WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2014 — Dozens of groups dedicated to eliminating colorectal cancer as a major public health problem joined together at the National Press Club to hear new data related to progress in reducing deaths from colorectal cancer and to launch an effort to increase the nation’s colorectal cancer[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Black Firefighters and City of New York Settle 7-year Lawsuit on Racially Discriminatory Hiring Practices
New York—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2014. Members of the Vulcan Society of Black Firefighters and their attorneys from the Center for Constitutional Rights and Levy Ratner, P.C. announced today that a settlement agreement was reached with the City of New York and the U.S. Department of Justice in the class action lawsuit[Read More…]
No Corporate Impunity for Abu Ghraib Torture, Attorneys Urge Court
U.S. Private Military Contractor Can Be Held Liable for Torture Richmond, VA–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2014. A month before the 10-year anniversary of the Abu Ghraib torture photos, attorneys from the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) and co-counsel urged a federal appeals court to re-open a case brought by four Iraqi Abu[Read More…]
RAND Study: Marijuana Use Rises While Consumption Of Cocaine, Methamphetamine Falls
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director A rise in the self-reported consumption of cannabis during the years 2006 to 2010 corresponds with a significant decline in Americans’ use of cocaine and methamphetamine during this same time period, according to a new RAND study commissioned by the[Read More…]
Prepping for Radar Vision
Petermann on the move EU–(ENEWSPF)–18 March 2014. Sentinel-1A, Europe’s first satellite for Copernicus, is almost ready for launch on 3 April. Meanwhile, ESA is showing how its advanced radar will map ice, monitor subsidence and much more. Marking a new era in Earth observation focusing on operational applications, Sentinel-1A is[Read More…]
Herschel Completes Largest Survey of Cosmic Dust in Local Universe
Herschel survey in infrared and visible EU–(ENEWSPF)–18 March 2014. The largest census of dust in local galaxies has been completed using data from ESA’s Herschel space observatory, providing a huge legacy to the scientific community. Cosmic dust grains are a minor but fundamental ingredient in the recipe of gas and[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Meets With Lawrence Sellers, Eagle Scout Shot While Protecting Girlfriend
Sellers was injured in same gang shooting that took the life of Hadiya Pendleton; Kirk presents Sellers with copy of tribute to him in the Congressional Record CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 18 2014. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) yesterday met with Lawrence Sellers, an Eagle Scout who was injured last year in the[Read More…]
State of Oregon Requires New Land Lease For Morrow Pacific Coal Export Project
New state land lease requirement deals additional blow to fledgling coal export proposal PORTLAND, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2014. The State of Oregon has notified Ambre Energy that its controversial proposed coal export terminal is located on state-owned land in the Columbia River and now requires a state land lease. In a[Read More…]
GM Recall of Certain Model Year Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse and Saturn Outlook Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2014. SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may[Read More…]
GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2009 – 2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Vans
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2014. SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected[Read More…]
