Aloe, adiós: las afirmaciones de la compañía no tenían pruebas

16 de octubre de 2019

por 

Bridget Small

Especialista en educación del consumidor, FTC

Es posible que hayas oído hablar del uso de aloe vera para aliviar las quemaduras del sol. Una compañía de Florida afirmó que sus productos de aloe vera podían aliviar el dolor articular y muscular, la diabetes, el reflujo ácido, entre otras afecciones, y que estudios de salud confirmaban sus afirmaciones. Al respecto, la FTC dice que esto no es así. La compañía deberá pagar $537,000 bajo un acuerdo resolutorio con la FTC y deberá dejar de hacer afirmaciones relacionadas con la salud que no estén respaldadas por evidencia científica válida.

De acuerdo con la FTC, NatureCity LLC promocionaba que sus cápsulas comestibles TrueAloe y la mezcla de bebida AloeCran contenían aloe vera procesada, por medio de millones de anuncios publicitarios, en sitios web y en Amazon. Los anuncios de NatureCity LLC mencionaban estudios en humanos y “datos” que confirmaban las propiedades curativas del aloe vera para mejorar una variedad de afecciones de salud graves; sin embargo, la FTC sostiene que esas afirmaciones no estaban respaldadas por evidencia científica válida.

Muchos folletos de NatureCity LLC incluían fotos e historias de clientes satisfechos que afirman haber experimentado un alivio notable del dolor y otras dolencias. Algunos decían que ya no necesitaban medicamentos recetados. La FTC afirma que los folletos no revelaban que, en privado, NatureCity LLC ofrecía a los clientes productos gratuitos o productos con descuento con envío gratuito, si sus testimonios se usaban en materiales publicitarios.

Según el acuerdo resolutorio, NatureCity LLC debe enviar cartas a sus clientes indicando que fue demandada por publicidad engañosa y que entregó a algunos clientes productos y envíos gratuitos a cambio de revisiones favorables.

Te recomendamos que hables con tu médico antes de probar un producto para la salud. Tu médico te puede explicar los riesgos que un producto tiene para tu salud, si existen estudios acreditados que respalden las afirmaciones y si el producto tendrá un efecto en los medicamentos o tratamientos que estás tomando. Si detectas un fraude relacionado con la salud, avisa a la FTC en FTC.gov/queja.

Interviews with 50 Juvenile Prison Inmates Which Have Committed Homicide , - 5th Annual Juvenile Crime Conference - Wednesday, 11/13/19 Broward County, Davie Recibidos x

