Senate Appropriations Committee Votes to Block Horse Slaughter for Another Year Released by Amey Owen, awionline.org On May 19, 2016, the Senate Appropriations Committee voice voted in favor of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) Agriculture […]
Five of the Nation’s Eleven Fastest-Growing Cities are in Texas, Census Bureau Reports Released by the Public Information Office, census.gov Georgetown, Texas, saw its population rise 7.8 percent between July 1, 2014, and July 1, 2015, […]
Released by Alan Buis (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Alison Lee Satake (Louisiana State University), Stuart Wolpert (UCLA), and Lauren Lipuma (American Geophysical Union) New Orleans and surrounding areas continue to sink at highly variable rates due to a combination […]
The US National Park Service Awards $2.8 Million in Grants to Preserve and Interpret World War II Japanese American Confinement Sites Released by Jeremy Barnum National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis yesterday announced $2.8 million […]
Released by Haley Otman, umich.edu New research shows environmental pollutants could affect the chances a person will develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. There is no cure for this rapidly progressive motor neuron disease, also known […]
Like the “Babelfish” in Douglas Adams’ Iconic Books, the Pilot Earpiece Translates While You Listen Language will No Longer be a Barrier to Communication By Kay Whatley, Editor Waverly Labs’ “Pilot” in-ear translator means a conversation between […]
Released by JoAnn Adkins, fiu.edu The first captive-bred Florida Grasshopper Sparrow hatched last week under the care of researchers with the Florida International University (FIU) Tropical Conservation Institute. One of the world’s most endangered birds, the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow […]
Released by Greg Wilson, curleycompany.com via PR Newswire “From the Mayo Clinic to Emory University to our friends at Pet Partners®,there is growing interest in the important connection between human health and animals,” said Jane Fraser, […]
Chief Medical Examiner Seeks Public’s Help to Identify Skeletal Remains Facial Models of Individuals Shown in Hopes of Closing Cold Cases Released by Matthew LiPani, Central Region Public Information Officer In January 2016, the Richmond VA […]
Alchemy’s “LIGHTHOUSE” Premiers at the Minneapolis Institute of Art Event Released by Geoffrey Warner, weehouse.com The LIGHTHOUSE, designed by Geoffrey Warner and built with a team of University of Minnesota students and Alchemy, makes its premier at the Minneapolis Institute […]
Defenders of Wildlife Demands Endangered Species Protection for Bats Released by Haley McKey, defenders.org Defenders of Wildlife filed suit May 12, 2016, against the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for denying the northern long-eared bat full […]
A Formerly Homeless Dog, His Adopted Human Owner and a Big Huge Tour Bus are Raising Awareness for Rescue Dogs and Free Days with George Released by Caroline Galloway (m2mpr.com) and Bethany Weis (webershandwick.com) via […]
Chef Michell Sanchez teams up with the National Honey Board to sweetly kick-up outdoor cooking Released by Ana Cerón, rlpublicrelations.com via PR Newswire Grills will soon be sizzling all over the country with the one-of-a-kind smoky, […]
Eight Leading Universities to Help Train Watson for Cyber Security Released by Cassy Lalan, us.ibm.com IBM Security today announced Watson for Cyber Security, a new cloud-based version of the company’s cognitive technology trained on the language […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor In addition to recent recalls of frozen foods and sunflower seeds, additional recalls were issued noting a Listeria risk: green beans, biscuits, chicken salad, tamales, and vegetables. Recalls below were issued […]
*** UPDATED May 10 & 13, 2016, with additional recalls *** By Kay Whatley, Editor Last week’s recall of frozen vegetables and fruits by CRF have led to additional recalls of prepared foods made with the […]
List of Sunflower Seed Recalls for Listeria ** UPDATED: May 10, 2016, with additional recalls & again May 23, 2016 *** By Kay Whatley, Editor Multiple product recalls have been issued since the start of […]
Dr. Theodore Henderson Reports Mounting Evidence that “Neuro-laser” Treatment Effectively Treats Traumatic Brain Injury Reversing Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Neurodegeneration Released by David Jahr via PR Newswire A revolutionary non-invasive brain treatment invokes a powerful restorative […]
mitú Launched the “Take Action. Commit Others.” (T.A.C.O.) Challenge — A Voter Registration Initiative Targeting Latino Millennials Released by Kelly Olisky and Thomas Piland, www.mitunetwork.com mitú, the largest digital media brand for Latino millennials, in partnership with the top […]
CRF Frozen Foods Expands Voluntary Recall to Include All Frozen Vegetable and Fruit Products Due To Possible Health Risk Released by Gene Grabowski, kglobal.com As a precaution, CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Washington is expanding its voluntary […]
Sundance Institute Announces Major New Initiatives for Films on Climate Change and the Environment Released by sundance.org Sundance Institute announced on April 21, 2016, a new initiative for films and emerging media projects exploring stories related to […]
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. Recalls Poultry Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Class I Recall– This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, […]
CRF Frozen Foods Recalls Frozen Vegetables Due to Possible Health Risk Anne Struthers, rdoffutt CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Washington is voluntarily recalling fifteen frozen vegetable items that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria […]
Carmike Cinemas Sets Purple Rain Tribute Screenings In Memory of Prince Released by Gina McKenzie, gemPR.biz via PR Newswire Carmike Cinemas, Inc. has scheduled special, limited screenings of Prince’s Oscar and Grammy award-winning Purple Rain (1984) […]
Released by Dwayne Brown and Laurie Cantillo, NASA Headquarters NASA is soliciting ideas from US industry for designs of a Mars orbiter for potential launch in the 2020s. The satellite would provide advanced communications and imaging, as […]
Chipotle Releases Final Round of ‘Cultivating Thought’ Author Series Featuring Student Essay Contest Winners 10 students from across the country will have essays featured on Chipotle’s cups and bags By Chris Arnold, Chipotle Mexican Grill On […]
OSHA Issues Final Rule Establishing Procedures for Handling Retaliation Complaints under the Food Safety Modernization Act Released by OSHA Office of Communications On April 18, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule […]
Milky Way International Trading Corp. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Nice! Peach Slices and Nice! Mixed Fruits in 8-ounce Glass Jars Due to Possible Glass in Products Released by Ramita Garviso, Milky Way Int’l Trading […]
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