Davos-Klosters, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–24 January 2014 – As the US Federal Reserve begins its tapering of quantitative easing, and the sharp drop in UK unemployment suggests that the Bank of England may soon follow, leading finance officials and experts in a session on monetary policy at the 44th Annual Meeting of the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Davos Forum: Ban Again Urges Business to Play its Part in Tackling Climate Change
Switzerland—(ENEWSPF)–24 January 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon kept up the drumbeat for business to play its full part in tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development for a second day today, telling the World Economic Forum in Davos that investments now will generate major savings for tomorrow. “The finance community[Read More…]
UN Atomic Watchdog Endorses Plan to Ensure Peaceful Nature of Iran’s Nuclear Programme
AUSTRIA–(ENEWSPF)–24 January 2014 – The recently concluded action plan aimed at allaying international concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme is an important development, the head of the United Nations atomic watchdog said today, while adding that there is still a long way to go in this effort. Last November, China, France,[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell, Director Ashe Announce $16.5 Million in Grants to Conserve Coastal Wetlands
Funding Comes on the Heels of New Report Showing Dramatic Annual Loss of Wetlands; State and Local Governments, Other Partners Contribute Additional $18.2 Million to Protect, Enhance Vital Wildlife Habitat WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Director Dan Ashe[Read More…]
UPDATED: Allergy Alert – Undeclared Milk in Five Kinnikinnick Foods Products
Edmonton, Alberta–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014 – Kinnikinnick Foods of 10940 120 Street, Edmonton, AB is expanding previous recalls of January 10 & 15th. Kinnikinnick has determined that an ingredient used in the production of these products contained MILK allergens that were not listed by the manufacturer of that ingredient and may[Read More…]
Pottery Barn Recalls Morovian Star Pendant Chandeliers Due to Risk of Injury
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: January 23, 2014 Recall number: 14-712 Oversized Morovian Star Pendant Recall Summary Name of product: Oversized Morovian Star Pendant Chandeliers Hazard: The[Read More…]
Suunto Recalls Air Hoses Used With Scuba Gear Due To Drowning Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: January 23, 2014 Recall number: 14-088 Suunto Batch 1812 high pressure hose Recall Summary Name of product: Scuba high-pressure air hoses Hazard: [Read More…]
Rayovac Flashlights Recalled by Spectrum Brands Due to Burn Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: January 23, 2014 Recall number: 14-087 Rayovac LED Industrial flashlight Model ILED2AA Recall Summary Name of product: Rayovac flashlights Hazard: The flashlight[Read More…]
Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals Recalled by Johnson Health Tech Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: January 23, 2014 Recall number: 14-086 Matrix A3x Ascent Trainer® Recall Summary Name of product: Ascent Trainer® by Matrix and Matrix Fitness[Read More…]
Can Walkies Tell Who’s the Leader of the Pack?
UK—(ENEWSPF)–24 January 2014. Dogs’ paths during group walks could be used to determine leadership roles and through that their social ranks and personality traits, say researchers from Oxford University, Eötvös University, Budapest and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS). Using high-resolution GPS harnesses, scientists tracked the movements of six dogs[Read More…]
