Herschel’s view of G49 EU–(ENEWSPF)–28 May 2015. These three new images of huge filamentary structures of gas and dust from ESA’s Herschel space observatory reveal how matter is distributed across our Galaxy, the Milky Way. Herschel’s view of G47 Long and flimsy threads emerge from a twisted mix of material,[Read More…]
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NOAA: Below-normal Atlantic Hurricane Season is Likely in 2015
Hurricane forecasting evolving with new storm surge products, upgraded modeling (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season will likely be below-normal, but that’s no reason to believe coastal areas will have it easy. For the hurricane season, which officially runs from[Read More…]
BRP Recalls Youth Model Can-Am All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Violation of the Federal ATV Standard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015. Can Am DS 70 & Can Am DS 90 (Black) Recall Summary Name of product: All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) Hazard: The youth ATVs fail to meet performance requirements of the federal ATV standard for maximum unrestricted speed and parking brakes, posing a crash hazard. Remedy: View Details[Read More…]
Gerber Recalls Cohort Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2015. Cohort Knife – Open Clip Recall Summary Name of product: Cohort Folding Knife Hazard: The locking mechanism can fail to hold the blade, posing a laceration hazard. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: Gerber Legendary Blades toll free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5[Read More…]
Chicago Area Men Charged With Altering ATM Settings To Disperse More Cash Than Reported
CHICAGO ―(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2015. Two men were indicted on April 29, 2015, by a federal grand jury in an indictment unsealed today for allegedly intending to defraud ATMs in and around Chicago by altering the settings of the ATMs so that the actual amounts disbursed far exceeded the withdrawal requests[Read More…]
Chicago Area Psychologist Pleads In Nationwide Medicare Fraud Strike Force Takedown
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2015. An area psychologist pled guilty today to engaging in a health care fraud scheme to defraud the Medicare program, federal law enforcement officials announced today. SHARON A. RINALDI, a licensed psychologist, was charged in a five-count indictment returned in October 2012 with defrauding Medicare by submitting[Read More…]
Chicago Alderman’s Former Chief Of Staff Sentenced To 15 Months For Accepting $7,500 Bribe
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2015. A former chief of staff for a Chicago alderman was sentenced today to 15 months in prison for accepting a $7,500 cash bribe in exchange for obtaining the alderman’s letter of support for a license to sell alcohol in the alderman’s ward. The defendant, CURTIS V.[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Supports Clarification of Clean Water Act
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced a final rule clarifying “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. The rule includes protections for sources of drinking and recreational water, including streams and wetlands that are upstream[Read More…]
Jeff Tweedy, Guest Readers to Celebrate Author George Saunders at DePaul University Beginning June 2
Saunders will deliver new lecture after 24-hour marathon reading of his work Author George Saunders will headline a 24-hour celebration of his work, hosted by the DePaul University Humanities Center June 2-3, 2105. (Photo by Chloe Aftel) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. Bestselling author George Saunders will headline a marathon celebration[Read More…]
New Affordable Care Act Payment Model Seeks to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. Speaking today at the White House Conference on Aging regional forum in Boston, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced a unique opportunity for health care providers to decrease cardiovascular disease risk for tens of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries by assessing an individual patient’s[Read More…]
