Day: November 3, 2016

National Education Association’s Read Across America Public School Library Grants Announced

NEA President: Our students deserve modern and diverse materials, books, and libraries WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–November 03, 2016 – NEA’s Read Across America congratulates schools from Maine to Oregon who have been awarded individual grants of $1,000 to purchase diverse books for their public school libraries. The Read Across America Library Grants[Read More…]

Interior Secretary Jewell, Director Jarvis Announce 10 New National Historic Landmarks Illustrating America’s Diverse History, Culture

WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016.  U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis yesterday announced the designation of 10 new national historic landmarks, including properties that honor LGBT and civil rights history. The designation recognizes the properties as places that possess exceptional value and[Read More…]

Robert’s Rules of Order Seminar at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016.  South Suburban College will host a 3-hour Seminar on Robert’s Rules of Order on November 18 from 6:00-9:00pm in the MB Financial Room at the college’s main campus. Robert’s Rules of Order is a book that is intended to be a guide for conducting[Read More…]

South Suburban College Announces Fall Musical Performances

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…]

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…]

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