehouse.com
QUINCY, Mass., Sept. 30 -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release: In a new podcast by the National Fire Protection Association (http://www.nfpa.org/), coordinator of the Coalition for Fire-Safe Cigarettes (http://www.firesafecigarettes.org/), officials from three states that implemented fire-safe cigarette laws (New York, Vermont, and Oregon) are interviewed and provide thoughtful insight into the process of passing a fire-safe cigarette law, implementing   more
FIRST CASE OF EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS CONFIRMED IN VIRGINIA
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 29 -- The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services issued the following news release: The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse this year. The 15-month old male pony was from Virginia Beach and was unvaccinated for EEE. He was sick for two days with a high fever and abnormal neurologic signs, euthanized on September 19 and samples were taken to the VDACS R  more
FIRST LADY BLAGOJEVICH WALKS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING FOOD ALLERGIES TO SAVE CHILDREN'S LIVES
CHICAGO, Sept. 27 -- Illinois First Lady Patti Blagojevich issued the following press release: Nationwide, some three million children suffer from food allergies, including one out of seventeen children under three years of age. Incredibly, of the 2.1 million school-aged children in Illinois, an estimated 93,000 of them are affected by food allergies. Due to these startling statistics, Lady Patricia Blagojevich put on her walking shoes today and participated in a three-mile walk through the L  more
FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE NASSAU CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW TESTING SERVICES
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 30 -- Florida Community College at Jacksonville issued the following news release: Florida Community College Betty P. Cook Nassau Center in Yulee will expand the Assessment Center services by offering both the Nursing School Aptitude Test (NAT) and the Health Occupations Aptitude Test (HOT). The NAT test is for individuals interested in the registered nursing program and there is a $35 testing fee. The HOT test is for individuals interested in entering other health c  more
FLU & PNEUMONIA SHOTS FOR SENIORS AVAILABLE
LAS CRUCES, N.M., Sept. 30 -- The city of Las Cruces issued the following news release: The City of Las Cruces Senior Programs and Maxim Healthcare will provide 2008 flu and pneumonia shots to senior citizens beginning Monday, October 6th. The following are dates/locations where the shots will be provided: October 6, Club Fusion, 101 E. Union, 9:00 am-4:00 pm October 7, Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite, 9:00 am-4:00 pm October 8, Eastside Community Center, 310 N. Tornillo,  more
FLU SHOT CLINICS TO BEGIN NOV. 6
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- The city of Lakewood issued the following press release: The Lakewood Department of Human Services-Division of Aging and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health will be offering flu shots on the following dates: * Thursday, November 6, 2008 1:00-4:00 p.m. Woman's Club Pavilion, Lakewood Park * Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:30-11:00 a.m. Fedor Manor, 12400 Madison Ave. * Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:00-4:00 p.m. Woman's Club Pavilion, Lakewood Park R  more
Fonterra re-assures its milk is safe
Colombo, Sept. 30 -- Fonterra Brands Lanka yesterday re-assured consumers in Sri Lanka that its ANCHOR, ANLENE, RATTHI, SHAPE UP and ANMUM Milk powder products are made from milk sourced solely from New Zealand and are 100% safe to consume. The company further stated that all liquid milk and yoghurts marketed under the NEWDALE, RATTHI, ANLENE and ANCHOR brands are made with local milk sourced from farmers in Sri Lanka and tested to meet the highest International and local standards including  more
FORMER SENIOR EXECUTIVE WALSH AT CARDINAL HEALTH JOINS UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY
NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 30 -- University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey issued the following news release: The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) has announced that Daniel J. Walsh has joined the university as senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer. Mr. Walsh was most recently the executive vice president, chief ethics and compliance officer and chief audit executive for Cardinal Health, of Columbus, Ohio, a Fortune 20 company and a leading gl  more
Free cancer care for kids, insurance for poor in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 30 -- A new, free-of-cost insurance for 2.1 million families and free cancer care for all children below 16 years are among the slew of new schemes that will be launched soon, two Kerala ministers said here Tuesday. A joint press conference was addressed by state Health Minister P.K. Sreemathi and state Labour Minister P.K. Gurudasan. "Rashtriya Swasthya Bheema Yojana is a plan of the central government and it is to be implemented in phases. We have instead decide  more
GATEWAY ADDS CLASSES TO OCTOBER TERM TO ACCOMMODATE GROWING NUMBER OF STUDENTS
COVINGTON, Ky., Sept. 30 -- Gateway Community and Technical College issued the following news release: Gateway Community and Technical College said today it has added 10 new classes to a previously scheduled term that begins Oct. 14 to accommodate a growing number of students. "We've seen a healthy increase in students this fall, and we want to make room for as many as we can," said Andre Washington, Gateway's new director of admissions. "We've added classes in basic English and math, as w  more
GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION ANNUAL CAMPAIGN RAISES $393,805
GENESEE, N.Y., Sept. 29 -- The State University of New York's Genesee Community College issued the following news release: Todd Bender, '89 of Batavia recently announced success in the 2007-2008 annual campaign for Genesee Community College student scholarships and program initiatives. He said, "We exceeded our goal and raised $393,905, exceeding our $300,350 goal by a wide margin, to support the College students and programs. Our theme, 'Genesee at 40,' recognized the founding of the College  more
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMS BENEFICIARIES OF NEW MEDICARE MARKETING GUIDELINES
ATLANTA, Sept. 23 -- The Georgia Department of Human Resources issued the following news release: The Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services (DAS) GeorgiaCares program is informing Medicare beneficiaries of the new guidelines imposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The new rules are designed to protect Medicare beneficiaries from being pressured to change their health care coverage plans by insurance companies and agents marketing their own prescript  more
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW MARIETTA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER OCT. 2
ATLANTA, Sept. 29 -- The Georgia Department of Labor issued the following news release: State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor will hold open house ceremonies for its new Marietta Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Center Thursday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. The new facility is located in Suite 280 at 877 Franklin Rd. in Marietta. Rehabilitation Services is a division of the Georgia Department of Labor. "The new Vocational Rehabilitation Center partne  more
Getting More Value from Medicare
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Century Foundation issued the following news release: With Medicare's financing unraveling, Medicare reform will need to be high on the next president's agenda. In a new report from The Century Foundation, fellow and HealthBeat Blog editor Maggie Mahar (www.healthbeatblog.org) points out that past proposals for containing Medicare's costs, such as putting a cap on physicians' fees or requiring beneficiaries to pay more for their care, have not worked. She calls for a  more
GIRAFFE DIES AT NORTH CAROLINA. ZOO
ASHEBORO, N.C., Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources' North Carolina Zoo issued the following news release: A 14-year-old male giraffe died at the North Carolina Zoo Thursday afternoon while undergoing surgery to remove a stone blocking his urinary tract. "Azog" was born at the N.C. Zoo in July 1994, and was one of two adult giraffes in the zoo's collection. Keepers noticed he was having urinary problems Thursday morning and called in zoo veterinari  more
Good sanitation
Kathmandu, Sept 30 -- Children under five are most vulnerable to the effects of poor sanitation and hygiene. Every year, diarrhoea resulting from inadequate sanitation and unsafe hygiene practices kills more than 1.5 million children. So every 20 seconds a child dies as a direct result. Diarrhoea is also closely linked to under-nutrition. Under-nourished children have compromised immune system and are at a higher risk for developing pneumonia which kills more children than any other disease.   more
GOV. BLUNT EMPHASIZES MISSOURI'S NUMBER 1 RANKING IN MANUFACTURING
ST. JOSEPH, Mo., Sept. 30 -- Gov. Matt Blunt, R-Mo., issued the following press release: Gov. Matt Blunt today visited Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica to promote Missouri's top ranking in manufacturing and promote the state as the ideal location for the company's planned 116 job expansion. "By changing our state's business climate, we laid the foundation for renewed economic development and growth in important industries such as manufacturing," Gov. Blunt said. "Our national economy faces m  more
GOV. CRIST NAMES SHELDON SECRETARY OF DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 30 -- Gov. Charlie Crist, R-Fla., has issued the following news release: Governor Charlie Crist today named George Sheldon as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families to succeed Bob Butterworth, whose resignation was effective August 15, 2008. Sheldon previously served as the department's Assistant Secretary for Operations under Bob Butterworth. "I am confident George will carry forward the tremendous improvements that have been achieved in our services  more
GOV. GIBBONS PROCLAIMS APRIL AS POLIO AWARENESS MONTH
CARSON CITY, Nev., June 23 -- Gov. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., has issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, there have been six reported cases of polio in the United States since 2005, the poliovirus having been imported from Canada or Mexico; and WHEREAS, since 2005 the Centers for Disease Control has found drops in polio vaccination among US toddlers, estimating that more than one million US children 19-35 months old are unvaccinated against polio; and WHEREAS, toddlers living in poverty   more
GOV. GIBBONS PROCLAIMS JAN. 25 AS A DAY IN HONOR OF ALEX HAARTZ
CARSON CITY, Nev., Jan. 24 -- Gov. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., has issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, Alex Haartz has served as the Administrator of the State of Nevada's Health Division since July 2004; and WHEREAS, Mr. Haartz will be leaving to join the "dark side" as a fiscal analyst for the Legislative Counsel Bureau on January 25, 2008; and WHEREAS, as Administrator of the Health Division, Mr. Haartz has helped promote and protect the health of all Nevadans and visitors to our St  more
GOV. GIBBONS PROCLAIMS MARCH 22 AS NEVADA URBAN INDIAN DAY
CARSON CITY, Nev., March 4 -- Gov. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., has issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, the health of Urban Indians people is our greatest concerns, that they may be the beneficiaries of a system that recognizes their needs and that early intervention will provide the resources for continuous health and longevity; and WHEREAS, NUI's Inc., Diabetes Prevention services is vigilant in procuring the means to support early intervention through medical diagnostic procedure, in ho  more
GOV. GIBBONS PROCLAIMS MARCH 24 AS WORLD TB DAY IN NEVADA
CARSON CITY, Nev., March 28 -- Gov. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., has issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) causes disease in over one hundred residents of Nevada annually and an estimated eight hundred more are infected with the bacterium that cause tuberculosis, placing Nevada as twentieth in the nation for TB cases per population; and WHEREAS, Nevada is one of the nine U.S. states to have verified cases of extensively drug resistant forms of tuberculosis (XD  more
GOV. GIBBONS PROCLAIMS MARCH 3-7 AS SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK
CARSON CITY, Nev., Feb. 28 -- Gov. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., has issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, the School Breakfast Program has served our nation admirably since it was permanently established in 1975; and WHEREAS, the School Breakfast Program is dedicated to the health and well-being of Nevada's children; and WHEREAS, the School Breakfast Program joins and has been joined through the years by many other excellent child nutrition programs; and WHEREAS, there is evidence of c  more
GOV. PATRICK ANNOUNCES $21.2 BILLION MEDICAID WAIVER AGREEMENT
BOSTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., issued the following news release: Governor Deval Patrick today announced the federal government will renew the Commonwealth's health care reform waiver, enabling the state to continue to expand access to affordable, quality care through its historic reform law. The three-year, $21.2 billion agreement in principle, which is expected to be formalized with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the coming weeks,  more
GOV. PATRICK ANNOUNCES $21.2 BILLION MEDICAID WAIVER AGREEMENT
BOSTON, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Deval Patrick, D-Mass., has issued the following news release: Governor Deval Patrick today announced the federal government will renew the Commonwealth's health care reform waiver, enabling the state to continue to expand access to affordable, quality care through its historic reform law. The three-year, $21.2 billion agreement in principle, which is expected to be formalized with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the coming weeks, represents a   more
GOV. PERRY ACCEPTS BORDER SECURITY COUNCIL REPORT, ANNOUNCES TRANSNATIONAL GANG INITIATIVE
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the text of the following speech: Good morning. It is a pleasure to be here today with members of the Border Security Council. The work that you do makes a tangible difference in the safety and security of our state. I want to thank my friend, [Cameron County] Judge Cascos, for your inspired leadership of this Council. I also want to express the members of this Council who have devoted so much of their personal time to improving t  more
GOV. PERRY APPOINTS FIVE TO TEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, announced the following appointment: Gov. Rick Perry has appointed five members to the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2013. The board oversees licensing and regulation of dental care providers in Texas and enforces Texas laws regulating the practice of dentistry. Steven J. Austin of Amarillo is a dentist in private practice. He is past president of the Panhandle District Dental Society, past adjunct fa  more
Gov. Schwarzenegger Betrays Patients As Veto Trashes His State-of-State Pledge
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Consumer Watchdog issued the following news release: Arnold Schwarzenegger today vetoed legislation that would have prevented health insurers from canceling sick patients' coverage for innocent omissions on their insurance applications, said Consumer Watchdog. The governor said in strong terms in his State of the State address that he supported such protections for cancelled patients. "The Governor's hypocritical veto betrays his pledge in his State of the  more
GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER CONTINUES COMMITMENT TO CALIFORNIA'S VETERANS
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the following news release: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced he has signed SB 1401 by Senator Joe Simitian (D- Palo Alto) and AB 3083 by the Assembly Committee on Veterans Affairs; measures that will extend mental health services to veterans and assist veterans in getting screened for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. The Governor also announced he has signed six additional bill  more
GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER SIGNS LEGISLATION PROMOTING NUTRITION AND HEALTHIER OPTIONS
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the following news release: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed SB 1420 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), which makes California the first state in the nation to have its restaurant chains with 20 or more locations statewide post calorie information on menus and indoor menu boards for consumers. "This legislation will help Californians make more informed, healthier choices by making calorie information   more
GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER SIGNS LEGISLATION PROVIDING LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH TOOLS TO PROTECT CALIFORNIANS
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the following news release: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today reinforced his commitment to public safety by signing legislation that establishes stricter probation standards for offenders with child pornography-related convictions and increases the registry requirements for sexual offenders mandated by Megan's Law. The Governor also signed legislation that will provide additional resources to evaluate convicts con  more
GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER SIGNS URGENTLY NEEDED LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM UNFAIR HEALTH CARE PRACTICES
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the following news release: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation to increase consumer protections by further limiting the unfair practice of "balance billing," an anti-consumer tactic that puts patients in the middle of payment disputes between health plans and health care providers. He has also signed legislation to prevent certain health insurance rescissions and to redirect funds collected from HM  more
Government will bring bill to protect farmers' interests: Sonia Gandhi
Dadri (Uttar Pradesh), Sept. 30 -- United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi Tuesday assured farmers that the government will introduce a bill in parliament to protect farmers' interests in land acquisition deals. Speaking at a massive gathering of farmers in Dadri here, Gandhi said that former prime minister Indira Gandhi had conceived of Noida for the fast economic development of the region and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi had taken forward her idea. However, subseque  more
GOVERNOR SIGNS ASSEMBLYMAN LENO'S BILL AIDING YOUNG WITNESSES OF VIOLENT CRIME
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: A measure authored by Assemblyman Mark Leno to expand eligibility for reimbursement from the Victims Compensation and Government Claims Board for counseling and other related expenses to minors who are witnesses to violent crime was signed by the Governor late yesterday. "Sometimes it's easy to forget that those physically impacted by a violent crime aren't always the only vic  more
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILLS TO PROTECT PATIENT PRIVACY, INCREASE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR MEDICAL ERRORS
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the following news release: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced today that he has signed a package of bills to improve patient privacy laws and to address repeated breaches of confidential information that have occurred at health facilities in recent months. "Medical privacy is a fundamental right and a critical component of quality medical care," Governor Schwarzenegger said. "Repeated violations of patient   more
GOVERNOR SIGNS LEGISLATION PROMOTING NUTRITION, HEALTHIER OPTIONS
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the text of the following speech: DR. SORENSEN: Hello and welcome. My name is Dr. Bonnie Sorensen, I'm from the California Department of Public Health and it's a great honor to welcome all of you here today as we take another important step toward our efforts to create a healthier California. In addition to our Governor, I'm very pleased to announce that we are joined today by Jot Condie, president and CEO of the   more
GOVT DEPARTMENTS BICKER AS CHINESE MILK PROFITS IN CAPITAL
New Delhi, Oct. 01 -- Even though the Centre has imposed a ban on Chinese milk products, the Delhi Government is unable to implement the order, thanks to differences between two of its departments. While the Prevention of Food and Adulteration (PFA) department claimed that implementation of the order does not fall under their purview, the Food and Civil Supplies Department washed its hands off it. Meanwhile, the Delhi Government is in dark about how much Chinese milk products are available in   more
Greater Hartford Coalition and Aetna Celebrate Health Literacy Month
HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 30 -- Aetna issued the following news release: Physicians, care providers and other stakeholders in quality health care delivery from across Connecticut are urged to attend an important conference this fall to learn more about the impact poor health literacy and racial and ethnic disparities in health care can have on patients, treating physicians and other care providers. Jointly presented in conjunction with National Health Literacy Month by the Greater Hartford C  more
HAWAII RECEIVES $1.3 MILLION FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS PROJECTS
HONOLULU, Sept. 29 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: The Hawai'i State Department of Health (DOH) has been awarded $1,382,741 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for influenza pandemic preparedness. The awards are for projects implementing promising practices or developing effective approaches and models that can be replicated nationally. Hawai'i's award is out of a total $24 million awarded nationally to fund 55 projects in 29 st  more
HEALTH CHALLENGE AND PASSION FOR DISCOURSE LEAD PART-TIME BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR TO CREATE $1 MILLION ENDOWMENT IN PARENTS' NAMES
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 29 -- The University of Nevada at Las Vegas issued the following news release: When Jeffrey Moskow teaches his "current business topics" class and reviews The Wall Street Journal with college seniors, all other worries fade away - even the cancer he is battling. Moskow and his students discuss a wide range of topics from Social Security and Faecebook.com to the New York Jets and the financial crisis on Wall Street. The class combines opinion, humor and personal experiences. H  more
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF MOSQUITO SPRAYING IS PLANNED FOR NORTH END NEIGHBORHOODS
NEW BEDFORD, Mass., Sept. 30 -- The city of New Bedford issued the following press release: The New Bedford Board of Health and the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will conduct a second round of mosquito spraying this evening between the hours of 6:00PM and 10:00PM in areas of the far North End of New Bedford. This second round of targeted ground spraying will focus on neighborhoods in the North End including Industrial Park, Braley Road, Briarwood, Pine Hill Acres and Sassaquin. O  more
HEALTH DEPT. OFFERING GRANTS TO RETROFIT DIESEL SCHOOL BUSES
PITTSBURGH, Pa., Sept. 30 -- Allegheny County issued the following press release: The Allegheny County Health Department is offering school districts funding to retrofit diesel school buses with devices that not only cut tailpipe emissions but also the air pollution that seeps inside a bus. "Retrofitting is the way to curb emissions from older diesel school buses built before 2007 which will remain on the road for many years to come," said County Health Director Dr. Bruce W. Dixon. "The  more
HEALTH OF OTTAWA COUNTY RESIDENTS SIMILAR TO ALL OKLAHOMA REPORT FINDS
ATLANTA, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services's Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry issued the following press release: The health status of Ottawa County residents is similar to that of other Oklahoma residents concludes a final public health assessment released by the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). ATSDR and OSDH reviewed health information from all state databases compi  more
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES SUMMIT DRAWS LEADERS FROM ACROSS COMMONWEALTH
SOMERVILLE, Mass., Sept. 30 -- The city of Somerville issued the following press release: The Healthy Communities Summit, held Monday at Tufts University, drew more than 85 leaders representing communities and public health organizations across the state. The summit focused on the direct relationship between community health and wellness, and the economic viability of cities and towns. The summit was a partnership between Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Part  more
Heart Patients Should be Screened, Treated for Depression
DALLAS, Sept. 29 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Statement Highlights: � Studies show that depression is about three times more common in patients following a heart attack than in the general community. � Heart patients should be screened for depression, and treated if necessary. Heart patients should be screened for depression -- a common condition that can profoundly affect both prognosis and quality of life -- according to the American Hear  more
Help restore dignity of the poor: 'Samata Sarana' appeals
Colombo, Sept. 30 -- Samata Sarana will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Wednesday, October 1. "As we complete 20 years of service we give thanks and praise to Almighty God for His unfailing providence in sustaining us and our services. We sincerely thank our friends and benefactors for their magnanimous generosity in reaching out to us at all times," a spokesman for the organization said. Samata Sarana is an approved charity. Its main centre is situated at No. 531, Aluthmawatha Road, Mutwa  more
Hepatitis B exposure, pancreatic cancer risk linked
Washington, Sept. 30 -- Researchers have uncovered how exposure to hepatitis B virus or HBV may heighten the risk of pancreatic cancer. The study, undertaken by MD Anderson Cancer Centre of Texas University, also suggests that patients of this lethal form of cancer who undergo chemotherapy may face danger of reactivation of their HBV. Besides, the study confirmed previously reported risk associations of cigarette smoking, history of diabetes and a family history of pancreatic cancer. Th  more
HIGH-RISK ADULT DRIVE-THRU FLU CLINIC, OCT. 7
LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The city of Lubbock issued the following press release: The City of Lubbock Health Department will have a drive-thru flu clinic for high-risk adults, ages 19 years and older, on Tuesday, October 7th from 1-4 pm in the Health Department parking lot. The cost is $15 per person. Medicare will be accepted. The Health Department is located at 1902 Texas Avenue. To access this drive-thru flu clinic it is mandatory that you follow these directions: * Take 19th St  more
HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRIEVES LOSS OF FORMER LEADER
DES MOINES, Wash., Sept. 29 -- Highline Community College issued the following news release: Dr. Shirley B. Gordon, an important figure in the development of Highline Community College and the first female president of a publicly funded college district in the state of Washington, died Saturday, Sept. 20 in Burien, Wash., at the age of 86. Dr. Gordon, along with other local leaders, was successful in establishing the college in 1961. She later served as Highline's president for 14 years an  more
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS FOR THANKSGIVING DAY 2007
HAMPTON, Va., Nov. 15 -- The city of Hampton posted the following news release: City Offices - CLOSED Thursday, November 22 & Friday, November 23. Garbage Collection - NO Recycling, Refuse, Bulk Trash and Yard Waste collection on Thursday, November 22 & Friday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. * Thursday's collection will be collected on Wednesday, November 21 * Friday's collection will be collected on Monday, November 26 * Monday's collection will be collected   more
HOPE AMID DESPAIR
New Delhi, Oct. 01 -- Thirty-year-old Sourav Choudhury had remained glued to his 'idiot box' all throughout Monday evening praying his worst fears should not come true. But like many "selfish prayers", Sourav's too wasn't heard. The breaking news about the rejection of the $700 billion bailout plan by House of Representatives in the US struck him hard. Having already lost lakhs in the stock market fluctuations, his next few hours were spent pondering over the likely repercussions of the develo  more
HOW TO REDUCE SEWAGE FLOODING IN YOUR HOME
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release: After all the flooding of the last few months, some residents experienced sewer backup. Disaster officials overseeing state-federal recovery efforts suggest homeowners in flood-prone areas consider taking practical steps to lessen this type of damage in the future. "Whenever possible, we encourage home and business owners to repair or rebuild   more
ILLINOIS CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEES MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION HOLDS DIRECTOR'S GOLF OUTING
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Sept. 30 -- The Illinois Department of Corrections issued the following news release: The Illinois Correctional Employees Memorial Association (ICEMA) held the Director's Golf Outing Sept. 19 at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur with 36 teams teeing off during the day long event. The outing raised more than $7,000 for the 2009 ICEMA scholarship awards. Winning teams included: * 1 st Flight Men's Championship Team: Menard Correctional Center Team, led by Warden Don H  more
India has come to world's top table: journalist Daniel Lak
New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- If 1991 was India's wake-up call, then today India is out of bed and on its way to office, says senior British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) journalist Daniel Lak. But he hastily adds: "Metaphors aside, it means that India has arrived at the world's top table and is awaiting due recognition." His book "India Express" analyses the country's potential role as "Asia's America". Canada-based Lak, who has covered the India and the sub-continent for 20 years, argues that   more
India, Bahrain to sign healthcare agreement
Dubai, Sept. 30 -- India and Bahrain are set to sign a bilateral agreement for the development of small and medium healthcare enterprises in that Gulf nation. Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed, who was on a two-day visit to Bahrain, said that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) would be signed between the two countries when India's Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss visits Bahrain. "Anbumani Ramadoss may visit Bahrain soon to sign the MoU," Ahamed told reporters in Manama.   more
India-born doctor beaten by gang in Melbourne starts recovery
Sydney, Sept. 30 -- Prominent India-born doctor Mukesh Haikerwal, who was savagely beaten with a baseball bat and kicked by a gang in an alleged armed robbery attack Saturday night, is expected to make a full recovery. Haikerwal, the former head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA), was allegedly attacked by a gang of six people - in their late teens to early 20s - who went on a one-hour rampage in Melbourne's Williamstown suburb, attacking four other people in a 5 km radius. The 47  more
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR MONTANA ON SEPT. 29: MARK SAMS PLEADS GUILTY IN U.S. FEDERAL COURT
BILLINGS, Mont., Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for Montana issued the following press release: Bill Mercer, United States Attorney for the District of Montana, announced today that during a federal court session in Missoula on September 25, 2008, before U.S. District Judge Donald W. Molloy, MARK SAMS, a 50-year-old resident of Seattle, Washington, pled guilty to access devise fraud and aggravated identity theft. Sentencing is set for January 9, 2009. He i  more
INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WELCOMES BUSINESS RESEARCH CENTER DIRECTOR
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 30 -- The University of Texas at San Antonio issued the following news release: Dominique Halaby recently joined the UTSA Institute for Economic Development as director of the Center for Community and Business Research. A new UTSA economic impact study will be one of his first assignments, along with ongoing Emerging Technology Fund (EDF) projects. Halaby has a doctor of public administration degree, an M.B.A. and a B.A. degree in sociology. He is a member of the Southwe  more
International Cooperation Needed to Prevent Spread of Uranium Enrichment Technology As Global Interest in Nuclear Energy Grows
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The National Academy of Sciences issued the following news release: As more nations pursue nuclear power, the United States and Russia, along with other countries and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), should redouble efforts to ensure a reliable supply of nuclear fuel so that countries seeking nuclear energy have less incentive to build their own facilities to enrich uranium and reprocess spent nuclear fuel, says a new report by the U.S. National Academy o  more
INTERNATIONALLY-KNOWN ECONOMIST TO SPEAK AT UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 30 -- The University of Missouri at Kansas City issued the following news release: Dr. James K. Galbraith - an internationally-known economist and Washington Post contributor - will discuss the current U.S. financial crisis at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the UMKC Law School Courtroom, Room C01. This UMKC Department of Economics-sponsored appearance is free and open to the public. In conjunction with the UMKC Departm  more
IS YOUR PET PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY?
