NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 February 2013 – United Nations officials today voiced their concern after a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip landed in southern Israel, breaching the ceasefire reached last November, and called for urgently resuming negotiations aimed at breaking the impasse in the Middle East peace process. The rocket, which[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Dynacraft Recalls Monster High City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 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: February 26, 2013 – Recall number: 13-126 City Scooter with Monster High graphics, model number 8801-14 Recall Summary Name of product: Motor[Read More…]
Dynacraft Recalls Hello Kitty City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 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: February 26, 2013 – Recall number: 13-125 City Scooter with Hello Kitty graphics, model number 8801-03 Recall Summary Name of product: Motor[Read More…]
One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 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: February 26, 2013 – Recall number: 13-124 Ryobi lithium-ion 18 V 4Ah battery pack, model P108 and part number 130429028 Recall Summary[Read More…]
NOAA’s Coast Survey Plans for New Arctic Nautical Charts
Less sea ice and more ship traffic means new charts needed for safety NOAA’s planned charts of the Arctic. Download here (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey has issued an updated Arctic Nautical Charting Plan, as a major effort to improve inadequate chart coverage for[Read More…]
NOAA-funded Research Investigates Where Caribbean Fish Gather and Spawn
May lead to better protection for depleted species Female spawning Red Hind Grouper. Download here (Credit:University of Puerto Rico/NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. NOAA-funded research in the Caribbean is using the underwater sounds of reef fish, such as groupers, to identify areas where they gather to spawn — a behavior[Read More…]
New NOAA Study Estimates Future Loss of Labor Capacity as Climate Warms
A soldier drinks water to avoid heat stroke on a hot day. A new NOAA study suggests that heat stress due to climate change will reduce global labor capacity during hot months. Download here (Credit: U.S. Army) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. A new NOAA study projects that heat-stress related labor[Read More…]
FDA Approves Osphena for Postmenopausal Women Experiencing Pain During Sex
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Osphena (ospemifene) to treat women experiencing moderate to severe dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse), a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause. Dyspareunia is a condition associated with declining levels of estrogen hormones during menopause.[Read More…]
2nd Annual One Earth Film Festival Will Be Held March 1-3
Oak Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The One Earth Film Festival, organized by Green Community Connections, will present more that two dozen compelling sustainability-focused film programs at venues throughout Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park, March 1-3. Each film screening will be followed by thought-provoking audience discussion creating opportunities for[Read More…]
Prepared Remarks of Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the National Association of Attorneys General, Feb. 26, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2013. Thank you Doug for that introduction, and for serving as my mentor when I was the Attorney General for Ohio. I am glad to say that General Gansler has been a big help to me over the years, including in my current position. I am also[Read More…]