Join the Broward County Crime Commission in Cooperation with Broward County Parks & Recreation for the "Kids that Kill 2" 5th Annual Juvenile Crime Conference As Part of the Broward County Crime Commission Building Bridges Mental Health Conference Series Critical Thinking Solutions in Crime Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 Long Key Nature Center 3501 SW 130th Ave, Davie, FL 33330 Sign in/Breakfast Begins at 8:30am Program 9:00am to 3:15pm AGENDA with SPEAKERS: Kids That Kill 2 – 13 November 2019:   Opening Comments: 8:50 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - James DePelisi, Broward County Crime Commission   INSIDE THE MIND OF A SCHOOL SHOOTER – Comparing the Mindset Between an Adolescent School Shooter to an Adult Active Shooter- Opening Presentation - 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Dr. Robert Cipriano, Fort Lauderdale Police Department   IDENTIFYING CHILDREN WHO KILL – Personality Patterns and Character Traits - Panel I - 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Chief Constance Stanley, Chief of Police, City of Lauderhill Police Department Deputy Chief Robin Griffin – Kitzerow, Deputy Chief of Police, Florida Atlantic University Police Department  Chief Cassandra Evans, Chief Probation Officer, Department of Juvenile Justice Judge Elijah Williams, 17th Judicial Circuit, Juvenile Delinquency Division Dr. Robert Cipriano, Fort Lauderdale Police Department MODERATOR: James DePelisi, Director/Chairman, Broward County Crime Commission BREAK - 10:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. THE SLAYING OF BOBBY KENT: KILL THE BULLY – Criminal Justice Case Study – How a Group of Childhood Friends From Hollywood, Conspired to Kill Another Friend in Weston Florida - Panel II - 10:40 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Judge Charles Greene, 17th Judicial Circuit Tim Donnelly, Assistant State Attorney in Charge, Broward County State Attorney’s Office (SAO) Michael Dutko, Defense Attorney Frank Ilarraza, Retired Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), Homicide Detective Jim Shutze, Author, Bully: A True Story of High School Revenge Tonya Alanez, Journalist, Sun-Sentinel Newspaper MODERATOR - Senior Judge Joel Lazarus, Retired, Advisory Board Chairman, Broward County Crime Commission   LUNCH - 11:40 a.m. to Noon LUNCHEON KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – When Kids Kill – Interviews with 50 Prison Juvenile and Adult Inmates Which Have Committed Homicide – Noon to 12:40 p.m. Ms. Tessa Duvall, Journalist, Louisville – Courier Journal (formerly, Florida Times Union, Jacksonville)   BREAK - 12:40 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. JUVENILE CRIME: WHERE WE HAVE BEEN, WHERE WE ARE, AND WHERE WE ARE GOING – Coaches, Teachers, Mentors, Clergy - Panel III - 12:50pm to 1:30pm Wayne Blair, Lifelong Broward County Coach Alex Karakorakis, Lifelong Broward County Coach Ms. Tessa Duvall, Journalist, Louisville – Courier Journal Ian Moffett, Retired Police Chief, Dade County Pubic Schools James Whitfield, Pastor/Coach/Teacher, Fort Lauderdale High School Dr. Lawrence Model, Lt. Colonel, Boca Raton Civil Air Patrol Ms. Kemma Foreman, Park Manager/Associate, Broward County Parks and Recreation MODERATOR: James DePelisi, Director/Chairman, Broward County Crime Commission PREVENTING AND REDUCING JUVENILE VIOLENCE: A Solution Based Panel of Mental Health Professionals - Panel IV - 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Dr. Jennifer Allen, Department of Criminal Justice, Nova Southeastern University (NSU)  Dr. Ron Mercer, The Center for Creative Living Dr. Nicole Graham, Institute for Behavioral Sciences and the Law (IBSL)  Ms. Sarah Cummings, Treatment Manager, Juvenile Assessment Team, Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Dr. Karen Dann, Karen T J Dann , Phd P A Dr. Ronald l. Bergman, ABPP, FAACP Dr. Jerry Poliacoff, Psychologist, PhD MODERATOR: Dr. Michael Brannon, Institute for Behavioral Sciences and the Law (IBSL)   BREAK - 2:15 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. WHY KIDS KILL THEIR PARENTS - Parricide and Matricide-CONCLUDING PRESENTATION - 2:25 p.m. to 3:15pm Dr. Christopher J. Fichera, Clinical Psychologist      CREDITS:  Physicians:  Memorial Healthcare System designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Memorial Healthcare System and the Broward County Crime Commission. The Memorial Healthcare System is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   Nursing, Respiratory Therapy and EMS Continuing Education: Memorial Healthcare System is an approved provider of Nurses, Respiratory Therapist and EMS continuing education. The 5th Annual Juvenile Violence Conference is approved for 5.5 Nursing and Respiratory contact hours EMS personnel is approved for 6.0 contact hours CLE's Credits Mental Health CEU's Pending For more information please call Hope #754-423-1976 www.browardcrime.org Breakfast & Lunch Included (Coffee Served ALL DAY) Visit our website

Leon County Government Employment Opportunities - 10.21.19

LEON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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If you are driven by making a difference on the issues that matter most to our community and committed to demonstrating results, exceeding expectations in areas of customer service and exercising responsible stewardship of our community’s resources, then you may have what it takes to join our team. 

 Do you want to join the Leon County team?  Apply Online.

CLOSING DATE: October 25, 2019

Animal Control Officer

Park Attendant

Survey Party Chief

OPEN CONTINUOUSLY

Paramedic (PRN)

EMT (PRN)

Consolidated Dispatch Agency

 Public Safety Communications Operator (Open Continuously)

http://www.talgov.com/employment/cda-psco.aspx

 For additional information on Leon County employment opportunities:

• Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/HR/jobs
• Call our Job Line at (850) 606-2403
• Watch Channel 16 on Comcast and CenturyLink
• Visit Human Resources, 315 South Calhoun Street, 2^th Floor, Suite #210

Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

People Focused.  Performance Driven

Concientización sobre el fraude de caridad, aquí y en el extranjero

21 de octubre de 2019

por 

Rosario Méndez

Abogada, División de Educación del Consumidor y los Negocios, FTC

Hoy comienza la Semana Internacional de Concientización sobre el Fraude de Caridad (ICFAW, por su sigla en inglés), un esfuerzo coordinado a nivel internacional para ayudar a las organizaciones de caridad y a los donantes a evitar este tipo de fraude. La FTC se une a esta campaña sumándose a las autoridades estatales que regulan las actividades de las organizaciones de caridad en todo el país, la National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO), y a colegas del ámbito internacional. Al unir nuestras fuerzas, podemos transmitir información y consejos a más personas y a más organizaciones de caridad. El dinero perdido en manos de falsas organizaciones de caridad y estafadores significa menos dinero en donaciones para ayudar a quienes las necesitan. Y nadie desea que eso suceda, ni aquí ni en el exterior del país.