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md., Sept. 30 -- Baltimore County issued the following press release: Micro-chipping is an inexpensive tool that can help pet owners be reunited with their lost pet. Today, Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Acting Health Officer, Steven Welzant, Emergency Management Planner from the Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, and Lora Dean-Junkin, Executive Director for Snyder Foundation for Animals, held a press conference to urge pet owners to have an emergency preparedness   more
Johns Hopkins 'Live Near Your Work' Program Boosts Benefits
BALTIMORE, Sept. 30 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news release: A program that helps Johns Hopkins Institutions employees buy homes in select Baltimore City neighborhoods near Hopkins campuses is expanding, making available grants up to nearly seven times larger than before. The "Live Near Your Work" program, which formerly provided up to $2,500 to help with down payments and closing costs, now will offer up to $17,000 in financial aid to eligible homebuyers. Much of the  more
KAUFFMAN SAILORS HELP CLINIC IN GUATEMALA
PUERTO BARRIOS, Guatemala, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class J.T. Bolestridge Destroyer Squadron 40 Public Affairs Sailors from USS Kauffman (FFG 59), Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42 Detachment Seven and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40 completed a community relations (COMREL) project Sep. 26 at the Entre Rios Health Center in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala. During the day long outreach project, DESRON 40  more
KEEP AIR CLEAN WHILE HELPING LAWNS, GARDEN BY COMPOSTING THIS FALL
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 30 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: As leaves start to fall across Wisconsin, state environmental officials are reminding people that autumn is an excellent time of year to start composting or improve a home compost pile. Composting, they note, can help homeowners save money on fertilizer, save municipalities money on leaf collection, and protects the state's air quality. Composting is far better for the environment th  more
Komen for the Cure Founder, Ambassador Brinker, Appears on Oprah to Kick-off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
DALLAS, Sept. 29 -- The Susan P. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation issued the following news release: The Oprah Winfrey Show helps kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with a special episode airing Tuesday, September 30, starring Christina Applegate and Susan G. Komen for the Cure Founder, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker. The show highlights Applegate's recent breast cancer diagnosis and decision to undergo a bilateral mastectomy. Nancy also shares the story of Komen for the Cure's fo  more
LABOR DEPARTMENT AWARDS $6.7 MILLION IN SAFETY, HEALTH TRAINING GRANTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today awarded $6.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to 36 recipients encompassing labor unions, community colleges and other nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs. "Education is the cornerstone for assuring safe and healthful  more
LABOR DEPARTMENT AWARDS $6.7 MILLION IN SAFETY, HEALTH TRAINING GRANTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today awarded $6.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to 36 recipients encompassing labor unions, community colleges and other nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs. The Workplace Safety Awareness Council of Fort Meade, Fla., i  more
LABOR DEPARTMENT AWARDS $6.7 MILLION IN SAFETY, HEALTH TRAINING GRANTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today awarded $6.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to 36 recipients encompassing labor unions, community colleges and other nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs. North Carolina State University is receiving a $185,359 grant  more
LABOR DEPARTMENT AWARDS $6.7 MILLION IN SAFETY, HEALTH TRAINING GRANTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today awarded $6.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to 36 recipients encompassing labor unions, community colleges and other nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs. The Home Builders Association of South Carolina is receiving   more
LABOR DEPARTMENT AWARDS $6.7 MILLION IN SAFETY, HEALTH TRAINING GRANTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today awarded $6.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to 36 recipients encompassing labor unions, community colleges and other nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs. Among the recipients is the Retail, Wholesale and Department   more
LABOR DEPARTMENT AWARDS $6.7 MILLION IN SAFETY, HEALTH TRAINING GRANTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today awarded $6.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to 36 recipients encompassing labor unions, community colleges and other nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs. Among the recipients is the National Partnership for Environm  more
LABOR DEPARTMENT AWARDS $6.7 MILLION IN SAFETY, HEALTH TRAINING GRANTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today awarded $6.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to 36 recipients encompassing labor unions, community colleges and other nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs. The University of Louisville Research Foundation is receiving  more
LABOR DEPARTMENT AWARDS $6.7 MILLION IN SAFETY, HEALTH TRAINING GRANTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today awarded $6.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to 36 recipients encompassing labor unions, community colleges and other nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs. The Georgia Tech Applied Research Corp. is receiving $599,170  more
Lawrence Optimistic on Economy, Plight Of Independents
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations issued the following news release: AVB-Brand Source officially opened the doors on its Convention and Buying Fair this morning at the Paris Las Vegas Casino and Resort with an address by the buying group's CEO and keynote speaker. Over 3,000 attendees are here for the AVB-Brand Source Buying Fair to peruse the wares of 100's of exhibitors and stock up on both goods and a healthy selection of educational seminars   more
LECTURE AT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH FOCUSES ON RESPONDING TO YOUNG ADULTS
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 30 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: "Siblings can be our longest-lived relationships. During childhood, we closely share life space and by the time we are old, these are the people we will have known longest. For many of us, they are our closest genetic ties," says Jan Hare, professor of family studies and gerontology at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and an expert in the areas of death, bereavement and health care ethics. Hare will deli  more
LEGISLATION TO PROTECT SENIOR COMMUNITIES GETS BACKING
TOMS RIVER, N.J., Sept. 25 -- Ocean County issued the following news release: Ocean County Surrogate Judge Jeffrey W. Moran announced today that he has received the support of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey, Surrogate Section, in backing two Bills sponsored by the 9th and 10th Legislative Districts. The proposed legislation is designed to protect the senior communities throughout the State of New Jersey The Association is comprised of all 21 County Surrogates that me  more
LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER FINED FOR FEDERAL ASBESTOS VIOLATION
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 office issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power $9,030 for demolishing structures without notifying the agency as required by federal Clean Air Act asbestos regulations. In August 2007, EPA and California Air Resources Board inspectors determined that structures owned by LADWP at 9596 US Highway 111 near Niland, Calif., were demoli  more
Marcus & Millichap Lists 176,958-Square Foot Shopping Center In Sherman, Texas
SHERMAN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services issued the following news release: Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation's largest real estate investment services firm, has retained the exclusive listing for Sherman Centre, a 176,958-square foot shopping center in Sherman. Jerry Goldstein, a vice president investments and senior director of Marcus & Millichap's National Retail Group in Houston, is representing the seller, a Houston-ba  more
MARIETTA/COBB CAREER EXPO WEDNESDAY
MARIETTA, Ga., Sept. 30 -- The city of Marietta issued the following news release: The seventh annual Marietta/Cobb Career Expo will be held October 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway. Over 50 businesses will be on hand to recruit during the free event. Sponsors * City of Marietta * Cobb/Cherokee Career Center * Cobb County Government * CobbWorks!, Inc. * Georgia Department of Labor Participating employers * Admini-Staff * A  more
MASSACHUSETTS FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR OF YEAR AWARD GOES TOSWAIN AT UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AMHERST
AMHERST, Mass., Sept. 30 -- The University of Massachusetts at Amherst issued the following press release: Mike Swain, fire safety services supervisor with the Environmental Health and Safety department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, was recognized Sept. 23 as the Massachusetts Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year. The award was presented by State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan during the 14th annual Massachusetts Fire and Life Safety Education Conference in Taunton. The aw  more
Matrika doles out VDC fund to martyrs' kin
Kathmandu, Sept 30 -- CPN-Maoist Constituent Assembly (CA) member Matrika Prasad Yadav, who has often been in the limelight for his eccentric behaviour, distributed the Rs 1 million meant for constituency development programmes to martyrs' families here in the district. Former minister Yadav, who had to resign from the post of Minister for Land Reforms and Management a few weeks ago following his controversial role in a land grab row in Siraha, ordered distribution of the money to 96 martyrs'  more
Matrika doles out VDC fund to martyrs' kin
Kathmandu, Sept 30 -- CPN-Maoist Constituent Assembly member Matrika Prasad Yadav, who has often been in the limelight for his eccentric behaviour, distributed the one million rupees meant for constituency development programmes to martyrs' families here in the district. Former minister Yadav, who had to resign from the the post of Minister for Land Reforms and Management a few weeks ago following his controversial role in a land grab row in Siraha, ordered distribution of the money to 96 mar  more
MAYOR DYER RAISES MONEY TO BENEFIT THE PARRAMORE KIDZ ZONE
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 18 -- The city of Orlando issued the following news release: WHAT: As football season kicks into full gear, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is hosting a tailgate party to benefit Parramore Kidz Zone (PKZ). But at this tailgate, instead of grilling hotdogs and hamburgers, Mayor Dyer will be "grilled!" The community is invited to join Mayor Dyer and SAK Comedy Lab for the 3rd Annual CityKidz! Buddy's Benefit for Children - an evening full of sizzling jokes and the "grilling" of  more
MAYOR NEWSOM ISSUES STATEMENT ON NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS DECISION IN FAVOR OF SAN FRANCISCO'S UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE PROGRAM, HEALTHY SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30 -- The office of the San Francisco Mayor issued the following statement: Today's ruling is a huge victory for this city and the 46 million Americans who don't have health insurance. San Francisco is proving that it can be done. By thinking outside the box, every city and state in this country can provide healthcare if they are willing to challenge the conventional wisdom and take risks instead of continuing the status quo. Moving forward, I am optimistic that the re  more
MAYOR TO NAME U-MED ANCHORAGE'S FIRST 'GREEN DISTRICT'
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 30 -- The Office of the Anchorage Mayor issued the following news release: Mayor Mark Begich joins leaders from Providence Alaska Medical Center, the University of Alaska Anchorage and other institutions in the University-Medical District Wednesday to designate Anchorage's first "green" district. A signing news conference will take place at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, October 1 on the ground floor of the T Tower at Providence Alaska Medical Center, 3841 Piper Street. Beg  more
MCC To Host Family Violence Seminar Featuring Teri Jendusa Nicolai
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill., Sept. 30 -- McHenry County College issued the following news release: McHenry County College will host "The Community's Response to Family Violence," a symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. October 15 in the MCC Conference Center. This one-day event is presented by the 22nd Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council, chaired by the Honorable Michael J. Sullivan, chief judge. Keynote speaker will be Teri Jendusa Nicolai, domestic violence survivor, who will sh  more
MEDIA PREVIEW, PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE EXHIBIT AT CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following press release: A media preview and press conference for Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause will take place on Tuesday, Sept., 30 beginning at 10 a.m. This exhibit, which opens to the public on October 2, explores the science behind the issues of illegal drugs - from societal, health care and law enforcement perspectives. A "Southern California Story" section looks   more
MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA ACCUSATION LEADS TO REVOCATION OF FORMER LOS ALAMITOS PHYSICIAN'S LICENSE
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30 -- The California Department of Consumer Affairs' Medical Board of California issued the following press release: After a hearing on an Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation, the Medical Board of California revoked the license to practice medicine of former Los Alamitos physician David Larkin, with an effective date of August 29, 2008. Larkin filed a request to stay this decision, which was granted for 30 days for the purpose of allowing the Board time to re  more
MEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GAMES GETTING READY AT A SNAIL'S PACE
New Delhi, Oct. 01 -- Although the Government is claiming that the city's medical infrastructure is getting ready for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, many projects are lagging behind the schedule. The planning for setting up medical facilities has been drawn up and it is being executed. The plan includes setting up of a polyclinic, medical centres at Games venues, and upgradation of facilities at Government hospitals, transportation arrangements, and training of staff in sports injury and disaster   more
MEDICARE ENDS CONTRACT WITH FLORIDA-BASED MD MEDICARE CHOICE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (formerly the Health Care Financing Administration) issued the following press release: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is terminating the Medicare Advantage contract with MD Medicare Choice (MDMC), a Florida health plan providing services to more than 16,000 Medicare beneficiaries. MDMC has been placed into receivership by the State of Florida 's courts effective Septemb  more
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DOCTOR ARRESTED FOR $40,000 MEDICAID FRAUD
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 30 -- The office of the Florida Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced the arrest of a Miami podiatrist on charges he schemed to defraud the Medicaid program. Gabriel Kafie allegedly billed the state Medicaid program for repeatedly treating several patients who were deceased. He also allegedly billed for treating patients during periods of time when they were hospitalized in facilities at which he did not hav  more
Michael Houston Honored With Emeritus Title
BLACKSBURG, Va., July 3 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: Michael E. Houston of Blacksburg, professor of human nutrition, foods, and exercise 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 June 20. The title of emeritus may be conferred on retired professors and associate professors, administra  more
MILFORD CITY SHOO THE FLU!
