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Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard

Beige AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug for Bathtubs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product:  AquaRug shower rugs Hazard:  The four suction cups on the underside of the rugs can fail to prevent slipping, posing a fall hazard to the user. Remedy:  View Details Replace Consumer Contact: [Read More…]

H-E-B Recalls Stainless Steel Cookware Due to Injury Hazard

Connect by H-E-B 12-piece cookware set Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product:  Cookware Hazard:  The metal discs that cover the cookware’s rivets can pop off and hit consumers, posing an injury hazard. Remedy:  View Details Refund Consumer Contact:  H-E-B at 800-432-3113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.[Read More…]

Black History Month Programs Coming to South Suburban College

  SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016.  South Suburban College’s Office of Student Life & Leadership presents four programs open to the public at no charge in honor of Black History Month. Afro Blues Ensemble presents “A Tribute to Miles Davis” Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Kindig Performing[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel, CTA Announce Crimes on CTA Decreased 25 Percent in 2015

Thefts and robberies, the most common crimes, fell around 20 percent CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. announced yesterday that the total number of crimes on the CTA fell 25 percent during 2015, the fourth straight year that crimes have decreased[Read More…]

Food & Water Watch Calls on USDA to Fix Safety Problems in Food Import System

Advocacy group warns that impending TPP agreement will exacerbate current weaknesses with food imports. Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016.  As officials prepare to sign the Transpacific Trade Partnership (TPP) next month, the national advocacy organization Food & Water Watch today warned that the controversial trade deal will exacerbate already flawed food[Read More…]

‘In the Blood’ Premieres at The Theatre School at DePaul University

The Theatre School at DePaul University presents “In the Blood” by Suzan-Lori Parks. (DePaul University/Michael Brosilow) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016.   The Theatre School at DePaul University presents “In the Blood” by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by Nathan Singh, in the Sondra & Denis Healy Theatre at The Theatre School building[Read More…]

Schizophrenia’s Strongest Known Genetic Risk Deconstructed

Suspect gene may trigger runaway synaptic pruning during adolescence – NIH-funded study. The site in Chromosome 6 harboring the gene C4 towers far above other risk-associated areas on schizophrenia’s genomic “skyline,” marking its strongest known genetic influence. The new study is the first to explain how specific gene versions work[Read More…]

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