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There have been 14 mass shootings in the six months since Newtown.

Louisiana chemical plant that exploded hadn’t been inspected by OSHA in two decades.

Eight inspiring moments since Newtown.

Another terrible consequence of Britain’s failed austerity policies.

U.S. to arm Syrian rebels following confirmation that Assad regime used chemical weapons.

Congressman freaks out over office visit by DREAMers.

Another GOP senator says it’s OK to allow employers to fire people just because they are gay.

Report: undocumented immigrants can contribute more than $600 BILLION toward strengthening Social Security.

How clean energy and climate solutions can help us grow the economy.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Prime Food USA Issues an Alert On Listeria in Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Matiej”, Salmon Fillet Slices and Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil

04/17/2013 10:44 PM EDT

Prime Food USA, 50st & 1st Ave Building # 57, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Matiej”, Salmon Fillet Slices and Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes.

 

 

Abbott Initiates Voluntary Recall of FreeStyle lnsulinx® Blood Glucose Meters in the United States

04/17/2013 12:34 PM EDT

Abbott today announced it is initiating a voluntary recall of FreeStyle lnsulinx® Blood Glucose Meters in the United States. The company has determined that at extremely high blood glucose levels of 1024 mg/dL and above, the FreeStyle lnsulinx Meter will display and store in memory an incorrect test result that is 1024 mg/dL below the measured result.

 

 

Wegmans Food Markets Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Roasted Red Pepper Dip, 8 oz., Due to Undeclared Milk and Eggs

04/16/2013 09:52 PM EDT

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling approximately 1,100 affected units of Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Roasted Red Pepper Dip, 8 oz. tub, with a best-by date of 5/17/13, because some of the tubs may have an incorrect ingredient label that does not list milk and eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

 

 

Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Allert and Voluntary Recall on O Organics Black Bean Enchiladas 9 Oz Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens

04/16/2013 02:51 PM EDT

April 15, 2013 – Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc., is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of O Organics Black Bean Enchiladas because they contain undeclared milk. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product

 

 

Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall On Winn-Dixie Organic 100% Apple Juice

04/15/2013 12:51 PM EDT

Winn-Dixie today announced an immediate voluntary recall of 64 FL OZ Winn-Dixie Organic 100% Apple Juice. The product is being recalled as a precaution because it could have levels of “patulin” that exceeds FDA limits.

Weak Gun Laws & High Levels of Gun Violence Go Together

 

 Here are the ten states with the highest levels of gun violence:

by Center for American Progress

1. Louisiana
2. Alaska
3. Alabama
4. Arizona
5. Mississippi
6. South Carolina
7. New Mexico
8. Missouri
9. Arkansas
10. Georgia

Sequester : State by State

Below are links to each of the White House reports detailing how the sequester will impact individual states:

1. Alabama

2. Alaska

3. Arizona

4. Arkansas

5. California

6. Colorado

7. Connecticut

8. Delaware

9. District of Columbia

10. Florida

11. Georgia

12. Hawaii

13. Idaho

14. Illinois

15. Indiana

16. Iowa

17. Kansas

18. Kentucky

19. Louisiana

20. Maine

21. Maryland

22. Massachusetts

23. Michigan

24. Minnesota

25. Mississippi

26. Missouri

27. Montana

28. Nebraska

29. Nevada

30. New Hampshire

31. New Jersey

32. New Mexico

33. New York

34. North Carolina

35. North Dakota

36. Ohio

37. Oklahoma

38. Oregon

39. Pennsylvania

40. Rhode Island

41. South Carolina

42. South Dakota

43. Tennessee

44. Texas

45. Utah

46. Vermont

47. Virginia

48. Washington

49. West Virginia

50. Wisconsin

51. Wyoming

On This Day … Fats Domino Turns 85!

Fats Domino                           Born: February 26, 1928                                                    Age: 85 years old                           Birthplace: New Orleans, LA, United States                           Occupation: Pianist, Singer Read Fats Domino’s biography >>

Protect Yourself and Your Family from West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus is a potentially dangerous illness that is primarily spread by bites from infected mosquitoes. So far this year, there have been 1,993 cases of West Nile Virus reported in the United States, including 87 deaths. 70 percent of those cases occurred in six states: Texas, South Dakota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Michigan.

Read more about West Nile Virus and find out how to protect yourself and your family.

FYI … American Progress

Ohio coal miners lost a day’s pay after they were forced to attend a Romney rally on a “mandatory and unpaid” basis. The mine is owned by a major Romney donor.

Mitt Romney wants consumers to waste an extra $1.7 TRILLION on gas.

The Romney campaign laughs off a reporter’s question about their false and discredited welfare attacks.

As Hurricane Isaac bears down on New Orleans, a Romney campaign co-chair complains that the media is “obsessed with mother nature.”

The fact-free Romney campaign.

The mayor of Los Angeles had some sharp words for the GOP on immigration.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) is crying wolf on the Obama administration’s response to Hurricane Isaac.

Florida’s GOP voter suppression law brought voter registration to a standstill.

Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor backtracked on her criticism of Todd Akin after being told that Paul Ryan also tried to redefine rape: “I think there is a way to have a more forcible rape.”

the Daily Share

What We Already Knew About The Tea Party And ‘The Newsroom’ Finally Said Out Loud

Eight Outspoken Grannies Have A Few Thoughts On ‘Legitimate Rape’ That You Don’t Want To Miss

Hurricane Isaac Hits Land On The 7 Year Anniversary Of Katrina

Gov.Bobby Jindal: just a reminder

 I heard that Mitt Romney might be vetting Bobby Jindal for VP - I submit to you the following videos that should prove Americans need to question Romney’s ability to judge who is a snap away from being President  … Just say NO to Jindal

Bobby Jindal, caught on tape !

Video: New ‘birther‘ bill emerges in Louisiana

CNN’s Randi Kaye speaks with Louisiana state Sen. A.G. Crowe about a “birther” bill he co-authored.

http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/21/video-new-birther-bill-emerges-in-louisiana/

on Feb 24, 2009

Louisiana Gov. Jindal delivered the Republican Party response to President Obama’s Address

Rebuilding New Orleans Green

Future360 travels to New Orleans, Louisiana to meet actor and star of Treme, Wendell Pierce. Pierce is on a mission to rebuild Pontchartrain Park using renewable energy and clean technology.

Read more:
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/rebuilding-new-orleans-green.html#ixzz1dn7tH9i8

by Future360TVon Jul 19, 2011

Future360 travels to New Orleans, Louisiana to meet actor and star of Treme, Wendell Pierce. Pierce is on a mission to rebuild Pontchartrain Park using renewable energy and clean technology.