Nairobi–(ENEWSPF)–07 Oct 2009 – The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has activated its emergency preparedness plan for Influenza A H1N1/A virus viral outbreak after 21 cases were confirmed in two large refugee camps in Kenya – collectively home to more than 320,000 people. There have now been 5 confirmed cases in[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
All Aboard! The Right’s Fox News Gravy Train Rolls On
Commentary By Karl Frisch Since President Obama took office, Fox News has been acting more like the propaganda arm of the Republican National Committee than a legitimate news outlet. Back in March, Fox News vice president of programming Bill Shine described his network as the "voice of opposition [to Obama][Read More…]
Did The Washtimes Just Fabricate Its Latest ACORN Attack? Yep
Commentary by Eric Boehlert Because as the story reads right now, the Washington Times, in its headline and article, reports that ACORN CEO Bertha Lewis, during an address at the National Press Club on Tuesday, claimed ACORN critics are "racist." Slight problem: The WashTimes fails to include any quotes, any evidence, any anything,[Read More…]
Governor Pat Quinn Teams Up With Bears’ Garrett Wolfe to Back After-School Programs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn and Garrett Wolfe, Chicago Bears Running Back and a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University, will team up today to stress the importance of after-school programs and their value to the community. The two will participate in an event showcasing teenagers who are benefiting[Read More…]
College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program ‘Solid’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced it will begin another enrollment cycle for the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program November 1 with the program in solid financial shape. “Our message to the residents of Illinois and current contract-holders is that the College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition[Read More…]
U.S. Secretary of Education Announces National Competition to Invest in Innovation
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the Department’s priorities for grants under the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3). The fund, which is part of the historic $5 billion investment in school reform in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), will support local[Read More…]
Directors Chairs Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Folding Directors Chairs Units: About 84,000 Importer: L G Sourcing Inc.,[Read More…]
Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 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: DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Units:[Read More…]
General Stanley McChrystal is not President Obama’s Grant
Blog Commentary President Obama has not yet found his Grant. Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal was promoted to top commander in Afghanistan in May, 2009. He replaced General David McKiernan, who had been calling for big troop increases in the months before he was relieved. McChrystal has been calling for troop[Read More…]
40th Annual Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Coming to PSC
Attendees enjoy last year’s Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club celebrates their 40th Annual South Suburban Earth Science Club’s Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on Saturday and Sunday, October 17th and 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.[Read More…]
