UK–(ENEWSPF)–05 September 2013. An Oxford University study has shown that a representative sample of UK schoolchildren aged seven to nine years had low levels of key Omega-3 fatty acids in their blood. Furthermore, the study found that children’s blood levels of the long-chain Omega-3 DHA (the form found in most[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Researchers Pinpoint When the First Dynasty of Kings Ruled Early Egypt
UK–(ENEWSPF)–05 September 2013. For the first time, a team of scientists and archaeologists has been able to set a robust timeline for the first eight dynastic rulers of Egypt. Until now there have been no verifiable chronological records for this period or the process leading up to the formation of[Read More…]
New Directive Issued on Use of Solitary Confinement in Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) yesterday released a new directive regulating the use of solitary confinement in ICE detention that applies to all ICE detention facilities nationwide. The new policy substantially increases ICE’s monitoring of the use of solitary confinement and sets important limits on its[Read More…]
First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Suburban Cook County
Residents are strongly urged to use basic prevention measures. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials confirm the first human case of West Nile virus. A man in his 50s from Oak Lawn became ill late last month with the virus; he was hospitalized but was[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Kicks Off Construction of Tri-State Tollway and I-57 Interchange Ramp
Joined by Elected Officials and Labor Leaders to Sign First Girder of Project to Dramatically Improve Access to Chicago Southland, Create Thousands of Jobs POSEN–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today kicked off construction of a new ramp connecting northbound Interstate 57 to the northbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294). The Governor[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing with Lt. Gen. Milley from the Pentagon Briefing Room, Sept. 4, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2013. COMMANDER BILL SPEAKS: Good morning here in the pentagon briefing room and good evening in Afghanistan. I’d like to welcome Lieutenant General Mark Milley to the Pentagon Briefing Room. Lieutenant General Milley has commanded the International Security Assistance Force, Joint Force Command since May of this[Read More…]
Chobani, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Greek Yogurt Because of Product Concern
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. Chobani, Inc., of Twin Falls, Idaho is voluntarily recalling Greek Yogurt. The company has ceased the distribution of the product due to reports of product bloating and swelling and some claims of illness as the company continues its investigation to identify the root cause. The[Read More…]
Broad Spectrum of Groups Call on Congress to Hold Hearings on the DEA
Signatories Call on Congress to Hold the DEA Accountable for Systematic, Illegal Practices NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. More than 120 groups from across the political spectrum and around the globe, including the ACLU, Witness for Peace, Drug Policy Alliance, and the International Drug Policy Consortium (a global network of 106[Read More…]
Orange Grower Fined for Killing of Honey Bees with Pesticide Widely Linked to Bee Kills
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. One of Florida’s largest citrus growers, Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., has been fined a mere $1,500 after a state investigation found that the farm illegally sprayed pesticides, resulting in the death of millions of managed honey bees. Beekeeper Randall Foti, a Crystal River-based beekeeper of 42[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Calls on Policymakers to Monitor the Role of Investors in the Housing Recovery
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2013. As private investors across the nation take advantage of the foreclosure crisis by purchasing tens of thousands of homes at bargain prices, often beating out potential homeowners who remain sidelined, a new report released today by the Center for American Progress calls on policymakers to closely[Read More…]
