Pictured: SSC’s Symphonic Band South Holland, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016 Please note: This calendar is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. All events are held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) on SSC’s Main Campus and admission is FREE for these events. (Donations are appreciated[Read More…]
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KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
Model year 2017 KTM 250 XC-W Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles Hazard: The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard. Consumer Contact: KTM North America/Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through[Read More…]
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Basic Glass Knob Collection – Model 2566702. See below for complete listing of recalled items. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Glass knobs Hazard: The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces. Consumer Contact: Pier 1[Read More…]
Russia: Moscow Authorities Stonewall Attempts to Resolve Amnesty International Office Closure
LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016. While yesterday’s surprise sealing of Amnesty International’s long-term office by Moscow city authorities will hamper day-to-day work, its staff will continue to stand up against human rights violations and abuses committed in Russia and abroad, the organization said. Attempts to resolve the issue have so far been[Read More…]
New Study: Planned Parenthood’s Innovative, Digital Sex Education Program Is Revolutionizing Sexual and Reproductive Health
Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016. Planned Parenthood’s innovative Chat/Text sex education program has a significant impact on people’s health behaviors—including increasing health center visits, use of condoms in addition to another method of birth control (“dual use”) and interest in the most effective methods of birth control—according to a new[Read More…]
Curiosity Mars Rover Checks Odd-looking Iron Meteorite
The dark, golf-ball-size object in this composite, colorized view from the ChemCam instrument on NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover is a nickel-iron meteorite, as confirmed by analysis using laser pulses from ChemCam on Oct. 30, 2016. Credits: Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/CNES/IRAP/LPGNantes/CNRS/IAS/MSSS CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016.Laser-zapping of a globular, golf-ball-size object on Mars by NASA’s[Read More…]
Chicago Man Charged with Sex Trafficking for Engaging in Prostitution with a Minor
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2016. A criminal complaint unsealed in federal court today charges a Chicago man with sex trafficking for allegedly engaging in paid sexual acts with an underage girl. WILLIAM WHITLEY paid the minor to engage in sex acts with him on multiple occasions last year, according to the[Read More…]
Seven Substances Added to 14th Report on Carcinogens
Five viruses, a chemical, and a metallic element listed in new HHS report. Seven substances added to the 14th Report on Carcinogens Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016. Today’s release of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 14th Report on Carcinogens includes seven newly reviewed substances, bringing the cumulative total[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending October 29, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending October 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 265,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 258,000. The 4-week moving average was 257,750, an increase of 4,750 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
Record Outside Spending on Judicial Races Takes Legal Issues From Docket to Ballot
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016. Contributions from charter school enthusiasts, like billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, and anger over racial gerrymandering are helping drive spending by outside groups in state supreme court elections to record levels, a new analysis of television ad buys by the Brennan Center for Justice shows. Fueled by[Read More…]
