JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and other city officials today reiterated concerns about the construction of a natural gas pipeline in Jersey City following Thursday night’s devastating pipeline explosion in a suburb of San Francisco.

 “We have repeatedly expressed our concerns about Spectra Energy running a high-pressure natural gas pipeline through our city, and what happened yesterday in San Bruno brings those fears to a new level,” said Mayor Healy. “While the incident in California is still under investigation, the explosion there claimed several lives, injured many, and leveled dozens of homes. If this type of explosion were to happen in a city our size, we cannot begin to comprehend the level of devastation, destruction and loss of life. It would be catastrophic.”

 

 

one-sixth of the size of Jersey City

News reports state that even more than 12 hours after the explosion, only 75 percent of the fire in San Bruno had been contained.

“We still donâ€t know the full extent of the devastation in California, because crews have not been able to get into some areas,” said

 

 

OEM Coordinator Greg Kierce . “But preliminary reports indicate that water mains in the area ruptured due to the explosion, severely hampering the firefighting efforts. The issues raised in this incident are ones we have been expressing for months.”

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New Jersey – March 22, 2010 – The combination of bar hopping and gym-going can often be a double-edged sword. While everyone enjoys a great night out, the next day results in a sluggish, slow day that seems to negate the effects of frequent gym visits. Enter Andrew Adelman and Devotion Vodka. A fitness and nightlife enthusiast himself, Adelman felt the spirits market was lacking a product that could coincide with customers’ goals. So Devotion Vodka was born, the first premium vodka infused with Casein. Casein is a protein that prevents the breakdown of muscle and actually helps build it. The patented proprietary solution found only in Devotion Vodka is quickly transforming the cocktail in San Francisco (where it launched in November), while also defining a new generation of vodka aficionados who devote themselves fully to everything they do in life. The new 80-proof, triple-distilled vodka hits Adelman’s native New Jersey today, in a state where he says, “the people aren’t afraid to stand out and take charge; we’ve always worked hard and played harder.  That is the mantra of the Devotion brand.”

 Not only has Devotion Vodka been successful in the nightlife arena, but the brand was also just recognized by the Radius Beverage Trends Report. This report provides an overview of key new product launches and movements across the beverage industry, highlighting the most interesting, stylish and innovative new brands and products from around the world. “Ultimately, you must deliver great taste, extreme clarity and excellent mouth feel,” says Bob Jones, VP of Devotion Spirits, Inc. “With Devotion Vodka Infused with Casein, we believe we have delivered on every front.” Devotion Vodka has been introduced in a 750-milliliter bottle at a suggested retail price of $28.99. The custom designed bottle is not only distinctive, it is transformational. The frosted glass bottle with the iconic logo and recognizable red cap has further distinguished the brand and lifestyle that is unique to Devotion Vodka Infused with Casein.www.devotionvodka.com

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