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Strong Link Found Between Victimization, Substance Abuse
A strong link between victimization experiences and substance abuse has been discovered by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The correlation is especially prevalent among gays, lesbians and bisexuals — more so than in heterosexuals, says Tonda Hughes, professor and interim head of health systems science in the UIC College of Nursing.
Kohl McCormick Early Childhood Teaching Awards Names Five Chicago Educators as Finalists
CHICAGO , Feb. 16, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Dedication, innovation, leadership, respect for children and their families, and commitment to professional growth embody the five educators named as finalists of the Kohl McCormick Early Childhood Teaching Awards.
Obama, Biden to visit revived Kokomo
KOKOMO, Ind. (WISH) – In the eyes of the Obama Administration Kokomo is a symbol of success.
Report takes aim at Illinois teacher training programs
A new report released on Tuesday says Illinois lawmakers and universities need to beef up standards for teacher training programs. The National Council on Teacher Quality says that more than half the teacher training programs it looked at in Illinois are poorly designed.
‘Sopranos’ Actress Denise Borino-Quinn Dies at 46
Denise Borino-Quinn, who unexpectedly won a role as a mafia wife on ‘The Sopranos’ after she attended an open casting call, has died. She was 46.
Children and the Effects of Obesity on the Musculoskeletal System
ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 14 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — An epidemic of childhood obesity can have a devastating impact on a child’s musculoskeletal system, the U.S.
Schools Play a Role in Keeping Kids’ Mouths Healthy, Say Hispanic Parents
CHICAGO, Sept. 7 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Almost three out of four Hispanic parents (72%) are looking to schools to reinforce messages about the importance of oral health, saying it is extremely or very important for schools to teach children about taking care of their teeth, according to a new public opinion survey commissioned by Oral Health America.
The scoop on unauthorized celeb books: fewer sales (AP)
NEW YORK – Put Angelina Jolie’s face on a magazine cover and sales will surely rise. Get her to write a memoir and it would be worth millions.
Hey, dad, it’s your turn to cook dinner
David Grotto, 50, a registered dietitian who has written two cookbooks, prepares dinner for his wife and three teenage daughters several times a week. “Cooking is part of what it means to be a father,” said Grotto, who provides nutrition and culinary training for families, including dads, in Chicago.
The Man who Changed the World to Host Russian Midsummer Fantasy at Hampton Court on Saturday 5 June
LONDON, June 4, 2010 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — – With Photo On June 5, Evgeny Lebedev will transform the grounds of his house in Hampton Court into a Russian church, with a bell tower and the roof of the temporary dining room based on that in St Basil’s Cathedral. Lebedev, President Mikhail Gorbachev and Geordie Greig, editor of the Evening Standard, will be hosting the fifth Russian Midsummer Fantasy in aid of the Raisa Gorbechev Foundation, which fights childhood cancer.
