NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–25 July 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United States Secretary of State John Kerry, speaking to the press at United Nations Headquarters in New York, stressed that a political solution is the only way to end the Syrian conflict, adding that they would step up efforts to facilitate[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Sierra Club, U-M Study of Veterans Finds Link Between Outdoor Activities and Improved Mental Health
SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. According to the results of a new study from the University of Michigan, commissioned by the Sierra Club, veterans participating in outdoor group recreation reported improvements in psychological well-being, social functioning and life outlook, suggesting a link between nature exposure and enhanced well-being. Participants were surveyed[Read More…]
Kawasaki Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 EX300BDFAL Motorcycles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 25, 2013. SUMMARY: Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 EX300BDFAL motorcycles manufactured August 16, 2012, through April 2, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality. CONSEQUENCE: The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for[Read More…]
Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: July 25, 2013 Recall number: 13-249 Home Depot Soleil portable fan heater Recall Summary Name of product: Soleil portable fan heaters Hazard:[Read More…]
Viking Range Expands Recall of Built-In Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: July 25, 2013 Recall number: 13-248 Viking refrigerator with bottom freezer Recall Summary Name of product: Viking built-in refrigerators with bottom freezers[Read More…]
Discussing Violence Acts as ‘A Stronger Bond Than Blood Ties’ for Gang Members
UK–(ENEWSPF)–25 July 2013. Gang members trust one another more than their own family members if they have shared incriminating information about a violent act they are planning, says a new Oxford University study. Researchers analysed phone conversations between gangs wiretapped by the police in the 1990s. They found that the[Read More…]
Three Companies Barred from Advertising Mattresses as Free From Volatile Organic Compounds Without Scientific Evidence to Back Up Claims
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. Under settlements with the Federal Trade Commission, three mattress manufacturers have agreed to stop making unsupported claims that the mattresses they sell are free of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In addition to challenging the companies’ VOC-free claims, the FTC charged that two of the[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the National Urban League Annual Conference
Philadelphia, PA–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. Thank you, Marc [Morial], for those kind words – and thank you all for such a warm welcome. It’s a privilege to join every member of the National Urban League, both in this room and far beyond it, in renewing our shared commitment to the cause[Read More…]
Five Indicted in New Jersey for Largest Known Data Breach Conspiracy
Hackers Targeted Major Payment Processors, Retailers and Financial Institutions Around the World Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. A federal indictment made public today in New Jersey charges five men with conspiring in a worldwide hacking and data breach scheme that targeted major corporate networks, stole more than 160 million credit card[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Economy — Warrensburg, Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013 – 5:09 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Warrensburg! (Applause.) Hello, Mules! (Applause.) Hello, Jennies! (Applause.) Well, I know it’s hot. (Laughter.) That’s why I took off my jacket. If you’ve still got yours on feel free to take it off. It is great to be back[Read More…]
