Month: August 2010

Static Kill Injectivity Testing Commences on MC252 Well

HOUSTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010.  BP started injectivity testing today at 19:05 (UK) and 13:05 (CDT) in advance of static kill operations. Based on the results of the injectivity test, pumping of drilling mud for the static kill could commence later today, following which a decision on the best way to cement[Read More…]

Death Notice: Martha Ashbaugh nee Ashbaugh

Martha Ashbaugh nee Ashbaugh, 85, longtime resident of Park Forest, IL for 60 years; July 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Vincent; loving mother of: Debbie (Paul) Page, Donna (Gerry) Furgason, Kathy (Ray) Toomey. Cherished grandmother of: Tessa Page, Paul Page, Jacki (Mike) Lewellyn, Nick Furgason, and Courtney, Joshua[Read More…]

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Starts Friday

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010.  With the first statewide back-to-school sales tax holiday starting his Friday, August 6 and running through Sunday, August 15, the Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding families to plan on shopping for the new clothes and school supplies their children need to get a good start at[Read More…]

P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk

CINCINNATI–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010.  The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported. The following dry pet food products[Read More…]

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Madeline Bunk Beds Due to Entrapment Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010.  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…]

Interagency Policy Board on Early Learning to be Formed

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today announced the formation of the Early Learning Interagency Policy Board to improve the quality of early learning programs and outcomes for young children; increase the coordination of research, technical[Read More…]

Colorado Nets $7.34 Million From Dispensary License Applications

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2010.  More than 2,000 people in Colorado applied for licenses to run state-regulated medical marijuana dispensaries, growing facilities or related businesses before this weekend’s application deadline, according to state officials. In total, the state made $7.34 million from application fees alone. More than 700 applied specifically for[Read More…]

Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–AUgust 3, 2010.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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[Read More…]

Civil Liberties Groups Applaud Approval Of NYC Islamic Cultural Center For Upholding Values Of Freedom And Tolerance

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 3 – The New York Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union today praised the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission for standing up for the principles of religious freedom and tolerance in approving a proposal to build a 13-story Islamic cultural center near the World[Read More…]

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