Yuma News
César Chávez, starring Michael Peña and America Ferrera screening
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- Published: 06 September 2016 06 September 2016
San Luis, Arizona - In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the San Luis Library will host a screening of the 2014 biographical film César Chávez, starring Michael Peña and America Ferrera.
Foothills Library celebrates...
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- Published: 06 September 2016 06 September 2016
Yuma, Arizona - On Saturday, September 17th, the Foothills Library is celebrating its 8th birthday! Join us at 10:00 a.m. for light refreshments and find out what’s new at your library. There is no charge to attend this family-friendly event.
SELF-e Publisher Class
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- Published: 06 September 2016 06 September 2016
Wellton, Arizona - Publish your eBook and reach a new audience of readers! On Tuesday, September 13th and 27th, the Wellton Library will offer a SELF-e Publisher Class at 11:00 a.m. By submitting your indie-published book through SELF-e, you can share your written work with patrons of your local library and libraries throughout your state or region.
New project to study why certain predominantly Muslim nations have higher rates of women engineers than U.S.
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- Written by Emil Venere Emil Venere
- Published: 06 September 2016 06 September 2016
West Lafayette, Indiana - New research aims to help reverse decades of failed efforts to increase the percentage of women in engineering in the United States by studying nations where the disparity is not as severe: Jordan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia.
Extreme temperatures could increase preterm birth risk
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- Published: 06 September 2016 06 September 2016
Washington, DC - Extreme hot or cold temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm birth, according to study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
Electric fans may exacerbate heat issues for seniors
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- Written by Cathy Frisinger Cathy Frisinger
- Published: 06 September 2016 06 September 2016
Dallas, Texas - Using electric fans to relieve high levels of heat and humidity may, surprisingly, have the opposite effect for seniors, a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center heart specialists suggests.
Sun Devil Football Readies for Key Non-Conference Matchup Against Texas Tech
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- Published: 05 September 2016 05 September 2016
Tempe, Arizona - Sun Devil Football continues the 2016 season at home this weekend, welcoming the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. The game is currently slated for a 7 p.m. PT kickoff and will be broadcast live on FOX Sports 1 with Joe Davis, Brady Quinn and Jenny Taft on the call.