Growing fresh herbs is becoming more popular, as is learning survivalist-type skills for gleaning food from nature. A new online training option gives people across the US insights into preparing herbs and weeds for consumption. A Montana […]
**UPDATED** In a statement issued August 8, 2016, Delta Air Lines said that it had experienced a computer outage that impacted flights scheduled for the morning. Delta advises travelers to check the status of their flights this morning […]
**UPDATED Gel Spice Recall August 5, 2016** On August 5, 2016, Gel Spice, Inc. expanded its recall of ground turmeric powder to include additional brands because of elevated lead levels. Lead can accumulate in the body over […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Hungry students at a Cincinnati, Ohio, university will be able to access hot pizza all night long, thanks to installation of a special pizza vending machine. In June 2016, Paline — […]
Famed DC Attraction brings American Olympian to Life As Michael Phelps Goes for the Gold Yet Again in 2016 Summer Games Released by Samantha Friedman, rubenstein.com On August 5, 2016, Madame Tussauds Washington, DC welcomed the figure […]
Released by Alan Buis (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and Pam Frost Gorder (The Ohio State University) Coastal waters and near-shore groundwater supplies along more than a fifth of coastlines in the continental United States are vulnerable […]
Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings On August 2, 2016, Starbucks issued a recall for straws sold alongside stainless steel drink cups, due to the straws’ […]
Released by Jennifer Witherspoon, defenders.org The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) posted a final rule today prohibiting Alaska from applying its “predator control” program to National Wildlife Refuge System lands in the state. Alaska’s […]
Whether Adopting or Not, Come and See Them for Yourself The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting a Wild Horse and Burro Adoption event in the Clemson, South Carolina area on September 23-24, 2016. Adoption will be held […]
Illinois is now the 21st state in the nation to remove the threat of jail time for simple marijuana possession; possession of a personal amount is now considered a civil violation punishable by a fine […]
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Florida Investigation Links Four Recent Zika Cases to Local Mosquito-borne Virus Transmission The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been informed by the State of Florida that Zika virus infections in four people were […]
Administration Blocks Civil Rights in New York, says The Jonathan Carey Foundation Released by Michael Carey, The Jonathan Carey Foundation The Jonathan Carey Foundation “Civil Rights Walk for the Disabled” team is on its way to Washington […]
General Mills Expands Retail Flour Recall Due to four (4) new confirmed illnesses, General Mills is adding additional flour production dates to the previously announced US retail flour recall (article) that was originally announced on […]
The nationwide push to “Clear the Shelters” — aimed at getting shelter animals into homes — is July 23, 2016. Many shelters are waiving adoption fees on this special date. Animal shelters across the United States are […]
Strive to Bring More Good Days to Those Fighting Breast Cancer 1,000 Complimentary Organic Meal Kits Offered to Breast Cancer Patients Released by Peter McCormack, SHIFT Communications On July 21, 2016, Green Chef, the first and leading […]
Bar-S Foods Company Recalls Chicken and Pork Hot Dog and Corn Dog Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Released by Maria Machuca, fsis.usda.gov Bar-S Foods Company, an Altus, Oklahoma establishment, is recalling approximately 372,684 pounds of […]
Faribault Foods, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall Due to the Potential Presence of Foreign Material Limited Quantity of No-Salt-Added Black Beans (Frijoles Negros Bajo En Sodio, Frijoles Negros, Frijol Negro Sin Sal) Released by Ken Sevcik, faribaultfoods.com Faribault Foods, […]
Extraction Technology Becoming Paramount in Cannabis Industry Top marijuana companies are aiming to improve cannabis extraction methods as the market value shifts towards concentrates and higher quality of substances for both medical and recreational uses. […]
Ten employees of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) were sworn in as Foreign Service Officers during a July 13, 2016, ceremony at USDA headquarters in Washington. The new officers include […]
Released by Guy Webster (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Dwayne Brown and Laurie Cantillo (NASA) After an extensive review process and passing a major development milestone, NASA is ready to proceed with final design and construction of its next […]
ConAgra Foods Recalls P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Frozen Chicken and Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Released by Veronika Medina and Sarah R. Lichtman, fsis.usda.gov A recall issued July 6, 2016, has been expanded to additional […]
Honors 12 Fallen Marines and Sponsors Service Canines for Wounded Vets A woman who was born without a left hand and therefore was denied enlistment in the military will pedal 12 times around Oahu alone […]
Free Three-Day Festival Includes Native Cooking Symposium, Food Tastings and Artist Demonstrations Released by Lisa Austin and Casey Smith, Smithsonian Institute The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian brings the best of traditional knowledge and traditions to […]
Red Cross Reports Critical Blood Shortage; Blood, Platelet Donors Needed Now The American Red Cross issued an emergency appeal July 5, 2016, asking eligible blood and platelet donors to give as soon as possible. Right now, […]
Call for General Dentists to Declare Their Independence from the American Dental Association Released by Dean Rotbart, Team 1500 Inspired by America’s Declaration of Independence, a group of dentists and other concerned healthcare professionals are calling […]
USDA Estimates Annual Honey Consumption of Nearly One Pound Per Person Released by Jessica Schindler, nhb.org According to latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Honey Board announces that honey consumption […]
American Association of Poison Control Centers Provides Safety Recommendations for July 4th Celebrations Released by Angela Gonzales, aapcc.org As millions of Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day this weekend, the American Association of Poison Control Centers […]
Purina Animal Nutrition Initiates Recall of Purina Medicated Sheep Feed due to Elevated Copper Level Released by Rebecca Lentz, Land O’Lakes Inc. Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Purina® Lamb Grower® B30 […]
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