Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. Background: Scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) led by CAPT. Joseph R. Hibbeln, M.D., teamed with researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Md., to analyze a sample of suicide deaths among U.S. military[Read More…]
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Park Forest Youth Commission to Hold ‘Back to School Celebration’ August 27
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. The Park Forest Youth Commission will host a ‘Back to School Celebration’ on Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park Forest Village Green (Main Street DownTown Park Forest). The event will feature food and lots and lots of fun including:[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending August 20, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. Special Factor: As a result of a labor dispute between Communications Workers of America and Verizon Communications, at least 12,500 initial claims were filed in the week ending 8/13/2011 and at least 8,500 initial claims were filed in the week ending 8/20/2011 . [Read More…]
Our Organic Lawn Trials: Month 13
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. Anyone feel the earthquake Tuesday? Wow! It was my first earthquake experience in my 50-plus years and, for 30 seconds or so, the world literally seemed to be twisting and turning. I’m guessing it will be one of those “do-you-remember-where-you-were-when” moments. I happened to be at[Read More…]
Triumph Recall of Certain Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC Motorcycles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2011. Summary: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC motorcycles manufactured from September 2010 through June 2011, for a problem with the engine management software. Consequence: The rider may notice lower RPMs and when decelerating the engine could stall, increasing the[Read More…]
Illinois Officials Announce Silver Cross Victory for Area Vets
JOLIET, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13th) were joined yesterday by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL-11th) in celebrating a long-anticipated agreement to transform the emergency room facility at Joliet’s Silver Cross Hospital into a 60,000 square foot outpatient[Read More…]
Durbin Announces $16.3 Million in Illinois Airport Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that several Illinois airports have received a total of $16,328,409 in grants through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for infrastructure improvements and upgrades. “Today’s grants will allow airports in Illinois to make needed improvements and upgrades to help them[Read More…]
Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple
Tim Cook Named CEO and Jobs Elected Chairman of the Board CUPERTINO, California—(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011—Apple’s Board of Directors announced yesterday that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Jobs has been elected[Read More…]
As Hurricane Irene Approaches, FEMA Urges East Coast Residents to Be Prepared
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2011. As Hurricane Irene moves toward the East Coast of the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging all residents in East Coast states to take steps now to prepare their families and businesses for hurricanes and severe weather. Visit www.Ready.gov or www.Listo.gov for[Read More…]
USDA Offers Food Safety Tips In Advance of Hurricane Irene
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENWESPF)–Aug. 24, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing recommendations for residents in states that might be affected by Hurricane Irene to minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses in the event of power outages, flooding, and other problems that could be[Read More…]
