CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016. What does the American Dream mean today? That’s the topic of a major conference Roosevelt University will be hosting Sept. 12-15 in Chicago. At more than a dozen lectures and discussions, leading American scholars, activists and entrepreneurs will analyze the American Dream and how it affects millennials,[Read More…]
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Alex Toys Recalls Infant Building Play Sets Due to Choking Hazard
Baby Builder Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: ALEX Jr. Baby Builder, First Pops and First Snaps Hazard: Small parts of the plastic toy building sets can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: ALEX toll-free at 844-310-6691 anytime or[Read More…]
University of Chicago Chemistry Faculty Members Earn Professional Distinctions
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016. Members of the University of Chicago chemistry faculty have collected a variety of local, national and international distinctions in recent weeks. Prof. Yamuna Krishnan Yamuna Krishnan, professor in chemistry, has received the 2016 Innovator of the Year Award from the Association of Women in Science, Chicago. The[Read More…]
Baptista’s Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps®
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016. Baptista’s Bakery, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of 7.2 oz. Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps® and 7.2 oz Snack Factory® Sriracha Lime Pretzel Crisps® packages because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to[Read More…]
Top Small Business Democrats in Congress Back Clinton’s New Plan
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016. The two top Democrats on the House and Senate Small Business Committees both released statements praising Hillary Clinton’s newly released small business plan. Hillary Clinton is proposing a comprehensive, job-creating package of reforms and innovations to make it easier to start, grow and sustain a small[Read More…]
CDC Adds The Bahamas to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016. CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus transmission. Today, CDC posted a Zika virus travel notice for The Bahamas. Local transmission of Zika has been reported on the island of New Providence, which includes the capital city of Nassau. CDC[Read More…]
Orr, Others, Poised To Celebrate 10,000 Same-sex Marriages In Cook County
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr, joined by legislative leaders and civil rights groups who were instrumental in bringing marriage equality to Illinois, will hold a press conference Monday, August 29, to herald the milestone of 10,000 same-sex marriages licenses issued in Cook County. As of Tuesday, Aug. 23, the[Read More…]
Saving Patients From Sepsis is a Race Against Time
CDC calls sepsis a medical emergency; encourages prompt action for prevention, early recognition Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016. Sepsis is caused by the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to an infection and requires rapid intervention. It begins outside of the hospital for nearly 80 percent of patients. According to a new[Read More…]
VoteVets Launches a Nearly $500,000 Ad Campaign Against Privatization of Veterans’ Care (Video)
Nationwide cable and internet campaign will call on all Americans to pressure their lawmakers to reject privatization talk, as poll shows strong majority of veterans oppose the idea WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016. The largest progressive veterans group in America, VoteVets Action Fund, is today launching a $460,000 ad[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report Finds Hundreds of Counties Nationwide Fighting Elder Financial Abuse with Community Efforts
CFPB Issues Guide and Best Practices to Help Communities Create Protection Partnerships for Seniors WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2016. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report that found that hundreds of counties around the country have developed coordinated community-based efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to[Read More…]
