NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–01 March 2010 – UNICEF and its UN partners are monitoring events and stand ready to help in the aftermath of an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Chile early Saturday. The quake reportedly killed at least 700 people and displaced hundreds of thousands, causing widespread damage to homes, hospitals, schools,[Read More…]
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Administration Seeks to Ease Debt Burden on College Students
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Mar. 1 – In response to historic student debt levels and high unemployment rates among young people, Vice President Joe Biden’s Task Force on the Middle Class unveiled a new report on Feb. 26 that recommends increasing college grant aid, making loan debt more manageable and investing in community colleges.[Read More…]
CDC Recommends Flu Vaccination for All During 2010-2011 Flu Season
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2010. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Dept of Nursing Practice and Policy shares the following information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices(ACIP) – a federal panel of health scientists and public health experts that makes recommendations[Read More…]
Red Cross and Red Crescent Support for Chilean Earthquake Operation Grows
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2010. As the death toll from the massive earthquake which struck Chile on 27 February continues to climb – more than 300 people now, the mobilization of the Chilean Red Cross Society (CRCS) and the International Federation gathers pace. The Chilean Red Cross has been able to establish[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Steps to Reduce Dropout Rate and Prepare Students for College and Careers
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2010. Today, President Barack Obama highlighted steps his Administration will take to combat the dropout crisis and invest in strategies to ensure students graduate prepared for college and careers. President Obama challenged states to identify high schools with graduation rates below 60% and discussed the Administration’s investments [Read More…]
UN Rights Experts Urge Uganda to Redouble Efforts to Shelve Anti-Homosexuality Bill
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 March 2010 – Two independent United Nations experts today urged the leaders and Government of Uganda to prevent an anti-homosexuality bill currently before Parliament from becoming law, stressing that it would be in breach of fundamental freedoms and human rights. “The bill would not only violate the fundamental[Read More…]
Access to Health Services Dealt Severe Blow by Chilean Earthquake – UN Agency
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–1 March 2010 – The massive earthquake which struck Chile on Saturday has severely disrupted health services, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) reported today, dispatching a disaster management expert to the South American nation to assist in the aftermath of the catastrophe. The magnitude-8.8 earthquake occurred in[Read More…]
Richton Park Gives Prairie State College TIF Refund
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Richton Park recently presented Prairie State College (PSC) with a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) refund check at the PSC Board of Trustees meeting on February 23, held off-site at the Village of Richton Park. Pictured from left to right are Mark Fazzini,[Read More…]
Community Classes Offered at Rich East High School on March 6
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, will be offering free community classes on Saturday, March 6. Among the class offerings are: linear algebra, computer science, reading, physical fitness, hands-on-cooking, chorus and personal finance. Participants can sign up for a single class or all three.[Read More…]
Marian Speech Earns Two 3rd-Place State Finishes
Marian Catholic junior Adam King and sophomore Zach Henry placed third in Humorous Duet Acting. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) King & Nunn, Performance in Round among IHSA’s best Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School’s Performance in the Round continued its strong tradition with a Third Place IHSA State finish on Feb.[Read More…]
