Hookah use doubles; no decline seen in overall tobacco use among middle or high school students Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. In 2014, the products most commonly used by high school students were e-cigarettes (13.4 percent), hookah (9.4 percent), cigarettes (9.2 percent), cigars (8.2 percent), smokeless tobacco (5.5 percent), snus (1.9[Read More…]
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In the Age of Legalization & Decreased Stigma, New Open-License Images Combat Stereotypes and Capture the Responsible, Modern-Day Marijuana Consumer
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. Recreational marijuana is now legal in Washington, D.C. and four states, a multi-million dollar legal industry is emerging, and marijuana’s mainstreaming is the topic of dozens of daily news stories, but there are very few photos that reflect this changing environment. To combat the outdated (yet[Read More…]
Jackson Park Hospital RNs Send Years’ Worth of Unsafe Staffing Complaints to Regulatory Agencies
Administration’s lack of response could impact hospital licensure. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. The registered nurses of Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center (JPH), on Chicago’s South Side, are taking a stand for their patients on Thursday, at a press conference announcing that years’ worth of forms documenting unsafe staffing and dangerous[Read More…]
NASA Spacecraft Achieves Unprecedented Success Studying Mercury
NASA’s MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) spacecraft traveled more than six and a half years before it was inserted into orbit around Mercury on March 18, 2011. Image Credit: NASA/JHU APL/Carnegie Institution of Washington Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. After extraordinary science findings and technological innovations, a NASA[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and the James Beard Foundation Announce that the James Beard Awards Will Return to Chicago in 2016 and 2017
The “Oscars of the Food Industry” Extends Its Stay in Chicago for Two Additional Years CHICAGO, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015 ̶ Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago; Susan Ungaro, President of the James Beard Foundation (JBF); Don Welsh, President and CEO of Choose Chicago; and Sam Toia, President and CEO of the[Read More…]
Center for Food Safety and Allies Challenge Organic Loophole for Pesticides in Compost
Second Case Filed in Two Weeks to Safeguard Organic Integrity Portland, Oregon—(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. The Center for Food Safety (CFS), Center for Environmental Health, and Beyond Pesticides filed a new federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program’s (NOP) failure to follow the law in making[Read More…]
Volkswagen Recalls 20,676 Routan Vehicles, April 16, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2015 SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to June 10, 2009, and 2010 Routan vehicles manufactured October 1, 2009, to August 11, 2010. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.[Read More…]
Chrysler Recalls 1,451 Dodge Viper Vehicles, April 16, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2015 SUMMARY: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to February 6, 2014. Moisture may get into the door switch, resulting in the driver or passenger door opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. CONSEQUENCE: If[Read More…]
Husky Vertical Bike Hooks Recalled by Waterloo Industries Due to Risk of Injury; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015 Bike Hook Installed on Husky® Securelock™ Trackwall Recall Summary Name of product: Husky® Securelock™ Vertical Bike Hooks Hazard: The mounted bike hooks can unexpectedly detach, allowing the bike to fall. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Waterloo Industries[Read More…]
Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. Viking VI EPS Hunter Recall Summary Name of product: Yamaha Viking VI Hazard: The rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and cause the vehicle to crash, resulting an injury or death[Read More…]
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