Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. Oneike Mickhale Barnett, a Jamaican citizen, was sentenced today in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., in connection with his role in a fraudulent lottery scheme based in Jamaica that targeted victims in the United States, the Justice Department announced. Barnett was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William[Read More…]
Day: April 29, 2014
Alabama Man Sentenced to Prison for Million Dollar Scheme Using Prisoner Identities to Obtain False Tax Refunds
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. Harvey James was sentenced today to serve 110 months in prison for his role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama. [Read More…]
1 is 2 Many Campaign Releases New Public Service Announcement on Sexual Assault
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Today, Vice President Biden launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) encouraging men to speak up and step in if they see someone in danger of being sexually assaulted. The PSA is being launched in coordination with the 1 is 2 Many campaign and the White[Read More…]
Statement from LA Lakers President Jeanie Buss
EL SEGUNDO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. The following statement was issued today by Lakers President Jeanie Buss in response to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s announcement regarding Clippers owner Donald Sterling: “In my statement yesterday, I said I had full confidence in Adam Silver and how he and the NBA would handle this[Read More…]
NAACP Applauds NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s Decision to Ban Donald Sterling from NBA for Life
Baltimore, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. The NAACP is pleased the NBA is taking swift and strong action against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for his racist and offensive remarks. Their decision to ban Mr. Sterling indefinitely from the league, seek his removal from ownership and fine him $2.5 million —[Read More…]
FDA Approves Zykadia for Late-stage Lung Cancer
Breakthrough therapy drug approved four months ahead of review completion goal date Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Zykadia (ceritinib) for patients with a certain type of late-stage (metastatic) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Zykadia is an anaplastic lymphoma kinase[Read More…]
Bulldogs Basketball Camps Coming to South Suburban College this Summer
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. The South Suburban College Basketball Program is now accepting registrations for their summer camps in June. The Bulldogs will host two camps–a Championship Basketball Camp from June 16th through June 19th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and a Championship Shooting Camp from June 23rd[Read More…]
GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips by Shasta Technologies: FDA Safety Communication – May Report False Results
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. ISSUE: The FDA is advising people with diabetes and health care professionals to stop using GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips because the strips may report incorrect blood glucose levels. During a recent inspection of Shasta Technologies LLC, the FDA found extensive violations of federal regulations[Read More…]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Bans Donald Sterling for Life
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014 – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has banned Donald Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers or the NBA, it was announced today at a press conference in Manhattan. Commissioner Silver has also fined Mr. Sterling $2.5 million, the maximum amount allowed under the NBA[Read More…]
Study Shows How Brazilian Cattle Ranching Policies Can Reduce Deforestation
BERKELEY–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. There is a higher cost to steaks and hamburgers than what is reflected on the price tags at grocery stores and restaurants. Producing food – and beef, in particular – is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, which are projected to grow as rising incomes in[Read More…]