South Holland, IL–(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2015. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Communicating with the Five Generations in the Workforce, on Wednesday, April 29, from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon, with check-in and continental breakfast to begin at 8:30 a.m. This[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Blue Bell Creameries Expands Recall of Products Due to Possible Health Risks
Brenham, TX —(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2015. Blue Bell Creameries is expanding its recall of products that were produced in the Broken Arrow, Okla., plant to include Banana Pudding Ice Cream pints which tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and additional products manufactured on the same line. These items have the potential to[Read More…]
Despite Emanuel Victory, Grassroots Coalition Building Cannot Be Undone
Progressive Issues Resonate with Voters, City Council Progressive Caucus Grows CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. In a runoff election that many political insiders said two months ago would never happen, Rahm Emanuel won out over challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. But despite winning another four years, Emanuel fell far short of defeating[Read More…]
April 7, 2015 Park Forest Election Results
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2015. Below are unofficial election results for the April 7, 2015 races for Park Forest village president, Park Forest trustee (3 seats available), and Park Forest Public Library trustee (2 seats available). Results reflect votes received in Cook County, Will County, and total votes in Cook[Read More…]
Knoxville, Tennessee, Man Indicted on Two Counts of Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud and Coercion and Related Narcotics Charges
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. On Apr. 7, 2015, a federal grand jury in Knoxville, Tennessee, indicted Marcus Washington, 37, of Farragut, Tenn., charging him with two counts of sex trafficking by force, threats of force, fraud and coercion; conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute a controlled substance; and[Read More…]
Senator Kirk, National Super Computer Center Officials Meet to Discuss Blue Waters Projects and Growing Competition from China
National Super Computer Application Center is Located in Urbana CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill) yesterday met with National Center for Supercomputer Applications Director Ed Seidel and industry officials to discuss the strength of the Illinois-based Blue Waters Supercomputing machine and the competition from China’s increased computing[Read More…]
Lawmakers Kick Off Oregon Caves Expansion
Hikers Explore the Old-Growth Forest – Source: NPS Senators Wyden and Merkley, Congressman DeFazio praise new protections for iconic landmark Portland, OR –(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Rep. Peter DeFazio will meet Friday, April 10 at 1 p.m. with advocates for the Oregon Caves[Read More…]
Yemen: UN Relief Agencies Rush Assessment Teams, Supplies to Crisis-torn Country
Poor hygiene conditions and inadequate water and sanitation facilities have raised the threat of cholera and diarrhoea outbreaks in Yemen. Photo: OCHA/Eman al Awami GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–7 April 2015 – Amid ongoing heavy fighting in Yemen, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says that a plane carrying[Read More…]
UN Relief Wing Spotlights Deteriorating Health Situation for Conflict-affected Ukrainians
A girl waits with her mother to get hygienic supplies after leaving their home near Donetsk airport, Ukraine, to escape shelling. Photo: UNICEF Ukraine/Pavel Zmey GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–7 April 2015 – The deteriorating health situation for internally displaced and others impacted by the conflict in Ukraine has drawn the serious concern of[Read More…]
Nevada State Senate to Hold the First-ever Legislative Hearing in the US on Heroin-assisted Treatment
International Experts to Testify on Incontrovertible Scientific Evidence Demonstrating Heroin-assisted Treatment is a Feasible, Proven, and Cost-Effective Intervention NEVADA—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2015. Today, the Nevada State Senate will hold the first-ever legislative hearing on heroin-assisted treatment. Senate Bill 275, which would establish a four-year pilot program, will be heard in the[Read More…]
