News from October 2011
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and University of Colorado Boulder (CU) have developed a low-power microchip that uses a combination of microfluidics and magnetic switches to trap and transport magnetic beads. The novel transport chip may have applications in biotechnology and medical diagnostics.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: As part of its technical study on the impacts of the devastating May 22, 2011, tornado that struck Joplin, Mo., the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will be conducting interviews in the Joplin area with survivors and the families and friends of victims from Oct. 14 - Dec. 1, 2011.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: FRESNO, CA - Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Anthony D. Williams and United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging Ong Rikki Sonephady, 41, of Fresno, with conspiring to cultivate and distribute marijuana.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: In response to requests, the National Park Service is extending the public comment period for the Climbing Allocation for Mount McKinley Environmental Assessment (EA) through Monday, Oct. 31, 2011. The extension will ensure that the public has adequate time to comment on the allocation of climbing permits between commercial guided climbing operators and independent, non-guided climbers on Mount McKinley.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: Superintendent Tracy Swartout is excited to announce the 3rd annual Congaree Campfire Chronicles at Congaree National Park.Park rangers will guide visitors on a living history walk, exploring stories of the past in the Congaree floodplain.Costumed interpreters will depict the relationship between people...
By USDA Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON-Research performed by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and published recently in the journal Crop Science finds no evidence of significant increases or declines in mineral levels in new broccoli varieties since 1975, and the broccoli contains similar levels of calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and other minerals that have made the vegetable a healthy staple of American diets for decades.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded today a $1 million cooperative agreement to the University of Maryland at College Park (UMD). Researchers at UMD's Institute for Systems Research will help NIST as it develops and deploys standards, test methods and measurement tools to support consistently reliable performance of new smart systems.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: LOS ANGELES, CA - Federal and state authorities this morning arrested 10 defendants - including two doctors - who are named in a federal indictment that alleges members of a drug trafficking organization illegally obtained and distributed more than 1 million OxyContin pills obtained largely through fraud against public insurance programs such as Medicare.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: Harkers Island, NC - Superintendent Pat Kenney reported that while most of the Seashore has opened to visitors within the first month after Hurricane Irene, re-opening North Core Banks to vehicles and repairs to the Long Point cabin area will take more time. Mr. Kenney is pleased to report that the park...
By USDA Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: Washington - Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: In accordance with the 2011 Superintendent's Compendium, Superintendent Debbie Bird has lifted the ban on camp fires on the exposed lakebed. The park is no longer experiencing periods of high fire danger.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: Fort Pulaski Commemorates Veterans Day. To commemorate Veterans Day, the National Park Service will waive all entrance fees throughout Veterans Day weekend. Savannah's national park - Fort Pulaski National Monument - will be fee free from Friday, November 11 to Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. Fort Pulaski...
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C.-Today, Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings released a report on behalf of Democratic Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with recommendations to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: Lassen Volcanic National Park plans to hand ignite burn piles starting the week of October 3 continuing through October 17. These piles have been constructed in association with hazardous fuels reduction projects throughout the park. Weather forecasts for the majority of the pile locations are calling for snow later in the week which will provide favorable conditions for the pile burns.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - Randy King has been selected as the new superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park, located approximately 85 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington. King has been serving as acting superintendent of the park since July 17th. He replaced Dave Uberuaga who was recently named superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: FRESNO, CA - Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Anthony D. Williams and United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment today charging Mark Bagdasarian, 53, and his son Ryan Bagdasarian, 24, both of Clovis, with conspiring to cultivate and distribute marijuana and possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute it. Mark Bagdasarian was also charged with cultivating marijuana.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - The bodies of three people found inside of a recreational vehicle that burned at the South Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park have been identified as those of Anthony Dehaven and his two juvenile children.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Committee Democrats, in providing recommendations today to the Joint Select Committee, urged the 12-member panel to pursue a balanced approach to deficit reduction that includes significant revenues while also taking needed steps to encourage economic growth and job creation. (Click here to read the letter.).
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: BOISE -- - Francisco Cardona-Rodriguez, 38, a Mexican national formerly residing in Rio Grande City, Texas, was the fourth defendant to plead guilty to conspiracy to manufacture/distribute 1,000 or more marijuana plants.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 13, 2011
News Release: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents combat crime across the globe. With offices in 47 countries, the agency is committed to bringing down international criminal networks that threaten the national security of U.S. citizens.
