Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) today announced $1,176,800 in federal funding to help the Elk Grove-based American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) implement the Bright Futures Pediatric program. The program brings together parents, healthcare professionals and community advocates to help provide comprehensive healthcare plans and resources[Read More…]
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Michael Moore’s Portrayal of Norway Prison vs. My 15-to-Life Sentence in the U.S.
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016 By: Anthony Papa, Drug Policy Alliance Michael Moore does a lot of traveling in his new documentary, “Where to Invade Next.” The film is eye-opening as Moore explores what it could be like to implement new ideas and policies in the U.S. Moore travels to several[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finalizes Policy to Facilitate Consumer-friendly Innovation
Bureau Publishes Policy to Reduce Potential Regulatory Uncertainty for Innovative Products that Promise Significant Consumer Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a policy to facilitate consumer access to financial products and services that promise substantial benefit to consumers. The new policy establishes[Read More…]
1 in 3 Adults Don’t Get Enough Sleep
A good night’s sleep is critical for good health Did you get enough sleep last night? 35% of U.S. adults are not getting the recommended 7 hours of sleep each night. Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. More than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular[Read More…]
Operators of Bitcoin Mining Operation Butterfly Labs Agree to Settle FTC Charges They Deceived Consumers
Defendants Will Be Prohibited from Misleading Consumers, Taking Up-Front Payments for Bitcoin Machines Washington DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Butterfly Labs and two of its operators have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceived thousands of consumers about the availability, profitability, and newness of machines designed to mine the[Read More…]
Local Talent Sought for Mayor Emanuel’s Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest
More than 3,000 teens attended last year’s event CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Park District and Donda House, Inc., announced that auditions will be held for young adults wishing to perform in Mayor Emanuel’s Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest on Saturday, July 9 at Northerly Island.[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosting Veterans Services Fair March 16
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. The Student Veterans Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a Veterans Services Fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 16, in the Conference Center of the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Representatives from the Cook County[Read More…]
Keys to Leadership Success is Focus of March 18 Prairie State College Event
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Pat Sullivan, author of “ATTITUDE: The Cornerstone of Leadership,” will be the guest speaker for a Friday, March 18 event, hosted by the Prairie State College (PSC) Corporate and Continuing Education Department. The program is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Conference Center of[Read More…]
Two Named to Administrative Positions at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. At the Jan. 26 meeting of the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees, two new administrators were announced. Elighie Wilson III was named dean of liberal arts, and Dr. Stefanie D. Coleman was named director, first year experience. Wilson has been serving as interim dean,[Read More…]
NIH-supported Trials Test Hormonal Therapy in Older Men with Low Testosterone Levels
Testosterone treatment improved sexual function, had smaller effect on walking, vitality. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. A preliminary study of testosterone therapy in older men with low levels of the hormone and clinical conditions to which low testosterone might contribute, found that restoring levels to those of healthy young men improved[Read More…]
