NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 July 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his deep concern over reports from Syria that hundreds of protesters have been killed or injured in the city of Hama and other towns across the country during the weekend. He strongly condemned the use of force against civilians and called on[Read More…]
Month: July 2011
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, July 31, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 29 at Paktia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry[Read More…]
Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2011. Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states in December 2010. This is being done[Read More…]
Mothers and Catholics United Members Call on Rep. Joe Walsh to Honor the Lives of All Children and Pay Financial Obligations
Fox Lake, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2011. Catholics United members and mothers from the Eighth Congressional District of Illinois gathered in front of Rep. Joe Walsh’s Fox Lake congressional office today to deliver a letter asking the Congressman to act more responsibly when it comes to defaulting on our nation’s financial obligations,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for August 1, 2011
Officers Jim Kessler and Chris Mannino keep the peace at Main Street Nights. (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 to bring more complete coverage[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 1, 2011
Creole Stomp entertains during last Wednesday’s Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2011. It’s that time of the year when you can see mom’s smile growing bigger each day and children looking a bit sad as it’s time to register for the upcoming school year. Information[Read More…]
Nissan Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 – 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2011 Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 – 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan vehicles manufactured from April 25, 2011, through June 10, 2011 at the Canton, Mississippi plant. The transverse link bolt may not have been torqued to the proper specification. This condition could cause the[Read More…]
NATO Strikes Libyan State TV Satellite Facility
NAPLES—(ENEWSPF)—30 July 2011. Statement by the Spokesperson for NATO Operation Unified Protector, Colonel Roland Lavoie, regarding air strike in Tripoli A few hours ago, NATO conducted a precision air strike that disabled three ground-based Libyan state TV satellite transmission dishes in Tripoli. The strike, performed by NATO fighter aircraft using[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Acting Responsibly on Behalf of the American People
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2011. Today, I’d like to speak with you about the ongoing and urgent efforts to avoid a first-ever default and get our fiscal house in order. Republicans in the House of Representatives just spent precious days trying to pass a plan that a majority of Republicans[Read More…]
Musician will.i.am to Support the 100,000 Strong Initiative Concert in Beijing
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2011. On July 29, 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Grammy Award-winning musician and producer will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas. During the meeting, Secretary Clinton highlighted the importance of educational and cultural ties between the United States and China, in particular, furthering the[Read More…]