Los esfuerzos de educación y alcance comunitario de la FTC en este tema están en plena actividad durante todo el año, pero la Semana Internacional de Concientización sobre Fraude de Caridad nos ofrece otra oportunidad de recordarle a la gente cómo hacer para detectar los trucos de los estafadores y cómo evitar hacer donaciones a organizaciones de caridad fraudulentas. En FTC.gov/Caridad encontrarás recomendaciones útiles para investigar y verificar las calificaciones de las organizaciones de caridad consultando a grupos como Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch y Guide Star.

Este año, además de ofrecer recomendaciones para los donantes, también estamos alertando a las organizaciones de caridad sobre cómo prevenir las amenazas cibernéticas que pueden comprometer sus redes y sus computadoras. Las herramientas, que están disponibles en FTC.gov/Ciberseguridad (hojas informativas, cuestionarios y videos) cubren temas como ransomware, phishing, impostores de emails de negocios, contratación de un servicio de alojamiento web y más, ayudarán a las organizaciones a cerciorarse de que están protegiendo sus datos y la información de los donantes.
¿No sabes por dónde empezar? Comienza por lo básico:
•    Configura el software para que se actualice automáticamente.
•    Protege tus archivos haciendo copias de seguridad fuera de línea.
•    Exige el uso de contraseñas para todos los dispositivos.
•    Usa un sistema de autenticación de múltiples factores (como un PIN o una llave que se inserta en el dispositivo).
•    Codifica los dispositivos.

Para más información, visita FTC.gov/Ciberseguridad. Toda la información también está disponible en inglés en FTC.gov/Cybersecurity.

Commission For Women General Board Meeting

Commission For Women will be hosting their Monthly General Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 5:30 PM 111 NW 1 Street, Miami, FL 33128 6th Floor Conference Room

City of Weston eNewsletter | Newsday Tuesday | 10/22/2019

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON October 22, 2019 Community Input Desired at Open House for Complete Streets Grant Application The public is invited to provide input on a grant application the City intends to submit to the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization as part of its Complete Streets and other Localized Initiatives Grant Program for city-wide ADA and sidewalk improvements. The Open House will be held Tuesday, October 29th between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.at Weston City Hall. Read More       » Use Caution with Holiday Candles Many holiday celebrations around the world include the use of candles or beautiful lights floating in the air – sky or wish lanterns. Candles should always be used with caution and under supervision, and sky lanterns are illegal in Broward county due to the fire danger that they pose. Read more to learn safety tips on these holiday traditions. Read More    » Coffee with the Top Cop Stop in and meet Sheriff Gregory Tony Meet Sheriff Gregory Tony and your Weston hometown deputies over a cup of coffee and conversation on Tuesday, October 29th from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the Starbucks in Weston Commons. Come out and enjoy a cup of Joe on BSO. Read More » Halloween Funfest at Broward County Animal Care A special Halloween FunFest will be held on Saturday, October 26th, from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m., at Broward County Animal Care, 2400 SW 42nd Street, in Fort Lauderdale. Children will receive a special Animal Care Halloween bag and be invited to “trick or treat” and enjoy a special Pumpkin Patch. Adoptable dogs and cats will also be featured. All adoption fees will be waived include spaying/neutering; vaccinations, County license tag and a microchip! Read More  » Pack up the family and head to the park to enjoy the antics of video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz as they risk it all travelling to the World Wide Web. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy the night under the stars. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Read More   » Interact with the many leagues that offer league sports and activities in Weston’s parks. Weston Sports Alliance members, along with Weston Tennis Center and Kidokinetics, will showcase their activities at the Sports Extravangaza, starting at 5:30 p.m. Come out to learn about all of the activities that Weston offers to be ACTIVE. It all takes place at Regional Park on soccer field #8, near the event stage. Read More   » Come dressed in you best costume for a night of festivities you won’t forget as the Weston YMCA stirs up a little toil and trouble with a haunted house and trunks full of candy! There will be photo ops, spooky spectacular entertainment and more. Event is open to the public -- you do not have to be a member of the Y to attend. Saturday, October 26th | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.  $20 per family up to 4 persons, $5 per additional person, cash only. Read More  » Drive Safely on Halloween... and Everyday  Halloween is creeping up quickly. It is that time were children’s excitement will take over and safety will be forgotten. Don’t be scared! With these safety tips, caregivers and motorists can ensure for everyone’s safety when out and about looking for treats. Read More  » What's On the Web? Elevation Certificates Now Available Elevation certificates for residential properties are now available on the My City Services app, found in Maps/Apps, accessible on the homepage. Click on Interactive Maps to find My City Services. Enter your address to access all types of information that relates to your property. Elevation certificates are found under the Property + Development tab, and scroll right to find Elevation certificates. Read More  » OPEN TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES Register Today! In partnership with the City of Weston and Broward Sheriff's Office Weston District (Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue), the Weston YMCA invites all Veterans to be honored for their valiant service to our country. Veterans and their families should register today to attend the special presentation on the morning of the Veterans Day holiday - November 11th. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. Call 954-424-9622 to register. Read More  »