Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Join us for two exciting shows opening Friday, April 1. Armando Pedroso’s painting exhibit will take place in the 2nd floor gallery, and Jason Messinger’s painting exhibit will be in the 3rd floor gallery. Cash bar available. $5 suggested donation. Both shows run from 4/1 – 5/17. Armando[Read More…]
Day: March 23, 2011
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, March 23, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer 1st Class Vincent A. Filpi III, 41, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died as a result of a non-combat related incident. Filpi was assigned to USS Enterprise[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, March 23, 2011 (2:30 PM EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 2:30 PM EDT. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has blocked the import of milk, milk products and fresh vegetables and fruits produced in areas surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. FDA is flagging all shipments from Japan to determine whether they[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Update, 23 March (20:00 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–23 March – 20:00 UTC. Brief update on state of Fukushima Daiichi reactors Japanese authorities today announced a number of developments at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, where reactor cooling systems were disabled following the massive earthquake and tsunami on 11 March. At Units 1, 2, 3, and 4,[Read More…]
Condemning Violence Against Protesters in Syria, Ban Calls for Probe Into Killings
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 March 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the violence against peaceful protesters in the southern Syrian city of Deraa that left several dead and many more wounded today and yesterday, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable. Media reports say at least six people have died[Read More…]
UN Chief Condemns Ongoing Use of Force in Western Libya
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 March 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the continued use of force in western Libya, where Government troops have been engaged in fighting with the opposition movement that emerged from public protests against the regime of Muammar al-Qadhafi. Mr. Ban, in a statement issued by his spokesperson,[Read More…]
Japan: UN Agencies Offer Food Safety Help in Nuclear Contamination Crisis
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 March 2011 – United Nations agencies today pledged their “knowledge and expertise” to help Japan tackle food safety issues arising from radioactive contamination spewed out by the nuclear power plant that was severely damaged by a devastating earthquake and tsunami 12 days ago. In joint documents issued in[Read More…]
UN Chief Condemns Bomb Attack in West Jerusalem
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 March 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today strongly condemned the bomb attack near a bus stop in West Jerusalem, which reportedly killed one woman and injured more than 30 Israeli civilians, some of them seriously. “Such attacks are unacceptable. The Secretary-General is deeply concerned and calls for an[Read More…]
As Button Battery Use Increases, So Do Battery-Related Injuries and Deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011. Small, coin-sized batteries can be found in products in nearly every home in America. From the musical greeting card sitting on the table, to the remote control next to the TV, “button batteries” as they are commonly referred to, are in thousands of products used in[Read More…]
NATO Ships Move to Enforce UN Arms Embargo
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–23 March 2011. NATO warships and aircraft have started patrolling the approaches to Libya’s coast as part of Operation Unified Protector. Their mission is to enforce the arms embargo called for in UN Security Council Resolution 1973. This is part of NATO’s contribution to broad international efforts to protect civilians[Read More…]
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