MILFORD, Conn., Sept. 3 -- The city of Milford issued the following notice: Family Flu Clinic Milford Library 57 New Haven Avenue Saturday, October 25th 10am - 1pm Cost: $30 per person or FREE for VFC-eligible* children (*no insurance or insurance does not pay for immunizations) The following insurances accepted: * Medicare B * Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield * Connecticare * Healthnet No fee for those with a valid insurance card. Card must be pres  more
MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST TJIAN TO HEAD HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE
BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 30 -- The University of California at Berkeley issued the following press release: University of California, Berkeley, molecular biologist Robert Tjian is the newly elected president of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), one of the world's largest private funders of biomedical research. Robert Tjian (©2008 Barbara Ries)Tjian, 59, will assume his new role on April 1, 2009, overseeing an organization that supports more than 350 investigators at 67 universitie  more
MONTH IN REVIEW, AUGUST
EAST LANSING, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following press release: MOCF Ball 2009 William G. Anderson, D.O., Larry Wickless, D.O., and Carole Wickless, have been named Honorary Co-Chairpersons of the MOCF Ball in recognition of their dedicated service to the osteopathic profession. MSUCOM and the Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation (MOCF) applaud individuals who have joined the list of 2009 Diplomats of the MOCF Ball (as of 8  more
MPSC COMMISSIONER ENCOURAGES MICHIGANIANS TO 'CHANGE A LIGHT' TO SAVE ON THEIR ELECTRIC BILLS
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 30 -- The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth issued the following news release: Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Commissioner Monica Martinez today encouraged Michigan electric customers to reduce their electric bills by switching to energy efficient lighting products that can result in big savings. Joining Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, J. Peter Lark, general manager of the Lansing Board of Water and Light, and State Representative Jeff Mayes, Mar  more
MPSC COMMISSIONER ENCOURAGES MICHIGANIANS TO 'CHANGE A LIGHT' TO SAVE ON THEIR ELECTRIC BILLS
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 30 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Commissioner Monica Martinez today encouraged Michigan electric customers to reduce their electric bills by switching to energy efficient lighting products that can result in big savings. Joining Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, J. Peter Lark, general manager of the Lansing Board of Water and Light, and State Representative Jeff Mayes, Martinez made the  more
MVA REMINDS CITIZENS THAT VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APPROACHING
GLEN BURNIE, Md., Sept. 30 -- The Maryland Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) wants to remind citizens that the deadline to APPLY to register to vote in the upcoming 2008 Presidential General Election is October 14, 2008. This is also the deadline for registered voters who have moved since the last election to change their address. MVA customers who are U.S. citizens have the opportunity to APPLY to register to vo  more
NATION'S SECOND LARGEST GLASS MANUFACTURER PAYS FOR AIR POLLUTION VIOLATIONS SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS CONTAINERS, FINED NEARLY $139,534 BY EPA IN 2005
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 office issued the following news release: The nation's second largest glass container manufacturer, Saint-Gobain Containers, Inc. is facing a $139,534 fine from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The settlement resolves alleged federal Clean Air Act violations at Saint-Gobain's wine bottle manufacturing facility in Madera, California. In 2005, Saint-Gobain settled with the EPA for $929,000 following Clean Air Ac  more
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Urges Congress to Pass Economic Assistance Legislation
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 29 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: Today, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) submitted a letter to the bipartisan leadership in Congress urging the passage of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 as quickly as possible. "This legislation is desperately needed to provide liquidity, stability and restored confidence to the global financial system and the U.S. economy," said Association P  more
National Community Pharmacists Association Statement Supporting H.R. 6582
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 29 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: Today the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) endorsed H.R. 6582, the Small Business Cooperative for Health Care Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2008, which was introduced by U.S. House Small Business Committee chair Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.). In response Bruce T. Roberts, RPh, executive vice president and CEO of NCPA, issued the following state  more
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS: SEN. ROBERTS IS A GUARDIAN OF SMALL BUSINESS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., issued the following news release: The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business association, named U.S. Senator Pat Roberts a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America's small businesses. Senator Roberts said, "At the start of this Congress, and as a new member of the Senate Finance Committee, my goals were to enact policies affecting small   more
NATIONAL LATINO HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla., Sept. 30 -- Alachua County issued the following news release: On Tuesday October 14th, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm, the Alachua County Health Department will be observing National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This year's theme is "Knowledge is Power. Get the Facts. Get Tested for HIV." In support of this important public health initiative, the Alachua County Health Department, located at 224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, will be providing free HIV/STD testing in addition to o  more
Nepal seeks details on China tainted milk
Kathmandu, Sept 30 -- Stirred by the worldwide hue and cry over China's contaminated milk scandal, the government has written to Chinese authorities asking them about melamine tainted Chinese products. The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has sent a letter to Enquiry Point of Food Quality Control Department of China, which looks after health-related standards (SPS), requesting details about products laced with the industrial chemical melamine. "As a signatory to the SPS me  more
Nepali doctor wins Indian award
Kathmandu, Sept 30 -- Indian College of Cardiology in New Delhi has announced it will honour Professor Dr. Pralhad Karki, chief of Internal Medicine Department at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) in Dharan, with Cardiology Fellowship Award. According to BPKIHS, Dr. Karki is the first Nepali doctor to receive this prestigious award. The award will be presented to him at a program in Bangalore on October 3. Karki, 48, has been working as a cardiologist for over a decade.  more
NEW LIFE-SAVING DEVICE TREATS AORTIC ANEURYSMS
ATLANTA, Sept. 29 -- Emory University issued the following news release: Emory University Hospital is using an innovative new medical device for the minimally invasive treatment of aortic aneurysms, dangerous bulges or weaknesses in the body's largest artery that can rupture with fatal consequences if left untreated. The new stent, recently approved by the FDA, makes endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) accessible to an additional 25 percent of all patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms.   more
NEW NATIONAL POLL REVEALS PUBLIC ATTITUDES ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TREATMENT, PROSPECTS OF RECOVERY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration issued the following press release: Nearly half of American adults report knowing someone in recovery from the use or abuse of alcohol or drugs, according to survey results announced today by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). A large majority of Americans believe that people in recovery from substance addictions can live produ  more
NEW STAFF JOINS GREAT PATH ACADEMY
MANCHESTER, Conn., Sept. 30 -- Manchester Community College issued the following news release: Manchester Community College, a magnet middle college high school serving students in grades 10-12 and managed by CREC, is pleased to announce the following additions to its staff: Gregory Buonome, of South Windsor, has joined Great Path Academy as the assistant principal. Prior to joining Great Path Academy, Buonome taught mathematics, social studies and reading for grades six, seven and eight i  more
NEW UTAH WATERWAYS ADDED TO FISH CONSUMPTION
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 30 -- The Utah Department of Health issued the following news release: Fish consumption advisories have been issued for six popular fishing areas in Utah. The advisories were issued after state officials found elevated levels of mercury in the six waterways. Since 2000, fish have been tested for mercury in 261 bodies of water in Utah. That includes 192 streams and rivers and 69 lakes and reservoirs. Fish in 15 of the 261 waterways had elevated levels of mercury. Advis  more
NEW ZEALAND: GOVT CLEAN HEAT AND INSULATION HELP TAUPO, TOKOROA AND ROTORUA
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Oct. 1 - The government of New Zealand issued the following news release: Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today visited homes in Taupo and Rotorua benefiting from government funding to replace inefficient wood burners with clean heating and install insulation - to reduce air pollution and protect people's health. "The government grants are helping low income households in areas with air pollution problems. We are replacing open fires and older styles of wood   more
NEWTOWN BOARD OF FINANCE ISSUES MINUTES OF DEC. 27 MEETING
NEWTOWN, Conn., Dec. 27 -- The Newtown Board of Finance issued the following meeting minutes: PRESENT: John Kortze, James Gaston, Harrison Waterbury, Michael Portnoy, Joseph Kearney. ALSO PRESENT: Financial Director Ben Spragg, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Ed Marks and member Pat Barczyk, Board of Education members Anna Wiedemann and Kathy Fetchick, one member of public, one member of press. VOTER COMMENTS. None noted. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES. Upon motion of Mr. Waterbury,   more
NEWTOWN BOARD OF SELECTMEN ISSUES MINUTES OF SEPT. 2 MEETING
NEWTOWN, Conn., Sept. 2 -- The Newtown Board of Selectmen issued the following meeting minutes: The Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in the meeting room oat the C.H. Booth Library, Main Street, Newtown, CT. First Selectman Borst called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: First Selectman Joseph Borst, Selectman Paul Mangiafico, Selectman Herbert Rosenthal ALSO PRESENT: Finance Director Robert Tait, Town Engineer Ron Bolmer, Public Works Direc  more
NEWTOWN INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION ISSUES MINUTES OF FEB. 13 MEETING
NEWTOWN, Conn., Feb. 13 -- The Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission issued the following meeting minutes: 7:30 p.m. Present: Peters, Salling, Kotch, Pieragostini, Curran, Gillingham and Clancy Staff Present: Robert Sibley, Deputy Director; Tammy Hazen, Clerk Commissioner Peters opened the hearing at 7:42 p.m. Violations Mr. Sibley stated there were no items to discuss regarding violations. Pending Applications #07-42 Joyce Skowronski, 46 Housatonic Drive. Application for acti  more
NEWTOWN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ISSUES MINUTES OF AUG. 6 MEETING
NEWTOWN, Conn., Aug. 6 -- The Newtown Legislative Council issued the following meeting minutes: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Legislative Council held on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in the Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT. Vice-Chairman Pennarola called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Francis Pennarola, Daniel Amaral, John Aurelia, Jan Brookes, Jeffrey Capeci, Gary Davis, Joseph DiCandido, Joseph Hemingway, Patricia Llodra, Christopher Lyddy, Po Murray. ABS  more
NEWTOWN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ISSUES MINUTES OF FEB. 20 MEETING
NEWTOWN, Conn., Feb. 20 -- The Newtown Legislative Council issued the following meeting minutes: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Legislative Council held on Wednesday, February 20,2008 in the Meeting Room of the C. H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT. Chairman Rodgers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: William Rodgers, Francis Pennarola, Daniel Amaral, John Aurelia, Jan Brookes, Jeffrey Capeci, Gary Davis, Joseph DiCandido, Joseph Hemingway, Patricia Llodra,   more
NEWTOWN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ISSUES MINUTES OF MARCH 2 MEETING
NEWTOWN, Conn., March 2 -- The Newtown Legislative Council issued the following meeting minutes: MEETINGMinutes of the regular meeting of the Legislative Council held on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in the Meeting Room of the C. H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT. Chairman Rodgers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: William Rodgers, Francis Pennarola, Daniel Amaral, Jan Brookes, Jeffrey Capeci, Gary Davis, Joseph DiCandido, Joseph Hemingway, Patricia Llodra, Christopher  more
NIH ANNOUNCES INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE FOR ENHANCING PEER REVIEW ACTIVITY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following press release: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced today that it will begin implementing changes to enhance its peer review system, after an extensive, year-long review. While the peer review system is a cornerstone of NIH, the increasing complexity and interdisciplinary nature of modern research has created a number of new challenges and demands on the syst  more
NIH NAMED TO AARP'S LIST OF BEST EMPLOYERS FOR WORKERS OVER 50
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following press release: The National Institutes of Health has been named to AARP's list of Best Employers for Workers Over 50. NIH is the first federal agency to make the AARP list, placing eleventh in the 2008 rankings. This annual award program evaluates and recognizes organizations that have workforce practices and policies beneficial to workers over 50. The U.S. Bureau of L  more
No Time to Debate: Action Needed on the Domestic AIDS Crisis Now
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Center for American Progress has issued the following news release: Four years ago, Gwen Ifill stumped vice presidential candidates Dick Cheney and John Edwards when, during their debate, she asked them to address the spread of HIV in the United States and the stark disparities that define the epidemic--including the fact that "black women between the ages of 25 and 44 are 13 times more likely to die of the disease than their [white] counterparts." Black women a  more
NORTH CAROLINA ZOO HOSTS STATEWIDE CONFERENCE TO RECONNECT KIDS TO NATURE
ASHEBORO, N.C., Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources' North Carolina Zoo issued the following news release: The North Carolina Zoo, N.C. Zoological Society, Hooked on Nature and Food Lion, Inc., will sponsor a statewide conference at the N.C. Zoo March 6 in response to recent studies showing the benefits of nature and outdoor play against pervasive childhood problems such as depression, ADHD and obesity. The day-long conference brings together repre  more
NORTH DAKOTA DEVELOPER FINED FOR DISCHARGES OF POLLUTANTS TO LAKE ELSIE WETLANDS
DENVER, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 office issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with David J. Paulson and the Northeast Ridge Development Company (Northeast Ridge) in which the company will pay a $15,000 fine for unauthorized discharges of dredged and fill material to wetlands adjacent to Lake Elsie, near Hankinson, ND. In addition to the fine, Northeast Ridge is responsible for all costs necessary to  more
NOW, GOVT SCHOOL TEACHERS CAN JOIN HEALTH SCHEME
New Delhi, Oct. 01 -- In a bid to provide better medical facilities to Government school teachers, the Delhi Government has allowed Government schoolteachers to join Delhi Government Health Scheme (DGHS). While announcing the decision of the Cabinet, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit stated that Delhi Government schoolteachers had been allowed to become members of the Delhi Government Health Scheme by contributing at the prescribed rate. Earlier, they were being granted a fixed medical allowance o  more
NT cuts mobile and STD rates
Kathmandu, Sept 30 -- Nepal Telecom (NT), the state-owned service provider, is reducing basic telephone and mobile call tariffs from Wednesday. Although said to be for a month, the new rates could stay on forever depending on the impact they would have on the financial health of the company, an NT source told the Post. Under the new rates coming into effect from October 1, NT has slashed STD call rates to Rs. 3 per minute from the existing Rs. 3.50 on basic telephone services throughout th  more
