The key, MIT study finds, is designing products that make money for the microentrepreneur CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. Designing products for the developing world can be a hit-or-miss endeavor: While there may be a dire need for products addressing problems, such as access to clean water, sanitation and electricity, designing[Read More…]
Year: 2013
White House Council of Economic Advisers and Energy Department Release New Report on Resiliency of Electric Grid During Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. The White House Council of Economic Advisers and the U.S. Department of Energy today released a new report that assesses how to best protect the nation’s electric grid from power outages that occur during natural disasters. This week marks the tenth anniversary of one of the worst[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates, Aug. 12, 2013
Holder: ‘We will start by fundamentally rethinking the notion of mandatory minimum sentences for drug-related crimes.’ SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. Thank you, Bob Carlson, for those kind words – and for your exemplary service as Chair of the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates. It’s a pleasure to be with[Read More…]
CNN Documentary ‘Weed’ Provides Real Facts about the Benefits of Medical Marijuana (Video/Story)
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2013. Last night CNN aired Sanjay Gupta’s much anticipated documentary ‘Weed.’ In the past, Gupta had been very skeptical about the medical benefits of marijuana. However, recently Gupta indicated that he has reversed his position on marijuana. He now not only believes that there is medical benefit from[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on DOJ Plans to Reduce Non-Violent Drug Sentences
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. Laura W. Murphy, director of American Civil Liberties Union’s Washington Legislative Office, responded to Attorney General Eric Holder’s proposed policy to reverse the growth of the federal prison population in advance of a speech today at the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting: “Today, the attorney general is[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Improve Educational Opportunities for Veterans
New Laws Extend Tuition Waivers and Supplement Use of GI Bill Benefits SILVIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn visited Hero Street in Silvis on Saturday to sign two new laws that improve educational opportunities for Illinois veterans. The laws extend National Guard tuition waivers and allow students using their GI[Read More…]
Federal Officials Close the Investigation into the Death of Ramses Barron-Torres
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. The Justice Department will not pursue federal criminal civil rights or other federal criminal charges against the United States Border Patrol (USBP) agent involved in the shooting incident that resulted in the death of Ramses Barron-Torres, the department announced on Friday. Officials from the Civil[Read More…]
Federal Officials Close the Investigation into the Death of Carlos LaMadrid
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. The Justice Department will not pursue federal criminal civil rights or other federal criminal charges against the United States Border Patrol (USBP) agent involved in the shooting incident that resulted in the death of Carlos LaMadrid, the Department announced on Friday. Officials from the Justice Department’s[Read More…]
Antimicrobials Alter Stream Communities and Lead to Resistance, Study Finds
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. A recent study on triclosan, an antibacterial pesticide found in soaps, deodorants, toothpastes, cosmetics, fabrics, plastics, and toys, finds that exposure changes the composition of bacterial communities in streams and also increases bacterial resistance. The study contributes to continually mounting evidence demonstrating that triclosan is toxic[Read More…]
Gutierrez Family and Supporters Go to Court, Demand TCF Bank Give Principal Reduction Instead of Eviction Notice
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2013. On Tuesday, August 13 at 8:45 AM, supporters of Juan F. Gutierrez and Domynika Pawelczak and members of Communities United Against Foreclosure and Eviction will gather on Daley Plaza at the corners of Clark and Randolph and demand that TCF National Bank return the Gutierrez[Read More…]
