Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2011. The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) will hold five classes on Fridays, September 9th—October 28th (8-week session) at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Three Friday morning classes are scheduled: “Freud” with facilitators Keith Kemp and Karen Pedigo PhD, Clinical Psychologist, 10:00a.m. –[Read More…]
Day: August 12, 2011
UN Chief Sees Sustainable Development as Top Priority in His Second Term
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 August 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that sustainable development will remain his top priority during his second term as the head of the United Nations, saying that key challenges include achieving the global poverty reduction goals and strengthening disaster risk reduction to avert crises[Read More…]
Statement by U.S. Commerce Department on Retail Sales in July 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released retail sales data for July 2011. Retail sales increased 0.5 percent, similar to private-sector expectations, and sales in May and June were revised upward, each by 0.2 percent. Motor vehicle sales increased 0.5 percent in July, and sales[Read More…]
Pre-Release Movie Review of ‘A NORML Life’
ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Cassie Brewer, Publicity Coordinator for Cinema Libre Studio, was kind enough to send me an advanced copy of ‘A NORML Life.’ It’s a documentary film about the work that NORML does, as well as a snapshot of the current state of marijuana policy reform in the United[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Environmental Protection Agency’s Smog Protections Delayed Again
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed a federal appeals court motion stating that the agency plans to finalize its update of the smog or ozone pollution standard “shortly.” In response, Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club, issued the following statement: “The Sierra Club[Read More…]
Miss Bonnie’s Gourmet Recalls Classic Cheddar Cheese Spread
Winchester, VA–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Miss Bonnie’s Gourmet, LLC is recalling its Miss Bonnie’s Gourmet Classic Cheddar Cheese Spread distributed between 8/1/11 and 8/10/11, with a “Best By Date” of December 23, 2011 and batch code number 0116206G113 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product[Read More…]
Dining Tables Recalled by EQ3 Due to Collapse and Impact Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Scarpa Wood and Glass[Read More…]
AARP Celebrates 76th Anniversary of Social Security
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. With Sunday marking the 76th anniversary of the creation of Social Security, AARP is celebrating the lifelong protections that Social Security’s earned benefits provide for millions of Americans today, and emphasizing the importance of protecting and strengthening the program for future generations. “Social Security is critical to[Read More…]
U.S. Court of Appeals Strikes Down Individual Mandate Provision of Affordable Health Care Act
ATLANTA—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2011. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in a 2-1 decision struck down the individual mandate provision of the Affordable Health Care Act siding with 26 states that challenged it. Eleventh Circuit Chief Judge Joel Dubina, who authored today’s opinion was joined by Judge Frank[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Comment on 11th Circuit Court of Appeal’s Ruling on Affordable Healthcare Act’s Individual Mandate Requirement
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2011. The statement below is attributed to the Center for American Progress (CAP) Policy Analyst and Blogger Ian Millhiser on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeal’s 2-1 decision to strike down the individual mandate in the Affordable Health Care Act. “What today’s opinion lacks in fidelity to[Read More…]
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