NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 March 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for the wholesale rebuilding of Haiti as he urged donors to provide $11.5 billion over the next 10 years for the reconstruction of the Caribbean nation that was devastated by a massive earthquake in January. “What we envision, today, is[Read More…]
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Binell Bros. Cutlery Voluntarily Recalls Black Pepper
Dearborn, Michigan–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2010. As the result of a recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Binell Bros. of Dearborn, MI is recalling ground black pepper because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The pepper is packaged in clear, plastic bags weighing between ¼ lb[Read More…]
Firefighter Brian Carey, 28, of Evergreen Park, Dies a Hero; Elderly Resident Perishes
Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Firefighters in the South Chicagoland area and beyond will be ringing the bell for one of their own soon. The Southtown Star reports that a Homewood man who was in a wheelchair and a firefighter were killed in a house fire Tuesday night. The ceremonial ringing of[Read More…]
Rich East Varsity Boys Baseball Topples Hillcrest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School reports that the boys varsity baseball team defeated Hillcrest today 10-5. The Rockets travel to Shepard High School tomorrow, May 31, for a 4:30 p.m. game.
Natural Wellness, Inc. Issues a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Masxtreme Capsules
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2010. Natural Wellness is warning consumers not to purchase or consume the product known as MasXtreme, Lot# 911035. This product which is being marketed as a dietary supplement contains undeclared amounts of Aildenafil, as well as the drug Phentolamine which is an alpha-adrenergic blocker. Aildenafil is close[Read More…]
What If Fox News Actually Wants Mob Violence?
Commentary by Eric Boehlert Conservative commentators were atwitter last week following news that Ann Coulter’s speech at the University of Ottawa was canceled in the face of protests. Of course, Coulter has the right to speak her mind on campuses. But in announcing the cancellation, her conservative Canadian sponsor, pundit[Read More…]
Video: Fox News Cuts Away From Obama Bill Signing To Cover Plane That ‘Had No Problem
Commentary From our friends at Media Matters. Honestly, this sounds like a headline out of The Onion.
UN Donor Conference: Given the Immense Needs, Haitians Must Have Continued Access to Medical Care
Port-au-Prince / New York–(ENEWSPF)–30 March 2010 – With the majority of the Haitian population still extremely vulnerable, donors attending the United Nations conference in New York on March 31, must not take measures that would limit the populations’ access to health care, said the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without[Read More…]
AHIP Statement on Health Care Reform Legislation
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2010. America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) President and CEO Karen Ignagni today released the following statement on health care reform legislation: “Ensuring that all Americans have access to coverage is a significant step forward for our country, but these reforms will only be sustainable if they are[Read More…]
Haitians Say Jobs Key to Recovery
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2010. As Ministers, delegates and aid organizations meet in New York this week to discuss the reconstruction effort for Haiti following the devastating earthquake on 12 January, the people of Haiti say they want jobs to be their path toward rebuilding. In a survey of over 1700[Read More…]
