Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. The South Suburban Food Co-Op, 208 Forest Boulevard, Park Forest, will host a Healthy Holidays food tasting on Friday November 21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The events are free and open to the[Read More…]
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Three Touchdowns for Rosetta’s Lander
Comet from 40 metres EU–(ENEWSPF)–14 November 2014. After achieving touchdown on a comet for the first time in history, scientists and engineers are busy analysing this new world and the nature of the landing. Touchdown was confirmed at ESA’s Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany at 16:03 GMT/17:03 CET on[Read More…]
Nissan Brings ‘No Charge to Charge’ Program to Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Chicagoans can now add free public charging to the long list of benefits of buying an all-electric Nissan LEAF. Nissan today launched its “No Charge to Charge” promotion that provides two years of no-cost public charging with the purchase or lease of a new LEAF from Nissan[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces ‘Connecting To Cash’ Series of Small Business Lending Events
$700,000 in Microloans is Currently Available for Businesses Across the City; Additional Support For Mid-Sized Loans up to $250,000 Each Also Available CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday kicked off a series of small business lending events co-hosted by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) and Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives[Read More…]
McDonald’s Rejects GMO Potatoes, Other Fast Food Chains Should Follow Suit
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Statement of Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter: “This week McDonald’s, one of the largest fast food chains on the planet, told an agriculture news service that it would not use the J.R. Simplot Company’s Innate GMO potato. This victory for consumers is another[Read More…]
Tankless Water Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Daesung Celtic Enersys; Distributed Exclusively by Challenger Supply Holdings
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Coaire tankless gas water heater Recall Summary Name of product: Tankless gas water heaters Hazard: The water heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: View Details Repair Consumer Contact: Challenger Supply Holdings at (800) 729-6118 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday[Read More…]
Venmar Ventilation Expands Recall of Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Recalled Venmar air exchanger, model 45400 Recall Summary Name of product: Air exchangers Hazard: The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Remedy: View Details Repair Consumer Contact: Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 anytime or online at www.venmar.ca and[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Nov. 14, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Winners in the Midterm Elections Will Affect Policies via the Budget The New York Times reports that Congressional Republicans intend to present a plan to overhaul Medicare, calling for vouchers that they call “premium supports” to steer people 65 and over into buying private health insurance.[Read More…]
Starting November 15, Consumers Can Once Again Shop for Coverage Through the Health Insurance Marketplace
Consumers can sign up for health plans for the first time, renew or change their plans for 2015 on HealthCare.gov; more plans are available this year Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Starting tomorrow, consumers can sign up for 2015 health insurance plans through HealthCare.gov, the call center, or in-person assistance. With[Read More…]
NIH Study Links Ultraviolet Filters to Pregnancy Delays
Researchers identify two chemicals that appear to reduce fertility in men Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Certain sunscreen chemicals used to protect against ultraviolent rays may impair men’s ability to father children in a timely manner, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health and the New York state[Read More…]
