Year: 2013

Suzuki Recall of Certain Model Year 2004 – 2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and 2005 – 2013 GSX-R1000 Motorcycles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2013. SUMMARY: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in[Read More…]

Emerson Air Comfort Products Recalls Tommy Bahama Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013.   Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: October 24, 2013 Recall number: 14-005 Emerson Air Comfort Tommy Bahama-brand Outdoor Ceiling Fan Recall Summary Name of product:  Tommy Bahama® Outdoor[Read More…]

Crate and Barrel Recalls Finley Hanging Pendant Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013.  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: October 24, 2013 Recall number: 14-004   Crate and Barrel Finley Large White Pendant Lamp Recall Summary Name of product:  Hanging pendant[Read More…]

Protest to be Held on Oct. 24 to Demand, ‘Drop the Charges Against Rasmea Odeh’

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2013. Palestinian community organizations and Palestine solidarity groups will picket today at 5 p.m. outside the Chicago Hilton, 720 S. Michigan Ave.  The action is being taken to oppose a fundraiser for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).  The protest will oppose Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people, and[Read More…]

‘Anklebot’ Helps Determine Ankle Stiffness

Data could aid in rehabilitation from strokes, other motor disorders. A front and side view of a volunteer wearing the Anklebot in a seated posture. During experiments, the robot moved the ankle and recorded its stiffness in multiple directions. Photos: Hyunglae Lee CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013.  For most healthy bipeds,[Read More…]

LIUNA Calls for Swift Action on Water Resources Bill

“Congress should get a final version for the President to sign into law as quickly as possible.” Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013 – Responding to the House of Representatives’ long-awaited passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, yesterday, Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union[Read More…]

Over 120 Rights, Faith, and Community Groups Ask Justice Department to Investigate NYPD for Muslim Surveillance

NAACP, ACLU, Faith Groups Say NYPD Is Engaging in Religious Discrimination NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013.  A coalition of 125 religious, racial justice, civil rights, and community-based organizations sent a letter to the Justice Department today urging it to open a civil rights investigation into the New York City Police Department[Read More…]

Administrator and Employee of Two Miami Home Health Companies Sentenced for Role in $74 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2013. The administrator and employee of two Miami health care companies was sentenced today to serve 60 months in prison for her participation in a $74 million home health Medicare fraud scheme. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer[Read More…]

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