Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2011. Findings from three studies conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirm that the way information is conveyed and displayed in printed drug advertising affects consumer understanding of prescription medications. The studies, designed by experts in FDA’s Division of Drug, Marketing, Advertising and Communications[Read More…]
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FDA Unveils New Global Strategy to Help Ensure Safety and Quality of Imported Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today unveiled a new strategy to meet the challenges posed by rapidly rising imports of FDA-regulated products and a complex global supply chain in a report called the “Pathway to Global Product Safety and Quality.” “Global production of FDA-regulated[Read More…]
6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Antofagasta, Chile
Antofagasta, Chile-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey has issued a report of a 6.5 magnitude earthquake near Antofagasta, Chile. The quake rumbled 117 km (72.7 miles) below the earth’s surface. The epicenter is located 87 km (54 miles) NE of Calama, Antofagasta, Chile; 196 km (121 miles) E of Tocopilla, Antofagasta, Chile;[Read More…]
Kirk Unveils Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2011. With the nation facing a critical shortfall in infrastructure funding, Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today announced legislation to mobilize $100 billion in private investment to build new roads, airports, and railroads. During a bipartisan transportation summit at Union League Club that included a message from Mayor Daley,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, June 20, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Scott D. Smith, 36, of Indianapolis, Ind., died June 17 at Khowst province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 81st[Read More…]
Is This The Beginning or End of Old Plank Trail?
Old Plank Trail and Western Avenue in Park Forest. Is this the end of the trail? (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Is this the beginning or the end of Old Plank Trail? I thought of that Sunday afternoon as I neared the end of an 11 mile bike[Read More…]
Scientists Prove Existence Of ‘Magnetic Ropes’ That Cause Solar Storms
Sun’s image taken at 03:41 UT on March 8, 2011, showing numerous loops of magnetic fields emanating from multiple island-like active regions across the surface of the Sun. The white box encloses the particular active region where the giant magnetic rope was discovered. The image, taken by the Atmospheric Imaging[Read More…]
Park Forest US Bank Robbery Suspect Still At-Large
The FBI and Park Forest police are seeking information regarding the Saturday robbery of US Bank in Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The suspect in the June 11 robbery at US Bank in Park Forest is still unidentified and at-large, FBI Special Agent Rice told eNews Park Forest.[Read More…]
Governors State Receives Coleman Foundation Grant
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University recently received a $17,000 grant from The Coleman Foundation of Chicago. The grant will be used to support three Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camps hosted by CenterPoint. Over the past three years, CenterPoint at Governors State has provided more than 400 veterans and active military[Read More…]
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Works With Park Forest Residents To Plan The Future (Video)
(Video: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest residents met with representatives from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning last week to plan for the future of the Village of Park Forest. The event was open to the public. CMAP Planning Session
