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Marketers of Blood-Pressure App Settle FTC Charges Regarding Accuracy of App Readings
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 13 December 2016 13 December 2016
Washington, DC - The marketers of a mobile app designed to measure blood pressure have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceived consumers with claims that their Instant Blood Pressure (IBP) app was as accurate as a traditional blood pressure cuff. In addition, the Commission alleged that the owner provided a positive review of the app, rating it “five stars” in the app stores, without disclosing his connection to the company.
Having a bout with hiccups
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 12 December 2016 12 December 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Hiccups may result from a large meal, alcoholic beverages or sudden excitement. In some cases, hiccups may be a sign of an underlying medical condition. For most people, a bout of hiccups usually lasts only a few minutes. Rarely, hiccups may persist for months. This can result in malnutrition and exhaustion.
Vice President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 10 December 2016 10 December 2016
Washington, DC - The Vice President met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa, where they discussed the importance of maintaining and expanding the world's most comprehensive trade relationship. The two leaders underscored the breadth and depth of bilateral cooperation on a range of global issues, including their commitment to NATO, the counter-ISIL campaign, supporting Ukraine, and combating global climate change.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Ambassador Tina Kaidanow Travels to Ankara, Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 10 December 2016 10 December 2016
Washington, DC - Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Ambassador Tina Kaidanow will travel to Ankara, Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem, from December 11 to17 for discussions on a variety of international security issues.
The Continuing Need To Rethink Discipline
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 10 December 2016 10 December 2016
Washington, DC - Today, the White House released a new capstone report with updates about projects launched and local progress made in response to the Administration’s Rethink Discipline efforts. Rethink Discipline was launched as part of President Barack Obama’s My Brothers’ Keeper initiative and aims to support all students and promote a welcome and safe climate in schools.