Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 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. Name of Product: Rechargeable Batteries for Cordless Phones Units: About 1,400 Importer: Lenmar Enterprises, of Camarillo, Calif. Manufacturer: Great Power[Read More…]
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FBI Commentary on Post-9/11 Counterterrorism Efforts
The following op-ed, published on January 11, 2010 in The New York Post, was written by former FBI Assistant Director James Kallstrom. Kallstrom, who is currently a member of the FBI Director’s Advisory Group, was also director of the New York Homeland Security Agency. Ever since 9/11, critics have suggested[Read More…]
Parkers Farm, Inc. Recalls Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Coon Rapids, MINNESOTA–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2010. PARKERS FARM, INC. OF COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA IS RECALLING PRODUCTS BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES, AN ORGANISM WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS AND SOMETIMES FATAL INFECTION IN YOUNG CHILDREN, FRAIL OR ELDERLY PEOPLE, AND OTHERS WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS. ALTHOUGH[Read More…]
Strike! Call for Umpires from Park Forest Baseball
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Baseball league is looking for umpires for the 2010 Season to add to its umpiring service. Training is provided and no experience is necessary. The minimum age is 16 years old. The season begins in April and runs through August. If you love the[Read More…]
Know the Risk Factors for Suicide – There is Hope
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– People in crisis generally don’t have the energy or ability to take on a long search for help. The best way to prevent suicide with clinical depression is to know the risk factors for suicide and to recognize the warning signs of suicide. Take these signs seriously.[Read More…]
South Suburban Family Shelter Continues Used Cell Phone Collection Drive
Homewood, IL–(ENEWSPF)– South Suburban Family Shelter is seeking cell phone donations and new cell phone collection sites for their ongoing fundraising program. Proceeds from the collection fund the critical programs and services provided to families who experience domestic violence. These services include: 24-Hour Hotline Medical Advocacy Emergency Shelter Court Advocacy[Read More…]
Governors State Implements Semester Calendar
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Beginning in Fall 2010, Governors State University will adopt a semester-based academic calendar. The semester-based calendar coincides with the academic schedules of most universities throughout the country. This updated schedule will ease student transition from community colleges to GSU, better serve returning students with families and employment,[Read More…]
PSC Among Innovation Award Winners
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) was one of nine colleges recognized as an Innovation Award Winner by the Illinois Council of Community College Administrators (ICCCA) for its Man Up! Program. The Innovation Award is presented to community colleges whose creative programs and services help its students. The objective[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Meet January 21
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2010. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Dr.). Dr. Shanaz Azd, M.D. will discuss “H1N1 Influenza.” All Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses[Read More…]
Don’t Let the Flu Get to You
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2010 — The H1N1 (swine) flu virus is still prevalent across the nation and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to get vaccinated against the virus, now that the vaccine is widely available. National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is January 10-16, serves as an opportunity for people to[Read More…]
