Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 23, 2011. Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 1996 – 2004 Pathfinder and model year 1997 – 2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode[Read More…]
Day: April 23, 2011
L&M Companies, Inc. Recalls One Lot of Whole Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2011. L&M Companies, Inc. of Raleigh, NC is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot (1590 cartons) of whole cucumbers because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall, and no other products are involved.[Read More…]
Syria: UN Chief Urges End to Violence and Calls For Credible Probe Into Killings
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 April 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the ongoing violence against peaceful demonstrators in Syria, which has resulted in more deaths and many injuries, and called upon the country”s authorities to stop the bloodshed and respect international human rights. Mr. Ban reiterated that there should be an[Read More…]
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Near Solomon Islands
(USGS) Solomon Islands-(ENEWSPF)- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near the Solomon Islands, the United States Geological Survey reports. Rocking at a depth of 81.6 km (50.7 miles), the quake hit at 11:16:55 p.m. CDT Friday. The epicenter was 76 km (47 miles) W of Kira Kira, San Cristobal, Solomon Isl.; 173[Read More…]
Weekly Address: ‘Instead of Subsidizing Yesterday’s Energy Sources, We Need to Invest in Tomorrow’s’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2011. This is a time of year when people get together with family and friends to observe Passover and to celebrate Easter. It’s a chance to give thanks for our blessings and reaffirm our faith, while spending time with the people we love. We all know[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Syria
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 22, 2011. The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of force by the Syrian government against demonstrators. This outrageous use of violence to quell protests must come to an end now. We regret the loss of life and our thoughts are with the families[Read More…]
Children Cheer As Earth Day Tree Planted at GSU
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, Illinois, April 22, 2011 – Three and four year old children in pre-kindergarten classes at Governors State University’s Family Development Center cheer as a new tree is planted near their school in honor of Earth Day. Eri Villagomez of the GSU Facilities Department directs the planting.
Four Men Charged With Felony Dog Fighting in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Four men were arrested on Wednesday, April 20, and charged with felony dog fighting when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Arrowhead Street to conduct a premise exam. One dog was rescued. The other, a small black stray, ran away frightened and badly wounded before[Read More…]