Month: January 2018

Computational astrophysics

UChicago’s Computational Astrophysics Team Uncloaks Magnetic Fields of Cosmic Events

New method enhances study of stars, black holes in laboratory settings CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Rob Mitchum The development of ultra-intense lasers delivering the same power as the entire U.S. power grid has enabled the study of cosmic phenomena such as supernovae and black holes in earthbound laboratories. Now, a[Read More…]

Bomb Cyclone

Geocolor Image From NOAA’s GOES-16 Satellite of Powerful East Coast Storm

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Sarah Loff This Geocolor image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-16 satellite captures the deepening storm off the East coast of the United States on Jan. 4, 2018, at 16:22 UTC.  The powerful nor’easter is battering coastal areas with heavy snow and[Read More…]

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Attorney General Madigan Issues Consumer Guide to Illinoisans Purchasing Used Vehicles

Chicago — (ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that a new law in Illinois will better protect consumers buying used cars. Madigan issued a free Consumer Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle  and Consumer Checklist to inform consumers about these new protections in Illinois and provide[Read More…]

Rep. Earl Blumenauer

Congressman Blumenauer Statement on Reports that AG Sessions to End Policy on State Marijuana Laws

Portland, Ore. – (ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018. Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, today released the following statement on reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will rescind the “Cole Memo”—guidance established by the Obama Administration in 2013 to allow states to implement responsible marijuana laws without federal[Read More…]

medical marijuana

Breaking News: Jeff Sessions Expected to Rescind Obama-Era “Cole Memo” That Allowed States to Implement Marijuana Laws Without Federal Interference

Drug Policy Alliance Statement: This is Bad News For Civil and Human Rights – and Bad Politics for Team Trump Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Tony Newman and Tommy McDonald Developing Story The AP reported this morning that US Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans today to rescind Obama-era guidance by[Read More…]

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Police Report Over 5,000 Additional Calls For Service In 2017 Compared To Previous Years, But Don’t Panic Yet

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- ‘Tis the season for counting, and, this year, Park Forest Police have much more to count than in previous years. Officers handled 23,968 incidents in 2017, compared to the roughly 18,000 calls for service in previous years. So, why not panic? Doesn’t the fact that there were[Read More…]

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