Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. Last week, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors urged California Governor Jerry Brown to reconsider the state’s approval of the carcinogenic fumigant methyl iodide. Monterey County, one of the largest agricultural counties in California, joins Santa Cruz County in mounting pressure to re-examine the controversial decision[Read More…]
Day: February 21, 2012
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the Signing of the U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Agreement
Los Cabos, Mexico–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2012. It’s a great pleasure to be here for the signing of this groundbreaking agreement. And I am honored that President Calderon is here with us. Thank you, sir, for being here. It is under your leadership and the leadership of President Obama that we pursue[Read More…]
Space Solutions for the Arctic
EU–(ENEWSPF)–21 February 2012. Policy, solutions and funding for new initiatives: ESA is joining forces at two events with decision-makers, universities, industry and users to map how space services can contribute to emerging challenges in the Arctic. At the forefront are climate change, transport safety and security, and sustainable exploitation. Climate[Read More…]
NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban Branch Gets Anti-Fraudulent Foreclosure Bill Introduced In The Illinois Legislature
State Rep. Constance A. Howard Introduces HB5665 to Stop Fraudulent Foreclosures Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Far South Suburban branch of the NAACP issued the following press release regarding HB 5665: Working with the NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban branch to fight against illegal foreclosures, State Representative Constance A. Howard introduced Illinois’[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Doctor of Physical Therapy Information Session
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University’s Physical Therapy Department will host an information session for individuals interested in learning more about the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) on Tuesday, March 6, from 4 to 7 p.m., in room D34000. Information will be presented about admission criteria and course curricula.[Read More…]
PSC Foundation’s Economic Forecast Breakfast Presents Jason Vassil
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Jason Vassil, Senior Product Specialist for DWS Investment’s U.S. Product Management team, will be the guest speaker at the Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation Economic Forecast Breakfast. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 16, at 7:30 a.m. at the Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club[Read More…]
NEW STUDY: Genetically Modified Corn Toxic to Humans
MAINE—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2012. A study published last week in the peer-reviewed Journal of Applied Toxicology revealed that genetically modified corn containing the genes for Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) is toxic to humans. The study further revealed that the herbicide known as Roundup is toxic to humans, even at small exposures. The[Read More…]