NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF0–23 August 2011. The United Nations today stressed the need for Afghan lawmakers get down to business now that the country’s electoral authorities have finalized the results of last year’s parliamentary elections. On Sunday the Independent Election Commission (IEC) reportedly announced that nine members of the 249-member Wolesi Jirga,[Read More…]
Day: August 23, 2011
UN Agency Reports First Signs of Antarctic Ozone Depletion This Year
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 August 2011. Signs of ozone depletion are again appearing over the Antarctic, the United Nations reported today, adding that prevailing temperatures and polar stratospheric clouds indicate that the degree of ozone loss this year will most likely be about average in comparison to the past decade. However,[Read More…]
Anti-Aging Techniques Not Yet Viewed as Acceptable U of T Research Shows
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Studies from the University of Toronto’s psychology department show that people who use more invasive anti-aging methods such as Botox injections or surgery are viewed more negatively than those who use milder techniques such as sun-avoidance and facial creams and younger adults are more negative about[Read More…]
Fiskars Brands Recalls SmartPower String Trimmers Due to Burn, Fire and Laceration Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 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…]
Target Expands Recall of Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 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…]
Learning the Lessons of Fukushima
Japan’s nuclear meltdowns provide valuable lessons for the design of future nuclear powerplants. Cambridge, Massachusetts—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2011. Among the lessons to be learned from the accident at Japan’s Fukushima Daichii nuclear powerplant, according to a new report from MIT, are that emergency generators should be better protected from flooding and[Read More…]
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges That Claim Nivea Skin Cream Can Help Consumers Slim Down
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission finalized the Order settling charges against Beiersdorf, Inc. for falsely claiming that regular use of its Nivea My Silhouette! skin cream can significantly reduce users’ body size. The company also agreed to pay $900,000 as part of[Read More…]
FTC Permanently Halts Operation that Allegedly Made Bogus Claims about Eliminating Consumers’ Debt
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. As part of its continuing crackdown on scams that target consumers in financial distress, the Federal Trade Commission settled charges against a debt relief operation that allegedly lured consumers nationwide into paying thousands of dollars in up-front fees, but in most cases failed to actually reduce[Read More…]
Beyond Pesticides’ Back to School Checklist
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. It’s that time of the year again for kids to return to the classroom. For others it’s their first time meeting new friends, new teachers in a new school. However, children may face unexpected dangers from antibacterial chemicals and other pesticides used in and around schools.[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden at Sendai Airport
Sendai, Japan–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011 – 3:22 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Governor, thank you very much. Come to Delaware. It’s a lovely place. How many students were scheduled to go to visit my home state of Delaware? Raise your hand. You’ve still got to come. My[Read More…]
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