Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The inhalation of the non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol) significantly mitigates tobacco smokers’ desire for cigarettes, according to clinical trial data published online in the journal Addictive Behaviors. Investigators at University College London conducted a double blind pilot study to assess[Read More…]
Year: 2013
New UN Report Cites ‘Unprecedented Climate Extremes’ Over Past Decade
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–3 July 2013 – The world experienced “unprecedented high-impact climate extremes” between 2001 and 2010 and more national temperature records were broken during that period than in any other decade, according to a United Nations report launched today. The report, The Global Climate 2001-2010, A Decade of Extremes, says the[Read More…]
Readout of Interior Secretary Jewell’s Visit to Fire Incident Command Posts in Arizona
PEEPLES VALLEY, AZ–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today visited the Incident Command Posts for the Yarnell Fire and Dean Peak Fire in Arizona, where she met with first responders and volunteers. Secretary Jewell thanked them for their service as they work to contain the fires and[Read More…]
Suspect Arrested within Minutes of Melrose Park Bank Robbery
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago man who had just robbed a Melrose Park bank was arrested as he attempted to drive away from the scene of the robbery, the FBI says. The arrest and subsequent federal charge were announced today by Cory B. Nelson, Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending June 29, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 343,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 348,000. The 4-week moving average was 345,500, a decrease of 750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
The Law is Moving Forward: Let’s Keep Focus on Working Families
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. The following is a statement from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) regarding the Obama administration’s decision to streamline employer responsibility reporting and delay the implementation of employer responsibility requirements for one year: “The overwhelming majority of large corporations offer healthcare to their employees and the[Read More…]
Toys R Us Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: July 03, 2013 – Recall number: 13-234 Fast Lane FA-005 Radio Control 3-Channel Helicopter Recall Summary Name of product: Remote-controlled 3[Read More…]
Angel’s Touch Collections Recalls Butterfly and Shell Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: July 03, 2013 – Recall number: 13-233 Recalled butterfly clip light Recall Summary Name of product: Decorative lamps Hazard: The lamps[Read More…]
NOAA, Partners Predict Significant Harmful Algal Bloom in Western Lake Erie This Summer
Satellite image of 2011 bloom (the most severe in decades). Download here (Credit: MERIS/NASA; processed by NOAA/NOS/NCCOS ) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. NOAA and its research partners predict that the 2013 western Lake Erie harmful algal bloom (HAB) season will have a significant bloom of cyanobacteria, a toxic blue-green algae,[Read More…]
Audubon CEO comments on The State of the Birds 2013
The State of the Birds 2013: Report on Private Lands New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. National Audubon Society President and CEO David Yarnold yesterday issued the following statement on the release of The State of the Birds 2013: Report on Private Lands: “American landowners play a critical role in the[Read More…]
