Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2015. Today, CDC reviews the most pressing public health challenges of 2015 and previews plans for 2016. CDC has made significant strides combatting some of the biggest threats to Americans’ health, including infectious and chronic diseases. In 2015, CDC helped lead global efforts to slow Ebola transmissions[Read More…]
Month: December 2015
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 27, 2015 (Includes Podcast)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 27, 2015. There is still time to nominate someone for inclusion in the Park Forest Hall of Fame. The Park Forest Historical Society is accepting nominations until December 30th. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, is available this week at the 1950s Park Forest House[Read More…]
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes 41km WSW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan – USGS
USGS-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey reported a 6.3 magnitude earthquake centered in Afghanistan near the border of Pakistan. The quake struck on December 25, 2015, at 1:14:47 Chicago time. The epicenter was 41km (25mi) WSW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan; 48km (30mi) SSE of Jarm, Afghanistan; 49km (30mi) WSW of Ishkashim,[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Merry Christmas from the President and First Lady
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 25, 2015 THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas, everybody! This is one of our favorite times of the year in the Obama household, filled with family and friends, warmth and good cheer. That’s even true when I spend all night chasing Bo and Sunny away from the cookies we leave[Read More…]
THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2015. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today issued a movement permit to Mr. S. Claus of the North Pole, a broker with Worldwide Gifts, Unlimited. The permit will allow reindeer to enter and exit the United States between the hours[Read More…]
Syria: UN Condemns Archaeological Destruction at Major World Heritage Site of Bosra
Ancient City of Bosra, Syrian, World Heritage site. Photo: ©UNESCO/Véronique Dauge SYRIA–(ENEWSPF)–24 December 2015 – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today condemned the destruction of parts of the ancient Syrian city of Bosra in fighting two days ago, alerting the world art market to potential[Read More…]
Rare Full Moon on Christmas Day
How the moon will appear on Christmas, 2015. Credits: NASA/Goddard/Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2015.Not since 1977 has a full moon dawned in the skies on Christmas. But this year, a bright full moon will be an added gift for the holidays. December’s full moon, the last of the[Read More…]
Radar Images of a Christmas-Eve Asteroid: An Early Gift for Astronomers
These images of an asteroid that is at least 3,600 feet (1,100 meters) long were taken on Dec. 17, 2015, (left) and Dec. 22 (right) by scientists using NASA’s 230-foot (70-meter) Deep Space Network antenna at Goldstone, California. This asteroid, named 2003 SD2020, will safely fly past Earth on Thursday,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and the Department Of Public Health Announce Campaign to Reduce and Prevent Youth Vaping
“Vaping” public education campaign to increase youth awareness on public health risks of e-cigarettes CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Dr. Julie Morita yesterday launched “Vaping,” a new public education and social media campaign dedicated to informing youth and families of the[Read More…]
Dept. of Defense Identifies Air Force Casualties, Dec. 23, 2015
U.S. service members pay their respects during a ceremony on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2015, to honor six airmen killed in a vehicle bomb attack on their patrol outside Bagram. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2015. The Department of Defense announced today[Read More…]
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