Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 9, 2013. Violent characters in movies often are portrayed engaging in multiple risky behaviors, an example that could influence susceptible youth to take similar risks, according to a study in the January 2014 issue of Pediatrics, “Violent Film Characters’ Portrayal of Alcohol, Sex, andTobacco-Related Behaviors,” published[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Mayor Emanuel and the Kitchen Community Announce the Installation of the 100th Learning Garden at a Chicago Public School
In 18 months, the City, CPS, and the Kitchen Community Achieved its Goal of Installing 100 Learning Gardens Across the City to Provide Students with Hands-On Nutrition and Science Education Opportunities Mayor Emanuel joins CPS students at the installation of the 100th learning garden. Photo Credit: Patrick Pyszka // City[Read More…]
AFL-CIO International Department Director on State of TPP Negotiations
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 9, 2013. On the eve of the Dec. 7 meeting of trade ministers of the twelve countries involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade and investment negotiations, Cathy Feingold, International Department Director of the AFL-CIO, released the following statement: After nearly four years of negotiations, the trade ministers[Read More…]
CryoSat Measures European Storm Surge
Measuring the storm surge EU–(ENEWSPF)–9 December 2013. ESA’s CryoSat satellite measured the storm surge from the recent North Sea storms, as high waters passed through the Kattegat sea between Denmark and Sweden. During 5–6 December, a major storm passed through northern Europe causing flooding, blackouts, grounding flights and bringing road,[Read More…]
The Decline of Turtle Doves Tied to Pesticide Use
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2013. Unless regulators take action, one of gifts in the lyrics to “Twelve Days of Christmas,” the turtle dove, may become extinct. The dove has experienced major population decline in England over the past 20 years, due in significant part to the destruction of turtle dove habitat and food sources from increasing[Read More…]
Police Requests for Cellphone Data Surge
Outdated Electronic Privacy Laws Allow Police to Access Sensitive Data Without a Warrant WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2013. Law enforcement requests for a variety of cellphone users’ data continued to surge in 2012, according to responses from the nation’s major cellphone carriers prompted by inquiries from Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.). Last year[Read More…]
A Shot in the Arm – The Gift of Health for the Holidays
Get a flu shot during Vaccinate Illinois Week SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2013. Illinois Department of Public Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot during Vaccinate Illinois Week, December 8-14, 2013. Vaccinate Illinois Week coincides with National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national observance[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims ‘Mike Ditka Day’
Proclamation Recognizes Chicago Bears’ Retirement of Ditka’s Jersey Number 89 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed December 9 as “Mike Ditka Day” in Illinois in recognition of the Chicago Bears’ retirement of Ditka’s jersey number 89 during halftime at tonight’s Bears – Cowboys game in Chicago. The former[Read More…]
Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Delivers Remarks at the Office of National Drug Control Policy Drug Policy Reform Conference
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 9, 2013. Thank you Gil for that introduction, for your partnership, and for your tireless work on drug prevention, drug treatment, and criminal justice strategies to break the cycle of drug use and crime. It is an honor to be among this dedicated and diverse group of professionals,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Reception
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2013 – 5:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good evening, everyone. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. This is truly one of our favorite nights of the year, and not just because of everyone who visits the White House — this[Read More…]
