Year: 2012

Pesticide Use in California Increases after Four-Year Decline

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2012.  Pesticide use in California rose in 2010 after declining for four consecutive years, according to data released by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). More than 173 million pounds of pesticides were reported applied statewide, an increase of nearly 15 million pounds – or 9.5 percent[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, January 3, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Petty Officer 1st Class Chad R. Regelin, 24, of Cottonwood, Calif., died Jan. 2 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  Regelin was assigned as an explosive ordnance[Read More…]

Southland Area Theatre Ensemble Brings ‘Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits’ to the GSU Center for Three Cabaret Performances on January 13, 14, 15

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” is bringing hilarious spoofs of classic musical theater to the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts for three performances. The show, a production of the Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE), comes to the GSU Center on Friday, January 13, at 8 p.m.,[Read More…]

CenterPoint Offers January Workshops on Starting Businesses

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- CenterPoint at Governors State University is sponsoring six Starting a Business in Illinois workshops in January for Chicago Southland residents. The free two-hour workshops focus on personal, financial, and legal aspects of starting a business. Participants will learn what steps to take and what resources are available[Read More…]

Still Here: Confessions of a Queer Catholic

Ian Rogers. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Commentary By Ian Rogers I sit cross-legged on my bed, staring at the streetlamp across the road, beside the courtyard where my friends once played. For those of you that don’t know -and I think that is most of you, Internet- this place is a sacred[Read More…]

Mike Martz Will Not Be Back With Bears Next Season

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. Offensive coordinator Mike Martz, whose contract ran through the 2011 season, will not return to the Bears in 2012. Quarterbacks coach Shane Day also will not be back. The amicable parting between Martz and the Bears was based on philosophical differences. “After meeting with Mike this afternoon,[Read More…]

Chicago Bears Making Change at General Manager

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips informed Jerry Angelo Tuesday morning that he will not return as the team’s general manager for the 2012 season.  Angelo was hired in 2001 and led the Bears to four division titles, two NFC Championship Game appearances and a Super Bowl appearance in[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, January 3, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012 – 12:50 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Happy New Year, everyone.  Welcome back to the White House.  Thank you for being here for your daily briefing.  I hope everyone in this room got some down time with their family and friends.  Everyone needs a break sometime and[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 3, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing IRAN Strait of Hormuz P-5+1 / Sanctions Iranian President’s Visit to Latin America PAKISTAN Gas Pipeline Agreement Judicial Proceedings U.S.-Pakistan Relationship SYRIA Arab League Monitoring Mission / Violence / Opposition INDIA State Department Map QATAR/AFGHANISTAN Taliban Office / Political Reconciliation DIPLOMATIC SECURITY[Read More…]

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