NUMBER OF UNINSURED UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEANS DOWN, MOST EXPRESS SATISFACTION WITH TENNCARE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 29 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release: The number of Tennesseans without health insurance declined for the second year in a row, and the satisfaction of people with TennCare remained high. Those findings are included in "The Impact of TennCare: A Survey of Recipients 2008" released today by the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The study also found a slight increase in the number of   more
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
GRAND FORKS, N.D., Sept. 30 -- The city of Grand Forks issued the following news release: During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Women's Way is reminding women of the importance of mammograms and clinical breast exams. Statistics show that one out of eight women in North Dakota will get breast cancer in her lifetime; in addition, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths. According to the North Dakota Department of Health an average of 507 women were dia  more
OKLAHOMA HIT HARD DUE TO CONGRESSIONAL INACTION
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Congressman John Sullivan (R- Okla.) today expressed outrage that Congress failed to continue providing a 16 percent funding increase to Medicaid's Low Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) states for FY 2009. The deadline was today for Congress to act before these 16 percent annual funding increases expire. Senator Inhofe has been leading a bipartis  more
OPERATION 'CHANGE-OUT' PROMOTES ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR VETS, THEIR FAMILIES
PHOENIX, Sept. 29 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center issued the following news release: To mark Energy Awareness Month, the Phoenix Veteran Affairs Health Care System (PVAHCS), Arizona Public Service Company and the Environmental Protection Agency/Department of Energy will kick off "Operation Change-Out" October 1 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo. This year, APS and EPA/DOE are joining the PVAHCS VA Welcome Home Event, held annually to welcome   more
OSHA UNVEILS NEW POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS ETOOL
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: Employers who use forklifts in their workplaces have a new resource to help keep their employees safe on the job. The Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift) eTool is the latest Web-based training tool unveiled by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). "OSHA continues to develop and make available valuable resources for employers and employe  more
Owaisi: 'Salar-e-Millat' who gave confidence to Muslims
Hyderabad, Sept. 30 -- Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) president Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi, who died Monday, was one of India's prominent Muslim leaders who dominated politics in this southern city for over 40 years. Popularly called "Salar-e-Millat" (commander of the community), he built MIM into a strong political force, giving confidence and voice to the Muslim community. With his leadership qualities and political vision, Owaisi and his party fought became a role model for Muslims in  more
Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center Dedicated
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: A new child-care center that serves Purdue faculty, staff and students was dedicated during a Tuesday (Sept. 30) ceremony. The $3.08 million Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center, 90 Nimitz Drive, opened Aug. 11 and serves 86 children, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Space for infants previously had been available only on a limited basis at on-campus child-care facilities. "The cen  more
PBGC ASSUMES PENSION PLAN OF MARCAL PAPER MILLS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. issued the following press release: The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) today announced it has assumed responsibility for the pensions of nearly 1,200 workers and retirees of Marcal Paper Mills Inc. of Elmwood Park, N.J. The PBGC stepped in because the underfunded Marcal Paper Mills Inc. Retirement Plan 1 for Union Employees would be unable to pay benefits when due and faced abandonment following the company's bankruptc  more
PEER ADVISERS, MANAGERS AVAILABLE TO EXPLAIN NEW UNIVERSITY STAFF PLAN
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: With Wednesday's kickoff of the open enrollment period for eligible University of Virginia employees to change to "University staff" status, a Grounds-wide network of people will be available to answer questions about the new human resources restructuring plan, which goes into effect Jan. 1. For the next three months, eligible employees -- current classified employees and administrative and pro  more
PELICAN RAPIDS RECEIVES LOW-INTEREST LOAN FOR WATER TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTURE
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 30 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release: Pelican Rapids in western Minnesota received a low-interest loan of $306,500 from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) to help pay for improvements to the city's drinking water treatment system. The loan, financed at 2.4 percent over 20 years, will save local taxpayers $68,000 in debt service costs compared with borrowing at market rates. "This proje  more
PET SAFETY AND WILDLIFE AWARENESS AFTER THE STORM
HOUSTON, Sept. 19 -- The Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services Department issued the following press release: Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services (HCPHES), Veterinary Public Health cautions residents to be safe around animals in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Be careful around loose or lost pets. Frightened animals are more likely to bite if approached or handled. Do not touch unknown animals. Contact your local animal control agency for assistance. Wild  more
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association: New CBO Analysis Confirms Independent Pharmacy 'Collective Bargaining' Legislation Increases Costs for Consumers and Payors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association issued the following news release: The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) issued the following statement in response to a new analysis released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that estimates the costs associated with sweeping antitrust exemptions for independent pharmacies: "The new CBO analysis confirms that sweeping antitrust exemptions for independent pharmacies would increase costs for Medica  more
Pile of skeletons, human remains found in Tripura
Agartala, Sept. 30 -- The state police were investigating a large number of skeletons, skulls and human remains that were recovered Tuesday by construction workers in Tripura, officials here said. A police spokesman said the labourers while digging earth for construction of a hospital building at Kamalpur in Dhalai district, bordering Bangladesh, found skeletons and other remains from the site, 125 km north of here. "We are sending the skeletons, skulls and human remains for forensic test  more
Poll: Peters Leads Knollenberg by 4
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Sept. 30 -- Ex-State Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters, a Democratic Party candidate for Michigan's 9th Congressional District, issued the following news release: Congressional candidate Gary Peters is leading incumbent Republican Rep. Joe Knollenberg by a margin of 41% to 37% according to a poll released Tuesday. With strong fundraising and one of the most active, grassroots voter-outreach campaigns in the country, Gary Peters' message is clearly resonating with ind  more
PSYCHOLOGISTS SHOW EXPERIENCE MAY BE BEST TEACHER FOR INFANTS
SEATTLE, Sept. 30 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: There's a lot of truth in the old proverb "experience is the best teacher," and apparently it even applies to 10-month-old infants. Researchers have found that infants who had an opportunity to use a plastic cane to get an out-of-reach toy were better able to understand the goal of another person's use of a similar tool than were infants who had previously only watched an adult use a cane to retrieve a toy  more
Punjabi diet study to advice on disease control
Vancouver, Sept. 30 -- In a study with implications for all ethnic Indians, a Canadian university has carried out an extensive research on eating habits of the Punjabi community here to suggest new nutrition guidelines to check food-related diseases among them. ``Since cardiovascular diseases and type II diabetes are more prevalent among Indians and they are linked to food habits, we wanted to understand what ingredients went into daily Punjabi or Indian meals,'' study leader and University o  more
Ramadoss launches campaign on passive smoking
New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Indian Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss Tuesday launched a media campaign against passive smoking as part of efforts to increase awareness about rules banning smoking in public nationwide from Oct 2. "We wholeheartedly welcome the Supreme Court judgement that the health ministry can implement the (rules)," said Ramadoss announcing the start of the campaign at a press conference. The new Smoking in Public Places Rules 2008 was notified this month. "The new rule  more
Rare Chinese Dolphins Swim Into More Protected Waters
XINGZIKOU, China, Sept. 30 -- World Wildlife Fund issued the following news release: The Chinese government, which has done quite a lot for the Yangtze river's endangered freshwater dolphins, last week decided it needed to do more. The key initiative of the new Yangtze Dolphin Network is to connect existing reserves established for the Baiji dolphin, the world's most endangered member of the whale family, and the finless porpoise. The network was initiated by the aquatic and wildlife pr  more
Read your hands to know your diseases, new research says
London, Sept. 30 -- Do you have club fingers? Then it's possible you may have lung cancer. A new study in the latest issue of the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine reveals your hands can provide clues to hidden diseases you may have. Researchers came to this conclusion after studying the palms of a woman tested positive for ovarian cancer. A 74-year-old woman who was otherwise healthy sought medical help for hard lumps that had developed on her palms. These had gradually spread and  more
RED RIBBON WEEK CELEBRATION
ROSEMEAD, Calif., Sept. 30 -- The city of Rosemead issued the following news release: The Rosemead Public Safety Business Unit is partnering with the Rosemead School District to celebrate Red Ribbon Week at their Second Annual Run/Walk for Health and Fitness Fair and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Muscatel Middle School, 4201 North Ivar Avenue from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Educational Foundation for the Rosemead School District is sponsoring the Run/Walk event. The p  more
REGISTRY TRACKS EFFECTS OF EMBEDDED METAL FRAGMENTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: A Defense Department registry is helping officials gather data to be sure the long-accepted practice of leaving embedded metal fragments in wounded warriors' bodies as long as vital organs aren't threatened is valid. The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology created the Embedded Metal Fragments Registry in December. "In general, we've [always] felt that metal fra  more
Remarks by John McCain to the National Guard Association
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 30 -- The presidential campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John McCain will deliver the following remarks as prepared for delivery to the National Guard Association in Baltimore, MD, today at 3:00 p.m. ET: Thank you, Major General Marty Umbarger, for that kind introduction. Colonel Al Faber, Major General Poythress, Brigadier Generals Arflack, Taylor, and Ross -- I thank you gentlemen as well. And let me add a warm h  more
Remarks of Senator Barack Obama
RENO, Nev., Sept. 30 -- The presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., issued the text of the following speech: This morning - like so many others over the last few months - we woke up to some very sobering news about our economy. Over the course of a few hours, the failure to pass the economic rescue plan in Washington led to the single largest decline of the stock market in two decades. Over one trillion dollars of wealth was lost by the time the markets closed on Monday. And it  more
REP. HOYER URGES SENATE TO PASS PAID-FOR TAX EXTENDERS PACKAGE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., issued the following statement: House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the Senate's failure to pass paid-for tax extenders package: "We have worked long and hard to compromise with the Senate on this tax extenders bill. We have sent the Senate version after version. "But today, Senate Republicans are holding essential bills hostage rather than pass tax extenders responsibly.  more
REP. KAPTUR VOTES AGAINST BILL TO BAIL OUT 'RECKLESS' WALL STREET
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio (9th CD), issued the following news release: Marcy Kaptur voted against the Wall Street bailout bill, which was defeated on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Kaptur, the senior woman in the House, addressed the issue in remarks on the House floor on Sunday evening. She disputed the contention by President Bush that America is facing the worst financial crisis in its history and accused the White House of using fear to pressure  more
REP. LATHAM SPONSORED BREAST CANCER PATIENT PROTECTION MEASURE APPROVED BY HOUSE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa (4th CD), issued the following news release: The United States House of Representatives approved legislation this past week that ensures increased protection of breast cancer patients going through life-saving procedures. In a move to ban the practice of "drive-through" mastectomies, Iowa Congressman Tom Latham provided key support as a co-sponsor of the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act. The legislation requires insurance companies cover inp  more
REP. LIPINSKI ISSUES STATEMENT ON HIS OPPOSITION TO $700 BILLION BAILOUT BILL
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill. (3rd CD), issued the following statement: Today Congressman Dan Lipinski released the following statement regarding his "no" vote for H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008: "The people of the Third District are hardworking Americans who pay their bills, pay their taxes, and try to do the right thing. But in these tough economic times they are working more and finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet becau  more
Rep. Mahoney Introduces Veterans Mental Health Training for First Responders and Community Leaders Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Tim Mahoney, D-Florida, has introduced the Veterans Mental Health Training for First Responders and Community Leaders Act of 2008 (H.R. 6998), legislation that would "direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide education and training to emergency response providers and community leaders relating to the mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom." The bill was introduced on Sept. 23. It was  more
REP. ROGERS ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR NEW POLICE CRUISER IN WOLFE COUNTY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Ky. (5th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD) program has approved a $12,900 grant for the Wolfe County Sheriff's Department to purchase a new police cruiser. These funds will allow public safety officials in the City of Campton and surrounding areas to provide additional protection and emergency services for the rural pop  more
REP. VELAZQUEZ RECEIVES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM NATION'S COMMUNITY LABS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The House Small Business Committee issued the following news release: The clinical laboratory community last week honored U.S. House Committee on Small Business Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) with the Washington G-2 Reports' 2008 Public Service National Leadership Award. Given annually, the award recognizes the Chairwoman's leadership and efforts to ensure patients receive quality health care services in their communities. "Small medical providers are the ba  more
REP. VISCLOSKY ISSUES STATEMENT ON EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Ind. (1st CD), issued the following statement: Congressman Pete Visclosky made the following statement today in the U.S. House of Representatives on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, which lost by a vote of 205 - 228. Visclosky voted against the bill: "Madam Speaker, in 1991, when Congress was considering repealing the Glass-Steagall Act and its regulatory framework, Representative John Dingell stated that repealing the Glass-Steagall  more
