Analysis by Sierra Club and PowerShift (Germany) reveals threats of Transatlantic trade WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. A draft negotiating text of energy provisions in the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the U.S. and the European Union was leaked online today, just as the fifth round of negotiations[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
AT&T to Acquire DIRECTV
DALLAS, TEXAS and EL SEGUNDO, CALIF.—(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014 – AT&T (NYSE:T) and DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV) yesterday announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire DIRECTV in a stock-and-cash transaction for $95 per share based on AT&T’s Friday closing price. The agreement has been approved unanimously by[Read More…]
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, Chef Tom Colicchio to Help Kick-off New Poverty Blog
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Today, civic leaders, researchers, low-income people, and poverty advocates are joining the Half in Ten Education Fund, a project of the Center for American Progress, to launch a new blog dedicated to better informing the American public about poverty and solutions to dramatically reduce it. Spearheaded by CAP[Read More…]
Videos Offer Tools for Protecting Health and the Environment, Advancing Organic
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Beyond Pesticides is pleased to announce that videos from Advancing Sustainable Communities: People, pollinators and practices, the 32nd National Pesticide Forum, held April 11-12, 2014 in Portland, OR are now available to view online! The Forum, convened by Beyond Pesticides, Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Reports Negative Results for MERS-CoV
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck today announced the Illinois resident who previously tested positive for Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) antibodies in his blood, has again tested negative for the ability to spread the virus. “The second round of test results[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Philippines Travel Warning, May 19, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the Philippines, in particular to the Sulu Archipelago, the island of Mindanao, and in the southern Sulu Sea area. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated January 10, 2014, and reflects continuing[Read More…]
U.S. Charges Five Chinese Military Hackers for Cyber Espionage Against U.S. Corporations and a Labor Organization for Commercial Advantage
First Time Criminal Charges Are Filed Against Known State Actors for Hacking Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2014. A grand jury in the Western District of Pennsylvania (WDPA) indicted five Chinese military hackers for computer hacking, economic espionage and other offenses directed at six American victims in the U.S. nuclear power, metals[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, May 19, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spec. Adrian M. Perkins, 19, of Pine Valley, California, died May 17, in Amman, Jordan, from a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment,[Read More…]
Clothing, Shoe Recycling at Park Forest Farmers’ Market Beginning June 14
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2014. The Park Forest Farmers’ Market will now offer clothing and shoe recycling services from 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday through September. The dates when accepted items may be dropped off are: – June 14– July 12– August 9– September 13 USAgain, a green,[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Topeka School District Senior Recognition Day
Topeka, Kansas–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2014 – 6:33 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, guys. Thank you so much. Wow! (Applause.) Look at you guys. (Applause.) All right, you all rest yourselves. You’ve got a big day tomorrow. I want you guys to be ready. It is beyond a pleasure and an[Read More…]
