Day: October 2, 2009

Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2009.  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. Name of Product: Halcyon Diving Equipment Units: About 20,300 Manufacturer: Halcyon Manufacturing Inc.,[Read More…]

Paula Deen® Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2009.  The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Paula Deen® Hammered Cast Iron Cookware Units: About 51,000 Retailer: QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa. Distributor:[Read More…]

Less Than Half of Medical Students Understand Health Care System

University of Michigan researchers say students need better curriculum Ann Arbor, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)– Less than half of graduating medical students in the U.S. say they received adequate training in understanding health care systems and the economics of practicing medicine, according to a study conducted by the University of Michigan Medical School.[Read More…]

Icelandic artist Steinunn Thorarinsdottir

‘Horizons’ Sculptor to Visit GSU

Steinunn Thorarinsdottir (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Icelandic artist Steinunn Thorarinsdottir will discuss her artwork in a presentation entitled “Horizons: The Figurative World of Steinunn Thorarinsdottir” at Governors State University, on Wednesday, October 14, from 5 to 6 p.m., in Engbretson Hall. Her lecture, one of the Distinguished Lecture Series[Read More…]

GSU Hosts Third Annual Arts Fest

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is hosting the third annual Arts Fest on Wednesday, October 14. Arts Fest is a creative and festive celebration of the arts that embraces both the creative soul and the imaginative mind. Interactive workshops taught by art, English, and media communications faculty and special[Read More…]

Vets 4 Vets Offers Help and Hope to Returning Vets

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– “Recognizing the Need for Peer Support for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans” is the topic of an important, free seminar to be held at Governors State University on October 27, from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria Annex. Participants in this seminar will focus on[Read More…]

Tall Grass Film Series Presents ‘Is Anybody There?’

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tall Grass Arts Association announces its fall 2009 Art Film series will begin on Sunday, October 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Marcus Theatre in Chicago Heights. The series opens with the independent British feature, “Is Anybody There?” starring two- time Academy Award winner Sir Michael Caine[Read More…]

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