RESIDENTIAL DINING HALLS AT UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS NOW TRAYLESS TO HELP REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release: The three dining halls on the University of Arkansas campus have put away their trays. Brough Commons and the Northwest Quad officially removed trays during the week of Aug. 20. Pomfret dining hall hurdled a dish-washing equipment barrier and made the trayless move during the week of Aug. 25. "There are many benefits to be gained from removing trays in our dining hall operations," said Morgan Stout,  more
RIO BLANCO COUNTY COMMISSION ISSUES MINUTES OF APRIL 14 MEETING
MEEKER, Colo., April 14 -- The Rio Blanco County Commission issued the following meeting minutes: The Board met at 10:50am in regular session at the administration building in Meeker. Chairman Forrest Nelson, Commissioner Ken Parsons, Commissioner Joe Collins, and Clerk to the Board Nancy R. Amick were present for the meeting. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda. MINUTES Commissioner Collins moved to approve the F  more
RIO BLANCO COUNTY COMMISSION ISSUES MINUTES OF MAY 12 MEETING
MEEKER, Colo., May 12 -- The Rio Blanco County Commission issued the following meeting minutes: The Board met at 9:40am in regular session at the County Administration Building in Meeker. Chairman Forrest Nelson, Commissioner Ken Parsons, Commissioner Joe Collins, County Coordinator Teresa Anderson and Clerk to the Board Nancy R. Amick were present. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA CHANGES: A motion to establish polling places was added to the agenda, and the Schedule A road agreemen  more
RIO BLANCO COUNTY COMMISSION ISSUES MINUTES OF MAY 19 MEETING
MEEKER, Colo., May 19 -- The Rio Blanco County Commission issued the following meeting minutes: The Board met at 10:50am in regular session in Rangely at the Western Annex. Chairman Forrest Nelson, Commissioner Joe Collins, Commissioner Ken Parsons, County Coordinator Teresa Anderson, and Deputy Clerk Boots Campbell were present for the meeting. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA CHANGES: Consideration of the May 12th minutes and the Rangely Airport Lighting and Signs bid award were d  more
RIO BLANCO COUNTY COMMISSION ISSUES MINUTES OF SEPT. 15 MEETING
MEEKER, Colo., Sept. 15 -- The Rio Blanco County Commission issued the following meeting minutes: The Board met at 11:00am in regular session at the Western Annex in Rangely. Chairman Forrest Nelson, Commissioner Ken Parsons, Commissioner Joe Collins, County Coordinator Teresa Anderson, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Shirley Sinclair were present. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA CHANGES: The minutes were deleted from the agenda and a County Nursing Services contract renewal for children wi  more
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., CONTRACTOR FACES MORE THAN $147,000 IN LABOR DEPARTMENT OSHA FINES FOR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY HAZARDS
WESTBURY, N.Y., Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Painting and Decorating Inc. of Ronkonkoma, N.Y., for 20 alleged willful, repeat and serious violations of safety standards with $147,200 in proposed fines. The stucco and exterior/interior painting company was cited for failing to adequately protect its employees  more
SAFETY NOTIFICATION ALERT PROCESS CONTEST CLOSING ON SEPT. 30
COVINGTON, Ky., Sept. 29 -- Gateway Community and Technical College issued the following news release: Tuesday, Sept. 30, is the last day to register for SNAP, the Safety Notification Alert Process, and be eligible to win an IPOD from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System! If you sign up, SNAP will send you alerts in case of a serious threat to health and safety on a Gateway campus. There's no cost - and no unnecessary messages! SNAP will only be used in case of emergencies.   more
SAMHSA AWARDS $22.9 MILLION FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR PREGNANT, POSTPARTUM WOMEN
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration issued the following press release: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced the award of 16 grants totaling $22.9 million over three years to expand the availability of comprehensive residential treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women, their children and family members. The service system, with linkages t  more
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR SPRING 2009 SEMESTER AT SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEWTON, N.J., Sept. 19 -- Sussex County Community College issued the following news release: The Foundation at Sussex County Community College will award over 70 scholarships at their December ceremony. Students at Sussex County Community College are encouraged to apply now for any of the available scholarships ranging in dollar amount from $350 to $1,000 which are to be used for the upcoming spring semester. All scholarship recipients are required to attend the ceremony on December 10th at 5  more
SCHOOL VIOLENCE TOPIC OF UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE PRE-GAME SHOWCASE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 30 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release: Lowell Gaertner, associate professor of psychology, will speak at the Pre-Game Faculty Showcase at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on "Understanding Columbine: How Social Rejection Fosters Mass Violence." Gaertner will discuss whether the victims of mass violence are the intended targets or if the intended target is the social group to which the victims belong. The Pre-Game Faculty Showcase  more
Scientists Discover Genetic Mutation Linked to Narcolepsy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The National Sleep Foundation issued the following news release: Scientists in Japan have published a study in the journal Nature Genetics that identifies a genetic variation that increases a person's susceptibility to narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally. The main features of narcolepsy are excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. Researchers at the University of Tokyo conducted a g  more
SEATTLE ANIMAL SHELTER CELEBRATES ADOPT-A-SHELTER DOG MONTH IN OCTOBER
SEATTLE, Sept. 30 -- The city of Seattle issued the following news release: The Seattle Animal Shelter joins with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to commemorate October as national "Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month." The Shelter is using the occasion to showcase the wonderful companion animals currently available for adoption. "There are so many good reasons for adopting from shelters. First, you give a homeless animal a second chance in life and you can choo  more
SECRETARY KEMPTHORNE: FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP WILL ASSIST ISLAND LEADERS IN STRENGTHENING PUBLIC HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
HONOLULU, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne today told the leaders of U.S. territories and freely associated states that the federal government is committed to working with them to improve and expand their public health care systems, underscoring that commitment with a federal task force to prioritize their critical needs and multi-million dollar funding to support on-going efforts. "I want to assure  more
SECRETARY MONDRAGÓN URGES ATTENDANCE AT 2008 GOVERNOR'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT IN TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO FROM OCT. 1-3
SANTA FE, N.M., Sept. 29 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Fred Mondragón would like to invite New Mexico's businesspeople and entrepreneurs to attend the Governor's 2008 Economic Summit next week in Tucumcari. "With the growing concerns over the nation's economic health, it is more important than ever for our local businesses and industries to work together and find ways to make our sta  more
SEN. BROWN ANNOUNCES BILL TO REQUIRE LABELING FOR PHARMACEUTICALS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has issued the following news release: With country-of-origin labeling now required for products like meat, poultry, and produce, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced legislation to mandate a similar requirement for pharmaceuticals. Brown's call follows a recent admission by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that more American drug companies are outsourcing operations due to cost factors and the existence of w  more
SEN. BROWN HOLDS ROUNDTABLE WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS IN HANCOCK COUNTY
FINDLAY, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has issued the following news release: United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today joined Hancock County community leaders for a roundtable discussion on the economy, infrastructure and jobs "The needs of Ohio middle class families must be heard in Washington," said Brown. "This roundtable discussion is a way that we can work together to set new policies in Washington that reflect the values of families in Hancock Co  more
SEN. BROWN HOLDS ROUNDTABLE WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS IN WYANDOT COUNTY
UPPER SANDUSKY, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has issued the following news release: United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today joined Wyandot County community leaders for a roundtable discussion on the economy, infrastructure and jobs "The needs of Ohio middle class families must be heard in Washington," said Brown. "This roundtable discussion is a way that we can work together to set new policies in Washington that reflect the values of families in Wya  more
SEN. DODD HONORS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Christopher S. Dodd, D-Conn., issued the following news release: Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Chairman of its Subcommittee on Children and Families, today announced that October 16, 2008 will be recognized as "Lights on Afterschool Day," a national celebration of afterschool programs. This designation was made possible by this weekend's Senate approval of a resolu  more
SEN. DURBIN, REP. DELAURO PRESS FDA ON CONTAMINATED MILK INVESTIGATION
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., issued the following news release: United States Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday, asking for assurances that the FDA is proactively doing all it can to protect consumers from contaminated milk products from China. "We are writing in response to the recent reports of milk products from China contaminated with melamine, the sam  more
SEN. GRASSLEY: MORE THAN $1.6 MILLION TO IOWA FROM HHS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded five grants totaling $1,633,477 to Iowa. The funds have been awarded as described below. * Iowa will receive $7,818 from the Administration on Aging to help the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs provide disaster assistance. * Iowa Community Action Association in Des Moines wil  more
SEN. HARKIN ANNOUNCES $30,000 FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT IN IOWA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Iowa Department of Human Services Office of Child Support Enforcement received a $30,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Harkin is the Chairman of the Senate panel that funds HHS initiatives. "Child support payments keep thousands of Iowa children out of poverty," Harkin said. "When parents don't live up to thei  more
SEN. HARKIN ANNOUNCES $75,000 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Iowa Community Action Association (ICAA) received a $75,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue the technical assistance training program in Des Moines. Harkin is the Chairman of the Senate panel that funds HHS initiatives. "Technology is always changing and evolving. Staying on top of these advances can   more
SEN. HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $1 MILLION FOR IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Iowa Department of Public Health has been received a $1,061,432 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fund Family Planning Services. Harkin is the Chairman of the Senate panel that funds HHS initiatives. "Family planning is an absolute necessity in this day and age. It is not just a personal need, it's a service to   more
SEN. HARKIN ANNOUNCES VETERANS CLINIC FOR SHENANDOAH
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tom Harkin today announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized plans to create a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Shenandoah. The new CBOC will be located in the Orchard Corners Shopping Center. Harkin has been a long time supporter of bringing a CBOC to Southwest Iowa. "Veterans should not have to drive long distances to receive basic medic  more
SEN. HARKIN DELIVERS MORE THAN $138,000 FOR IOWA LEGAL AID
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The office of Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a long time champion of legal aid services, today announced that Iowa Legal Aid's Health and Law Project has received $138,434 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). As a senior member of the Senate panel that funds DOJ initiatives, Harkin was able to secure these dollars in the FY 2008 spending package. This funding would allow the creation of a two year pilot p  more
Sen. Harkin Introduces Resolution Concerning Employees' Health, Well Being
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 673) "recognizing the importance of workplace wellness as a strategy to help maximize employees' health and well being." The resolution, introduced on Sept. 22, was co-sponsored by Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Oregon.  more
SEN. HARKIN ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING CHRISTOPHER AND DANA REEVE PARALYSIS ACT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D- IA) delivered the following remarks yesterday on the floor of the Senate urging the adoption of S. 1183, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act. The text of the speech is below. Mr. HARKIN: Mr. President, I come to the Senate floor with a heavy heart and a clear purpose. Last Thursday would have been the 56th birthday of a great actor, a devoted father and hus  more
SEN. HARKIN: NEARLY $460,000 COMING TO IOWA TO SUPPORT JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Iowans for Social and Economic Development (ISED) Ventures received a $459,227 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support the Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals program. ISED Ventures will use this money to help people use their talents and skills to start small businesses, obtain a quality job and build finan  more
SEN. INHOFE ISSUES STATEMENT ON EPA'S YUCCA MOUNTAIN RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARD
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Republicans issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today commented on the EPA's finalization of the million-year radiation protection standard for the proposed nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. "I commend the EPA for completing the revised radiation protection standard," Senator Inhofe said. "I knew revisin  more
SEN. JOHNSON: PRESIDENT TO SIGN CONTINUING RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced today that the President is expected to sign a comprehensive Continuing Resolution to fund the government through March of 2009. With his signature, $97.8 million in Johnson-secured funding for South Dakota defense projects will be appropriated across the state, including to the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, South Dakota State University a  more
SEN. KERRY ISSUES STATEMENT ON FINANCIAL CRISIS
BOSTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., issued the following statement: Sen. John Kerry held a press conference this afternoon to outline the urgency of passing comprehensive economic legislation to avoid the collapse of Wall Street from hitting families and business across the country. Below is Kerry's statement as prepared for delivery: "This has been a volatile time for our financial system and our economy. But, I strongly believe that the Congress will soon co  more
Sen. Lincoln Introduces Investment in After-School Programs Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Arkansas, has introduced the Investment in After-School Programs Act of 2008 (S. 3545), legislation that would "enhance after-school programs in rural areas of the U.S. by establishing a pilot program to help communities establish and improve rural after-school programs." The bill, introduced on Sept. 23, was co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.  more
SEN. ROCKEFELLER APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL TO IMPROVE VA HEALTH CARE, QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV, D-W.Va., issued the following news release: Over the objections of President Bush, Senator Jay Rockefeller this weekend voted to invest federal funding for veterans health and meet the critical needs of West Virginia's veterans and active duty service members. The measure also includes a provision that Rockefeller fought for to increase the mileage reimbursement rate for West Virginia's veterans that travel to and from clin  more
SEN. SHELBY ANNOUNCES $895,822 FOR UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of Sen. Richard C. Shelby, R-Ala., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award $895,822 to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) for medical research. "UAB is one of the premier medical research facilities in the nation," said Shelby. "This funding will help ensure that the university  more
SEWAGE BACK-UP IN AND AROUND YOUR HOME
