UK—(ENEWSPF)–6 February 2014. For the first time, scientists have discovered how tree roots in the mountains may play an important role in controlling long-term global temperatures. Researchers from Oxford and Sheffield Universities show temperatures affect the thickness of the leaf litter and organic soil layers, as well as the rate[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Marketer Settles FTC Charges He Sent Millions of Deceptive, Unwanted Text Messages
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. An affiliate marketer has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that he was responsible for sending millions of unwanted text messages to consumers that deceptively promised “free” gift cards and electronics. The marketer, Jason Q. Cruz of West Bend, Wisc., was a subject in a[Read More…]
Representative Sarbanes Announces Broad Coalition of Support for Government By the People Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. An unprecedented coalition of reformers rallied behind legislation to end big money politics and empower everyday Americans to take back their government. Introduced by U.S. Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.), the bipartisan Government By the People Act (H.R. 20) has been endorsed by over 35 national organizations advocating[Read More…]
Addressing the Challenges Facing Caregivers with Responsive Policy Solutions
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014. At an event today with Dr. Jill Biden, the Center for American Progress released a new analysis on the challenges facing caregivers and policy solutions that can help address long-term care issues. “Family Matters: Caregiving in America” examines the scope of the challenges that result from the[Read More…]
Bee Larvae Adversely Affected by Mix of Pesticides and Inert Ingredients
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. We know that pesticides and bees don’t mix and that particular pesticides, such as neonictinoids, pose significant threats to bee populations worldwide, but a recent study conducted by researchers at Pennsylvania State University have identified that it is “the mix” of the many chemicals in the[Read More…]
NASCAR and Sprint Join Energy Department’s Workplace Charging Challenge
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–February 6. 2014. At the NASCAR Plaza in Charlotte, N.C. today, officials from the Energy Department, NASCAR and Sprint Corp. announced the companies’ participation in the Department’s Workplace Charging Challenge — a collaborative effort to increase the number of U.S. employers offering workplace charging by tenfold. The Challenge[Read More…]
In Austin, Energy Secretary Moniz Announces New ARPA-E Solar Projects
AUSTIN, TEXAS–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. At the University of Texas-Austin today, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will announce $30 million in funding to 12 ARPA-E projects to develop transformational hybrid solar energy technologies that deliver cost-effective power when the sun is not shining. These projects will help advance solar energy beyond current[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Congress Must Act to Protect Consumers from Data Breaches
Attorney General Testifies in D.C. Calling for Comprehensive Legislation to Address Epidemic of Data Breaches Washington—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade about her investigations into widespread data breaches reported by retailers in recent months, which[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending February 1, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 331,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 351,000. The 4-week moving average was 334,000, an increase of 250 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
CDC and Million Hearts Recognize 2013 Hypertension Control Champions
Diverse practices, health systems achieve high blood pressure control rates of more than 70 percent Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014. Today, HHS’ Million Hearts initiative recognizes nine public and private practices and health systems across the country for success in achieving excellent rates of high blood pressure control. Nearly 1 in[Read More…]
