Day: May 13, 2013

MIT: Potential Flu Pandemic Lurks

MIT study identifies influenza viruses circulating in pigs and birds that could pose a risk to humans. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013.   In the summer of 1968, a new strain of influenza appeared in Hong Kong. This strain, known as H3N2, spread around the globe and eventually killed an estimated[Read More…]

New Report Details Mounting Bee Losses

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013.  According to preliminary results of a survey by the Bee Informed Partnership, 31.1 percent of managed honey bee colonies in the U.S. were lost during the 2012/2013 winter.  Though these preliminary loss reports are similar to the past six year average of 30.5 percent, the new[Read More…]

ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 13, 2013

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013 – An Afghan Uniformed Police quick reaction force killed three insurgents and wounded two others in Andar district, Ghazni province, yesterday. The District Chief of Police dispatched the QRF after two Afghan Local Police contacted the District Operation Coordination Center for assistance. The two ALP members[Read More…]

Spring buds on DownTown trees

In and Around Park Forest Week of May 13, 2013

Spring buds on DownTown trees are giving way to summer green. Almost time for higher temps and Aqua Center swimming. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of children nationwide, including here in Park Forest will take part in a grassroots movement to discover America’s parks[Read More…]

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