SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2014. The South Suburban College Basketball and Baseball Programs are still accepting registrations for their summer camps in June. The Bulldogs will host two camps–a Championship Basketball Camp from June 16th through June 19th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and a Championship Shooting Camp from[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Lead Gift to University of Oregon Ducks Softball Launches New Stadium Project
Eugene, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. The University of Oregon softball team enjoyed tremendous success on the field this season. And now, the Ducks will enjoy a brand new softball facility in the not-too-distant future. During Saturday evening’s Women in Flight dinner, Athletics Director Rob Mullens announced a $10 million gift from[Read More…]
More Than 29 Million Americans have Diabetes; 1 in 4 Doesn’t Know
Prevention efforts crucial to combat serious health risks Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. People with diabetes often use a blood glucose monitoring device to help them maintain healthy glucose levels. More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, up from the previous estimate of 26 million in 2010,[Read More…]
Hormone Treatment Restores Bone Density for Young Women with Menopause-like Condition
NIH study reveals way to improve bone health for young women with POI Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. Researchers have found that hormone replacement therapy in young women with primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) led to increases in their bone mineral density, restoring levels to normal. The study was supported by the[Read More…]
Colorado Residents Fight Draft Legislation on Local Control of Fracking
Denver, Co.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. On Friday, Governor Hickenlooper released draft legislation on local control that would call a special session of the Colorado legislature to consider a bill that could jeopardize the ability of local jurisdictions to protect themselves from drilling and fracking for gas and oil within their boundaries. In response,[Read More…]
Electronic Frontier Foundation Asks Supreme Court to Decide Fight Over Secret Surveillance Memo
Public Deserves to See Secret Law Written by Office of Legal Counsel Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) today asked the Supreme Court of the United States to weigh in on a long-standing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit in which EFF sought to obtain a secret[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Calls on Federal Reserve to Close Loophole that Allows Big Banks to Own and Manipulate Commodities
Loophole has raised prices for consumers and threatens financial stability WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley is calling on the Federal Reserve to close a loophole that allows big banks to own and control physical commodities—such as oil, aluminum, and electricity—raising prices for consumers and threatening the stability of[Read More…]
Mothers Rigid in Parenting Skills at Risk for Depression
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2014. The baby’s ear-piercing, nonstop crying at the grocery store, in church or on an airplane can leave most mothers frustrated as bystanders observe how she will quiet the restless child. How the mother evaluates and handles this challenging parenting moment could determine if she’s susceptible to[Read More…]
Job Openings Increase to 4.5 Million in April 2014; Hires and Separations Rates Unchanged
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2014. There were 4.5 million job openings on the last business day of April, up from 4.2 million in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The hires rate (3.4 percent) and separations rate (3.3 percent) were unchanged in April. Within separations, the quits rate[Read More…]
FDA and EPA Issue Updated Draft Advice for Fish Consumption
Advice encourages pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers to eat more fish that are lower in mercury WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued updated draft advice on fish consumption. The two agencies have concluded pregnant and breastfeeding women, those who[Read More…]
