Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was joined today by Warren Millsaps, Chief of the South Holland, Illinois Police Department (SHPD), in announcing the arrest of two Oklahoma men in connection with the armed robbery yesterday morning of[Read More…]
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New Online Tools, Videos for National Coming Out Day
"Conversations from the Heart" Theme Encourages Discussions of LGBT Equality Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today announced new online tools and videos to mark National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 –[Read More…]
Right-Wing Media Lynch Mob Gay-Baits White House, Facts Be Damned
Commentary By Karl Frisch For the better part of a week, conservatives in the media have been on a witch hunt for Kevin Jennings, the director of the Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. Led by Fox News, the right-wing media have claimed that 21 years ago,[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Hold Discussion on Breast Cancer
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church located at 425 N. Orchard Drive. Certified Breast Health Specialist, Susan Marcek, RN, BSN will discuss “Breast Cancer.” Coffee and dessert will be served following the meeting and discussion.[Read More…]
Weekly Address by President Obama – How Health Insurance Reform Will Strengthen America’s Small Businesses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2009. When I took office eight months ago, our nation was in the midst of an economic crisis unlike any we’d seen in generations. While I was confident that our economy would recover, we know that employment is often the last thing to come back after a[Read More…]
Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2009. 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. Name of Product: Halcyon Diving Equipment Units: About 20,300 Manufacturer: Halcyon Manufacturing Inc.,[Read More…]
Paula Deen® Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2009. 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: Paula Deen® Hammered Cast Iron Cookware Units: About 51,000 Retailer: QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa. Distributor:[Read More…]
Manhattan DA Charges Man in Connection with Alleged Plot to Extort $2M from David Letterman
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)– Manhattan District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau announced today the indictment of a Connecticut man on charges relating to an alleged attempt to steal $2 million from David Letterman in an extortion scheme. The defendant, ROBERT JOEL HALDERMAN, a/ka/ “Joe Halderman,” 51, of Norwalk, was indicted on an[Read More…]
FBI: Suspected Chicago Gang Fugitive Arrested after Police Chase in Forest Park
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was joined today by Jim Ryan, Chief of the Forest Park, Illinois Police Department (FPPD) in announcing the arrest of a suspected member of Conservative Vice Lords street gang. MARCO SMITH, age[Read More…]
Less Than Half of Medical Students Understand Health Care System
University of Michigan researchers say students need better curriculum Ann Arbor, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)– Less than half of graduating medical students in the U.S. say they received adequate training in understanding health care systems and the economics of practicing medicine, according to a study conducted by the University of Michigan Medical School.[Read More…]
