Day: December 11, 2012

Number of Displaced Syrians Registered in Region Passes Half a Million – UN Refugee Agency

GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–11 December 2012 – More than half a million Syrian refugees have now been registered or are awaiting registration in neighbouring countries and North Africa, and the numbers are currently climbing by more than 3,000 per day, the United Nations refugee agency announced today. “According to UNHCR’s latest figures from[Read More…]

Release Five Elderly Marijuana Prisoners From Federal Prison

No One Should Go To Jail For Marijuana Offenses OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012. There have been a lot of petitions going around lately, and I couldn’t be happier. Even if the White House chooses to ignore these marijuana petitions, we need to keep shoving them down their throats to keep awareness[Read More…]

Outdated Hudson Valley Coal Plant Set to Retire

Danskammer coal plant to be torn down after sale complete, marks 126th nationwide Town of Newburgh, NY–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012.  The Danskammer coal plant in the Mid-Hudson Valley will be retired and torn down following its sale from Dynegy Inc. to ICS NY Holdings. The plant was purchased for just $3.5 million[Read More…]

Knowledge Exchange Classes Begin at GSU

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Never stop learning could be the mantra of the students in The Knowledge Exchange, sponsored by Governors State University. Classes are offered for adults on a wide range of topics. Registration for winter classes begins on December 17.  Classes begin on January 18 and are held Fridays,[Read More…]

Mercedes-Benz Recall of Certain Model 2011 – 2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E340, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 11, 2012.  Summary:  Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of[Read More…]

Mister Snacks, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Sunbird Snacks 5oz. Packages of Yogurt Raisins

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012. Mister Snacks, Inc. of Amherst, New York, is recalling its 5 oz. packages of Sunbird Snacks Yogurt Raisins because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. This[Read More…]

Wing Enterprises Recalls Switch-it Stepladder/Stepstools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at Home Depot

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 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…]

United Steelworkers Calls on Mich. Gov. Snyder to Veto Right-to-Work-for-Less

Michigan working families deserve state ballot vote for their economic future Pittsburgh–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012 – President Leo W. Gerard of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement  today in an appeal to common sense economics over politics as a Michigan lame-duck legislative session by Republicans rams through a ‘right-to-work-for-less’[Read More…]

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