Honshu, Japan-(ENEWSPF)- A 6.5M earthquake has struck 109 km off the coast of Honshu, Japan, at 5:23:56 p.m. CST, the United States Geological Survey reports. The quake was 5.9 km, or 3.7 miles deep. The epicenter is 109 km (67 miles) E of Sendai, Honshu, Japan; 156 km (96 miles) E[Read More…]
Day: March 27, 2011
Candy Dynamics Recalls Toxic Waste® Short Circuits™ Bubble Gum
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2011. Circle City Marketing and Distributing, doing business as Candy Dynamics, Indianapolis, IN, is issuing a voluntary recall of Toxic Waste® Short Circuits™ Bubble Gum, 3.2 oz (90 g) size, Lot #15070SC12. The product is imported from Pakistan. A recent test performed by the U.S. Food[Read More…]
Interview With Secretary of State Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates By Jake Tapper of ABC’s This Week, March 27
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2011. QUESTION: And joining me now in their first interview since the attacks on Libya began, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Madam and Mr. Secretary, thanks so much for joining us. I’ll start with you, Secretary Gates. The mission is a[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, March 27, 2011 (1:30 PM EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 1:30 P.M. EDT.U.S. Navy barges carrying 500,000 gallons of fresh water were nearing the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant Sunday as workers continued to pump cooling water into reactors and spent fuel pools. Beginning Friday, workers began to switch from sea water[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for March 28, 2011
Records Clerk Janet Martin shows one of the new recycling bins at the Park Forest Police Department. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want[Read More…]
Cars Vandalized on Minocqua and Miami Streets
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- At least five vehicles were reported vandalized on March 19 on Minocqua and Miami Streets. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Minocqua Street on March 19 10:45 p.m. where a resident reported that someone had spray painted the left side of a car. When[Read More…]
Governor Announces Agreement to Strengthen Trade with Canadian Province of Manitoba
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn and Manitoba, Canada Premier Greg Selinger signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday to boost trade and commerce opportunities between the two governments. “Global partners are critical to our efforts to boost Illinois’ economy and create jobs,” said Governor Quinn. “This agreement solidifies our commitment[Read More…]
British Brimstone Missiles Destroy Armoured Vehicles in Libya
GREAT BRITAIN–(ENEWSPF)–27 March 2011. It was announced yesterday that British Roayl Air Force (RAF) Tornado aircraft have destroyed three armoured vehicles in Misrata, and three further vehicles in Ajdabiya, following a missile strike. The Chief of Defence Staff’s Strategic Communication Officer Major General John Lorimer said: “British Tornado GR4 Aircraft,[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Update, 27 March, (03:00 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–27 March 2011 – Update at 3:00 UTC. As previously reported, three workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were exposed on 24 March to elevated levels of radiation. The IAEA has received additional information on the incident from the Japanese authorities. For two of the three workers,[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Geraldine Ferraro
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2011. Michelle and I were saddened to learn about the passing of Geraldine Ferraro. Geraldine will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who broke down barriers for women, and Americans of all backgrounds and walks of life. Whether it was as a public school teacher, assistant[Read More…]