Fielder Dam ranks in Oregon’s top ten list of barriers harmful to salmon, steelhead Medford, OR–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. In the wake of failed efforts to broker the voluntary removal of the Rogue Basin’s defunct Fielder Dam, WaterWatch of Oregon filed suit in U.S. District Court today, contending that the dam[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Groups Appeal Fracking Chemical Case to Wyoming Supreme Court
Public interest organizations are seeking disclosure of chemicals that are injected underground Cheyenne, WY–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Several public interest and government watchdog groups have appealed to Wyoming’s highest court, asking it to compel the state’s oil and gas permitting agency to disclose the chemicals that are injected underground during the[Read More…]
Focus on Growing Threat of Space Debris
Distribution of debris EU–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2013.The continuing growth in space debris poses an increasing threat to economically vital orbital regions. Next week, hundreds of top experts from across the globe will meet at Europe’s largest-ever debris forum to share their latest research findings and discuss potential solutions. Satellite operators worldwide,[Read More…]
Full-time Wage and Salary Workers Have Median Weekly Earnings of $773 in 1st Quarter 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2013. Median weekly earnings of the nation’s 102.6 million full-time wage and salary workers were $773 in the first quarter of 2013 (not seasonally adjusted), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This was 0.5 percent higher than a year earlier, compared with a gain of[Read More…]
Statement from Senator Kirk on the Senate Vote on Public Safety & Second Amendment Rights Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement yesterday regarding the Senate vote on the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act: “I am disappointed that the Senate could not come together to support a bipartisan proposal that would reduce gun violence and[Read More…]
Statement by Rep. Jan Schakowsky on the Senate Defeat of the Background Check Amendment
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement following the failure of the Senate to break a filibuster on a bill to require background checks for gun purchasers by a vote of 54 to 46: “Today is not the end of the debate to protect our[Read More…]
Southeast Toyota Recall of Certain Model Year Toyota Tundra, Rav4, Sequoia, Corolla, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Venza, 4Runner, Tacoma, Sienna, Prius, Scion, Scion SC, Scion SB, and Scion TC Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2013. SUMMARY: Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota[Read More…]
Classic Characters Recalls Infant Socks Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 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: April 18, 2013 – Recall number: 13-173 Classic Characters Froggy Socks (style S110) Recall Summary Name of product: Infant Froggy Socks[Read More…]
CNN’s Report on Arrest in Boston Marathon Bombing ‘completely f**king wrong’ (Jon Stewart Video)
The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,The Daily Show on Facebook CNN’s exclusive report on an arrest in the Boston Marathon bombing was exclusive because it was completely f**king wrong. (05:47) Jon Stewart reports.
Hop, Skip or Jump? Study Says No to All of the Above
MIT engineers find that in the earliest stages of arthritis, high-impact exercise may worsen cartilage damage CAMBRIDGE, Mass. –(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013. Osteoarthritis, which affects at least 20 percent of adults in the United States, leads to deterioration of cartilage, the rubbery tissue that prevents bones from rubbing together. By studying[Read More…]
