Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 1, 2011. Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 X5 X drive 35D vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from October 1, 2008, through June 12, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low[Read More…]
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BMW Recall of Certain Model Year 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 1, 2011 Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2001, through March 1, 2005. Over time, resistance in the electrical contacts may cause one or more rear lamp functions (tail light, brake light, and/or turn-signal), within the[Read More…]
King International Recalls the Shoulderflex Massager
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2011. In cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), King International LLC Is initiating a recall of the Shoulderflex massager due to a report of a strangulation and death. Consumers, retailers and catalog sellers are being advised to immediately stop using Shoulderflex massagers, and to[Read More…]
Ultrasensitive Particles Offer New Way to Find Cancer
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2011. About 10 years ago, scientists discovered a new type of genetic material called microRNA, which appears to turn genes on or off inside a cell. More recently, they found that these genetic snippets often go haywire in cancer cells, contributing to tumors’ uncontrollable growth. A team[Read More…]
Haitian Farmers Fighting Monsanto and Chemical-Intensive Agriculture
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2011. In an exclusive Beyond Pesticides’ interview in Mirebalais, Haiti (in the central plateau region of the country) on August 26, 2011 with the head of Haiti’s Mouvman Peyizan Papay [MPP] (Peasant Movement of Papay), a 200,000 member strong organization of small farmers, Chavannes Jean-Baptiste calls for[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, August 31, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2011. TEPCO Guidelines Outline Compensation for Accident Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues Tokyo Electric Power Co. has set guidelines to pay travel, lodging and other expenses for people displaced after the Fukushima Daiichi accident. The company is offering reimbursement for medical fees for injuries and illnesses caused by the[Read More…]
Art Institute’s Southland Community Associates Holding Tea at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland Area to our Annual Membership Tea. The Membership Tea will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Governors State University, University Park, Illinois at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall of Honors.[Read More…]
Zumba Mondays at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dance your way to fitness at the Governors State University Recreation and Fitness Center. Zumba classes will be offered on Mondays, from noon to 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., from September 12 through December 12. Zumba is exercise that combines Latin and international dance and[Read More…]
Perspective: Jupiter-Bound Space Probe Captures Earth And Moon
This image of Earth (on the left) and the moon (on the right) was taken by NASA’s Juno spacecraft on Aug. 26, 2011, when the spacecraft was about 6 million miles (9.66 million kilometers) away. It was taken by the spacecraft’s onboard camera, JunoCam. The solar-powered Juno spacecraft lifted off[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Creation of Muslim American Advisory Council
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today named members to serve on the Muslim American Advisory Council, which will help ensure Muslim American participation in state government. Governor Quinn announced the new council during “Eid,” the close of the holy month of Ramadan. “Illinois is a diverse state, which is[Read More…]
