‘Not enough exercise’ cited as top children’s health concern, obesity second, according to U-M’s National Poll on Children’s Health annual top 10 list ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Adults across the U.S. rate not getting enough exercise as the top health concern for children in 2012, according to a new[Read More…]
Day: August 20, 2012
Financial Crisis to Blame for Increased Suicides in Italy
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. The global financial crisis has contributed to an increase in the rates of suicide and attempted suicide for economic reasons in Italy, new research shows. A team of researchers, co-led by Roberto De Vogli, associate professor of health behavior and health education at the University[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Corrections Sustainability Initiative Results in Donations of Fresh Produce to Local Food Banks
SPRINGFIELD- Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. The Illinois Department of Corrections is excited about an effort that began as a vocational opportunity for offenders and has become another avenue for facilities to “go green” and give back to their local communities. There are currently 23 prisons and several work camps that have[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Crack Down on Loan Sharks
New law protects consumers from unlicensed lenders CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law to shield consumers from unlicensed lenders. House Bill 3935 imposes a Class 4 felony on lenders who have not been licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), and[Read More…]
IDOT Launches ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Labor Day Crackdown
Law Enforcement Kick-Starts Effort to Get Impaired Drivers Off the Road SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today announced the opening of its Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort, and highlighted information depicting the frequent tragedy experienced when a motorist chooses to drive[Read More…]
NARAL Pro-Choice America Statement on Rep. Todd Akin’s Comments on Abortion Rights for Victims of Rape
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. “Rep. Akin’s outrageous belief about women who have been raped and are facing the potential of pregnancy because of that traumatic experience are reprehensible. The fact that these comments are coming from an elected U.S. Representative seeking a U.S. Senate seat is nothing short of sickening[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces New Website to Make it Easier for Visitors to Discover and Explore Parks, Recreation Areas and other Public Lands
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 20 2012. As part of President Obama’s initiative to fuel the economy and create jobs by promoting travel and tourism, the administration today announced a new design, improved navigation tools and expanded content for Recreation.Gov, the interagency website that guides visitors to 90,000 sites on federal lands such as[Read More…]
Miracle Grow for Mitt: Scotts Throws its Weakened Financial Might Behind Romney
To All Democrats and Independents Who Garden . . . LISTEN UP: If Miracle Gro Votes with its Wallet, So Should The Rest of Us MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Long miffed by what he considers to be the nuisance of environmental safety regulation, Scotts Miracle Gro Czar Jim Hagedorn is voting[Read More…]
Tanimura & Antle Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Romaine Lettuce Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot of romaine lettuce because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7). The affected product is limited to Tanimura & Antle Field Fresh Wrapped Single Head Romaine. This product is packed[Read More…]
New Process Developed at MIT Could Enable Better LED Displays, Solar Cells and Biosensors — and Foster Basic Physics Research
Cambridge, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Films made of semiconductor nanocrystals — tiny crystals measuring just a few billionths of a meter across — are seen as a promising new material for a wide range of applications. Nanocrystals could be used in electronic or photonic circuits, detectors for biomolecules, or the glowing[Read More…]
