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…]

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…]

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