Tim Cook Named CEO and Jobs Elected Chairman of the Board CUPERTINO, California—(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2011—Apple’s Board of Directors announced yesterday that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Jobs has been elected[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
As Hurricane Irene Approaches, FEMA Urges East Coast Residents to Be Prepared
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2011. As Hurricane Irene moves toward the East Coast of the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging all residents in East Coast states to take steps now to prepare their families and businesses for hurricanes and severe weather. Visit www.Ready.gov or www.Listo.gov for[Read More…]
USDA Offers Food Safety Tips In Advance of Hurricane Irene
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENWESPF)–Aug. 24, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing recommendations for residents in states that might be affected by Hurricane Irene to minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses in the event of power outages, flooding, and other problems that could be[Read More…]
New Illinois Laws Will Reduce Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water, Allow Recycled Water to be Used for Non-Consumption Purposes
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed three bills to improve Illinois environment and water systems. The Governor signed House Bills 2056 and 3090 to improve and enhance pharmaceutical collection and disposal programs, as well as House Bill 248, to allow recycled, treated wastewater to be used for non-consumption[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, August 24, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENWESPF)–August 24, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 1st Lt. Timothy J. Steele, 25, of Duxbury, Mass., died Aug. 23 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, August 24, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2011. Japanese Government Reduces Radiation Release Estimate Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues The Japan Nuclear Safety Commission has cut its estimate of radioactive substances released by Fukushima Daiichi between March 12 and April 5 by 10 percent. The new estimate is based on recently released data on radiation levels[Read More…]
Hurricane Irene Advisory, August 25, 2011 (8 AM EDT)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2011 – UPDATE 8 AM EDT. eNews Park Forest continues to post raw data regarind Hurricane Irene to keep the public informed as quickly as possible. …Irene Pounding The Northwestern Bahamas… SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT…1200 UTC…INFORMATION LOCATION…25.5N 76.5W ABOUT 65 MI…105 KM ENE OF NASSAU ABOUT 670[Read More…]
Another Incredible NASA Picture of Hurricane Irene
NASA-(ENEWSPF)- Another awesome picture of hurricane Irene, this one with land references. Courtesy NASA.
Another Earthquake Rumbles Near Vanuatu, 6.2 Magnitude
Vanuatu-(ENEWSPF)- Another powerful earthquake has struck near Vanuatu, this one registering 6.2 magnitude, hitting on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 10:06:16 AM at epicenter, 6:06:16 PM (CDT) – Central Daylight (Chicago). The epicenter was at coordinates 18.180°S, 167.730°E at a depth of 10.1 km (6.3 miles), 79 km (49 miles)[Read More…]
Hurricane Irene – An Incredible Photo from NASA
NASA-(ENEWSPF)- There she is. Irene. Hurricane. Not a tropical storm. A real hurricane. In all here awesome beauty and destructive power, courtesy NASA.
