CINCINNATI–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010. The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported. The following dry pet food products[Read More…]
Day: August 3, 2010
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Madeline Bunk Beds Due to Entrapment Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Interagency Policy Board on Early Learning to be Formed
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today announced the formation of the Early Learning Interagency Policy Board to improve the quality of early learning programs and outcomes for young children; increase the coordination of research, technical[Read More…]
Sea Turtle Hatchlings Relocated From Gulf of Mexico’s Oil Spill Area Released Into Atlantic Ocean
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010. More than 45 threatened and endangered sea turtle hatchlings were released the night of Aug. 2, on a remote beach along Florida’s East Coast, the final stage in an unprecedented rescue effort. Since June 26, 135 sea turtle nests have been relocated by government agencies[Read More…]
Colorado Nets $7.34 Million From Dispensary License Applications
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010. More than 2,000 people in Colorado applied for licenses to run state-regulated medical marijuana dispensaries, growing facilities or related businesses before this weekend’s application deadline, according to state officials. In total, the state made $7.34 million from application fees alone. More than 700 applied specifically for[Read More…]
Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–AUgust 3, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
Civil Liberties Groups Applaud Approval Of NYC Islamic Cultural Center For Upholding Values Of Freedom And Tolerance
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 3 – The New York Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union today praised the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission for standing up for the principles of religious freedom and tolerance in approving a proposal to build a 13-story Islamic cultural center near the World[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Announce Kidnap Victim Safe
Detective John Sweitzer and Phoenix Peraza. (Photo: PFPD) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Police report that "Operation Phoenix" has concluded with the recovery of the abducted child, 5-year-old Phoenix Peraza. For well over two months, Detective John Sweitzer has been trying to recover the child. A warrant had been issued[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for August 2, 2010
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 2, 2010
Guitarra Azul entertains at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— August 2, 2010. For those that have children returning to school soon, keep in mind that Governor Quinn recently enacted legislation that created a statewide sales tax holiday from August 6 through 15 to help families pay[Read More…]