In 2011, trade – exports and imports – with the 11 other countries participating in the U.S. Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations supported an estimated 300,000 jobs in Indiana, according to new economic data released today by the Business Roundtable. In addition to the United States, the TPP countries include Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, …

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WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University researchers successfully eliminated the native infection preferences of a Sindbis virus engineered to target and kill cancer cells, a milestone in the manipulation of this promising viral vector. “This virus had been known to be a good vector for delivering therapeutic cargo, however it naturally infected all kinds of cells, …

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CROWN POINT — The 21st annual Northwest Indiana Nursing Resource Consortium conference, “Healthy Work Environments in Nursing,” educated a sold-out crowd at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. The session, entitled “Healthy Work Environments in Nursing,” featured keynote speaker Cynthia Clark, RN, PhD, ANEF, FAAN, a professor in the School of Nursing at Boise State University in …

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CHICAGO — On Friday, a delegation of over 50 Hoosiers traveled to Chicago to join with hundreds of residents from Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin to testify at the regional Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office in Chicago, calling on officials to enact strong and just standards on carbon pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants. Hoosier …

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The center, accredited by the American College of Radiology in ultrasound and mammography, is located in the hospital’s adjacent Medical Plaza and offers a comfortable and convenient location for women to access outpatient diagnostic and treatment services with advanced technology. The center includes private suites for digital and 3D mammography, ultrasound and bone density scans; …

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This philanthropic concert event kicks off the holiday season and takes place Saturday, Dec. 14 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St. Doors open at 6 pm (Central time) with the concert beginning at 7 pm. Main floor tickets are sold out!  Balcony tickets are still available; $10 for adults and $5 for …

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ROSEMONT — Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., is featuring an exclusive Park, Sleep & Fly Package perfect for travelers with holiday plans. From now through January 31, 2014, guests will receive a one-night stay in newly transformed guestrooms featuring Hyatt Grand Beds at Hyatt Regency O’Hare, complimentary self-parking for up to 14 days, …

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In a new agreement announced today, DESTIHL® Brewery and World Class Beer of Indiana, a division of the Monarch Beverage Company, will join forces to distribute the brewer’s acclaimed craft beer brands throughout 70 counties in the southern two-thirds of Indiana.