Bulls, Blackhawks and United Center Staff Move will Make Room for Additional Fan Experiences at United Center; Project is Part of More than $400 Million in Public and Private Investments in the City’s Near West Side CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Chicago Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, Chicago Blackhawks[Read More…]
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Toyota Recalls 4,971 Toyota Prius V Vehicles, Jan. 23, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2015 SUMMARY: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to January 7, 2015. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. As a[Read More…]
Hunters’ Tree Stands Recalled by Primal Vantage Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Primal Vantage Hyde Cliff Hanger tree stand Recall Summary Name of product: Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger and Sky Walker Tree Stands Hazard: The cast aluminum platform can break, causing the user to fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: [Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Jan. 23, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Alliance Reacts to President Obama’s State of the Union Address President Obama gave his State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, and in a statement, the Alliance voiced its approval of his remarks and ideas. In particular, the statement from Alliance Executive Director Richard Fiesta[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children to Protect Against Measles
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2015. A measles outbreak that began at Disneyland in California – and has grown to more than 50 confirmed cases in multiple states – is a stark reminder of our nation’s responsibility to protect our most vulnerable citizens. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and[Read More…]
Energy Department Creates Jobs Strategy Council to Focus on Job Growth in Energy Economy
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2015. Today, Secretary Moniz announced the creation of the Jobs Strategy Council (JSC), an initiative focused on accelerating job growth in American-made clean energy sources while implementing the President’s Climate Action Plan, during a roundtable with the business leaders of Energy Intensive, Trade Exposed industries and their[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Freshman Biology Major Receives Scholarship Furthering Latinas in the Sciences
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Karen Martinez, a freshman biology major and first in her family to attend college at Roosevelt University, has been awarded a new, four-year scholarship that is intended to increase her chances of success in the sciences. A native of Chicago’s southwest Archer Heights community, Martinez has long[Read More…]
Second Turkish Man Sentenced for Smuggling Counterfeit Cancer Drugs
Other business partner in drug wholesaling scheme was sentenced in October 2014 Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Today, the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri sentenced Sabahhadin Akman, an owner of the Turkish firm Ozay Pharmaceuticals, to 30 months imprisonment and a $150,000 fine for smuggling counterfeit,[Read More…]
Mountain-size Asteroid 2004 BL86 Passes Earth on January 26-27
The path of asteroid 2004 BL86 on January 26-27 carries it northward among the winter stars and makes it well positioned for viewing with a backyard telescope. Eastern Standard Time is shown, so be sure to make a time-zone correction for your location. Sky & Telescope diagram Sky & Telescope-(ENEWSPF)- On[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Test for the Position of Police Officer, Jan. 23, 2015
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2015. The Village of Park Forest, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, will be testing and establishing a two year eligibility list for the position of Police Officer. APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT NO COST — January 20, 2015 – February 12, 2015 An optional[Read More…]
