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Source: Sabra Dipping Co., LLC., sabra.com.
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Some Sabra Hummus Products Recalled for Listeria

November 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Sabra Dipping Company Issues Voluntary Recall Of Certain Hummus Products Because Of Possible Health Risks By Ilya Welfeld, sabra.com On November 19, 2016, Sabra Dipping Co., LLC issued a voluntarily recall for certain hummus products made prior […]

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Hundreds Injured when Water Cannons Fired at Water Protectors

November 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Jamie Henn, 350.org Hundreds of water protectors were injured at the Standing Rock encampments when law enforcement blasted them with water cannons in freezing temperatures the evening of Sunday, November 20, 2016. The attacks […]

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Statement by Acting US Attorney Bob Troyer Condeming Hate Crimes

November 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Acting US Attorney Bob Troyer released the following statement yesterday condemning hate crimes, promising vigorous prosecution when appropriate: “Hate crimes are not just crimes perpetrated against an individual victim.  They attack our entire community by […]

2010 photo of a shoreline in Bay Jimmy, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, impacted by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Oil weakens and kills vegetation, leading to the loss of roots that help hold soil together. Credit: Bruce A. Davis, US Department of Homeland Security.
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NASA/USGS Study Finds Widespread Land Losses from Gulf Oil Spill

November 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Alan Buis (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and Gabrielle Boudreaux Bodin (USGS Wetland & Aquatic Research Center) Dramatic, widespread shoreline loss is revealed in new NASA/U.S. Geological Survey annual maps of the Louisiana marshlands where the coastline […]

One of several cheese labels provided with the US FDA recall.
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Grated Cheese Recalled for Possible Salmonella

November 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

4C Foods Corp. Voluntarily Recalls 4C Grated Cheese, Homestyle Grated Cheese, and Cento Grated Cheese Brands NET WT. 6 OZ Glass Jars Because of Possible Health Risk 4C Foods Corp. is voluntarily recalling 4C Grated […]

Source: Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance at Washington State University.
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USDA, Partners Celebrate First Wood-to-Jet-Fuel Commercial Flight

November 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

USDA and a Washington State University-Led Alliance Support Sustainable Jobs in Pacific Northwest Released by usda.gov Alaska Airlines today landed the first commercial flight powered in part by a new renewable fuel made of wood waste […]

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., president of Waterkeeper Alliance, speaking in Boulder, Colorado. Photo: John L. Wathen / Hurricane Creekkeeper.
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Visit Standing Rock on Nov. 15

November 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Waterkeeper Alliance President Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Speak At Standing Rock Reservation in Protest of Pipeline By Hailey Bossert, Mixte Communications Across the nation, communities face environmental and public health threats at the hands of […]

US map showing Oklahoma location. Source: Wikipedia.org.
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Election Yields Major Turning Point for Oklahoma Criminal Justice Reform

November 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Voters Approve Two Ballot Initiatives in Oklahoma to Overhaul Broken System On November 9, 2016, Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, released a statement following the approval of two Oklahoma […]

Chicken patties label released with the recall. Source: USDA.
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OSI Industries, LLC Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

November 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Allie Ryan, fsis.usda.gov OSI Industries, LLC, a Fort Atkinson, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 21,403 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection […]

One of several McConnell's ice cream labels released with the recall. Source: FDA.gov
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McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams Issues Recall Due To Possible Listeria

November 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by McConnell’s via US FDA Out of an abundance of caution, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams is undertaking a voluntary recall of selected, 16 oz. (pint size) packages of ice cream produced by a contract […]

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Members of Congress File Suit to Abolish Super PACs

November 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Lawsuit Seeks Reversal of 2010 Federal Appeals Court Ruling Which Sanctioned Super PAC Spending in US Elections Released by Edward Erikson, Free Speech for People A bipartisan coalition of Members of Congress and 2016 congressional candidates […]

One of the smoked salmon product photos released with the recall. Source: FDA.gov.
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OLMA-XXI Smoked Fish Products Recalled for Possible Listeria

November 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Igor Eliachov, OLMA-XXI, Inc. OLMA-XXI, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is recalling two sliced, smoked fish products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and […]

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ICAPP Issues Recall of Frozen Strawberries for Hepatitus A

October 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

The FDA, CDC and state and local officials are investigating 134 hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections linked to frozen strawberries in smoothies served in Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurant locations, including North Carolina The International Company […]

2016 Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge winner Kim Ringen. Source: PRNewsFoto/Team Draft - Chris Draft Family.
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Former NFL Linebacker Chris Draft Launches Super Bowl Challenge

October 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

Third Annual Super Bowl Challenge to Raise Lung Cancer Awareness and Research Dollars Released by Randall Hawkins for Chris Draft Family Foundation November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and former NFL linebacker and international health care […]

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Standing Rock Statements Released Following Police Actions

October 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

On October 27, 2016, hundreds of law enforcement, people in military garb, and military-style vehicles pushed back on the water protectors at the Cannon Ball Ranch encampment in North Dakota protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. Following […]

Source: Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona.
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Group Calls on President to Power Federal Buildings With Solar

