NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 February 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations human rights chief have both called on the Libyan authorities to immediately end their violent crackdown on protesters, and the Security Council is meeting today to discuss the situation in the North African nation. Mr. Ban, in a[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Resistance Stretch Tubing Recalled by EB Brands Due to Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Illinois School Science Fair Winners
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Illinois School in Park Forest recently held its annual Science Fair and selected 10 students and an alternate to represent the school at the Regional Science Fair. They include: Matthew Sams Autumn Price Seth Woods Kameryn Tucker Daniel Evans Jordan Lampkin Cori Burke Justin Johnson Michael Gettings Darica[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Rahm Emanuel for Chicago Mayor
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign, issued a statement today giving Chicago mayoral candidate Emanuel the endorsement of the nation’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. Solmonese writes: Tomorrow is election day in Chicago, and HRC is proud to[Read More…]
UN Chief Urges Restraint by Arab Leaders as Protests Continue
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 February 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has once again called for the non-use of force and respect for basic freedoms, as he voiced concern about reports of escalating violence and bloodshed amid the protests in North Africa and the Middle East. “Stressing that utmost restraint must be exercised[Read More…]
SEIU: House CR Is Disastrous for Our Economic Recovery and Our Communities
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2011. Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 1, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act 2011 on Saturday. A detailed list on how the cuts will impact the services provided by our members can be found[Read More…]
Honda Recalls Certain Model Year 2009 – 2010 FIT Vehicles
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2011. Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2009 – 2010 Honda FIT vehicles. There is a potential for one or more of the four spring assemblies on the engine’s variable valve timing and lift electronic control (VTEC) system to fail. Consequence: A failure of the spring[Read More…]
Statement by the NATO Secretary General on Events in Libya
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–21 February 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. I am shocked by the indiscriminate use of violence against peaceful protesters in Libya. I deplore the loss of life. I call on the Libyan authorities to stop the repression of unarmed civilians. The people[Read More…]
Cook County State’s Attorney Outlines Plans to Monitor Tuesday’s Election Day Activiities
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2011. With a significant number of candidates on the ballot in Tuesday’s mayoral and aldermanic elections and anticipating a high volume of Election Day complaints and inquiries, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office will be stepping up efforts to ensure that proper procedures are being followed and election[Read More…]
PSC Forensics Student Continues to Win Awards
From left to right: Kelli Campbell, Adrianna Carr, and Nadia Crawley (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College Forensics team member Nadia Crawley walked away with five awards at the College of DuPage Tournament held on January 30. This makes over 15 individual awards earned by Crawley this season.[Read More…]
