Jeff Wartman (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Commentary By Jeff Wartman I’m leaving the Republican Party. No longer can I say with a clear conscience that the Republican Party is focused on solving problems that will benefit average Americans. Solving problems is about pragmatically viewing data to decide upon the most effective public[Read More…]
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Ford Recall of Certain Model Year 2004 and 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2012. Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail. Consequence: This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Ford will[Read More…]
Honey Bee Losses Impact Food System and Economy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2012. On January 10, beekeepers from across the country gathered at a national conference, with environmental organizations at their side, to draw attention to the growing plight facing their industry –the decline of honey bees, a problem that has far reaching implications for the U.S. economy. The[Read More…]
Pepin Heights Orchards Issues Cider Advisory
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2012. Pepin Heights Orchards is advising consumers to discard Pepin Heights brand Honeycrisp Apple Cider with a “Use By” date on the label of Feb 09 2012. The product was packaged in half-gallon plastic jugs and sold and distributed in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. This advisory[Read More…]
Liveblog: Romney to N.H.: ‘Tonight, We Made History’
New Hampshire-(ENEWSPF)- Mitt Romney notched another victory Tuesday night in New Hampshire’s GOP primary. Join the NewsHour for live coverage including results and a liveblog of notable speeches, tweets, photos and analysis from NewsHour broadcasts. Remember that this was just a contest among Republican voters. Clearly Democrats and centrists were[Read More…]
Prairie State College Names Conaster Executive Director of Information Technology Resources
Diane S. Conaster (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Diane S. Conaster executive director of information technology services (ITR). She has been interim executive director since the position became available in May 2011. In the role, she will continue to provide vision and direction for[Read More…]
Golden Dragon Acrobats Bring Unforgettable Display of Agility and Strength
Golden Dragon acrobats. (SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dazzling and gravity-defying, the Golden Dragon Acrobats bring their unique brand of high-energy excitement to Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts for one show. The Golden Dragon Acrobats appear at the GSU Center on Sunday, January 29, at 3 p.m. Celebrate the[Read More…]
GSU Nursing Program Graduates Honored
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Three graduates of Governors State University’s nursing program were honored this month at the 14th annual Power of Nursing Leadership luncheon, sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago. Maria Nehmer, of Monee; Brenda Rocha, of Valparaiso, Indiana; and Jacqueline Whitten, of Harvey; received the Pinnacle Leader[Read More…]
Ways of Making: Photography Exhibit at GSU
“D.N. Chicago”, 2009 by Myra Green of Chicago, from the series "My White Friends." 20×20 archival ink jet print. (SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University will present “Ways of Making: Photography,” featuring the work of artists Myra Green and Cecil McDonald, Jr., from January[Read More…]
Hubble Pinpoints Farthest Protocluster Of Galaxies Ever Seen
Source: Hubblesite.org Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have uncovered a cluster of galaxies in the initial stages of development. It is the most distant such grouping ever observed in the early universe. In a random sky survey made in near-infrared light, Hubble found five tiny galaxies clustered[Read More…]
