Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of new data and new opportunities for researchers and developers at the beginning of Health Datapalooza IV. This is the fourth annual national conference on health data transparency, which brings together government, non-profit, and[Read More…]
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Study Finds GE Salmon Able to Cross-Breed with Brown Trout
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. A new study, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society, found that genetically engineered (GE) AquaBounty AquaAdvantage salmon can successfully cross-breed with brown trout, a closely related species. GE salmon, created by the biotech company AquaBounty, are designed to reach maturity faster than their wild counterparts[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, June 3, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013 – Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the death of a Haqqani leader, Faizullah, during an operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, Saturday. Faizullah, also known as Shahab, conducted improvised explosive device attacks and intimidation campaigns targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He facilitated the movement[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, June 3, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Ray A. Ramirez, 20, of Sacramento, Calif., died June 1, in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his unit was attacked by an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]
HRC Statement on the Failure of the IL House to Vote on Marriage Equality Legislation
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois House of Representatives has failed to vote on legislation that would have granted marriage rights to same-sex couples in the state, missing the deadline to pass the bill in this legislative session. Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin released the following statement: “The House of Representatives[Read More…]
Dynamic Leadership Lecture Series with Father Pfleger and Congresswoman Kelly
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is sponsoring a Dynamic Leadership Lecture Series that is free and open to the public. The featured speakers will discuss aspects of management and governance related to their own lives as successful leaders. The first speaker in the series is Father Michael L. Pfleger.[Read More…]
Material World: Three Dimensional, Sculptural Artwork To Open At Tall Grass Arts Association
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Material World”, an exhibit featuring the three dimensional works of Barbara Goldsmith, Iris Goldstein, Roberta Malkin, Sarah Nishiura, Perry Pollock, Christine Rojek, Homa Shojaie, Yemonja Smalls, Yvette Kaiser Smith, and Neha Vedpathak, will open at the Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery on June 7. Michele P. Owens[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 3, 2013
Rosemary Piser with Village Manager Tom Mick, prior to last Monday’s meeting of the village board where Rosemary was honored with a proclamation. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-June 3, 2013. Sertoma Centre, Inc. is a nationally-accredited, not-for-profit agency that provides services for more than 725 individuals with developmental, physical[Read More…]
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