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Plan Would Help US Meet Climate Targets, Support Wildlife-friendly Energy The Center for Biological Diversity today urged President Obama to lead by example in the transition to a clean, just energy economy by installing solar […]

Source: Lubee Bat Conservancy, Gainesville, Florida, lubee.org.
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Bacardi Installs Bat Caves

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Installation at Bottling Plant Designed to Save Bats Released by Amy Federman, bacardi.com Bacardi gives new meaning to the phrase, “to the bat cave,” as a team of employees, in partnership with Lubee Bat Conservancy, […]

Fiddle Diddles LullaBelay. Source: CPSC.gov.
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Fiddle Diddles Recalls Car Seat Strap Systems

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Fiddle Diddles LullaBelay Recall Due to Potential Choking Hazard On October 25, 2016, a recall was issued through the Consumer Product Safety Commission for the LullaBelay car seat strap systems. The carabiners attached to the […]

Dickey's Barbecue Pit hosts not-so-spooky costume contest for Halloween, free meals for kids. Source: PRNewsFoto/Dickey's Barbecue Pit.
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The Strange-ness: Wear a Big Yellow Cup Costume, Win Free Barbecue

October 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers Cash Prizes for Costume Submissions, and Kids in Costume Eat Free All Day on Halloween Released by Michelle George and Callie Head, dickeys.com It’s almost Halloween, and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is […]

Pumpkins, ornamental. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Census Bureau Released Halloween Numbers

October 24, 2016 Kay Whatley

“Profile American Facts for Features” for Halloween With less than two weeks to go before Halloween, the US Census Bureau released facts and figures related to October 31, 2016. Numbers reported by the Census Burea are […]

Some grant recipients work to get locally grown fruits and vegetables to food insecure families. Photo: Frank and Kay Whatley.
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“Food Insecurity” Grant Applications Being Accepted for $16.7 Million Available

October 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Seeks Applications for Next Round of Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program Grants The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on October 20, 2016, announced the availability of up to $16.7 million in competitive […]

Table of Contents of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking Annual Report 2016.
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US Advisory Council on Human Trafficking Releases Its First Annual Report

October 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

The United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking unveiled its first annual report on October 18, 2016. The full Report may be accessed on www.state.gov/j/tip, under the heading, “U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking Annual Report […]

Wolverine walking through the snow. Credit: Steve Kroschel.
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Court Ruling Reopens Comment Period on North American Wolverine Proposed Listing Rule

October 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is reopening the public comment period on a proposed rule to list the North American wolverine as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The FWS had proposed to list […]

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Le’Andria Johnson Premiers in Award-winning Stage Play in Washington DC

October 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Play “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” is Produced by Dr. Mildred Summerville of Wilson, North Carolina By Dr. Mildred Summerville Tall One Outreach Ministries presents Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child Gospel Play at […]

Ron Weiss M.D. & a growing number of physicians are helping patients reverse chronic disease with a whole-foods, plant-based diet. Source: PRNewsFoto/Garden Fresh Media.
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Documentary Looks at Food and Health Issues, Screenings Start Oct. 17

October 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

“Eating You Alive,” a New Documentary Film from Garden Fresh Media Advance Screenings Ahead of November Wide Release Released by Cyndi Summers, publicist, Garden Fresh Media Advance screenings of new feature-length documentary film, “Eating You Alive,” featuring […]

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Thursday Night Football Draws Millions to Twitter

October 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

Week Six of “Thursday Night Football” Draws a Total Audience on Twitter of 3.1 Million Viewers for the Broadcast On October 14, 2016,  Twitter announced the live streaming results of their week six matchup of […]

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29 Water Protectors Arrested on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Target Journalists Covering DAPL

October 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Marjorie Cohn (NLG President) and Radhika Sainath (NLG Free Gaza Committee) Attorneys with the Red Owl Legal Collective (ROLC) of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) call on North Dakota law enforcement to respect freedom of press […]

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HauntedHouses.com Unveils Its List of 2016 Scariest Haunted Houses and Attractions

October 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Bill Rehan for HauntedHouses.com Hauntedhouses.com’s list of the Top 13 Haunted Houses in America for 2016, has been released. The haunted houses and attractions on this year’s list are the most unique, entertaining and terrifying, haunted […]

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The Rhine to Offer Professional Parapsychology Courses, Certificate Programs

January 25, 2019

The Rhine Education Center in Durham, North Carolina announced Winter online courses will be offered in parapsychology. The Professional Parapsychology Courses begin February 2019 and run for eight weeks, and students having the option to apply […]

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SLURPEE Delivery? 7-Eleven Tests Mobile App

December 20, 2017

New Smartphone App Enables Dallas Consumers to Order Products On-demand for Delivery or Pick-up On December 13, 2017, 7‑Eleven, Inc. is testing on-demand ordering for delivery or in-store pickup at select Dallas stores with its new […]

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Couple Shares Bigfoot Photo Taken in West Virginia

March 9, 2020

By Kay Whatley, Editor Driving through southern West Virginia, its cities and towns are interspersed among the state’s millions of acres of forests. What might look like wilderness in the daytime, at night flickers with […]

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