WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 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: BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance and BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance Air bouncer chairs[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama in AARP Tele-Town Hall on Health Care Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2009 – 1:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you so much. (Applause.) I am just going to provide some brief remarks, and then I want to hear from you. It is wonderful to be here today. I want to thank Mike for moderating this discussion.[Read More…]
Coyotes Roam Park Forest; Watch Small Pets
A coyote in Yosemite. (Stock.xchng) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Several residents have reported seeing a pack of 3 coyotes in the west part of Park Forest near the border of Richton Park. Since the coyote is a very intelligent and adaptable animal, it is not unusual to spot them in urban[Read More…]
Princeton Review’s Annual College Ratings
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2009 — According to a survey by The Princeton Review that asked 122,000 students at 371 top colleges to rate their schools on dozens of topics and report on their campus experiences, the best professors are at Davidson College (NC). However, the college at which students are[Read More…]
How Lou Dobbs Scared Rush Limbaugh Off the Birther Story
Commentary by Eric Boehlert I can think of three (inadvertent) positives that came out of Lou Dobbs’ ill-advised embrace of the birther movement: The CNN host has permanently tarnished his reputation The birther movement is officially kaput (like, stick-a-fork-in-it done) Rush Limbaugh is afraid to talk about birthers. Talk about[Read More…]
Chicago to Host National Urban League’s Path To Power
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Chicago Urban League gears up this week to host the National Urban League Conference at the McCormick Place Convention Center. The conference is held from Wednesday, July 29th through Saturday, August 1st. This is the first time the conference is being held in Chicago in over 30[Read More…]
Wine and Chocolate Tasting, Friday, August 14th
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Join the Village of Park Forest for a night of entertainment, chocolate and wine from around the world on Friday, August 14, 2009. The event will take place between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. at Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk, in DownTown Park Forest. The 1st[Read More…]
Advice to Principled Soldiers Facing Court-Martial: ‘Be Bold’
Analysis By: Dahr Jamail, t r u t h o u t US Army Specialist Victor Agosto, who publicly refused to deploy with his unit to Afghanistan, was to receive the harshest court-martial possible for his decision – one that would land him in jail for up to one year, followed[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Information Sessions on Occupational Therapy Programs
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Occupational Therapy Department will host Information Sessions for individuals interested in learning more about the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) degree programs on Thursday, August 6, in room G127 at the University. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.[Read More…]
Resident Falls for Alleged ‘Mystery Shopper’ Scam on Craigs List
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– An officer was assigned to investigate a report of a deceptive practice incident on July 20 when a woman arrived at the Park Forest Police Department with a complaint about an alleged scam. According to police, the resident discovered a job posted on Craigs List for a[Read More…]
