Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2014. A new NASA field campaign will begin flights over the Arctic this summer to study the effect of sea ice retreat on Arctic climate. The Arctic Radiation IceBridge Sea and Ice Experiment (ARISE) will conduct research flights Aug. 28 through Oct. 1, covering the peak of[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
NASA’s Chandra Observatory Searches for Trigger of Nearby Supernova
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory is helping determine what caused SN 2014J, one of the closest supernovas discovered in decades. By comparing X-ray data taken before and after the stellar explosion, scientists can learn more about what set it off. Image Credit: NASA/SAO/CXC/R. Margutti et al Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2014. New[Read More…]
Report Finds Banned, Illegal Pesticides in Popular Indian Tea Brands
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2014. Pesticides are not the first thing to pop into mind when peering into a hot mug of steaming, pale green or murky black tea first thing in the morning. A recent report published by Greenpeace India announced the results of an investigation that tested for pesticide[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending August 9, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2014. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending August 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 311,000, an increase of 21,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 289,000 to 290,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Announces Fall 2014 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2014. Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett today announced household hazardous waste collections have been scheduled in six communities for the fall of 2014. Through household hazardous waste collections, citizens are given the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or leftover household products commonly found in homes, basements and[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Algeria Travel Warning
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2014. The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Algeria. This replaces the Travel Warning for Algeria dated February 6, 2014, to update information on the current security situation in Algeria, the continuing threat posed by terrorism, and to reiterate[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz, August 13, 2014
Edgartown, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2014 – 12:00 P.M. EDT MR. SCHULTZ: Good morning. I apologize for the weather, but we’ll try and make it up to you here. I’m going to let Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes lead us off. He’s got about 10, 15 minutes. He can handle sort[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, August 13, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Samuel C. Hairston, 35, of Houston, Texas, died Aug. 12, in Ghazni, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his unit was engaged by enemy small-arms fire. Hairston[Read More…]
Chicagoans to Participate in National Moment of Silence on Thursday, August 14
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2014. Chicagoans participating in tonight’s National Moment of Silence for victims of police brutality will gather at Daley Plaza at 6:00pm and join the national silent vigil at 6:20pm. People will be gathering in at least 55 cities around the country to silently pay respect to those whose[Read More…]
Sunfood Recalls Organic Carob Powder Because Of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring,Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2014. Sunfood of El Cajon, CA is recalling Organic Carob Powder, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected[Read More…]
