“Our findings suggest that occasional use of marijuana … may not be associated with adverse consequences on pulmonary function.” San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Exposure to moderate levels of cannabis smoke, even over the long-term, is not associated with adverse effects on pulmonary function, according to clinical trial data published[Read More…]
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Obama’s Reorganization Plan Could Erode NOAA’s Capabilities
NRDC is ‘’Extremely Troubled’’ by Proposal to Move Agency to Interior WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. The following is a statement from Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, on the government reorganization plan announced by President Obama. “Streamlining government to better serve the American people is a worthy undertaking.[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, January 13, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. Mitt Romney Wins New Hampshire; Florida Alliance Members Voice Disapproval Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire Republican primary Tuesday with 39.3% of the vote, finishing well ahead of runners-up Ron Paul (22.8%) and Jon Huntsman (16.9%). Two days later, Florida Alliance for Retired Americans members gathered[Read More…]
Mayor John Ostenburg Appointed to National League of Cities’ Community and Economic Development Steering Committee
Park Forest Mayor John Ostenburg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)- National League of Cities President Ted Ellis has announced the appointment of Mayor John A. Ostenburg of Park Forest to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2012 Community and Economic Development (CED) Steering Committee. The CED committee is responsible for developing[Read More…]
A Birthday Celebration in Jazz in Honor of Martin Luther King, Sunday January 15 at UUCC
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host ‘A Birthday Celebration in Jazz’ in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, January 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature the Chris Ussery Quartet. In[Read More…]
Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson on Retail Sales in 2011
Washington,DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released retail sales data for December and full year 2011. The data reflects strong growth last year, compared to 2010, increasing 7.7 percent. Excluding automobiles, full year 2011 retail sales grew 7.3 percent. In the month of December 2011, retail[Read More…]
New TV Ad Thanks President Obama for Standing up to Polluters
“It’s that Simple” Ad Calls on Congress to Support Public Health Protections Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, OH–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Today the Sierra Club released a high saturation television ad in the Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, OH media markets, thanking President Obama for protecting Americans from toxic pollution. The ad follows President[Read More…]
Gilster-Mary Lee, Corp. Announces Recall Of Hill Country Fare Brand Of Lasagna Dinner Mix Due To The Presence Of Undeclared Soy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012 – The following Recall has been announced: Hill Country Fare Lasagna Dinner DETAILS: Gilster-Mary Lee of Chester, IL is recalling some packages of dry lasagna dinner mix. The only brand involved is Hill Country Fare 6.4 oz. Lasagna Dinner which has a Best By date of[Read More…]
Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 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…]
NOAA Flights Over Pacific to Boost North American Weather Forecasting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. The Gulfstream IV-SP (G-IV) is a high altitude, high speed, twin turbofan jet aircraft acquired by NOAA in 1996. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) A highly specialized NOAA jet typically used to study hurricanes will fly over the north Pacific Ocean during the next two months gathering data[Read More…]
