Wife, Sandi Jackson Sentenced to 12 Months in Federal Prison WASHINGTON—(ENEWPSF)—August 14, 2013. Former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. and namesake of the famed civil rights leader was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for misspending $750,000 in campaign funds. In addition, Jackson Jr. will serve three years of[Read More…]
Day: August 14, 2013
Study: Passage of Medical Marijuana Laws Associated With Reduced Incidences of Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2013. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The passage of medical cannabis laws is associated with a reduction in the public’s consumption of alcohol and with fewer incidences of alcohol-related traffic fatalities, according to data published in the Journal of Law and Economics. Investigators at Montana State[Read More…]
UN Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Use of Force Against Protesters in Cairo
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 August 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned in the strongest terms the violence that occurred today in Cairo when Egyptian security services used force to clear sit-ins and demonstrations, and urged all Egyptians to focus on promoting inclusive reconciliation. The crackdown comes just days after Mr. Ban renewed[Read More…]
Get College Credit While Helping Legalize Marijuana
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. I came across a wonderful opportunity while I was on Twitter yesterday. Become an intern with Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and earn college credits while helping to make the world a better place. Based off of our Google Analytics, I know that there are[Read More…]
Jaguar Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 -2014 XK Convertible Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2013. SUMMARY: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 XK convertible vehicles manufactured October 1, 2010, through August 1, 2013. The switch in the overhead roof console also activates the power operated windows when the convertible roof is opening or closing.[Read More…]
Think Green, Practice Organic This Semester
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. With another school year upon us, this can be an exciting and busy time of the year for parents and teachers as children prepare for the first day back. During this hectic time, it’s important to remember that children may face unexpected dangers at school from[Read More…]
DOD Announces Same-Sex Spouse Benefits
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. Today, the Department of Defense announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of uniformed service members and Department of Defense civilian employees. After a review of the department’s benefit policies following the Supreme Court’s ruling that Section Three of the Defense of Marriage Act[Read More…]
Individual Arrested in Florida in Connection with a Lottery Scam in Jamaica
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. A Jamaican citizen charged in connection with the operation of a fraudulent lottery was arrested Tuesday in Orlando, Fla., following his indictment by a federal grand jury in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Aug. 9, 2012, the Justice Department, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs[Read More…]
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Homeowners Association and Property Management Company in Fair Housing Lawsuit Involving Occupancy Limits
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. The Justice Department announced yesterday that the Townhomes of Kings Lake HOA Inc. (HOA) and Vanguard Management Group Inc. have agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The lawsuit alleged that the HOA adopted and both defendants[Read More…]
Geotagging Photos on Mobile Phones Leaves You, Your Children, Vulnerable (Video)
This is legitimate. Pictures you’ve e-mailed or uploaded from your smartphone could leak information that can threaten your safety or that of your children. Visit http://tinyurl.com/smartphonerisks to read much more on this investigation.