Yuma News

L.M. Elliott to receive the 2018 Grateful American Book Prize for Suspect Red and an Honorable Mention for Hamilton and Peggy

Details: Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi; Published: 20 September 2018 20 September 2018

Washington, DC - The winner of the 2018 Grateful American Book Prize is L.M. Elliott, for her historical novel, Suspect Red, a look at McCarthyism and the Red Scare, published by Hyperion-Disney. She will also receive an Honorable Mention award for Hamilton and Peggy! A Revolutionary Friendship, published by HarperCollins and Katherine Tegen Books. It’s the first time an author will be given the Prize, and an Honorable Mention.

Michelle Thomas named 2018-2019 WESTOP President

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 20 September 2018 20 September 2018

Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College Director of TRIO Programs Michelle Thomas was elected to serve as the new 2018-2019 president for the Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP).

Secretary of State Pompeo's Call With Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi

Details: Written by State Department State Department; Published: 20 September 2018 20 September 2018

Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Mohammed Halbusi, Iraq’s new Speaker of the Council of Representatives. The Secretary congratulated Speaker Halbusi on his new position and underlined that the United States looks forward to working with him in this most important new role. The Secretary pledged to continue to stand with Iraqis as they pursue security, prosperity and stability.

We need to be prepared

Details: Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts; Published: 20 September 2018 20 September 2018

Yuma, Arizona - So far over the course of 2018 (and even during Preparedness Month) we have seen quite a bit of devastating weather and other natural disasters. Hurricanes and earthquakes have taken lives and caused billions in property damage in our country and others. Local storms even did quite a bit of damage in parts of our community and around the state.

FDA’s ongoing efforts to prevent foodborne outbreaks of Cyclospora

Details: Written by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.; Published: 19 September 2018 19 September 2018

Washington, DC - The safety of the American food supply is one of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s highest priorities. A key part of our work in this space focuses on implementing the principles and measures of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The actions directed by FSMA are designed to prevent foodborne illness and food safety problems from happening.

Forensic Science is in My DNA

Details: Written by Mark Stolorow Mark Stolorow; Published: 19 September 2018 19 September 2018

Ann Arbor, Michigan - Working in law enforcement is as tough as it is rewarding. I got my start in 1968 as a beat cop in Ann Arbor, Michigan. My initial years on the force eventually led me to a 50-year career in forensic science.

Body support device helps people learn to walk again after a stroke, trauma

Details: Written by Chris Adam Chris Adam; Published: 19 September 2018 19 September 2018

West Lafayette, Indiana - A Purdue University researcher with a passion to use engineering technology to improve health care has created a weight support system to help people suffering from walking disabilities after a stroke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, and it is the leading cause of disability in older adults.