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More Men Using Family Planning Services

Trend suggests increase, but men still a small percentage of family planning users Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016.  More men are visiting Title X Family Planning Program sites, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) in[Read More…]

Senate Appropriations Committee Allow Banks to Provide Services to State-Legalized Marijuana Stores

Fourth Straight Senate Victory for Marijuana Reform; Senate Bill Would Also Allow D.C. to Tax and Regulate Marijuana Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016.  The Senate Appropriations Committee voted today 16 to 14 to allow banks to provide services to marijuana businesses. Currently, because marijuana is illegal under federal law, both medical[Read More…]

Scientists Discuss: Does Man or Machine Have the Upper Hand?

Faculty examine future of artificial intelligence at Ex Machina screening From left: Panel moderator Valerie Gutmann Koch, Assoc. Prof. Sliman Bensmaia, Prof. Nicholas Hatsopoulos and Asst. Prof. Risi Kondor discuss artificial intelligence and the film Ex Machina. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016 By: Greg Borzo “The arrival of strong artificial intelligence has[Read More…]

Highway Construction Careers Training Program Provides Graduates With a Short-Term Option at South Suburban College

SSC President Don Manning (seated) with 2016 HCCTP Graduates. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016.   This spring South Suburban College (SSC) graduated its eighth class of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP). On May 19th, SSC presented certificates of completion to 16 students, 9 of whom have already[Read More…]

What’s Donald Trump Trying To Hide?

Donald Trump’s new legal motion seeks to expand a “protective order” in the lawsuits by prohibiting any public release of the videos and by requiring that any portions filed with the court be placed under seal. | AP Photo NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016.  One year ago today, Donald Trump launched[Read More…]

Phi Theta Kappa Students Honored at South Suburban College Board Meeting

SSC Board Chairman Frank Zuccarelli and Stuti Sharma SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016.   Two South Suburban College students were chosen to represent the College on the All USA Community College Academic Team. These students are Mr. Brandon Lipkowski and Ms. Stuti Sharma. Because of their excellent academic record[Read More…]

Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Battery pack Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product:  Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop computers Hazard:  The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. Remedy:  View Details Replace Consumer Contact:  Sony Electronics toll-free at 888-476-6988 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET[Read More…]

Healthy Plant-based Diet Linked with Substantially Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Boston, MA ─(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016.   Consuming a plant-based diet—especially one rich in high-quality plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes—is linked with substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “This study[Read More…]

Armour-Eckrich Meats Recalls Armour Snackmakers Keebler Animal Crackers Due to the Presence of Undeclared Peanut Residue

Lisle, IL. –(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016.   Armour-Eckrich Meats LLC today announced that it is voluntarily recalling Armour® Snackmakers Keebler Animal Crackers because they contain animal cracker cookies with undeclared peanut residue. While consumers with severe peanut allergies should avoid the recalled products, the FDA has stated that the amount of peanut[Read More…]

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