Day: February 2, 2012

Occupy the Hood and Occupy Pittsburgh offer Teach-In on Building Power for the 99%

Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. Occupy Pittsburgh joins with Occupy the Hood to bring discussion on important social and economic justice issues of our city, region, and nation.  Activists from all backgrounds, neighborhoods, life circumstances and political viewpoints will share experiences and insight while strengthening the diverse community that the Occupy[Read More…]

First Lady and Dr. Biden Announce ‘Joining Forces Community Challenge’ Finalists From Across the Country

From more than 300 submissions, 20 finalists recognized for displaying exemplary support to military families and veterans WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden today announced 20 finalists as part of the Joining Forces Community Challenge, an effort to recognize and celebrate citizens, communities, and organizations[Read More…]

Obama Administration Announces Major Steps toward Leasing for Offshore Wind Projects in Mid-Atlantic

Wind Energy Areas Moving Ahead in Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and Delaware; Secretary Salazar Streamlines Offshore Wind Applications WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. Echoing President Obama’s State of the Union call for an “all of the above” energy strategy, the Department of the Interior today marked a major milestone for offshore wind[Read More…]

Sierra Club Statement on Department of Interior’s Mid-Atlantic Offshore Wind Findings

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. Today the Department of the Interior released its environmental assessment of offshore wind sites along the Mid-Atlantic coast. The DOI found that these sites would create no significant impact to the environment, paving the way for accelerated wind energy development off the coasts of New Jersey,[Read More…]

Michael Foods Recalls Hard-Cooked Eggs Packed In Brine Sold In 10- And 25-Pound Pails Because Of Possible Health Risk

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012.l  Michael Foods, Inc. is recalling specific lot dates of hard-cooked eggs in brine sold in 10- and 25-pound pails for institutional use that were produced at its Wakefield, Nebraska facility because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is[Read More…]

HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012.  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…]

LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. 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: Fold-Out Sleeper Ottomans Units:[Read More…]

Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. 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: Konica Minolta Printers Units:[Read More…]

Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. 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…]

Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. 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…]

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