Gurnee, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. At 1:16 this afternoon, the Gurnee Police Department was alerted to an active shooter in the vicinity of the 7500 block of Grand Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, police located two victims with gunshot and stabbing wounds. A suspect was apprehended on the scene and[Read More…]
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After School Food Safety Tips for Kids Snacking at Home Alone
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 18, 2011-As children go back to school to feed their hungry minds, parents will be turning their attention to feeding those hungry bodies with healthy and nutritious snacks at home. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today issued tips to keep kids safe[Read More…]
Secretary-General Ban Deplores Terrorist Attacks in Southern Israel
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 August 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned today’s series of coordinated terrorist attacks in southern Israel that have killed at least six people and injured many more. Media reports say gunmen fired at a bus travelling close to the Israeli-Egyptian border, around noon local time, and that two[Read More…]
UN Meeting in Rome Discusses Ways to Tackle Horn of Africa Food Crisis
ROME–(ENEWSPF)–18 August 2011. Thousands displaced by the drought in Somalia are seeking shelter in the capital Mogadishu A United Nations-convened meeting to discuss ways to boost food security in the drought-prone Horn of Africa got under way in Rome today, as humanitarian agencies step up their response to cholera[Read More…]
Better Mattresses Improve Care, Cut Hospital Costs: U of T Study
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Hospitals could reduce health care costs arising from pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, by investing in pressure-reduction mattresses for elderly patients in emergency departments, according to new research from the University of Toronto. In emergency departments (EDs), elderly patients are at high risk for pressure[Read More…]
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support to Create Jobs, Improve Health and Safety for Rural Americans in 31 States and Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced support for projects to create jobs and improve the quality of life in rural communities in 31 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Secretary Vilsack made the announcement as part of the Obama Administration’s week-long focus on the rural[Read More…]
The Health of Our Lands and Waters and the Health of Our Economy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. From the beginning of his Administration, President Obama has been a champion for the wise stewardship of America’s natural treasures, understanding the strong connection between the health of our lands and waters and the health of our economy. Smart, community-led conservation presents a tremendous opportunity to[Read More…]
Sierra Club: University Programs Celebrated for Green Efforts, Sustainable Initiatives, and Immersive Environmental Education
SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Sierra magazine announces the fifth annual ranking of the nation’s “Coolest Schools,” a salute to the efforts of U.S. colleges that help solve climate issues and operate sustainably. The cover feature spotlights the schools that are making a difference for the planet, from UC Irvine’s energy-efficiency[Read More…]
Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Pinch Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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[Read More…]
Macy’s Recalls Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. 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…]
