CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today highlighted $4.6 million in federal funding to make infrastructure improvements in Pullman Park, located on Chicago’s south side. Awarded through the “Ike” Disaster Recovery Program, the funding will be used to make repairs to road[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
23,000 California RNs to Strike Thursday—09/22/11
Children’s Oakland RN Martha Kuhl, front, with other Children’s, Kaiser, and Sutter RNs in a rally at the NNU Convention in San Francisco September 15. Walkout to Protest Sutter’s Attack on RN Patient Advocacy Rights, Big Cuts in Nurses’ Healthcare, and to Support Kaiser Coworkers. Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011.[Read More…]
Retiree Leader Praises Obama Economic Proposal
Would Strengthen Nation, Honor Commitment to Social Security Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2011. The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans: “Retirees laud President Obama for proposing bold ways to revitalize the American economy that are supported by sound fiscal choices[Read More…]
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Guatemala; 1 Confirmed Death
GUATEMALA–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that a 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck at 2 PM EDT (18:00 UTC) about 32 miles (53 km) southeast of Guatemala City. Evelyn Ruano, a spokesperson with the President’s office reported to CNN that, “We felt some strong termors. We heard[Read More…]
38 Confirmed Dead Following 6.9 Earthquake Along India, Nepal Border
New Delhi—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2011. The number of confirmed deaths has risen to 38 following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake and its aftershocks which struck along the border of India and Nepal. Thirty-one deaths were reported in India with seven others in Nepal, according to each nation’s Home Ministry. More than 90[Read More…]
New UN Report Calls on Asia-Pacific Nations to Transition to Green Economy
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 September 2011. A new United Nations report calls on countries in Asia and the Pacific to embark on a ‘green’ industrial revolution that takes advantage of improvements in resource efficiency so that they can prosper in the 21st century. The region currently accounts for more than half of[Read More…]
Natural Lawn Care: A Thorough Review
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. This article, published last Friday in Pittsburgh, offers a fairly thorough review of natural lawn care, including links to many excellent products: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/lifestyles/homegarden/s_757182.html Source: safelawns.org
Findings Could Lead to Better Hydrogen Storage
MIT-led research demonstrates method that could allow inexpensive carbon materials to store the volatile gas at room temperature. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2011. Hydrogen has long been considered a promising alternative to fossil fuels for powering cars, trucks and even homes. But one major obstacle has been finding lightweight, robust and[Read More…]
Statement of Attorney General Eric Holder on the 2010 Uniform Crime Report
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2011. Attorney General Eric Holder today issued the following statement on the release of the 2010 Uniform Crime Report, which showed a decline in violent crime across the United States for the second straight year: “Safe communities are the foundation of our nation’s prosperity and I have made[Read More…]
State Department Background Briefing on Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2011. SENIOR STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL ONE: First of all, let me say that I think it’s important to go back a little bit and give you the background of how this meeting was originally conceived. Secretary Clinton, in looking at her schedule for the United Nations[Read More…]
