Changes in delivery practices appear to be main contributing factor Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Women take longer to give birth today than did women 50 years ago, according to an analysis of nearly 140,000 deliveries conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. The researchers could not identify all[Read More…]
Month: April 2012
Statement by Secretary Sebelius on National Autism Awareness Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. In April, we recognize National Autism Awareness Month and the special challenges faced by those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about the increase in the number of children identified with ASD reaffirm that autism is[Read More…]
Trees Tell Their Own Story to Satellites
EU–(ENEWSPF)–2 April 2012. Communications via satellite are changing the way the forest industry harvests trees. A new approach being tested by ESA combines satcoms and cellular services to relay important information almost immediately so that fewer trees are used to produce more timber. Irish company Treemetrics, in cooperation with ESA, is[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention Summit
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2012. Thank you, Mary Lou [Leary]. I appreciate your kind words – and I’m especially grateful for your leadership of the Office of Justice Programs, and your commitment to the goals of this critical Forum. I’d also like to thank the many Administration leaders, federal agency partners[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — National Cancer Control Month, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. This year, an estimated half a million Americans will lose their lives to cancer, and three times that many will be diagnosed with this devastating illness. Cancer patients are parents and grandparents, children and cherished friends; the disease touches almost all of us and casts a[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — World Autism Awareness Day, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affect young people and adults of every background, and millions of American families know the weight of their impact. On World Autism Awareness Day, we recognize ASDs as a growing public health issue and recommit to supporting those living with an ASD[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — National Donate Life Month, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. With quiet compassion and exceptional generosity, organ and tissue donors leave an indelible mark on the lives of countless Americans. Their selfless acts inspire hope at moments of profound need, and they recall the giving spirit that lies at the heart of our national character. During[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Elections in Burma
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. We congratulate the people of Burma on their participation in the electoral process, and Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy on their strong showing in the polls. This election is an important step in Burma’s democratic transformation, and we hope it is[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, April 1, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. James E. Dutton, 25, of Checotah, Okla., died March 31, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Dutton was assigned to the 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team,[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Reporters Named Finalists in 2012 Headline Club’s Lisagor Awards
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two reporters from eNews Park Forest, Editor Gary Kopycinski and Associate Editor Rosemary Piser, have been named finalists in the Chicago Headline Club’s 2012 Peter Lisagor awards. The founding members of the Park Forest online daily are contenders with staff reporters Sarah Ostman, Suzanne McBride, Deborah Kadin, Margaret[Read More…]
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