NGC 2392 is a planetary nebula, a phase that results when a star like the sun becomes a red giant and sheds its outer layers. X-rays from Chandra (pink) shows superheated gas around the dense, hot core of the star. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Harvard-(ENEWSPF)- Stars like the Sun can become remarkably[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Tinley Park Sertoma Club Recognizes Sertoma Centre
Several members of the Tinley Park Sertoma Club hosted an appreciation dinner to recognize local charities for their work in the community. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Non-Profit Organization Celebrated for Contributions to the Community Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Tinley Park Sertoma Club recognized Sertoma Centre, Inc. for their dedication and hard work in[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Governor Quinn and 1871 Announce $8 3 M in New Capital Raised By 1871 Startups
1871 Members Caremerge, MarkITx, RocketTravel, SimpleRelevance, Tempesta Media and Whittl Raise Combined $8+ Million in Capital Investments in Past 3 Months Alone; 3 Companies Become Alumni CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Governor Pat Quinn and the leadership of 1871– the first-of-its-kind digital startup hub – today announced that[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Park Superintendent Break Ground at Harding Playground, Announce the First 50 Chicago Plays Playground Rehab Sites
Playgrounds are First of 300 Aging Playgrounds to be Rebuilt as Part of New Investments in Parks, Playgrounds and Recreational Areas Throughout the City CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Michael P. Kelly today broke ground on a new playground at Harding Playground, located at 3921 W. Division[Read More…]
National Lawyers Guild Calls For Ending Marijuana Prohibition
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. The criminalization of cannabis is an abject failure and should be ended as a federal public policy, according to the findings of a new report issued by the National Lawyers Guild. States the report: “[E]nding the prohibition of cannabis would offer multiple benefits. Legalization would[Read More…]
Senator Kirk: Let’s Keep Our Promise to Children with Disabilities
Committee passes bipartisan Kirk amendment to increase special education funds, offset by reducing duplicative grants; provides $115 more per special needs child to local school districts this year WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today offered an amendment to increase funding for special education through the[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Adm. Locklear in the Pentagon Briefing Room, July 11, 2013
VIRGINIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. COLONEL STEVE WARREN: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thanks for being here this morning. I’m pleased to introduce Admiral Samuel Locklear, the Pacific commander. This is Admiral Locklear’s third time here in the briefing room, and he will make some brief opening remarks and then[Read More…]
Remarks by Deputy Secretary of State William Burns With Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi at the EcoPartnership Signing Event
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: Thank you very much, Mr. Ambassador, and good morning, everybody. I want to thank State Councilor Yang and all of our Chinese guests who have traveled so far to be here today. And let me also thank our American EcoPartners who have come[Read More…]
Remarks by Deputy Secretary of State William Burns With Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi at the Strategic Track Plenary Session
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: Well, Mr. State Councilor, it’s a great pleasure to welcome you and all of your colleagues to this plenary session of the strategic track of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue. I want to welcome all of you once again to the Department of[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, July 11, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Schedule EGYPT U.S. Assistance to Egypt U.S. Support for Continued Sustainable Path to Democracy in Egypt U.S. Assistance under Review U.S. in Touch with a Range of Egyptian Officials SYRIA Chemical Weapons RUSSIA Condemnation of Posthumous Magnitsky Verdict Snowden[Read More…]
