SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. If you are searching for the perfect stocking stuffer to give a young thrill-seeker this holiday season, consider an Illinois State Fair Mega Pass. The Illinois Department of Agriculture is offering the 2011 Illinois State Fair Mega Pass at a reduced rate of $50, a $15[Read More…]
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Army Releases November Suicide Data
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. The Army released suicide data today for the month of November. Among active-duty soldiers, there were 11 potential suicides: none have been confirmed as suicides, and 11 remain under investigation. For October, the Army reported nine potential suicides among active-duty soldiers. Since the release of that[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 16, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. 1:56 p.m. EST MR. CROWLEY: Okay, moving onto other issues. Yesterday afternoon, the Secretary called Azerbaijani President Aliyev. They discussed the strategically important partnership between our two countries. She reiterated to President Aliyev that the U.S. relationship with Azerbaijan remain strong, and she took the opportunity[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, December 16, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010 – 12 PM EST. Participating in today’s Press Briefing are Secretary of State Clinton, Secretary of Defense Gates and General Cartwright. SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good morning. I appreciate very much the President’s words about Ambassador Holbrooke. It was a week ago this morning that he and[Read More…]
Blake Edwards Has Died (Video)
Blake Edwards has died. The following from Roger Ebert at the Chicago Sun-Times: Blake Edwards, the director and writer known for clever dialogue, poignance and occasional belly-laugh sight gags in "Breakfast at Tiffany’s," ‘"10" and the "Pink Panther" farces, is dead at age 88. Edwards died from complications of pneumonia[Read More…]
Trimmers/Brushcutters Recalled by STIHL Incorporated Due to Injury Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: STIHL FS 310 Bike[Read More…]
Paging Loudspeakers Recalled By TOA Electronics Due to Risk of Impact Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. 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…]
Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. 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…]
Girls’ Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets with Drawstrings Recalled By Splendid Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. 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…]
Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. 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…]