HOUSTON, Sept. 19 -- The Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services Department issued the following press release: Because many wastewater plants are still without electricity, there may not be enough power for their sewer lines (lift stations) to push the sewage to the wastewater plants. This may cause sewage to back-up into your home through places like toilets and bathtubs. Sewage contains germs that can cause illness, including E.coli, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Hepatitis A, a  more
SHREVEPORT DOCTOR, SEVEN OTHERS INDICTED FOR PRESCRIPTION FRAUD SCHEME
SHREVEPORT, La., Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's New Orleans Field Office issued the following press release: Dr. Tandy McElwee, Jr., age 61, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, formerly of Bossier City, Louisiana, was indicted by a federal grand jury for participating in a wide-ranging scheme to obtain controlled substances by fraud, illegally dispense controlled substances, keep false records, and fraudulently bill Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana, Uni  more
Significant Costs Savings Point To Health Benefits Of Integrated Prescription Drug Coverage
HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 30 -- Aetna issued the following news release: An analysis from Aetna (NYSE: AET) showed that Aetna members who had both Aetna medical and pharmacy coverage in 2005 and 2006 had medical cost savings of 2.7 percent, about six dollars per member per month (PMPM) at that time, on a total PMPM medical cost of $227 for those in the analysis*. It is projected that, on average, a company with 3,000 employees could experience a medical cost savings of $460,000 per year for   more
SIX OUTSTANDING ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY RECOGNIZED AS RISING STARS
TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 29 -- Arizona State University issued the following press release: Six faculty members who are "rising stars" in the ASU firmament have been named exemplars by President Michael Crow. These teacher-scholars are pioneers, some still early in their careers, producing such high quality teaching and research that they set an example for others to follow. They include a world-class violinist, an electrical engineer who came to ASU from private industry, and four scientists w  more
SL on course to achieve MDGs by 2015
Colombo, Sept. 30 -- Participating on behalf of President Rajapaksa in the interactive Round Table discussions segment of the high level meeting on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) held on the fringes of the UN General Assembly sessions in New York, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rohitha Bogollagama said that Sri Lanka is on track to achieve the MDGs by 2015, which has been facilitated by re-structuring the country's socio-economic fundamentals, in keeping with the aspirations of the people  more
SLA Applauds the Opening of Shuttered EPA Libraries
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- The Special Libraries Association issued the following news release: Special Libraries Association (SLA), the first library association to denounce the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional library closures, today applauds the agency for its efforts to restore service and collections in its regional libraries. Under congressional orders, and following an outcry by the scientific and library community, EPA will again provide access to library services for   more
Smoking in presence of kids dangerous for them
Toronto, Sept. 30 -- Even as India bans smoking in public places from Oct 2, a Canadian study has warned that parents who smoke in the presence of their kids in cars and homes might end up fostering nicotine dependence symptoms in them. In the light of their findings on the consequences of second-hand smoke, the researchers from various universities in Quebec province have stressed the importance of a ban on smoking in the presence of children in vehicles. Jennifer O'Loughlin, a researcher  more
Smoking scenes in movies has Bollywood divided
Mumbai, Sept. 30 -- From Oct 2, the government will introduce its new no-smoking policy. Most Bollywood personalities like Saif Ali Khan, Shabana Azmi and Akhshaye Khanna welcome this move, but some feel it would be unfair to ban smoking in movies. Saif Ali Khan: Smoking should be banned indoors in public. But why ban it on screen? It's just acting and everyone knows it. Akshaye Khanna: Smoking should be banned in public places, but not in movies. Shabana Azmi: Yes, smoking should be ba  more
Southern Illinois University Med School Receives Three Federal Research Grants to Study Cancer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Sept. 29 -- The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news release: A research scientist at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield has been awarded three federal grants totaling $1.75 million for his cancer research. Daotai Nie, Ph.D., assistant professor of medical microbiology, immunology and cell biology and member of the SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at SIU, is the principal investigator for the projects. A five  more
SOUTHSIDE SENIOR RESOURCE EXPO KICKS OFF ON SEPT. 25
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 24 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release: City of Tallahassee Senior Services has arrived at the Palmer Munroe Community Center, located at 1900 Jackson Bluff Road. To kick-off the new service, on Thursday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the center will host the first Southside Senior Resource Expo. "We are very excited to announce a new Southside community outreach site," said Sheila Salyer, director of the Tallahassee Senior Center.   more
Sri Lanka on course to achieve MDGs by 2015
Colombo, Sept. 30 -- UN: Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama has declared that Sri Lanka is on track to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. Minister Bogollagama told the UN that this has been facilitated by re-structuring the country's socio-economic fundamentals, in keeping with the aspirations of the people. He was participating on behalf of President Mahinda Rajapaksa in the interactive Round Table discussions segment of the high level meeting on the MDGs held on  more
STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WARNS RESIDENTS NOT TO CONSUME NEWLY RECALLED PRODUCTS BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL MELAMINE CONTAMINATION
BISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 30 -- The North Dakota Department of Health issued the following news release: In conjunction with an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the North Dakota Department of Health is warning residents not to consume several types of Mr. Brown instant coffee and milk tea products and White Rabbit Creamy Candies that have been recalled because of concerns about possible contamination with melamine, according to Kenan Bullinger, director of the department's   more
STATE ISSUES EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF DAY CARE HOME IN HAYS
TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 30 -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension against Jannette Leigh Walter Day Care Home, a registered day care home operated by Jannette Leigh Walter, located at 1311 Golden Belt Drive in Hays. State law allows the Secretary of KDHE to issue such an order when, in the opinion of the Secretary, the order is necessary to protect c  more
State Medicaid Programs to Spend $1.6 Trillion on Long-Term Care over the Next Twenty Years
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- America's Health Insurance Plans issued the following news release: State Medicaid programs will spend $1.6 trillion on long-term care expenses over the next twenty years, according to a new study released today by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). When Federal matching funds are included, total government expenditures on long-term care will exceed $3.7 trillion. Medicaid spending for long-term care will grow at a faster rate than overall health care spendin  more
States See Rising Enrollment In Medicaid As Economy Falters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation issued the following news release: With states confronting a weakening economy, enrollment in Medicaid began to rise last year with states expecting even larger increases for fiscal year 2009, according to a new 50-state survey released today by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured (KCMU). With the increased enrollment, Medicaid spending is also rising more rapidly than in the recent past,  more
Surgical Residents Perform Heart Surgery as Effectively as Staff Surgeons
DALLAS, Sept. 30 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Study highlights: � Success rates, safety and long-term outcomes of heart surgery are not significantly different when performed by properly supervised surgical residents or staff surgeons. � It is safe to include the training of residents even in complex procedures. It is critical that trainees operate because they will to be the surgeons operating on the next generation, researchers said. �   more
SURVEY TO GAUGE CONDITION OF ATLANTA REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
ATLANTA, Sept. 29 -- Georgia State University issued the following news release: Bringing together some of the captains of Atlanta's real estate industry, the real estate department at Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business hopes to take the temperature of the local market, and determine how movers and shakers see the future. At the next meeting of the real estate department's Honorary Board, which includes more than 50 CEOs, VPs, attorneys and others working in th  more
TARA Booth Discount Expires Tomorrow
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations issued the following news release: Tomorrow is the last day to purchase booths at a discount for the Texas Association of Rental Agencies' historic 25th anniversary Convention and Buying Show in Irving October 11-13 and spaces are going fast. Nearly three quarters of the 50 available booths have already been claimed and after September 19, booth registration fees will revert to standard rates. September 30 is th  more
TARGET AMERICA: OPENING EYES TO DAMAGE DRUGS CAUSE OPENS OCT. 2 IN LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Los Angeles Field Office issued the following press release: Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause is a powerful exhibit, developed by the Drug Enforcement Administration Museum, designed to explore the science behind illegal drug abuse and addiction and the myriad costs of illegal drugs - to individuals, American society and the world. The exhibit opens October 2, 2008 at the California   more
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO UNVEIL BOAT CLINIC DESIGNS
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 29 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Students in a Texas A&M University architecture-for-health design studio are readying to unveil their concepts for boat clinics - floating facilities designed to provide health care services for millions of people who live in coastal areas in Vietnam and the Philippines. The public is invited to see the students present their models and drawings at 2 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 1) in the Wright Gallery, lo  more
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY ISSUES CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING 2007-08 NEAR-FINAL SUMMARY OF FINANCES
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following correspondence: TO THE ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESSED: Subject: 2007-08 Near-Final Summary of Finances The "near-final" Summary of Finances (SOF) for the 2007-08 school year and other related reports have been updated and posted to the School Finance Web site. These reports may be used for the purpose of preparing your district's annual financial audit. The reports reflect the following important updates and information  more
The Black September
Kathmandu, Sept 30 -- On Sept.5, 2008, the Nepal Chapter of Transparency International (TIN) had its first elections, after its establishment in 1996, for the position of its presidency. Out of 31 members, 17 turned out to vote and the winner came with 10 votes. Reporting on this news, a local vernacular weekly (Sanghu, Sept.8) blamed TIN to be nothing more than "an exclusive chatting-club of the retired people." This is obviously a blunt criticism to an organization that goes by the brand name   more
TOP AFFTC OFFICER HOSTS COMMANDER'S CALL
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Edwards Air Force Base issued the following press release: By Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The Air Force Flight Test Center's top officer held a commander's call Sept. 30 at the base theater. Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn, AFFTC commander, talked about his three priorities for Team Edwards - taking care of people, One Materiel Command and Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. P  more
TOWN OF FAIRFIELD ISSUES MINUTES OF AUG. 11 MEETING
FAIRFIELD, Conn., Aug. 11 -- The town of Fairfield issued the following meeting minutes: August 11, 2008 The Board of Health of the Town of Fairfield held a meeting on Monday, August 11, 2008 in the in the First Floor conference room of Sullivan Independence Hall, 725 Old Post Road, Fairfield. MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynda Bluestein, Ronald Blumenfeld, Ellen Fuchs, Beth Garrell, Jacob Hen and William Varga ALSO PRESENT: Arthur Leffert, Director of Health; Sands Cleary, Assistant Director of  more
TOWN OF FAIRFIELD ISSUES MINUTES OF OCT. 30 MEETING
FAIRFIELD, Conn., Oct. 10 -- The town of Fairfield issued the following meeting minutes: October 30, 2007 8:45 a.m. On Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 8:45 a.m. a Public Hearing was conducted by the Town of Fairfield Tree Warden at 42 Elm Street, to hear protests from residents regarding the proposed removal of three (3) walnut trees within the Town right-ofway on Dorking Drive. The owners of 142 Elm Street had requested removal of these trees because of the seasonal drop of nuts that damaged  more
TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM PROMPTS WARNING SIGNS AT NEWMAN LAKE
SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 30 -- The Washington state Department of Ecology issued the following news release: Signs have been posted at the Newman Lake Resort to warn people that an algae bloom there is the toxic, blue-green algae that people and pets should avoid. The Department of Ecology (Ecology) tested the slimy substance finding it to be well above the concentration of six micrograms per liter that is the threshold for considering the algae to be dangerous. The first test results came in  more
TULSA HAS NEW FIRE MARSHAL, DEPUTY CHIEF OF SUPPORT SERVICES
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 30 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news release: Mayor Kathy Taylor announced that Tulsa Fire Chief Allen LaCroix has selected a new fire marshal and a new deputy chief of support services. The new fire marshal is David C. Dayringer, a 28-year veteran of the Tulsa Fire Department. The new deputy chief of support services is Tim Cooper, who has served TFD for nearly 24 years. The two positions are equal in rank: the fire marshal also is known as deputy chief of sa  more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Maryland (Sept. 30)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Maryland. *** Maryland, Virginia Inventors Develop Therapeutic Agents Enhanced Delivery Convection Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- Russel R. Lonser of Silver Spring, Md., Kayhan Garmestani of Potomac, Md., Martin W. Brechbiel of Annandale, Va., and Edward H. Oldfield of Philomont, Va., have developed a method for controlling therapeutic agent delivery. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Pa  more
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Virginia (Sept. 30)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Virginia. *** Maryland, Virginia Inventors Develop Therapeutic Agents Enhanced Delivery Convection Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- Russel R. Lonser of Silver Spring, Md., Kayhan Garmestani of Potomac, Md., Martin W. Brechbiel of Annandale, Va., and Edward H. Oldfield of Philomont, Va., have developed a method for controlling therapeutic agent delivery. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Pa  more
UN Urged to Put Animal Welfare on the Agenda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Humane Society issued the following news release: A coalition of leading international animal welfare organizations, supported by the governments of Brazil, Argentina, Sweden and Costa Rica, has called on the UN's Food & Agriculture Organization (UN FAO) to place the welfare of animals on their agenda for the first time. The call comes as a panel of international experts, appointed by the FAO's Animal Production and Health Division, begins discussions at the first   more
Uncertain Economy Dampens Restaurant Industry Outlook as Restaurant Performance Index Stood Below 100 for 10th Consecutive Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release: Restaurant industry performance remained soft in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity stood below 100 for the tenth 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 August, up 0.1 percent from its July leve  more
