NIH-funded analysis of Chicago program shows lifetime economic benefits exceed initial costs Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011. An early education program for children from low-income families is estimated to generate $4 to $11 of economic benefits over a child’s lifetime for every dollar spent initially on the program, according to a[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Regarding National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011. On February 7, the nation will observe the 11th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the first reports of AIDS in the United States. Since the beginning of the epidemic, African Americans have been deeply affected by HIV.[Read More…]
American Spoon Foods Brand Apple Chipotle Salsa, Maple BBQ Grilling Sauce, And Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011. What is the Problem? American Spoon Foods is voluntarily recalling Apple Chipotle Salsa, Maple BBQ Grilling Sauce, and Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce. These three products may have various lot codes. The lot codes are the first 4 numbers of the 12 digit code printed directly[Read More…]
Shaping Beauty, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Weight Loss Pills
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011. Southampton, PA, Shaping Beauty, Inc. has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a weight loss dietary supplement sold and marketed by the firm contain an undeclared drug ingredient. FDA lab analyses of dietary supplements distributed by the company were found to[Read More…]
Arizona: Lawmaker Introduces Measure To ‘Defelonize’ Marijuana Possession
Phoenix, AZ–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011. First-year member of the state House of Representatives, Republican John Fillmore (Apache Junction) introduced legislation this week to ‘defelonize’ Arizona’s marijuana possession penalties. House Bill 2228 amends state law so that the adult possession of up to two ounces of marijuana is reduced from a potential[Read More…]
Marijuana Compounds Hold Promise In Treatment Of Cardiovascular Diseases
Jerusalem, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011. The active constituents in marijuana influence the cardiovascular system and hold promise in the management of certain cardiovascular diseases, including arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and ischemia, according to a scientific review appearing in the journal Cardiovascular Therapeutics. Investigators at the Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center in Israel[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General Calls For ‘Smart Defense’ at Munich Conference
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–4 February 2011. Today, NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference on building security in an age of austerity, a challenge he asserted that NATO was ideally situated to tackle. The Secretary General recognised the fiscal challenges faced by government around the world,[Read More…]
Nelson Post: The President’s ‘Better Buildings Initative’
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011. Yesterday, the Deputy Director of the Office of Public Engagement Greg Nelson posted the following statement to the White House blog. Early Momentum for the President’s “Better Buildings Initiative” Posted by Greg Nelson on February 03, 2011 at 07:06 PM EST Today the President announced an ambitious[Read More…]
This Valentine’s Day Express Yourself with Care – Complaints Against Florists Up 61%
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For florists Valentine’s Day means big bucks. It is a bigger holiday than Mothers Day, Easter, and Christmas; which makes it their busiest day of the year. For consumers it means be careful. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Chicago and Northern Illinois reports complaints about florist shot[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, February 3, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Announcement of Haiti’s Final Election Results / Ambassador Kenneth Merten / Haitian Constitution / Basic Humanitarian Needs Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Jandrokovic Secretary Clinton Met with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Rodas U.S. Congratulates People of Nepal on the Election of a[Read More…]
