Oslo, Norway–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. The detection of THC in oral fluid is not necessarily indicative of recent cannabis exposure, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Therapeutic Drug Monitoring. Investigators assessed the detection time of THC in oral fluid in habitual cannabis consumers during a prolonged period of[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Big Lots Recalls Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 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: June 12, 2014 Recall number: 14-206 Ottoman Recall Summary Name of product: Wilson and Fisher brand Cayman Resin Wicker Ottoman Hazard: The[Read More…]
Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 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: June 12, 2014 Recall number: 14-205 Model NR83A3 Recall Summary Name of product: Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer Hazard: The pneumatic nailers[Read More…]
NARAL Pro-Choice America on Passage of Louisiana Anti-Choice Bill
LOUISIANA–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. Today, Gov. Bobby Jindal signed an anti-choice bill imposing burdensome admitting privileges on abortion providers throughout the state of Louisiana. It is expected to result in the closure of all but one abortion clinic in the state. Said NARAL Pro Choice America President Ilyse Hogue: “When Gov.[Read More…]
Militants Sweep towards Baghdad: Women’s Rights Groups Mobilize
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. In the past 48 hours, militants have seized control of cities across northern Iraq, including Mosul, the country’s second largest city. Led by the extremist group Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS), the insurgents’ rapid advance is raising fears of an all-out civil war[Read More…]
DOI Announces Ten Issuers Apply to Offer 504 Qualified Health Plans for Year Two of Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace
Number of Plans Submitted Demonstrates Strong Interest from Health Issuers in Serving Illinois Consumers under the Affordable Care Act CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) today announced that it has received applications from ten health issuers seeking to provide 504 Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) to people seeking[Read More…]
IDHS and IDPH Join Forces to Help Control Prescription Drug Abuse in Nursing Homes
June is Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program Month SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Long Term Care (LTC) initiative, an unprecedented opportunity to change the drug prescribing culture in nursing homes.[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, June 12, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Deteriorating Security Situation in Iraq / Number of People Displaced / Additional Funding of $12.8 Million / Total U.S. Humanitarian Assistance to Iraq in Fiscal Year 2014 is More Than $136 million U.S. Deeply Troubled by Harsh Sentencing of 25 Egyptian[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Republic of South Sudan Travel Warning, June 12, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to the Republic of South Sudan. After review of our security conditions, the U.S. Department of State lifted the ordered departure status for the U.S. Embassy in Juba on June 12, 2014. However, as a[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Russian Federation Travel Alert Due to Events in Ukraine, June 12, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens in Russia to the ongoing tensions along the border with Ukraine and the potential for increased clashes between pro-Russian groups and Ukrainian forces. This supersedes the Travel Alert dated March 14 to provide updated information on the security situation[Read More…]