UNIFIED COMMAND ANNOUNCES DEBRIS BURNING INFORMATION
DALLAS, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 office issued the following news release: Hurricane Ike left many tons of debris after it passed through Texas. Many counties and municipalities have plans to manage debris without burning, while other counties are allowing limited burning. The burning of debris results in the release of particulate matter. The inhalation of particulate matter can have negative health effects. People with heart or lung diseases, children, and  more
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF EDUCATION TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE ON OCT. 3
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 30 -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham issued the following news release: The UAB School of Education and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the UAB School of Education, Room 145, 901 13th St. S. The blood drive is sponsored by the student organizations Eta Sigma Gamma, the health education honorary, and Physical and Health Leaders in Athletics, Management and Education (PHLAME). All donors are eligible to w  more
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI AWARDED $1.96 MILLION TO STUDY SHORT-CIRCUITS OF BRAIN FUNCTION
CINCINNATI, Sept. 30 -- University of Cincinnati issued the following news release: Disturbances in brain activity so silent and subtle that researchers must open the skull to measure them are the focus of a $1.96 million federal grant awarded to researchers at the Neuroscience Institute at the University of Cincinnati (UC) and University Hospital. The grant, awarded by the Department of Defense (DOD), will be paid over a period of four years. Principal investigator Jed Hartings, PhD, a re  more
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO CANCER CENTER RESEARCHERS WIN $599,999 KOMEN GRANT TO STUDY DIABETES DRUG IN BREAST CANCER
AURORA, Colo., Sept. 30 -- The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center issued the following news release: Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center (UCCC) have been awarded a $599,999 grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure to investigate whether using a common diabetes drug can stop tumor growth in breast cancer. "We're beginning to explore the relationship between pre-diabetes syndrome or type II diabetes, obesity and breast cancer risk,"  more
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER'S ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS CELEBRATES COLORADO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS WEEK, OCT. 12-18
DENVER, Sept. 30 -- The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center issued the following news release: Imagine what life would be like without medical technology. The world would be quiet for those who are deaf and difficult to travel in for those requiring a knee brace or wheelchair. University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine's Assistive Technology Partners invites you to celebrate these advances during Assistive Technology Awareness Week Oct. 12 - 18. Assistive Tech  more
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS NAMES TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
CHICAGO, Sept. 29 -- The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign issued the following news release: Nancy Sullivan has been named director of the University of Illinois at Chicago's Office of Technology Management. Sullivan is senior director of business development for KeraCure, an early-stage biotechnology company currently in clinical trials of a cell-based device for treatment of chronic wounds. Previously, Sullivan was director of the Women's Entrepreneurial Life Sciences Initiativ  more
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT DARTMOUTH TEAMS WITH EVERGREEN CENTER, BEACON SERVICES TO ENHANCE TRAINING OF PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS
DARTMOUTH, Mass., Sept. 30 -- The University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth issued the following press release: Initiative responds to growing numbers of children diagnosed with autism and behavioral disorders Responding to a growing number of children diagnosed with autism, UMass Dartmouth, the Evergreen Center, and Behavioral Educational Assessment and Consultation (Beacon Services), leading providers of education and services to individuals with behavioral disorders, will announce an edu  more
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI STUDY FINDS GENDER IS RELATIVE TERM IN POLITICS
COLUMBIA, Mo., Sept. 30 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: For only the second time in presidential debate history, a female nominee will take the stage to spar with a male opponent. While Geraldine Ferraro broke new ground in 1984, it has taken 24 years for another female to be included as part of a major party ticket. On Thursday night, the nation will be watching as vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin and Joe Biden clash in the vice presidential debate. A  more
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER EPPLEY CANCER CENTER RECEIVES $5.3 MILLION GRANT FOR PANCREATIC CANCER
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 29 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release: The National Cancer Institute has awarded a $5.3 million, five-year Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant in pancreatic cancer to the University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center. UNMC was one of only two programs funded this year in pancreatic cancer. SPORE grants are large, multidisciplinary federal grants that fund scientific research aimed at bringing n  more
UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE AT PLATTSBURGH PRESENTS SAMPLING OF PUBLIC EVENTS
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., Sept. 25 -- The State University of New York at Plattsburgh issued the following news release: The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh is pleased to announce a calendar of events through early November. This calendar contains a sampling of arts, workshops, talks and other events at the college, all of which are open to the public, and many of which are free of charge. For more information, visit the college's Web site at www.plattsburgh.edu or contact Mic  more
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA STUDY SHOWS IMMUNE SYSTEM CAN HURT AS WELL AS HELP FIGHT CANCER
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine issued the following news release: Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have found that some proteins of the immune system can promote tumor growth. Investigators found that instead of fighting tumors, the protein C5a, which is produced during an immune response to a developing tumor, helps tumors build molecular shields against T-cell attack. These findings appeared online this week in Nat  more
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI AWARDED NATIONAL GRANT TO ENHANCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
HATTIESBURG, Miss., Sept. 30 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news release: The University of Southern Mississippi is among 13 recipients nationwide to receive a U.S. Department of Education grant to enhance its emergency management plan to prevent and respond to campus violence and natural disasters. The $476,486 Emergency Management for Higher Education (EMHE) grant recently awarded to Southern Miss is part of $5.2 million provided to higher education instit  more
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE OFFERS GRIEF COUNSELING TO CHILDREN, TEENS
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 29 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release: "Children are the center of our universe. When they suffer, we all suffer." That, according to Bob Rider, dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, is the sentiment behind the new Grief Outreach initiative at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The college is launching the Grief Outreach initiative to provide counseling for children ages 6 to 16 who have experienced a loss  more
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TEAMS WITH NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS TO FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 30 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release: Taking care of our mental health is just as important as keeping our bodies fit. For college students, not paying attention to mental health issues could interfere with studies, work and personal lives. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and the Knoxville chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) are teaming up to help spread the message about mental health awareness, wellness   more
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL TEAM HEADING TO GRUNDY, VIRGINIA
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 29 -- The University of Virginia's Health System issued the following news release: A volunteer team of 30 doctors, nurses, social workers and pharmacists from the University of Virginia Health System will be providing medical care at the October 4-5 Remote Area Medical Clinic in Grundy, Virginia. The two-day event offers no fee dental, vision and medical care to people who are uninsured, underinsured, unemployed or cannot afford to pay. Open to the public on a   more
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT PROPOSES UPGRADE AND RENOVATION OF RESIDENCE HALLS
MENOMONIE, Wis., Sept. 30 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stout issued the following news release: A plan to spend $12.4 million to renovate a residence hall on the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus and construct a new food service facility will be presented to a committee of the UW System Board of Regents Thursday. "It's exciting to see this upgrade and renovation of one of our oldest residence halls," said Diane Moen, vice chancellor of administrative and student life services. "Studen  more
UTAH ENTERS INTO $425 MILLION NATIONAL SETTLEMENT WITH CEPHALON
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 30 -- The Utah Attorney General issued the following news release: General Mark Shurtleff announced today that the state of Utah joined a federal and multi-state agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer, Cephalon, Inc. to settle allegations of improper off-label marketing of three pharmaceutical drugs. The settlement is the result of allegations that Cephalon engaged in a company-wide scheme to improperly market the prescription drugs Provigil, Gabitril and Actiq for   more
VALLEY METRO: OZONE SEASON ENDS
PHOENIX, Sept. 30 -- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Summer ozone pollution - which pervades the air April through September - reached higher than average levels this season, even when adjusted against stricter guidelines the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented this year. The Valley experienced 11 ozone high pollution advisories (HPAs) and 44 ozone health watches since April 2008. In total, there were 28 days of unhealthy air t  more
Victims of illicit brew
Colombo, Sept. 30 -- Fifteen people dead and out of over fifty hospitalized at least nine are still receiving treatment. This is the casualty rate of the latest victims of illicit liquor consumption. This incident of liquor poisoning occurring at Weliveriya, Gampaha follows a number of similar cases of people succumbing to the drinking habit and ending their lives or contracting serious illness. Despite all efforts made through various temperance movements and other anti-alcohol campaigns in   more
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED HOSPITAL PROJECT FOR OCT. 4
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 30 -- The University of Texas at San Antonio issued the following news release: Volunteers are needed Saturday, Oct. 4 for Days of Caring, a United Way project including State Employee Charitable Campaign agencies. Days of Caring involves businesses throughout the San Antonio area working together on various volunteer efforts. UTSA faculty, staff and students can volunteer at the San Antonio State Hospital from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 4. This Days of Caring pro  more
WARREN COUNTY ISSUES MINUTES OF AUG. 27 MEETING
BELVIDERE, N.J., Aug. 27 -- Warren County issued the following meeting minutes: The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren met in Regular Session in its offices in the Wayne Dumont, Jr. Administration Building, Belvidere, New Jersey on August 27, 2008 at 7:03 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Director DiMaio and upon roll call, the following members were present: Freeholder John DiMaio, Freeholder Richard Gardner and Freeholder Everett Chamberlain. Also attending were Co  more
WATER WARNING ISSUED FOR TIMBER RIDGE HOUSING COMMUNITY NEAR SHELLSBURG
SHELLSBURG, Iowa, Sept. 30 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Residents of a manufactured housing community south of Shellsburg in Benton County are being warned not to give tap water to infants under six month of age due to high levels of nitrite in the water supply. The warning is being issued after recent samples taken at the Timber Ridge housing development indicated that the nitrite level in the raw water was at 1.5 milligrams per liter. The  more
WEBMD HEALTH REPORTS ACQUISITION BY DIRECTOR ADLER
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- WebMD Health Corp. (WBMD), Elmwood Park, N.J., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Director Mark J. Adler, New York. On Sept. 28 the action involved acquisition of 1,450 shares of stock. He now owns 13,853 shares of stock directly "which includes 1,100 shares of Restricted Stock granted on 09/28/2005 which are scheduled to vest on 09/28/2009." The information at the SEC is available at: http:/  more
WEBMD HEALTH REPORTS ACQUISITION BY DIRECTOR DIMICK
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- WebMD Health Corp. (WBMD), Elmwood Park, N.J., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Director Neil F. Dimick, New York. On Sept. 28 the action involved acquisition of 2,213 shares of stock. He now owns 19,350 shares of stock directly "which includes 1,100 shares of Restricted Stock granted on 09/28/2005 which are scheduled to vest on 09/28/2009." The information at the SEC is available at: http:  more
WEBMD HEALTH REPORTS ACQUISITION BY DIRECTOR KELLER
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- WebMD Health Corp. (WBMD), Elmwood Park, N.J., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Director Jerome C. Keller, New York. On Sept. 28 the action involved acquisition of 916 shares of stock. He now owns 18,775 shares of stock directly "that includes 1,100 shares of Restricted Stock granted on 09/28/2005 which are scheduled to vest on 09/28/2009." The information at the SEC is available at: http:/  more
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ISSUE AGENDA FOR AUG. 1 MEETING
GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 1 -- The Weld County Board of Commissioners issued the following meeting agenda: 9:00 a.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Commissioner William H. Jerke, Chair Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem Commissioner William F. Garcia Commissioner David E. Long Commissioner Douglas Rademacher MINUTES: Approval of minutes of September 29, 2008 AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: PUBLIC INPUT: Each individual is allowed a three-minute period of time in which t  more
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ISSUE AGENDA FOR SEPT. 29 MEETING
GREELEY, Colo., Sept. 29 -- The Weld County Board of Commissioners issued the following meeting agenda: 9:00 a.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Commissioner William H. Jerke, Chair Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem Commissioner William F. Garcia Commissioner David E. Long Commissioner Douglas Rademacher MINUTES: Approval of minutes of September 24, 2008 READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: Read Code Ordinances #2008-14 and #2008-15 by tape AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: PUBL  more
Workers' Compensation Plans Need Continued Access to Medical Information in a New HIT System
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C., Sept. 30 -- The Self Insurance Institute of America issued the following news release: As the House Energy and Commerce Committee moves forward with its effort to implement Health IT reforms, SIIA's Government Relations staff continues to work with Committee Members and staff to ensure that self-insured workers' compensation plans maintain their ability to access medical information they need to accurately and efficiently process claims. As privacy concerns associated with  more
WORRIED ABOUT YOUR DOG'S HEALTH? KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARIAN NELSON OFFERS TIPS ON WHEN TO BRING YOUR DOG TO VET
MANHATTAN, Kan., Sept. 29 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Good veterinary care for your dog includes preventative care, according to Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and assistant professor of clinical sciences at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Nelson is active in preventive pet care through the Pet Health Center at K-State's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Nelson recommends that dog owners take their adult dogs to the veter  more
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