Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. New Hampshire Alliance Takes on Mitt Romney Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told a group of New Hampshire seniors, including members of the Alliance, that he supports raising the retirement age or cutting benefits, as opposed to asking all taxpayers to pay a fair share[Read More…]
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$300,000 Bond Set for South Suburban Man Who Allegedly Shot Cousin
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Bond has been set at $300,000 for a Ford Heights man who shot a relative during an altercation, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Friday. Solomon Stewart IV, 17, of the 1400 block of East Lincoln Highway, has been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm,[Read More…]
Hurricane Irene Intermediate Advisory From the National Hurricane Center Miami, Florida, August 26, 2011 (2 PM EDT)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2011 – UPDATE 2 PM EDT eNews Park Forest continues to post raw data regarding hurricane Irene to keep the public informed as quickly as possible. …IRENE TAKING AIM AT THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES… Data from NOAA and air force reserve hurricane hunter aircraft[Read More…]
The Salvation Army Prepares For National Emergency
Commissioner William Roberts Declares Hurricane Irene a National Disaster Alexandria, Virginia—(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. In advance of Hurricane Irene, Commissioner William Roberts, the National Commander of The Salvation Army, today declared a national disaster, which puts all units on alert status throughout the United States. All divisions of The Salvation Army[Read More…]
FDA Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
Agency urges consumers to ensure safety of food, water, medical supplies Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. The FDA reminds consumers to take precautions for storing water and ensuring the safety of their food and medical supplies for themselves and their pets during and after this week’s expected hurricane-related rain, possible[Read More…]
NIH Research Model Predicts Weight With Varying Diet, Exercise Changes
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have created a mathematical model — and an accompanying online weight simulation tool — of what happens when people of varying weights, diets and exercise habits try to change their weight. The findings challenge the commonly held belief that[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Preparations for Hurricane Irene, August 26, 2011
Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011 – 11:28 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I want to say a few words about Hurricane Irene, urge Americans to take it seriously, and provide an overview of our ongoing federal preparations for what’s likely to be an extremely dangerous and costly storm.[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center Local Statements for Hurricane Irene, August 26, 2011 (15:39:05 UTC)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011 – UPDATE 15:39:05 UTC. Hurricane Local Statements are prepared by National Weather Service Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) giving specific details for their County Warning Area (CWA) on weather conditions, evacuation decisions made by local officials, and other precautions necessary to protect life and property. On this[Read More…]
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke: Near- and Longer-Term Prospects for the U.S. Economy
Jackson Hole, Wyoming–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Remarks by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Economic Symposium. Good morning. As always, thanks are due to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City for organizing this conference. This year’s topic, long-term economic growth, is indeed[Read More…]
Cheryl Frazier Joins Southland College Prep Charter High School as Dean
Cheryl Frazier. (photo supplied) RICHTON PARK–(ENEWSPF)–August 26 2011—Cheryl Frazier has been appointed Dean of Students and Director of Forensics and Theatre at Southland College Prep Charter High School. “Cheryl Frazier has a diversified educational and professional background, in both the sciences and arts, that will serve Southland’s students well as[Read More…]
