Tanya Golash Boza CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. Increasing deportation of largely male black and Latino immigrants from the United States will be the topic of Roosevelt University’s annual Matthew Freeman lecture by author Tanya Golash-Boza at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 6 at the University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The event is[Read More…]
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Photo Exhibit on Green Roofs in Chicago and Beyond to Open Feb. 9 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery
Wabash building green roof CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. The public will get a rare look at green roofs in Chicago and beyond when photographer Brad Temkin’s Rooftop: Second Nature opens Thursday, Feb. 9 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery, 18. S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Approximately 20 large-scale images of green rooftops in[Read More…]
Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard
Side view of Boosted model Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017 Recall Summary Name of product: Electric-powered skateboards Hazard: The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. Consumer Contact: Boosted toll-free at 844-395-0070 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at https://boostedboards.com[Read More…]
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Bad Boy Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Bad Boy XTO off-road utility vehicle Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. Recall Summary Name of product: Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles Hazard: The off-road utility vehicles lack seat belts, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the operator and passengers in the event of a vehicle accident. Consumer Contact: [Read More…]
Nutritional Quality of Kids’ Menus Not Improving
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. U.S. chain restaurants participating in a National Restaurant Association initiative to improve the nutritional quality of their children’s menus have made no significant changes compared with restaurants not participating in the program, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public[Read More…]
‘Sweep Away Exploitation’ Event Discusses Newly Enacted Illinois Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2017. The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) joined Arise Chicago, Latino Union of Chicago, AFIRE Chicago and other members of the IL Domestic Workers Coalition and the National Domestic Workers Alliance for a press conference today to “Sweep Away Exploitation” for IL’s 35,000+ Domestic Workers. Amidst a[Read More…]
NORML Responds To National Academy of Sciences’ Marijuana Report
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a comprehensive report today acknowledging that “conclusive or substantial evidence” exists for cannabis’ efficacy in patients suffering from chronic pain, and sharply criticized longstanding federal regulatory barriers to marijuana research – in particular “the classification of cannabis[Read More…]
Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Has Created 123,00 Full-Time Jobs
Seattle, WA–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. The legal cannabis industry is responsible for the creation of an estimated 123,000 full-time jobs in the United States, according to data provided by the online content provider Leafly.com. Authors analyzed state-by-state economic data to draw their extrapolations. They estimated some 58,000 full-time jobs in states[Read More…]
Attorney General Nominee Comments On Conflict Between State/Federal Marijuana Laws
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. United States Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions responded to questions on Tuesday with regard to how he believes the Justice Department ought to respond to states that have legalized the use of marijuana. While testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Sessions indicated that the agency’s[Read More…]
President Obama Awards Vice President Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom (Videos)
President Obama: “As good a man as God ever created” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. During a surprise send-off for Vice President Joe Biden, President Obama awarded Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The emotional presentation and remarks are in the video sbelow. https://youtu.be/LjKZhSCTwp4 https://youtu.be/STJv9191ftQ Source: Youtube
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