Court Orders North Carolina to Pay Fees in Lawsuit Against Forced Ultrasound Law WASHINGTON DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016. In another blow to anti-abortion politicians and extremists, a district judge in North Carolina ordered that the state pay a sum of over $1 million in payments to Planned Parenthood, Center[Read More…]
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NOAA Ranks January 2016 Blizzard Category 4 on the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016 Total snowfall during 2016 blizzard from January 22-24, 2016. (Credit: NOAA) The January 22-24 blizzard, which dumped heavy snow from the Mid-Atlantic to southern New England has been rated as a Category 4 or “Crippling” winter storm on NOAA’s Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale, also known as[Read More…]
FDA Approves Zepatier for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Genotypes 1 and 4
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Zepatier (elbasvir and grazoprevir) with or without ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes 1 and 4 infections in adult patients. Hepatitis C is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the liver[Read More…]
Cancer Drug Target Visualized at Atomic Resolution
New study using cryo-electron microscopy shows how potential drugs could inhibit cancer Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016. A new study shows that it is possible to use an imaging technique called cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to view, in atomic detail, the binding of a potential small molecule drug to a key protein[Read More…]
Court Orders Environmental Protection Agency to Finalize Rules so Polluters Pay for Their Own Toxic Messes
Victory: After decades of delay “financial assurance” regs will prevent polluters from leaving staggering cleanup cost to the public The Gowanus Canal Superfund site in Brooklyn, New York, is bounded by several communities, including Park Slope, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens and Red Hook. The EPA has estimated that one in[Read More…]
New Center for American Progress Report: The Every Student Succeeds Act Provides a Critical Opportunity for a Reset on Student Assessments
A second-grader eagerly asks to be called on in a language arts class, October 2015. Source: AP/Rogelio V. Solis Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016. The recent enactment of the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA—the K-12 law known until recently as No Child Left Behind—provides a critical opportunity[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Hosts Reunion
RICHTON PARK, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016—Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO of Southland College Prep Charter High School, (center) joined faculty and administrators in welcoming alumni from more than 49 colleges and universities from around the U.S. who attended a recent reunion at the school. Among the Southland graduates who attended the reunion[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present ‘Bleacher Bums’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2016. The Drama Group is excited to present the rollicking sports comedy, ‘Bleacher Bums’ directed by Michael J Renzi. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on February 26, 27, March 3, 4 & 5 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on February 28 &[Read More…]
Matteson District 162 Announces Spelling Bee Winners
Richton Park, IL.–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016—Kian De Guzman, 11, a 5th grade student at the Sauk Elementary School, Richton Park, took first place in the Matteson School District 162’s annual Spelling Bee. Kevin Carter, 13, in 7th grade at the O. W. Huth Middle School, Matteson, was the second place winner[Read More…]
Rich Township Senior Services Announces Upcoming Senior Trips
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2016. Rich Township Senor Services has two seats left for the February 9th Trip to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. Following the concert we will eat at Scrementi’s Restaurant, 3760 Chicago Rd in Steger. Because this is a[Read More…]
