Research continues four years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health, leading the largest health study ever conducted on the potential health effects of an oil spill, are encouraging participants to stay involved in this long-term project. All participants are[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Pope Asks Forgiveness for ‘Evil’ of Church Sex Abuse Epidemic
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014. In response to Pope Francis’s statement today asking for “forgiveness for the damage [some priests] have done for having sexually abused children” and promising “sanctions”, the Center for Constitutional Rights, which represents the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, issued the following statement: “Actions speak[Read More…]
Vatican- It’s Wrong for Pope to Ask Forgiveness, SNAP Says
St. Louis–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014. Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests: Pope Francis says he felt “called to take upon himself” the subject of clergy sex crimes and cover ups. He should. He is the world’s only global monarch[Read More…]
Men, Women in More Satisfying Relationships have Lower Testosterone
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014. Many people assume that the more testosterone, the better, but a new University of Michigan study finds that might not always be the case in romantic relationships. Low testosterone levels may be a good thing for both men and women, who reported more satisfaction and commitment[Read More…]
Michigan Sea Grant Awarded $5M to Continue Great Lakes Work
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014. The Michigan Sea Grant College Program has received $2.1 million from the federal government, universities and partners in the first year of a four-year, $5 million grant award to support Great Lakes research, education and public outreach efforts in the state. Michigan Sea Grant received about[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Internships And Job Opportunities For DREAMer Students
DREAMers will be Eligible to Apply for Nearly 23,000 City-funded Internships, Volunteer and Job Opportunities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the City is, for the first time, opening up nearly 23,000 City-funded internship, volunteer, and job opportunities for undocumented students, or “DREAMers.” “Chicago is a city[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans: Ryan Budget Must be Stopped Before it Passes the Senate
Seniors Would Pay Dearly if Brakes are Not Applied Now Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2014. The following statement was issued yesterday by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans: “The U.S. House passed Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s fiscal 2015 budget today. It would slash Medicare and Medicaid[Read More…]
It’s Not Too Late to Support South Suburban College Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2014. Each year the South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) has an annual spring gala from which all proceeds benefit scholarship programs. The SSCF is still seeking support from local partners for Showcase 2014: SSC Global, a dinner-dance-auction fundraiser to be held on April 25, 2014,[Read More…]
Execution of Mexican National by US Authorities Regrettable, Says UN Rights Office
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–11 April 2014 – The United Nations human rights office today voiced deep regret at the execution of Mexican national Ramiro Hernandez Llanas in Texas on Wednesday, noting that the United States is in breach of international law since Mr. Llanas was not allowed access to consular services. Hernandez Llanas[Read More…]
Ambre Energy Coal Export Proposal Violates Clean Air Protections in Oregon
Groups challenge Oregon DEQ decision to issue air permit for proposed coal export terminal PORTLAND–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) failed to protect clean air for Oregon families by issuing an air permit for Ambre Energy’s proposed Coyote Island coal export, according to a request to[Read More…]
