Product was distributed nationwide through See’s Candies Retail Shops, Licensees and Mail Order. Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. See’s Company of San Francisco is recalling all Dark Chocolate Blueberries because it contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Survey Finds Women Don’t Believe They Are to Blame for Workplace Challenges, Men and Women Support Policy Solutions
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. Today the Center for American Progress and Elle released a new survey that unpacks what professional men and women think about “leaning in.” The survey tests how women perceive the challenges they face in the workplace and examines support for the policy changes that could improve[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs New Speed Limit Law for Rural Highways
New Law Increases Speed Limit to 70 mph on Rural Four-Lane Highways, Lowers Excessive Speed Limit to Promote Safety CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law to increase the speed limit from 65 to 70 miles-per-hour (mph) on rural four-lane highways, and to lower the limit[Read More…]
Justice Department Reaches Interim Olmstead Settlement with the State of Texas
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today that it has joined with private plaintiffs in entering an interim settlement agreement with the state of Texas intended to enable Texans with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to live in community settings rather than nursing facilities. The interim[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Patient Advocates To Hold Statewide Illinois Conference on Implementation of Law
With the passage of HB1 earlier this month, key stakeholders will meet this Thursday to discuss next steps Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. Medical marijuana advocates will hold a 4-hour conference this Thursday from 1pm-5pm to discuss implementation of HB1, the Illinois medical marijuana law that was signed by Governor Quinn[Read More…]
3-D Images Show Flame Retardants Can Mimic Estrogens in NIH Study
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. By determining the three-dimensional structure of proteins at the atomic level, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered how some commonly used flame retardants, called brominated flame retardants (BFRs), can mimic estrogen hormones and possibly disrupt the body’s endocrine system. BFRs are chemicals added[Read More…]
Latino Children at Risk of Delayed ASD Diagnosis
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2013. A study in the September 2013 issue of Pediatrics, “Pediatrician Identification of Latino Children at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder,” (published online Aug. 19) surveyed 267 California primary care pediatricians about identifying Latino children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Latino children are diagnosed with[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Asks ATF to Appoint Illinois Anti-Gang Coordinator
Calls for Federal Assistance to Target Illinois Gangs; Highlights Bipartisan Senate Effort to Target Dangerous Drug Gangs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. Following his effort to secure millions in additional dollars for national anti-gang efforts, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today called on the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives[Read More…]
World Humanitarian Day: UN Marks 10th Anniversary of Baghdad Attack, Honours All Slain Aid Workers
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 August 2013 – The United Nations today honoured aid workers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, marking the tenth anniversary of the attack on UN headquarters in Baghdad, and the World Humanitarian Day inspired by that tragic event. “We commemorate their sacrifice and reaffirm[Read More…]
After 10 Years of Service, NOAA Retires GOES-12 Satellite
Progress continuing toward launch of next-generation GOES-R satellite GOES-12 captured this visible image of Hurricane Katrina on August 28, 2005, at 11:45 a.m. (EDT). At that time, the storm was at Category 5 strength and projected to impact New Orleans. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. GOES-12 has[Read More…]
