WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
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The Faster-Than-Fast Fourier Transform
For a large range of practically useful cases, MIT researchers find a way to increase the speed of one of the most important algorithms in the information sciences. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. The Fourier transform is one of the most fundamental concepts in the information sciences. It’s a method for representing[Read More…]
New Report: States Moving Forward to Implement Health Reform’s Affordable Insurance Exchanges
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Twenty-eight States are on their way toward establishing a key component of health care reform—Affordable Insurance Exchanges—according to a report issued today by the White House. “States are taking strong steps to implement health reform,” said White House Deputy Chief of Staff Nancy-Ann DeParle. “The Obama[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $3 Million Investment in Rockford’s New Multi-Modal Station
New Rockford Station and Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque Rail Corridor Expected to Support Nearly 700 Jobs ROCKFORD–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $3 million investment to develop a new multi-modal station in Rockford just south of the downtown area. The Illinois Jobs Now! capital plan funding to design and engineer the[Read More…]
IDVA Veterans Cash Grant Helps to Deliver ‘Freedom Beneath the Waves’ for Disabled Illinois Veterans
Funding gives injured veterans access to life-changing adaptive scuba diving program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012. Since 2006, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has awarded nearly $10 million to help Illinois nonprofits deliver supportive programs to local veterans. One of those organizations is Downers Grove-based Diveheart, which received a $75,000[Read More…]
Report Warns of Higher U.S. Oil Prices in Midwest If Keystone XL Pipeline is Built
NRDC, Oil Change International: Oil Dependence Raises New Security Concerns WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. The proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline would increase oil prices for American consumers in the Midwest while adding to the profits of Canadian oil companies, according to a new study released today by the Natural Resources[Read More…]
GMO Development in Europe Takes a Hit, Focus on U.S. Markets To Intensify
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Given the persistent wariness of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Europe, Germany’s BASF will stop developing new products targeting the European market. The group announced on January 16 that it plans to refocus its activities in the sector on more receptive regions. Unfortunately, this means BASF[Read More…]
OccupyWashingtonDC: Online Discussion on the Future of Internet Postponed in Support of SOPA Strike
Session with Michael Moore, Chris Hedges, Kevin Zeese, Margaret Flowers, Birgitta Jonsdottir, and Jimmy Holovat Will Be Held 24 Hours Later on Thursday, January 19, at 5 PM EST Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2012. In solidarity with a world-wide website blackout to protest the SOPA and PIPA censorship bills, RevolutionTruth and[Read More…]
Five Marian Band Members Selected to Illinois All-State Band
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Five members of the Marian Catholic Symphonic Band auditioned for and have been selected to the Illinois All-State Band. Pictured left to right is Aurora Salmen ’13 (Tinley Park), Xavier Kirkham ’12 (South Holland), Gretchen Stibich ’13 (Tinley Park), Tyler Martin ’13 (Olympia Fields) and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and First Lady Honoring the 2011 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2012 – 3:33 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Please be seated. Hello, everyone. AUDIENCE: Happy birthday! MRS. OBAMA: Oh, thank you! THE PRESIDENT: It’s her birthday! MRS. OBAMA: It’s my birthday. THE PRESIDENT: It’s her birthday today. MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. And this is a great way to[Read More…]
