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A Newark, NJBoard Certified physician specializing in Ophthalmology, Dr. Neelakshi Bhagat, is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2013. NEWARK, N.J., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America's trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has selected Newark's Ophthalmology specialist Dr. Neelakshi Bhagat for inclusion in its highly selective list of Regional Top Doctors this year. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130422/DC98984)...
Expands Nature Valley Trail View; Continues Commitment to Preserving the Parks and Inspiring Exploration MINNEAPOLIS, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nature Valley expands its dedication to national park preservation by adding a new park to Nature Valley Trail View, its street-view style digital platform that encourages outdoor exploration and education. On April 25, the addition of Sequoia National Park to NatureValleyTrailView.com will expand the hub's park count to four,...
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) MONDAY, APRIL 22: LIFESAVING MEDICINE Profile America -- Monday, April 22nd.( )One of world's most important medicines -- insulin --became available for general use this month in 1923, saving the lives of millions of people suffering from diabetes. Insulin is a hormone produced by the...
PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio, April 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Mint and the National Park Service joined state and local officials in the village of Put-In-Bay today for the launch of the latest America the Beautiful Quarters coin, which honors Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. The memorial is a tribute to Master Commandant Oliver Perry's decisive naval victory in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 and celebrates the lasting peace among...
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SATURDAY, APRIL 20: HOME IMPROVEMENT Profile America -- Saturday, April 20th.( )With the market for new homes still struggling to recover from setbacks in the recent past, many owners are deciding to fix up their current house. April mild weather brings the kickoff for the home...
Built in 326 Days, Plant Celebrates Chobani's Commitment to Excellence and Innovation TWIN FALLS, Idaho, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chobani, maker of America's No. 1 selling yogurt brand, was honored with Food Engineering's 'Plant of the Year' award for its state-of-the-art facility in Twin Falls, Idaho. Opened on December 17, 2012, the Twin Falls facility was built in just 326 days following a $450 million investment. At nearly one million square feet, the Twin Falls plant is...
"America's Most Wanted Tour" will begin in July, and SuperbTicketsOnline.com can provide many Lil Wayne tickets for upcoming events. The tour will also feature performances by T.I. and Future. MILWAUKEE, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The popular rapper will travel from one coast to the other on his upcoming road trip, and fans are anxiously waiting for April 19 when public onsales will take place. Ticket demand is expected to be high, and the rapper's dedicated followers...
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, APRIL 19: ALL NEWS Profile America -- Friday, April 19th.( )The first all-news radio format in the U.S. debuted on this date in 1965, as WINS AM in New York City switched from rock and roll to rip and read. Almost 20 years earlier, the station had notched another first, by...
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Society of Civil Engineers has just released its quadrennial report card on the U.S. infrastructure - and the overall grade was an alarming D+. And in the World Economic Forum's most recent ranking, the U.S. infrastructure was ranked 16(th) in the world - down from 7(th) in 2007. America's failure to invest in infrastructure has resulted in a steady decline - and many fear that decline will not only negatively impact...
David Rubin Draws Link between Boston and Israel, Gives Insight into What Israel Would Do NEW YORK, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the entire nation joins Boston in mourning three deaths and massive injuries and amputations, Americans are once again facing the reality of homeland terrorism and resurrecting questions of security. David Rubin, Israeli terrorism expert, draws parallels between Boston and Israel, a nation plagued by long-term terrorism. Rubin, an expert political...
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Ronald Ellwin Evans, Jr. was an astronaut that worked with NASA on the Apollo missions and served as a Captain in the United States Navy. Evans is one of the twenty-four astronauts to fly to the moon. . Evans was born on November 10, 1933 in St. Francis, Kansas. He graduated from Highland Park High School in Topeka, Kansas. Boy Scouts of America played a huge role in Evans youth as he attained the highest level of Life Scout. Evans then went on to study at the University of Kansas...
The Plain Chachalaca (Ortalis vetula) is a large species of bird in the Cracidae family. It is found in tropical and subtropical environments from mezquital thickets in the Rio Grande Valley in southeastern Texas to northernmost Costa Rica. In Central America, this species occurs in the Pacific lowlands from Chiapas, Mexico to northern Nicaragua. It occurs solely as a separate population in Costa Rica. Its habitat is dry and moist forests, especially where interspersed with scrub and savanna....
The Dusky Grouse (Dendragapus obscurus) is a species of grouse native to the Rocky Mountains in North America. It is a forest-dwelling bird, with a breeding habitat along the edges of conifer and mixed forests in western North America, from southeastern Alaska and Yukon south to New Mexico. Its range is closely associated with that of various conifers. It is a permanent resident within its range, but will often move short distances by foot or by wing to denser forest habitat in the colder...
Barrow’s Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) is a medium-sized species of sea duck. Its breeding habitat is wooded lakes and ponds in northwestern North America, but also in scattered locations in eastern Canada and Iceland. In Iceland it is commonly known as husond (house-duck). It is a migratory bird and will winter in protected coastal waters or open inland waters. It rarely migrates as far away as Europe and southern North America. Barrow’s Goldeneye is named after Sir John Barrow. The...
Staphylococcus aureus is a facultative anaerobic gram-positive coccus, and is the most common cause of staph infections. It is commonly part of the skin flora found in the nose and on skin. Around 20% of the human population is long-term carriers. It gets its golden color due to its carotenoid pigment staphyloxanthin. The pigment acts as a virulence factor with an antioxidant action that allows the microbe to evade death by reactive oxygen species used by the host immune system. Staphylococci...
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