Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. On the first anniversary of Let’s Move!, First Lady Michelle Obama is celebrating the impact of parents and leaders across the country on efforts to improve children’s health through nutrition, and physical fitness. Since the launch of the initiative at the White House on February 9,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
New Directors Named to National Audubon Society Board
New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. Six directors were named to Audubon’s board at the organization’s January meeting. The new “class” includes prominent leaders in science, conservation, finance and education. “This group reflects the dynamism of the changing Audubon Board. They have deep and respected scientific backgrounds; they are market-savvy[Read More…]
Biosan Laboratories Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Vitamin and Nutritional Supplements
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. BioSan Laboratories, Inc is conducting a voluntary recall on its products sold under the EssentialsTM and RightFoodTM Brands, as well as Therapeutix Cardio Strength and Innate Cardio Response. These products may contain undeclared soy flour. The voluntary recall applies to the products listed below in[Read More…]
Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Tyco Safety Products Westminster Due to Failure to Alert Monitoring Centers
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Building managers should stop relying on the product models listed below to alert an alarm monitoring center in the event of a fire. It is illegal to resell or attempt[Read More…]
Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 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…]
NOAA: U.S. Cooler and Much Drier than Normal in January
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. Last month was the coolest January since 1994, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) in Asheville, N.C. Across the contiguous United States, the average January temperature was 30.0 F, which is 0.8 F below the 1901-2000 average. And despite several large winter[Read More…]
New Report: Helping America Win the Clean Energy Race
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. Yesterday the Center for American Progress released the report “Helping America Win the Clean Energy Race: Innovating to Meet the President’s Goal of 80 Percent Clean Electricity by 2035,” by Richard W. Caperton, Kate Gordon, Bracken Hendricks, and Daniel J. Weiss, introducing five “design principles” that[Read More…]
New Research Calls for a Revolution in Public Policy for LGBT Children and Youth
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. Yesterday the Center for American Progress released the report “Families Matter — New Research Calls for a Revolution in Public Policy for LGBT Children and Youth,” by Shannon Minter and Jeff Krehely, highlighting the importance of family in the lives and health of LGBT youth. Dr.[Read More…]
Vice President Biden Announces Six Year Plan to Build National High-Speed Rail Network
Philadelphia, PA–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. Vice President Joe Biden today announced a comprehensive plan that will help the nation reach President Obama’s goal of giving 80 percent of Americans access to high-speed rail within 25 years, as outlined in his State of the Union address. The proposal will place high-speed rail[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, February 8, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Aaron M. Swanson, 21, of Jamestown, N.Y., died Feb. 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine[Read More…]
