Author: Gary Kopycinski

CBS Announces Stephen Colbert as the Next Host of ‘The Late Show’

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. The CBS Television Network today announced that Stephen Colbert, the host, writer and executive producer of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning “The Colbert Report,” will succeed David Letterman as the host of THE LATE SHOW, effective when Mr. Letterman retires from the broadcast. The five-year agreement between[Read More…]

Two New Art Exhibitions at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce two exhibitions coming to galleries on the college’s Main Campus in South Holland.  First, a solo exhibition of paintings by guest artist Mark Riesterer is currently running through May 2nd in the[Read More…]

SSC educational funding students with Rep. Al Riley

South Suburban College Students Advocate for Educational Funding in Springfield

South Suburban College students represented one of the largest contingents at Student Advocacy Day and Legislative Awareness Day in Springfield last Thursday. (SSC President Don Manning at far left, Representative Al Riley second from right, pictured with SSC advocacy group. PHOTO SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- South Suburban College students traveled[Read More…]

Three Men Charged with Allegedly Defrauding the FCC of Approximately $32 Million

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. Three individuals have been indicted for their alleged roles in an approximately $32 million fraud against a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program designed to provide discounted telephone services to low-income customers. The charges were announced today by Acting Assistant Attorney General David A. O’Neil of the[Read More…]

Justice Department Releases Investigative Findings on Albuquerque Police Department

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. Following a comprehensive investigation, today the Justice Department announced its findings that the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has engaged in a pattern or practice of excessive force that violates the Constitution and federal law.  The department delivered a letter setting forth these findings to Albuquerque Mayor[Read More…]

Industry Hype & Bad Science Undercuts Real Energy/Climate Solutions

Genetically Engineering Poplars for Paper and Biofuels Condemned Biofuelwatch, Center for Food Safety, Global Justice Ecology Project, Canadian Biotechnology Action Network Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014.  Scientists and environmentalists yesterday condemned a recent press release by researchers at the University of British Columbia announcing they have created genetically engineered (GE) poplar[Read More…]

Big Food’s ‘DARK Act’ Introduced in Congress

Rep. Pompeo’s GMO Bill Identical to Industry Proposal Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014.  Legislation introduced yesterday by Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) would block any federal or state action to require labeling of foods made with genetically engineered ingredients. “More than 90 percent of Americans support labeling of GE foods,” said Scott[Read More…]

Vigilance for Kidney Problems Key for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Mayo Clinic study finds rheumatoid arthritis patients at higher risk of kidney disease ROCHESTER, Minn.–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014.  Rheumatoid arthritis patients are likelier than the average person to develop chronic kidney disease, and more severe inflammation in the first year of rheumatoid arthritis, corticosteroid use, high blood pressure and obesity are[Read More…]

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