Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2017. GRAND BK CORP. of Maspeth, New York is recalling its 14 ounce packages of “CALIFORNIA ALOHA MIX” because they may contain undeclared tree nuts (Almonds, Walnuts and Cashews). People who have allergies or severe sensitivity to tree nuts (Almonds, Walnuts and Cashews) run the risk[Read More…]
Month: August 2017
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lorazepam Oral Concentrate
Dosing Droppers Supplied with the Product May be Misprinted Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2017. Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is voluntarily recalling 13 lots of Lorazepam Oral Concentrate, USP 2mg/mL, to the Consumer level due to a defect in the dropper markings. The Lorazepam Oral Concentrate, USP 2mg/mL, product is packaged with[Read More…]
Seven Sundays LLC. Recalls Vanilla Cherry Pecan Muesli
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2017. Seven Sundays LLC of Minneapolis, MN is recalling their Vanilla Cherry Pecan Muesli 12 oz. pouches because it may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these[Read More…]
Picture the Powerful: Photographer and Activist Christopher ThoughtPoet Brown Launches #HeartMelanin Photo Exhibition
CHICAGO, Il.–(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. “There are more spaces for people of color to see themselves as beautiful and powerful” says Christopher “ThoughtPoet” Brown, poet, photographer, and communications co-chair of BYP100, “but we need more.” This month, the talented southsider is launching his inaugural solo photo exhibition, #HeartMelanin, featuring portraits of[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finds Percentage of Borrowers with $20K in Student Debt Doubled Over Last Decade
Record Student Debt Spurring Employers to Offer Student Loan Repayment Benefits Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a new data point finding that nearly half of student loan borrowers leave school owing at least $20,000 – double the share of borrowers a decade ago. The[Read More…]
Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Encourages African American Women Across Generations To Undertake Leadership Roles
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. This week, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls, hosted a symposium aiming to inspire African American women, across generations, to take on leadership and advocacy roles in their community. “It’s imperative that we engage and empower all members of our[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Department Reports: August 6-12, 2017
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During the week of August 6-12, 2017, the Park Forest Fire Department reports 80 responses total. Of these, 25 were fire/service calls, 55 were EMS calls. Training Activities On Monday, August 7, career members completed pre-plan training. This training included a site visit to familiarize themselves with[Read More…]
Communicating in a Foreign Language Takes Emotion Out of Decision-Making
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2017 By: Carla Reiter If you could save the lives of five people by pushing another bystander in front of a train to his death, would you do it? And should it make any difference if that choice is presented in a language you speak, but isn’t your[Read More…]
Chicago Police Department Superintendent Johnson Welcomes 111 New Police Recruits
Applications open for new police entry exam as city makes progress on CPD hiring plan CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson welcomed today 111 new police recruits to the Department’s Training Academy, the eighth class of new recruits this year as part of[Read More…]
New Murals Under Fullerton ‘L’ Station Depict DePaul University History
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2017. A multi-year public art project to memorialize key figures in DePaul University’s history now includes four new murals on the pillars under the Chicago Transit Authority’s Fullerton ‘L’ station. In the center of the university’s Lincoln Park Campus, the murals honor a legendary president, a pair[Read More…]