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Cancer Costs Projected to Reach at Least $158 Billion in 2020

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2011. Based on growth and aging of the U.S. population, medical expenditures for cancer in the year 2020 are projected to reach at least $158 billion (in 2010 dollars) — an increase of 27 percent over 2010, according to a National Institutes of Health analysis. If newly[Read More…]

Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips Recalled

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2011. Barry Callebaut USA LLC is conducting a voluntary recall on its product sold by Kroger Stores under the brand “Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips”, 12 oz., UPC Code is 11110–86603 as the product may contain undeclared milk protein. The following “Best By” dates are[Read More…]

Alpha Industries Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 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…]

Prairie Mountain Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 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…]

FDA Limits Acetaminophen in Prescription Combination Products; Requires Liver Toxicity Warnings

Agency strategy caps maximum at 325 milligrams to reduce risk of liver toxicity Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking manufacturers of prescription combination products that contain acetaminophen to limit the amount of acetaminophen to no more than 325 milligrams (mg) in each tablet[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama at a Memorial Service for the Victims of the Shooting in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2011 – 6:43 P.M. MST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Please, please be seated.  (Applause.) To the families of those we’ve lost; to all who called them friends; to the students of this university, the public servants who are gathered here, the people[Read More…]

Rich Central Students Take Care of Business

Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Central Business Professionals of America (BPA) Advisor, Cori Irvin, is proud to announce that 15 Business Professionals of America members qualified to attend and compete at the 2011 BPA State Leadership Conference, February 24-26, Oak Brook, IL.  Members competed December 1 (Andrew H. S.) and December 3[Read More…]

Palm Springs Resident Arrested In Connection With Death Threats Against Washington Congressman Jim McDermott

FBI says Defendant Left Expletive-Laden, Threatening Voice Mail Messages Following Tax Cut Debate Washington–(ENEWSPF)– The FBI issued a press release January 12 stating that CHARLES TURNER HABERMANN, 32, of Palm Springs, California, was arrested by the FBI on that date after being charged by federal criminal complaint with threatening a[Read More…]

Diaper Drive at GSU

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– What better way to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day than by sharing the love? Students in the Social Work Student Organization (SWSO) at Governors State University are sponsoring “Share the Love,” collecting diapers for families in need, between January 24 and February 24. "One in three American families[Read More…]

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