Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. The administration of oral cannabis extracts is associated with the mitigation of seizures in adolescents with epilepsy, according to clinical data published this month in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior. Researchers from the Colorado Children’s Hospital in Denver performed a retrospective chart review of 75 children[Read More…]
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‘Youth Represent Promise – Not Peril,” UN Secretary General Ban Tells Council Debate on Countering Extremism
Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II of Jordan addresses the Security Council. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) listens to his statement. UN Photo/Mark Garten NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 April 2015 – Involving youth in peacebuilding processes the world over is essential to lasting global stability and stemming the growth of radicalism, Secretary-General[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Loretta Lynch Confirmation
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after the Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch to serve as attorney general: “I am delighted that Loretta Lynch finally was confirmed by the Senate. I look forward to working with her as the attorney general and I congratulate[Read More…]
Roberta Roller Rabbit Recalls Children’s Pajama Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015 Long-sleeved Set (Babar) Recall Summary Name of product: Children’s Pajama Sets Hazard: The children’s pajama sets fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children. Remedy: View Details Refund Replace Consumer Contact: Roberta Roller Rabbit toll-free at (866)[Read More…]
Shark Vacuum Cleaners Recalled by Euro-Pro Due to Shock Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015 Models NV650W and NV652 Recall Summary Name of product: Upright vacuum cleaners Hazard: The aluminum wand can disconnect from the vacuum cleaner’s handle and remain energized with electricity, posing a risk of electric shock. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: Euro-Pro toll-free at (877) 593-5140 from[Read More…]
J. Crew Expands Recall of Baby Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. J. Crew Baby Coveralls – Style #B3607 Recall Summary Name of product: Baby Coveralls Hazard: Snaps on the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: J. Crew at (800) 261-7422 anytime daily, by email at [email protected] or[Read More…]
Newly Elected/Re-elected Park Forest Village Officials to be Sworn into Office, Tuesday, April 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 23, 2015. The newly elected and/or re-elected Village of Park Forest Officials from the April 7th local election will be sworn into office Tuesday evening, April 28th beginning at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Residents are encouraged to attend. Please[Read More…]
Illinois Food Company Agrees to Stop Production of Contaminated Sprouts
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. On April 22, 2015, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Wholesome Soy Products Inc., of Chicago, Illinois, owner Julia Trinh, and manager Paul Trinh, following multiple findings of contaminated food and environmental[Read More…]
Celestial Fireworks Celebrate Hubble’s 25th Anniversary
Celebrating Hubble’s silver anniversary EU–(ENEWSPF)–23 April 2015. This glittering tapestry of young stars exploding into life in a dramatic fireworks display has been released today to celebrate 25 incredible years of the Hubble Space Telescope. The NASA/ESA Hubble was launched into orbit by the Space Shuttle on 24 April 1990.[Read More…]
One-Third of Baltimore Residents Can’t Afford Ever-Increasing Water Rates
DPW targets city’s low-income families before commercial accounts Baltimore, MD —(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2015. A Food & Water Watch research brief released today finds that Baltimore’s current water shutoff campaign is indicative of bigger issues for the city: one-third of the city’s residents cannot afford water and sewer service. Because of[Read More…]
