Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2011. Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 – 2012 Audi R8 Spyder vehicles manufactured from May 18, 2010, through June 22, 2011. The fuel supply line may contact and rub against the heat shield in the engine compartment. This could lead to a small fuel[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Philips Lighting Recalls EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Researchers at MIT’s Lincoln Lab Develop Technology That May Cure the Common Cold, Influenza and Other Ailments
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011. Most bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics such as penicillin, discovered decades ago. However, such drugs are useless against viral infections, including influenza, the common cold, and deadly hemorrhagic fevers such as Ebola. Now, in a development that could transform how viral infections are treated,[Read More…]
Research Shows Commonly Used Pesticides Produce Greater Toxic Effect When Mixed
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011. A combination of eleven different kinds of commonly used pyrethroids were tested on mice in a new study which found that, at real-world exposure levels, the insecticides can produce heightened toxicity that is equal to the sum of each insecticide’s individual effect. The mixture of similar-acting[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama During Iftar Dinner
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011 – 8:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Everyone, please have a seat, have a seat. Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the White House. Tonight is part of a rich tradition here at the White House of celebrating the holy[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, August 10, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011 – 12:46 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Why don’t we start? I don’t have any announcements to make at the top. Mr. Feller. Q Thanks, Jay. Three topics today — I’ll go quickly. On Syria, does President Obama think that President Assad should step[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, August 10, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA U.S. Focus is to Continue to Strengthen International Condemnation of Assad Regime’s Activities / Actions in Syria Unacceptable to International Community Treasury Announcement of Sanctions against Syrian Financial Institutions and other Companies Focus of U.S. Diplomacy / Increasing International Pressure[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Taps Alexi Giannoulias to Lead Illinois’ Community Colleges
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today appointed Alexi Giannoulias to serve as chairman of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) as it works to increase graduation rates at the state’s community colleges and advance Illinois’ competitive edge in the global economy. Giannoulias will lead the non-paid, voluntary 11-member board,[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Calls for National Recall on Dangerous Fuel Gel Products
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today called on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to immediately recall all fuel gel products in response to alarming reports of consumers in Illinois and across the country who’ve suffered severe burns in accidents involving fuel gel. Madigan also called on the CPSC[Read More…]
Critical Insight Provided into the Disease Mechanisms Behind Multiple Sclerosis
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011. Scientists have identified 29 new genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis, providing key insights into the biology of an important and very debilitating neurological disease. Many of the genes implicated in the study are relevant to the immune system, shedding light onto the immunological pathways that[Read More…]
