University of Chicago Crime Lab 2012 Data Shows Violent Crime Arrests Among Participants Drop 51%; Program Offers Successful Model for Future Youth Offerings CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. At-risk youth who participated in the 2012 One Summer Plus program experienced a 51 percent drop in arrests for violent crime, according to new[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Court Upholds Shell’s Oil Spill Plans Despite Serious Questions
Federal agency allowed to ignore NEPA and ESA Juneau, AK –(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. The U.S. District Court in Alaska ruled the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement complied with the law when it approved Shell Oil’s plans for preventing and cleaning up an oil spill in the Arctic Ocean’s Chukchi[Read More…]
Ventura RNs Sound Alarm on Patient Care Conditions at County Health System
Nurses in trauma units working up to nine short while executives given 10% Raises CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Registered Nurses who work throughout the Ventura County have taken a vote of “no confidence” in the health systems administration leadership in a week-long vote conducted throughout the county’s various healthcare facilities. The[Read More…]
Drive Me to the Moon
Formula One race EU–(ENEWSPF)–6 August 2013. Thanks to advanced electrical wiring developed for space, some racing drivers are now steering sleeker and potentially faster cars in competitions here on Earth. Sophisticated wiring techniques developed for ESA satellites are now used in Formula One cars, improving their performance and weight.[Read More…]
‘Weed: Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports’ Will Air On CNN This Sunday
Premieres on CNN Sunday, August 11 at 8 pm ET OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. I received the following message from CNN. I know I’ll be watching, will you? See below: Once considered a more underground activity, marijuana has become increasingly popular over the years, resulting in legalization to grow, sell and[Read More…]
St. Louis County Councilman Steve Stenger Sends Letter to Missouri Department of Natural Resources Raising Concerns About Pollution From Meramec Coal Plant
County Councilman Stands up for St. Louis County Public Health By Calling for More Information on Pollution from Ameren’s Meramec Coal-Fired Power Plant SAINT LOUIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Today, St. Louis County Councilman Steve Stenger submitted a letter to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) calling on the state agency to require[Read More…]
SEIU Mourns Loss of Former Union Organizer, Health Pioneer Ruth Rothstein
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Following is a statement by SEIU President Mary Kay Henry regarding the death of Ruth Rothstein, a Chicago health leader who began her career as a union organizer. “Ruth Rothstein was an undeniable force for workers’ rights as well as a brilliant reformer in the field[Read More…]
Sleepharmony Pink Youth Beds Recalled by Glideaway Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: August 06, 2013 Recall number: 13-258 Pink bed frame Recall Summary Name of product: Sleepharmony Metal Youth Beds in pink Hazard: The[Read More…]
Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: August 06, 2013 Recall number: 13-257 Gerber Uppercut Knife Sheath Set (back view of sheath with Gerber logo) Recall Summary Name of[Read More…]
NOAA Fisheries Denies Application to Import 18 Beluga Whales for Public Display
Beluga whale. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Following a number of public engagement efforts, NOAA Fisheries today announced it is denying the Georgia Aquarium’s request for a permit to import 18 beluga whales from Russia for public display in the United States. NOAA Fisheries based the decision[Read More…]
