Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. The largest study of mental health risk and resilience ever conducted among U.S. military personnel yesterday released its first findings related to suicide attempts and deaths in a series of three JAMA Psychiatry articles. Findings from The Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Servicemembers[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Supreme Court Denies Review of NSA Warrantless Surveillance Case
Recent Snowden Revelations Showed Government Likely Spying on Attorney Communications New York –(ENEWSPF)—March 4, 2014. The Supreme Court announced yesterday that it would not hear Center for Constitutional Rights v. Obama, a lawsuit challenging the National Security Agency’s warrantless surveillance of people within the United States. The suit sought an[Read More…]
New School Meal Standards Significantly Increase Fruit, Vegetable Consumption
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. New federal standards launched in 2012 that require schools to offer healthier meals have led to increased fruit and vegetable consumption, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers. The study, the first to examine school food consumption both before and[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth’s Statement on Cancellation of Delegation to Paralympic Games in Sochi
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. Yesterday, the White House announced that it will not send its delegation to the Paralympic Games in Sochi. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released the following statement. “As a member of Congress, it is my first priority to ensure the safety of my constituents and all Americans.[Read More…]
Are You at Risk for Colorectal Cancer?
Northwestern Medicine experts provide tips to help avoid colorectal cancer and stay healthy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both women and men in America and is the country’s third most common cause of cancer, affecting more than 130,000 people each year.[Read More…]
Statement by Representative Jan Schakowsky on National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 4, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement about March 2014 being named National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. “I am very thankful that President Barack Obama has named March 2014 National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. All types of cancer continue to claim too many lives in our[Read More…]
NATO Statement on Ukraine, March 4, 2014
BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—4 March 2014. The North Atlantic Council has met at Poland’s request to hold consultations within the framework of Article 4 of the Washington Treaty, which states that “the parties will consult whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence, or security of any of[Read More…]
National Corvette Museum Retrieves First Corvette From Sinkhole
2009 “Blue Devil” ZR1 Emerges Nearly Unscathed KENTUCKY–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2014. Crowds of construction personnel, media, Museum visitors and staff cheered as the first Corvette, the 2009 “Blue Devil” ZR1 emerged from the depths of the sinkhole this morning at approximately 10:35am CT. The process was streamed live on two of[Read More…]
USDA Seeks to Increase Pollinator Habitat without Focus on Pesticides and GE
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently committed to providing financial assistance to farmers and ranchers in five Midwestern states to improve and create bee-friendly habitat. This project comes as American beekeepers have continued to experience rapid colony declines with losses over the winter over[Read More…]
Mr. Steve Tortorello Named First Lay Principal of Marian Catholic High School
Mr. Steve Tortorello ‘04 has been named principal of Marian Catholic High School beginning July 1, 2014. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- School President Sister Judine Hilbing, O.P. is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Steve Tortorello ‘04 as the new principal of Marian Catholic High School beginning July[Read More…]
