Day: September 26, 2012

Governor Quinn Announces Agreements to Strengthen Partnership, Investment Between Illinois and Brazil

Partnerships Reflect Joint Commitment to Boosting Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Education and Agriculture RECIFE, BRAZIL–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2012. Continuing his economic trade mission in Brazil, Governor Pat Quinn today visited Recife where he announced major steps to build upon Illinois’ role as a leading competitor in the global marketplace. While in Recife, the[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, September 26, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Gunners Mate 2nd Class Dion Rashun Roberts, 23, of North Chicago, Ill., died Sept. 22 as a result of a single vehicle accident in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.  He was assigned[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event — Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2012 – 1:25 P.M. EDT  THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Falcons!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Now, let me begin by asking everybody to give Seth a big round of applause for that great introduction.  (Applause.)  I was backstage and I had trouble hearing — did[Read More…]

President of Guatemala Breaks New Ground by Proposing Legal Regulation of Drugs on Eve of Today’s Speech at United Nations General Assembly

Proposal Bolsters Opposition to Drug War Among Latin American Leaders as Drug Prohibition Debate Continues to Escalate NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2012.   Yesterday, the president of Guatemala, Otto Perez Molina, announced his intention to propose legally regulating currently-illicit drugs as a means of reducing crime, violence and corruption. He is[Read More…]

Premature Babies and Families Reunite with NICU Caregivers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2012.  Northwestern Memorial Hospital and March of Dimes partnership supports parents through specially designed program  When Sarah Heaven and her husband Tim toured the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Prentice Women’s Hospital as part of a birthing class, they didn’t pay special attention to[Read More…]

City of Chicago Releases Second Quarter Budget Report

Tighter Spending Controls, Greater Efficiencies and Improved Revenue Leave the City on Strong Financial Footing Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2012.  The Office of Budget and Management today issued its budget report for the second quarter of 2012.  In addition to providing a progress report on the City’s finances, the quarterly update also[Read More…]

Planned Parenthood Urges Women Under 40 to Take Control of Their Health During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)–Septembr 26, 2012.  Planned Parenthood, the nation’s leading women’s health care provider and advocate, is encouraging women under 40 to take control of their breast health during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “Early detection saves lives,” said Dr. Deborah Nucatola, senior director of medical services, Planned Parenthood[Read More…]

Planned Parenthood Announces First-Ever Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action at 2012 Annual Meeting

Launches Global Program to Train Young People in Africa and Latin America as Community Health Providers, Global Fellowships for Young Health Care Advocates in U.S. New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2012.  At this year’s Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, Planned Parenthood Federation of America announced the launch of a[Read More…]

Landslide Mapping in the Swiss Alps

  Grison Alps EU–(ENEWSPF)–26 September 2012. Archived radar data from the Envisat mission are playing an important role in mapping landslides in Switzerland. The mission’s vast archives continue to prove useful for mapping ground deformation.  Landslides are a natural hazard of special relevance in Alpine regions. This ground displacement can[Read More…]

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