Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. AARP today announced the release of a thought provoking video that captures the true spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. The 48th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. King’s historic I Have a Dream speech will be celebrated Aug. 28 at the[Read More…]
Latest News
Simple Security For Wireless
Researchers demonstrate the first wireless security scheme that can protect against “man-in-the-middle” attacks — but doesn’t require a password. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2011. In early August, at the Def Con conference — a major annual gathering of computer hackers — someone apparently hacked into many of the attendees’ cell phones,[Read More…]
Oxford Study Shows One In Six IT Projects End Up ‘Out Of Control’
UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–22 August 2011. A surprisingly high number of business and government technology projects are ‘ticking time bombs’, according to researchers at the University of Oxford. They analysed 1,500 global projects that had revamped their information technology systems within the last 10 years. They discovered that one in six projects[Read More…]
Secretary LaHood Announces Nearly $745 Million in Rail Funding for Major Upgrades & Construction Along Northeast Corridor
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced nearly $745 million for construction along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) to upgrade some of the most heavily-used sections. The NEC will receive $449.94 million to upgrade electrical systems and tracks between Trenton, NJ and New York City, resulting in improved[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Reduce Transportation Costs for Illinois Businesses
EAST ALTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to help reduce fuel and equipment costs for trucking companies throughout Illinois. The new law allows the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to issue permits for loads that previously exceeded size and weight restrictions for travel on state highways if[Read More…]
HHS Sponsors Contest for Facebook Personal Preparedness Applications
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011. Federal officials are challenging software application developers to design new Facebook applications to help people prepare for emergencies and get support from friends and family after an emergency strikes – from personal medical emergencies to natural or man-made disasters. The U.S. Department of Health and Human[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden and Mongolian Prime Minister Batbold
Ulaan Bataar, Mongolia—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2011 – 2:31 P.M. (Local). PRIME MINISTER BATBOLD: (As translated.) First of all, I’m grateful to the United States Vice President Biden for accepting my invitation to pay an official visit to Mongolia. And I am pleased to welcome Your Excellency and your delegation to Mongolia.[Read More…]
Illinois Residents Will ‘Be Solar Inspired’ by Attending the World’s Largest Solar Energy Event on Saturday October 1st
Chicago IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2011 Be solar inspired! View renewable energy systems in action! The Illinois Solar Tour is a FREE self-guided, statewide event that demonstrates how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, geothermal, passive solar design, and energy efficiency to become energy independent. Renewable energy system owners and[Read More…]
The Rick Perry Model
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 22 – ABBY RAPOPORT, rapoport at texasobserver.org Rapoport is a reporter with the Texas Observer. She said today: “Don’t assume a gaffe or two means Rick Perry doesn’t have an excellent campaign strategy. The Texas governor rewrote the playbook on political organizing back in 2010, when he created an[Read More…]
First Human West Nile Virus Cases in Illinois for 2011 Reported
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus cases reported in Illinois for 2011. The Cook County Health Department reported a man in his 80s became ill earlier this month and the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department reported a man[Read More…]
