Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011 – 10:27 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you. Thank you, Ron, for not only the generous introduction but for the wonderful leadership and for sharing some of your applause with me. (Laughter.) To Phil and Kate Villers, for founding[Read More…]
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Classroom Aids Enhance Study of Learning and the Brain
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. An NIH researcher has captured video images of a previously unknown form of communication between brain cells that might hold clues to the way learning shapes the brain. The videos, offered as a resource for educators teaching high school, undergraduate and graduate students, are available on[Read More…]
Report Finds Lower Insurance Premiums, More Choices in 2014 for Families, Businesses Under Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report showing how much families and businesses can save on health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs under the Affordable Care Act in 2014 – each year, a low-income family of four could save up[Read More…]
Candy Dynamics Expands Recall To All Toxic Waste® Brand Nuclear Sludge® Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011 – Circle City Marketing and Distributing, doing business as Candy Dynamics, Indianapolis, IN, is issuing a voluntary recall of all Toxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge® products, all flavors, 0.3 oz (8 g) size pieces. The product is imported from Pakistan. On January 13, 2011, the[Read More…]
Keebler Issues Allergy Alert on Mislabeled Fudge Shoppe® Fudge Sticks Sold at Convenience Stores
BATTLE CREEK, Mich—(ENEWSPF)–Jan. 27, 2011 – Keebler® is recalling a limited quantity of 8-count cartons of Fudge Shoppe® Jumbo Fudge Sticks sold at convenience stores. This recall was initiated because the cartons contain individually wrapped Jumbo Peanut Butter Sticks. The individually wrapped cookie sticks are correctly labeled. People who have[Read More…]
Colorado: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Not Associated With Increased Crime
Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. An analysis of Denver crime statistics for 2010 contradicts claims that the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries are associated with elevated incidences of criminal activity. According to a Denver Post story published this week: “A Denver police analysis completed late last year of areas around dispensaries showed[Read More…]
Washington: Lawmakers To Debate Measure To Regulate Marijuana Sales For Adults
Olympia, WA–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. A coalition of House lawmakers have introduced legislation that seeks to legalize and regulate the “production, distribution, and sale” of marijuana to adults. As introduced, House Bill 1550 would allow for the state-authorized cultivation and distribution of marijuana and marijuana-related products. “[T]he legislature intends to promote commerce[Read More…]
Jobs, the Economy, Legalization of Drugs: President Obama Takes Questions from Americans via YouTube
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– President Obama answers questions on a wide range of issues submitted by and voted on by YouTube users, from the legalization of drugs to jobs and the economy, in an interview moderated by YouTube’s Steve Grove.
Mitchell, Illinois Man Charged with Bank Robberies
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on January 27, 2011, JOHN L. NEAL, Jr., age 51, of Mitchell, Illinois, was charged by criminal complaint with four counts of Bank Robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section[Read More…]
Tom Slaughter Appointed Executive Director of Inland Press Association
Tom Slaughter. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Patty Slusher named Inland’s director of Membership and Programming Des Plaines, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Tom Slaughter, former vice president of U.S. Newspaper Markets for The Associated Press who created AP Digital before heading the company’s new media business unit, was named Inland’s new executive director today, effective Tuesday,[Read More…]
