BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–27 March 2011. NATO Allies have decided to take on the whole military operation in Libya under the United Nations Security Council Resolution. Our goal is to protect civilians and civilian-populated areas under threat of attack from the Gaddafi regime. NATO will implement all aspects of the UN Resolution. Nothing[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
DOD Identifies Army Casualty. March 27, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Justin D. Ross, 22, of Green Bay, Wis., died March 26 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by small arms fire. He[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 27 March 2011 (13:30 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–27 March Update 13:30 UTC . 1. Current Situation The situation at the Fukushima Daiichi plant remains very serious. The restoration of off-site power continues and lighting is now available in the central control rooms of Units 1, 2 and 3. Also, fresh water is now being injected into[Read More…]
6.5M Earthquake Rattles Off Coast of Honshu, Japan
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…]
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…]
