How the moon will appear on Christmas, 2015. Credits: NASA/Goddard/Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2015.Not since 1977 has a full moon dawned in the skies on Christmas. But this year, a bright full moon will be an added gift for the holidays. December’s full moon, the last of the[Read More…]
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Radar Images of a Christmas-Eve Asteroid: An Early Gift for Astronomers
These images of an asteroid that is at least 3,600 feet (1,100 meters) long were taken on Dec. 17, 2015, (left) and Dec. 22 (right) by scientists using NASA’s 230-foot (70-meter) Deep Space Network antenna at Goldstone, California. This asteroid, named 2003 SD2020, will safely fly past Earth on Thursday,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and the Department Of Public Health Announce Campaign to Reduce and Prevent Youth Vaping
“Vaping” public education campaign to increase youth awareness on public health risks of e-cigarettes CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Dr. Julie Morita yesterday launched “Vaping,” a new public education and social media campaign dedicated to informing youth and families of the[Read More…]
Dept. of Defense Identifies Air Force Casualties, Dec. 23, 2015
U.S. service members pay their respects during a ceremony on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2015, to honor six airmen killed in a vehicle bomb attack on their patrol outside Bagram. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2015. The Department of Defense announced today[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Three Individuals Charged in Hotel Tax Fraud Sweep
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—December 24, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced charges against three Chicago area hotel owners in a sweep to crack down on violations of the Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax Act (HOOT). The individuals are accused of defrauding the state out of more than $470,000 from eight hotels in the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan, Federal Trade Commission Sue to Block Advocate-NorthShore Hospital Merger
Antitrust Lawsuit Alleges Proposed Merger Will Raise Healthcare Costs Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—December 24, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan has joined with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in seeking to block the proposed merger of two of the largest hospital systems in the Chicago area, Advocate Health Care Network (Advocate) and NorthShore[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Persecuted Christians at Christmas
HAWAII–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2015 During this season of Advent, Christians in the United States and around the world are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. At this time, those of us fortunate enough to live in countries that honor the birthright of all people to practice their faith freely[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Dec. 19, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 24, 2015 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending December 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 267,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 271,000 to 272,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
Activism Brought Home Jeff Mizanskey after 22 Years, Now We Need to Bring Home Bernard Noble
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2015 By: Tony Newman More than 1,500 folks from 71 countries met in the DC Metro area last month at the International Drug Policy Reform Conference to come up with an exit strategy from the unwinnable war on drugs. The gathering left people inspired and energized. One[Read More…]
American Pure Whey Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Soy in Whey Protein Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2015. American Pure Whey, New Bern, NC is recalling all lots distributed from 7/2015 to 09/2015 of the products 100% Pure Whey Protein Matrix and 100% Pure Whey Protein Isolate, because they may contain undeclared milk and soy that are present in the whey ingredient. People[Read More…]
