Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 22, 2016. Youths who engage in the “choking game,” intentionally blocking blood to the brain in search of a rush when the strangulation stops, put themselves at serious risk of injury or death. Those who participate in the game alone also face significantly higher rates of[Read More…]
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TV Food Advertising Affects Preschoolers’ Diet
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2016. In a first of its kind study, researchers looked at how TV food advertisements affected snacking habits of preschool-aged children. Previous research on the subject has focused on school-age children and found a causal association between TV food advertising and increased snacking. The study,[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Canada’s Decision to Transition Away from Coal is What Global Leadership Looks Like
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2016. Canada announced yesterday that it plans to virtually eliminate all use of traditional coal-fired electricity by 2030 as part of its federal government’s plans to counter catastrophic climate change. In response, Bruce Nilles, Senior Director of Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign, released the following statement:[Read More…]
Harlem’s Children Charity Announces a Last Ditch Effort this Thanksgiving Holiday to Raise Money for Program that Aids Children of the Incarcerated
Mass Incarceration and Drug law reform Activist takes on Diversity challenge to balance exclusion of colored faces as prominent figures during the Christmas season Melanin-deficient Santa Claus Charity Supported Fundraiser Designed to Empower Individuals of Color and Invite Holiday Cheer New York, New York –(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2016. Terrence Stevens, who is[Read More…]
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Files Suit to Protect Lands and Water from Illegal Gas Drilling
BLM and BIA issued the oil and gas approvals without consulting with the Nation A drill rig at sunrise. Jim Parkin / Shutterstock Tulsa, OK —(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2016. Last week the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, and tribal member Walter Echo-Hawk, filed suit against the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs[Read More…]
New Center for American Progress Polling Shows Voters Do Not Endorse Extremist Policies Supported by Trump and Congressional Republicans
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2016. A postelection poll conducted by the Center for American Progress and GBA Strategies found that both supporters of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are at odds with congressional Republicans on whether issues such as cutting the social safety net and lowering taxes for corporations should[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Charges Former Jefferson County School Administrator with Theft and Misconduct
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 22, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced charges against a former Illinois woman for embezzling more than $100,000 from a Jefferson County School District. Madigan charged Sabrina Wheatley, 55, who was a school administrator for the Webber Township School District in Bluford, Ill., with theft of government[Read More…]
Illinois Regulator Reduces Barriers for Applicants with Criminal Convictions
Implements suggestions made by Gov. Rauner & the Illinois Criminal Justice Reform Commission Springfied–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2016. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) is announcing that it has simplified forms for applicants with criminal convictions to encourage participation in the applicant review process and dispel assumptions that most[Read More…]
Department of State Issues Europe Travel Alert, Nov. 21, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State[Read More…]
Statement by Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch on the Recent Shootings of Law Enforcement Officers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch today released the following statement on the recent acts of violence and ambush style shooting of law enforcement officers: “Over the last several days, the nation has witnessed a disturbing spate of violence against law enforcement officer across the country. Since[Read More…]
